Boat Rental in Corfu: Prices, Boat Types and How to Book
What it costs to charter a boat in Corfu, how a sailing yacht differs from a catamaran, which port to start from and how booking works, from the boats listed…
Corfu is an easy island to see from the water: the east coast is sheltered, the bays are close together, and Paxos and Antipaxos lie to the south. Chartering a boat means you choose the route, the swim stops and the pace, instead of following a fixed excursion. This guide explains what is on offer, what it costs and how to decide, using the boats we list from our booking partner Charter Boats.
What is on offer
When we last counted, in October 2026, we listed 259 boats: 231 based at Gouvia Marina, 25 at Benitses and a few at the Old Port of Corfu Town. Most are sailing yachts (179) and catamarans (73); there are also a handful of motorboats, motor yachts and one traditional gulet. The full list of boat rentals in Corfu shows the price per day, the number of guests and the open weeks of each one.
What it costs
Prices change with the season and the dates, so treat these figures as a snapshot from October 2026. Per day, our listed boats run from about €120 to well over €4,000. The typical boat is around €330 a day, a typical sailing yacht around €280 and a typical catamaran around €550. A week on a typical boat comes to roughly €2,300. The price shown on each boat page includes the fees the operator requires; the booking card shows the total for the week you pick before you go on to pay.
Fuel, mooring in some harbours, food and a skipper (if you add one) are separate unless the page says otherwise. The "Price and cancellation" section of every boat page lists what is included and the security deposit.
Sailing yacht or catamaran?
- Sailing yacht. The most affordable way to charter, and the right choice if you want to sail. Monohulls heel under sail and have less deck space than a catamaran of the same length.
- Catamaran. Wider and steadier, with a large cockpit and cabins on separate hulls. It costs more per day but often less per person for a group, and it suits families and anyone who dislikes heeling.
- Motorboat or motor yacht. Faster between bays, so a day trip reaches further. It uses more fuel and suits short, fast trips better than a week of slow cruising.
With or without a skipper
Nearly every boat in the catalogue (241 of 259) can be chartered either way, so you can choose between sailing it yourself and adding a professional skipper. Read our guide to chartering without a licence before deciding, because the answer depends on the boat and on you.
Which port?
Gouvia Marina has by far the most boats and is the easiest place to compare. Benitses is smaller and starts you further south. Our guide to choosing between Gouvia and Benitses explains the difference.
Planning the days on the water
- For a sample route from Gouvia, read the swim-stop route to the north-east.
- For the trip south, see Paxos, Antipaxos and the Blue Caves.
- If you only want a day on the water without chartering a boat yourself, compare the options in our guide to Corfu boat tours and the sunset cruises.
- Planning a beach day from the boat? Start with the best beaches in Corfu.
How booking works
Pick a week in the booking card on a boat page. You are then taken to Charter Boats to confirm the dates and pay. We earn a commission from Charter Boats if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you, and it does not change the price or the boats we show.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a boat in Corfu?
In October 2026 the boats we list ran from about €120 to over €4,000 per day. A typical boat was around €330 a day and about €2,300 for a week. Prices change with the season, so check the booking card for your dates.
Do I need a licence to charter a boat in Corfu?
Not if you add a professional skipper, which almost every boat we list allows. Sailing the boat yourself needs a valid licence for a boat of that size. Check the rules with the operator and the Hellenic Coast Guard.
Which port is best for chartering a boat in Corfu?
Gouvia Marina, about 7 km north of Corfu Town, has the largest choice by far. Benitses, on the south-east coast, is smaller and starts you closer to Paxos.
Can I book a boat for one day only?
Most of the boats we list are chartered by the week. For a single day, a private boat trip or a boat tour is usually the better fit.
