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Sailing the Greek Ionian Islands

Nisos Yacht Charter is a British family owned and run business specialising in both bareboat and skippered charters aboard a modern fleet of very well equipped yachts. We have a wide variety of yachts to choose from on the fleet, ranging from a 3 cabin Bavaria 34 through to a 4 cabin Bavaria 46. We also have a Legend 41 Deck Saloon and for 2010 have added a lovely new Bavaria 35 (2 or 3 cabin), a new Jeanneau 42 Deck Saloon and a new Jeanneau 45 Deck Saloon.

Please do read below for more information about who we are, what we do and most importantly how we can help you with your sailing holiday in the Greek Islands.

If you have any questions at all or are looking for some impartial friendly advice, please call us on +44 (0)1491 572377 at any time or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Maximum sailing time

Nisos is unique in letting you leave our base on your day of arrival and returning on day of departure - you get two more nights out in the islands with Nisos!

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Why choose the Ionian Sea for your sailing holiday?

The Ionian Islands on the west of mainland Greece include the beautiful islands of Lefkas, Cephalonia, Ithica, Meganissi, Kastos and Kalamos. Slightly further afield (but perfectly attainable on a weeks charter) are the islands of Paxos and Corfu. These are the most beautiful islands in the mediteranean!

The Ionian Sea is the perfect cruising ground for fun and relaxed sailing holidays. It really does offer something for all. The winds are not as strong as in some parts of Greece, and will typically be of F3/F4 strength in the afternoons. At night the winds usually die right down leaving the water looking like a milll pond.

The lie of the islands, creates a very protected area with little or no sea swell, which results in the perfect area for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing on your own beautiful yacht surrounded by the most perfect scenery. With no tides or currents to worry about, the sailing is technically relatively simple, allowing you time to enjoy your holiday.

Each evening you will be able to moor up in a small village on the town quay or anchor off in your own deserted bay for the night. You will never be far from a friendly taverna, where you will be able to sample the delicious Greek food and enjoy the wonderful hospitality unique to the Ionian Islands.

Days at sea can be as long or as short as you wish, as the islands in the Ionian are close together and there are so many beautiful bays to anchor in for relaxed lunch time stops, before sailing to the next night time stop. We can advise on many suitable itineraries which will fit with your requirements.

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What do Nisos offer?

Bareboat

We are predominantly a bareboat charter company (you come and pick up the boat, skipper it yourself and then return it to us at the end of the holiday) - and this is what we aim to get all of our clients doing as it is the best way to explore the islands with total freedom and at your own pace.

Skippered charters

We can supply skippers to either give you tuition or to do all the work for you so you can just relax and enjoy your holiday. This is great for non sailors or for those who just want to leave all of the responsibility and decision making to someone else for a change!

Assisted Bareboat charters

Alternatively, we run an Assisted Bareboat Charter programme, which is a half way house between the normal flotillas and bareboat charters, so you get the safety net which a flotilla provides, with the freedom of a bareboat sailing. This is perfect for the less experienced crew who are taking their first step away from the flotilla.

Excellent reputation and track record

We pride ourselves on our excellent reputation and track record. We receive feedback from all of our customers and can make this available to you if required. Our fleet of boats are maintained and presented to the very highest standard, and all come equipped with a very high cruising specification.

Villas for hire

If you want to combine a sailing holiday with a stay in your own beautiful villa then we are also able to help. We have two villas available on Lefkas Island for hire all year round - click the link in the menu at the side of this page to learn more.

If you require larger villas, then please do contact us, as we can always find you something suitable.

If you have any questions, or need advice - then please do not hesitate to contact us. The main office number diverts to a mobile out of office hours, so you can call at any time.