Bareboat Yacht Charter, Luxury Sailing Holidays
Informal Flotilla, Skippered Charter, RYA Training and much more!

Sail Ionian is a friendly, family owned yacht charter company, run personally by the current owners for the last 15 years. We are based in Vliho Bay on the Greek island of Lefkada. Sail Ionian has been built up on a foundation of dedicated service and a passion for the sailing lifestyle and the ever popular holiday destination of the Ionian.

Charter your own luxury yacht for 7, 10, or 14 nights! With Sail Ionian the boat you book is owned, chartered and personally cared by for us - we are no yacht agents! We offer exceptionally high standards of maintenance and cleanliness of all of our yachts and provide a fast and comprehensive support service whilst you are in the Ionian on holiday if required. Our Sunday & Monday mooring assistance is unique to Sail Ionian and provides our guests with initial support to refresh their skills. For anyone needing formal training, our RYA Sea School provides tuition to all abilities.

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Our Holidays

Choose from our selection of Holidays - Bareboat, Skippered, Flotilla, RYA Training, Villas...

Our Yachts

We have a wide range of luxury sailing yachts and catamarans, from 32ft - 57ft. Choose yours now...

RYA Sea School

We offer courses to suit all abilities - Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster...

Yacht Ownership

Whether you are looking to invest in a brand new yacht or you'd like the perfect second-hand boat, we have something for you...

Travel To The Ionian

A comprehensive guide on the travel options to Sail Ionian

Planning Your Holiday

More about the Ionian & the finer holiday details

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YACHT CHARTER AND CATAMARAN RENTAL PLUS RYA TRAINING ON OUR LUXURY RANGE OF MODERN YACHTS

Looking to explore the Southern and Northern Ionian? Sail Ionian’s base in Vliho, Lefkada is the ideal place to start!

Why Choose Sail Ionian?

  • We arrange airport transfers for you, giving you extra peace of mind on arrival. Check out the personal Sail Ionian Arrival Process
  • We provide detailed and individual personal advice and assistance with route planning and top tips for the local area, sailing, tavernas, what and where’s hot and what’s not
  • FREE mooring practice is available for stern-to mooring, anchoring tips and lazy line and long lining advice
  • Informal Flotilla support is available to all charter guests for all or part of the sailing holiday in high season
  • A daily weather update is provided by SMS, as well as a 24 hour support line for any questions you may have during your charter
  • Welcome pack containing food, drink and cleaning products
  • Our RYA Sea School can provide training at all levels for a great learning experience whilst on holiday
  • See all of our Added Value Features here in our blog

Generally above and beyond the rest:

  • Sail Ionian’s customer care is exemplary, check out the familiar faces of the staff
  • We strive to make your yacht charter holiday the best ever. Contact us for any help and advice
  • Call now and talk to our experts and to find out about our holiday options and Special Offers
  • All year round office and staff based on site in Greece providing a wealth of local knowledge, we will help guide you through everything so you have a wonderful stress free holiday
  • We are partnered with Sail Grenadines in the Caribbean
  • Read Sail Ionian’s Pledge to Sustainable Sailing

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We’ll be writing regular blog posts as the perfect opportunity to share with you what’s happening at base, tips & advice for sailing in the area and knowledge sharing stories to keep you entertained!

LATEST POSTS: Destination: Vathi, Meganisi – Destination: Fiskardo, Kefalonia – Destination: Kastos Island – NEW YACHT – Bavaria C45 Calista – Why a Yacht Charter is the Perfect Holiday for 2021 – Destination: Sivota, Lefkada – NEW YACHT: Bavaria C42 Freedom – The End of an Odd 2020 Season – Suggested Routes… Lively Nightlife – Quiet Escape – Avoiding Easterly Winds

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Sail Ionian

Come and join us sailing in the beautiful Ionian Islands. See how our boats look inside and how they perform on the water.

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Blogging adventurers 'The Family Freestylers' came sailing with us on board Calon Draig, our Bavaria 37. Watch the video to see how much fun they had!
The Family Freestylers week with Sail Ionian July 2020
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Not too dissimilar from the Bavaria Cruiser 46, the style versions have added style features which, take your breath away with luxurious interior design. The 46 sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 large cabins and the saloon table lowers to make another large berth. Twin wheels, a large cockpit table and comfortable seating allow guests to make the most of the on deck space, not to mention the huge stern bathing platform.
Bavaria 46 Style - Karin (2017)
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The clean deck design features elegant lines, and a roomy cockpit area as well as a large bathing platform. Below deck, the Cruiser 41 is all about luxurious comfort and generous amounts of space, sleeping 6 in 3 large cabins plus room for one more in the saloon. See more: www.sailionian.com
Bavaria 41 - Plan B (2017)
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From the two steering wheels of the cruiser 34, the helmsman has an optimum view of the sails, course and crew. The cockpit offers a lot of space from the bathing platform up to the companionway. The light, airy living space down below deck would make you believe you are on a much larger yacht, with 3 cabins and 1 heads it is ideal for a group booking!
Bavaria 34 - Firefly (2017)
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The clean deck design features elegant lines, and a roomy cockpit area as well as a large bathing platform. Below deck, the Cruiser 41 is all about luxurious comfort and generous amounts of space, sleeping 6 in 3 large cabins plus room for one more in the saloon. See more: www.sailionian.com
Bavaria 41 - Calm Souch 2017
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The Nautitech Open 40 is innovative, modern, fast and powerful – a fully equipped Catamaran. With bags of accommodation and a light, airy living space, she is perfect for a family holiday or for a group of friends. See more: www.sailionian.com
Nautitech Open 40 Catamaran - Kiwi (2015)
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A superb sailing yacht with plenty of space and many extras such as bow thrusters. The 46 sleeps 6-8 comfortably with the addition of the saloon space. Twin wheels, a large cockpit table and comfortable seating allow guests to make the most of the on deck space, not to mention the huge stern bathing platform. See more: www.sailionian.com
Bavaria 46 - Whisky Foxtrot (2015)
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2021 Season

We have some great deals for early season sailing in 2021 – 30% off all yachts throughout April!

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