Corfu Sunset Cruise: Wooden Vessel Old Fortress Mouse Island

Watch the sky change color over the Ionian Sea from a wooden deck.

A sunset cruise on a wooden vessel in Corfu that sails past the Old Fortress and Mouse Island, with a signature cocktail, local wine or beer, and finger food included. The boat operates at 50% capacity, so there's space to settle in without crowding. Arrive 20 minutes early. The journey takes roughly two hours. Children from age 1 are welcome, and a live English-speaking guide is on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise with scenic views

• Board wooden boat in Corfu
• Sail past Old Fortress
• View Garitsa Bay coastline
• See Mon Repos Palace from sea
• Pass Mouse Island and church
• Enjoy cocktails and finger food
• Watch sunset over Ionian Sea

The experience

The boat leaves from Corfu's waterfront and heads toward the Old Fortress, a Byzantine structure transformed by Venetian and British rule over centuries. Its towering walls and strategic position mean the views back across the island and out to sea are the reason it still stands. As you sail, the crew brings out a cheese and cold cuts platter, bottled water, and juice. The sun begins its descent, and the light shifts across the water.

Mouse Island, Pontikonisi in Greek, appears next, a small verdant islet crowned with a whitewashed Byzantine chapel from the 11th or 12th century. Local legend says it was once the ship of Odysseus, turned to stone by Poseidon. The chapel's red-tiled roof catches the last direct light. You'll have your signature cocktail, local wine, or beer in hand while the sky moves through orange and pink, and the crew plays soothing music in the background. The boat's wooden hull and half-capacity passenger limit mean there's room to move to different spots on deck without jostling through crowds.

The timing is built around the sunset itself: the route and the pacing exist so you're in the right place when the light is best. Weather can shift the itinerary, and the captain will adjust if conditions demand it. Infants sit on an adult's lap. All fitness levels are welcome. Free WiFi is available on board.

What’s included

• One signature cocktail, local wine, or beer.
• cheese and cold cuts platter.
• bottled water and juice.
• soothing music on deck.
• free WiFi.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CRUISEMEUP

Is this one for you?The boat runs at half capacity, which means you're not packed in with dozens of other passengers. There's actual room to move around the deck and find your own spot as the light changes. If you want the sunset without the crowd, this is the trade.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 6 years): free.

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 is Mouse Island and why does it matter in Corfu's history?

Mouse Island, or Pontikonisi, is a small islet in Corfu's waters that holds a Byzantine chapel from the 11th or 12th century at its center. Local legend connects it to the ancient Greek hero Odysseus, whose ship was supposedly turned to stone by Poseidon. Today the island's lush greenery and rocky coastline have made it an iconic symbol of Corfu.

What does the Old Fortress look like, and what can you see from it?

The Old Fortress is an imposing structure built originally by the Byzantines in the 6th century, then significantly reshaped by Venetian rule from the 14th to 18th centuries, with later British influences visible in its design. Its towering walls, moats, and strategic vantage points offer panoramic views of the island and the sparkling Ionian Sea.

How long is the cruise, and when should I arrive?

The cruise runs roughly two hours. Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure to avoid delays.

What food and drinks are included on the boat?

The cruise includes a signature cocktail, local wine, or beer (minimum drinking age 18); a cheese and cold cuts platter; bottled water; and juice. The crew serves these while you're on deck.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in response to unfavorable weather, time delays, or other unexpected circumstances, so the route may change to keep everyone safe.