Corfu Private Sunset Cruise: Sailing Yacht with Swimming

Sail past Corfu's fortresses, swim at sunset, watch the sky change color over the water

A private sunset cruise on a sailing yacht departing from Marina Gouvia in Corfu, where you sail past the Old Town and its fortresses, anchor for a swim in the Ionian Sea, and watch the sunset with wine and snacks served onboard. The experience runs 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on the option you choose, with a skipper and crew attending throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset cruise along Corfu coast

• Board yacht at Marina Gouvia
• Sail towards Corfu Old Town and fortresses
• Sail along town and Garitsa Bay
• Wait for golden hour and sunset
• Anchor for swim in Ionian Sea
• Enjoy snacks and beverages onboard
• Experience sunset and night sky views

The experience

The yacht leaves Marina Gouvia and heads toward Corfu's Old Town and the two fortresses that frame the coastline. You sail along the town and Garitsa Bay, timing the route to catch the golden hour when the light shifts across the water and the sky begins to change. The mesmerizing colors of the sunset over the island and town create the romantic sense the whole experience is built around.

Before the sun fades completely, the crew anchors at an idyllic location and you swim in the crystalline waters of the Ionian Sea. Snorkeling equipment is available if you want it. The crew serves wine, beer, soft drinks, and sandwiches with cheese and turkey, tomato and cucumber sticks, and crisps. Noodle floats are on hand, and beach towels are provided. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, you're welcome to bring your own food.

The skipper and crew handle all the sailing and navigation. The yacht has a bathroom onboard, and a Bluetooth speaker plays music as the evening unfolds and the night sky gradually reveals itself. The whole arrangement (private boat, crew service, the timing to the sunset, the swim stop) means you're not coordinating with other groups or watching the moment from a crowded deck.

What’s included

• Fuel and all fees and taxes.
• skipper and crew service.
• bathroom onboard.
• wine, beer, and soft drinks.
• sandwiches with cheese and turkey, tomato and cucumber sticks, and crisps.
• snorkeling equipment and noodle floats.
• beach towels.
• Bluetooth speaker for music.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private sunset cruise lasting 2.5 hoursGuide in English or Greek · 17:30Length: 2 hours 30 minutes

Sunset cruise lasting 3 hoursGuide in English or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027Length: 3 hours

Private sunset cruise lasting 3.5 hoursGuide in English or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027Length: 3 hours 30 minutes, i.e. 3.5 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 17:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Balos Yachts Corfu

Is this one for you?Choose this cruise if you want a private boat and crew for the sunset rather than sharing the experience with other groups. The fixed route and timing to the golden hour mean the best light and the swim stop align naturally. You're not waiting for the moment or rushing through it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the sunset cruise from Corfu?

The yacht, skipper, and crew are included. Fuel and all fees and taxes are covered. You get wine, beer, soft drinks, sandwiches, snorkeling equipment, beach towels, and noodle floats. A bathroom is onboard.

Where does the yacht depart from in Corfu?

Marina Gouvia is the departure point. The route heads toward Corfu's Old Town and the two fortresses, then sails along the town and Garitsa Bay to catch the sunset.

Can I swim during the sunset cruise?

Yes. The crew anchors at an idyllic location before sunset, and you can swim in the Ionian Sea. Snorkeling equipment is provided if you want to use it.

How long does the private sunset cruise last?

The cruise runs between 2.5 and 3.5 hours depending on which option you book at checkout. All three options follow the same route and include the same crew service and swimming stop.