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Corfu, Greece

Nicknamed the Emerald Island, Corfu is the greenest of all the Ionian islands, with mountains covered in trees, acres of vineyards and over 2 million olive trees. Beginning your sailing holiday in Corfu means after a quick flight from the UK, you’ll be relaxing in azure blue waters in no time. This luxury sailing adventure on our beautiful Rhea is perfect for sitting back, taking in the views, and soaking up that Mediterranean sunshine while the professional crew sails you from Corfu to explore the island cluster of Paxi, which is just south of Corfu.

This voyage will be joined by an exclusive Star Cook offering delicious 5* cuisine with more set menu choices than Rhea’s “classic voyages” – perfect for the foodies!

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Explore the lesser-trodden gems of the Corfu coastline before heading for the island cluster of Paxi. Paxi is made up of the largest island of Paxos and the smaller Antipaxos, famous for its wine and two of the finest sand beaches in the Ionian Sea. It is perfect for an afternoon exploring ashore, enjoying local Greek cuisine in a waterside Taverna, and cooling off in crystal clear waters.

All the islands, along with Ithaca and Lefkada, still retain that true Grecian charm, with travellers only accessing the island by water, which has stopped the main harbour towns from becoming overdeveloped by the tourist trade. Ithaca is home to the myth and legend of Odysseus with ancient ruins nestled in hilly mountains lined with olive groves. The island is not so much a beach-going destination as the others, but it has an abundance of beautiful small coves, which are perfect if you’re arriving by boat and fancy some snorkelling! With delightful harbour villages filled with traditional tavernas on the East sides of the islands, the West coasts have been left untouched.

Lefkada offers stunning turquoise blue waters framed by sheer limestone white cliffs. Among rolling hills and unspoilt coves, centuries-old olive groves are also present. Perhaps you can even anchor at the deserted island of Arkoudi, which has only goats as residents!

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Life on board 

Our sailing holidays on board Rhea are ones of luxury, style and comfort while exploring sunshine destinations and unforgettable locations. A purpose-built charter vessel, Rhea was designed with the elegant sailing lines of a traditional classic boat but has been paired with all the comforts and luxuries of a modern yacht. 

Authentic Sailing Fun

Sailing with Rhea is certainly one of comfort and relaxation. Think of a boutique, intimate classic sailing experience where nothing is too much trouble. Her dedicated and professional crew are highly trained and well-versed in a smooth sailing operation. 

She has an impressive sail area and her rig is electronically operated with retractable sails so there is no need to “learn the ropes” here! That being said, there are still traditional pin and tails if guests want to have a taste of authentic sailing. Her crew are always on hand and happy to discuss the sailing operations with guests. 

Although there is less focus on the “hands-on” sailing of Rhea, the Captain and crew offer interesting sailing talks and information briefs for guests during the voyage. Learn about the history of the boat, its sailing terms and even take a tour of the engine room if you fancy! Understanding these elegant classic vessels and feeling their power with the wind is truly an unforgettable experience.

Sleeping and Relaxation

Every space on Rhea is considered with the guests at the forefront of all design. From the spacious saloon, and private ensuite cabins clad in tropical wood to the sweeping open decks with plenty of sun lounging spaces – the boat is certainly oozing 5* luxury.

The generously proportioned cabins all have plenty of luggage storage, full-size domestic showers and air conditioning units. Versatile beds mean that cabins can be made from a comfy double to a sharing twin and even a three-bed family cabin as needed. All bedding, towels and a robe per person are included in the ticket price. Each cabin is named by the winds of the sea and this matches the allocated swim towel set for guests, so if you leave it drying on deck, a member of the crew will deliver it back to your cabin when dry. 

Daily cabin service is also part of the offering. A member of the crew will make your bed and freshen up your bathroom every day and if you want a towel change or full cabin clean, just leave the relevant sign on the cabin door! 

Eating and Entertainment

Although the day is punctuated by meal times, you certainly don’t feel like you’re running on a schedule. The relaxed nature of both the boat and the crew gives a perfect balance. 

Depending on the voyage location, the daily routine can change and is flexible depending on the wishes of the group. Perhaps sit back and relax as the crew set the sails to another remote anchorage to enjoy a freshly cooked lunch and the onboard water toys! Or spend the morning swimming in a secluded bay or exploring an ancient port city before setting the sails to a new location. 

Start the day with a rich buffet-style breakfast, on to a light 2-course lunch at noon, coffee, tea and cake in the afternoon. Finish the day with a freshly cooked 3-course dinner aboard and on the final night of the voyage, enjoy an authentic Captain’s dinner. For every voyage on Rhea, guests enjoy a meal ashore at their own expense to immerse themselves in the local culture and cuisine. Guests tend to go off in their groups but sometimes the crew can join in if guests are unsure of the best spots!

