From Benitses to the Fortresses: Corfu Town’s Waterfront in Four Hours

The crucial word in this Corfu Town yacht trip is “from”: the four-hour cruise departs Pier B in Benitses Marina, south of the capital. It approaches the historic waterfront through Mouse Island, Mon Repos and Garitsa rather than beginning beside the fortresses. Hotel transport is excluded, so Benitses arrival belongs in the day plan.

The landmarks arrive in geographic order

After a ten-minute safety briefing, the timeline gives Mouse Island and Mon Repos short passing visits. Garitsa opens the view to the Old Fortress; the New Fortress rises behind the urban fabric. Vido receives a longer thirty-minute cruise block, and the Durrells filming house is another exterior reference along the water. Nothing in this sequence includes entry to a palace, church, fortress or mausoleum.

Five guests, two crew

The private group is capped at five and served by a two-person crew. Fuel, VAT, port fees, towels, Wi-Fi and snorkelling equipment are included. The food provision is a fruit platter, accompanied by Greek wine, beer, water and soft drinks; a full meal is specifically excluded.

Pregnant travellers and people with mobility impairments are excluded. Swimming stops are part of the concept but depend on safe anchorage and the time spent sightseeing. Arrive at the Geneseas Yachting sign before departure. The Corfu transport guide helps with Benitses, while the Old Town guide explains what lies behind the waterfront façades.

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