Corfu Explorer
Sailing Route Guide
Luxury Catamaran Cruises
Your Essential Guide
Planning a Greece sailing holiday on our Corfu Explorer route? Read our guide that covers all the practical travel advice you need to know ahead of your trip.
Meeting Point
Your meeting point will be at Gouvia Marina in Corfu.
Your Yacht Getaways crew will be ready to meet you there on Saturday at 2 pm, and you should be able to board your yacht directly. Once onboard you can get settled and complete the safety briefing before departure by 4 pm.
Your Skipper and Host will contact you via email 3 days in advance of your holiday to share their contact details, as well as more detailed information about the meeting point – If you have not received anything by this time please contact the office.
For early arrivals, luggage drop-off is available near the marina. Links to these drop-off locations will be provided in the email from your crew.
If you are running late or struggling to find the meeting point, please don’t hesitate to call or email your Skipper and Host using the details provided by them in your welcome email.
We highly recommend downloading WhatsApp as the primary communication tool with your crew.
Your yacht will return to Gouvia Marina in Corfu between 1 pm and 3 pm on the following Friday and you can check out by 5 pm.
Getting There
Gouvia Marina is 10 km from Corfu International Airport and only 15 minutes from Corfu town centre. Public transport is available on the island of Corfu, but timetables can be irregular, so we recommend a taxi as the best way to get to your departure point.
From the airport:
The local taxis are available at the rank outside the arrival hall, and services are plentiful, reliable, and relatively cheap. You can also use the Uber app to book a taxi if you would prefer.
- Taxi (1-4 People): €30
- Uber (1-4 People): €25-€30
- Allow 40 minutes
From Corfu Old Town to Gouvia Marina:
- Taxi (1-4 People): €20
- Uber (1-4 People): €15-€20
- Allow 15 minutes
Before You Go
Boat Life
Cleaner Seas
At Yacht Getaways, we are committed to continuous improvements in environmental, economic & social sustainability and want to ensure we all travel more responsibly on and off the water. Here are some ideas on how you can help us leave smiles not waste.
REDUCING POINTLESS PLASTICS
One of the biggest environmental issues today is plastic and sadly the hardest hit is our beautiful ocean. We ask that you minimise your use of plastic whilst on holiday with us by using your eco-friendly Yacht Getaways tote bag when shopping and also saying no to pointless plastics during the trip.
We also ask that you pack a reusable water bottle for the trip!
OCEAN FRIENDLY TOILETRIES
If you can, please bring ocean-friendly products to use on board the yachts – this means eco-friendly sun creams, soaps, deodorants and so on. With so much time spent in the water, we want to make sure we are keeping our ocean as pristine as possible and clean for our future guests (and generations)!
SUPPORT THE LOCALS
We are lucky to be able to work with some amazing local providers; who you will meet during your week of sailing at restaurants, bars, and also during any activities. The best part is that by doing this, you are not only supporting sustainable travel but by avoiding tourist hotspots, you will keep your travel budget intact.
Route Activities
All optional activities are organised and paid for during the week in the local currency.
Local Payment
For 2024 bookings, there is a local payment of €240 per person for Superior Catamarans and €260 per person for Prestige Catamarans. This covers all your yacht’s running costs, including marina fees, local taxes, the yacht’s fuel, the damage deposit waiver, and the charter pack.
Please note for whole catamaran bookings, the total local payment cost is based on the catamaran at full capacity.
The local payment for 2025 bookings on all catamaran classes is €280 per person.
All local payments must be paid in Euro(€) currency.
You can make this payment in advance of your holiday or at check-in using cash or the link below.
Please remember to keep your receipt to show to your Skipper and Host at check-in.
Travel Tips
Get in touch
If you have any further questions about your trip, please email [email protected] or book in a call with one of our team. If you or anyone you are travelling with has any particular health needs or allergies let us know.