Depending on the mood of the group, the crew can arrange some light-hearted entertainment too – from local musicians over dinner to a friendly on-board music quiz (which is always amusing with international guests!) or even a wine-tasting session (at an extra cost).

Water-toys

For those water lovers with a sense of adventure, Rhea has a multitude of water-sport activities and equipment available for guests. Stand-up paddle boards and adult-size snorkelling equipment are free for guests to use. Water-skiing, wakeboarding, banana boat and tube riding are all chargeable once on board.

Rhea offers this at a moderate price and suggests an average of 10% of the voyage price to serve as a guide for consumption. The onboard currency is EUROS and you can open an on-board account which can be paid at the end of your voyage.

Kit List

We recommend a travelling light principal with lots of lightweight, easy-drying layers. Below is a list of recommended items; these are not mandatory, and those who have sailed before may have their preferences! We recommend you bring a foldable bag or suitcase since hard cases are difficult to store in the cabins.

• Flight tickets
• Identification cards: Personal ID card and/or passport, driver’s license recommended 
• Money: Cash, credit card
• Personal medication
• Sun protection gel, after-sun/sunburn lotion, sunhat or equivalent
• Glasses, sunglasses
• Your favourite book!

CLOTHING

• Swimwear
• T-shirts, polo shirts, blouses and dress-shirts (also long-sleeved)
• Long trousers for the journey and excursions to the shore, one or two long trousers for the dinners and the visit to the restaurant, shorts
• Trousers and shorts are also recommended for ladies due to the rather steep stairs and the transfer to land by boat
• A light pullover or a fleece for the evenings.
• Wind-/rain jacket and cap
• Sailing waterproofs – this is only recommended for crossings and the Azores in spring /autumn.
• We kindly ask you to only wear anti-skid sport/boat shoes on board.
• Bring a pair of flip-flops or sandals for visits to the beach
• For trips to the shore, we recommend you wear sturdy shoes
• Sailing boots are only advisable for the crossings and Azores in spring/autumn. (Bed linens, bath and beach towels, live jackets, diving goggles, and fins are on board.)

FOOD & DRINK

Water, tea and filter coffee are available free of charge. Soft drinks, juices, Nespresso and alcoholic beverages are served at reasonable prices as listed on the bar menu. It is not allowed to consume drinks you bring with you on board. If you do so, we retain the right to charge a corkage fee.

Meals

Usually, coffee and tea are available for early board from 7.00 a.m. onwards. Breakfast is at 9.00 a.m. Lunch will be served around 1.00 p.m. Coffee, tea and cake/biscuits are available at 4.00 pm. Dinner is typically served between 7.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. Depending on the weather and daily schedule, these times can vary slightly.

The portable water supply on board comes from a tank or is generated by our fresh-water maker. The water quality meets the highest requirements and is tested regularly. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Full Board (breakfast, lunch, dinner and filter coffee and tea)
• All bedding (pillow, sheets & duvet), wash and swim towels and bathrobe per person
• Full crew plus tuition
• Marina and fuel fees
• All tender trips to and fro the boat
• Lifejacket
• Adult snorkelling equipment
• Stand-up paddle-boards

Deluxe Plus Extras

• Speciality coffee
• House wine with Lunch and Dinner
• Wifi on board
• Water-skiing, wakeboarding and tube riding
• Airport transfers (please let us know your flight/travel details once you’ve booked)
• An extra Star Cook to provide more dining variety

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• All other alcohol and soft drinks
• Waterproofs
• *One meal is eaten ashore at the guest’s own expense
• Any flights
• Transit hotels
• Travel Insurance
• Sailing Insurance (Please read our Sailing Insurance page for more information)
• Crew tips
• Personal expenses
• Water-skiing, wakeboarding and tube riding are all chargeable once on board. > Rhea offers this at a moderate price and suggests an average of 10% of the voyage price to serve as a guide for consumption.

Travel insurance notes

As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.

Please read more information on our Insurance guidelines page.

This voyage will be not more than 12miles offshore.

*Please note passengers sailing on Chronos, Rhea or Kariós do not require personal accident cover, only health insurance. 

FAQ

Travel Planning

From: Corfu

To: Corfu

To see where the ports are, along with your likely sailing area, please view the sail area & highlights.

Getting There

Corfu, Greece

BY AIR:

Corfu Airport to Corfu Old Town is just 4 minutes by taxi. Flights go direct to Corfu Airport from Manchester, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Edinburgh and Newcastle with Jet2, easyJet and British Airways.