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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
Zakynthos — at a glance
15 boats are available to book in Zakynthos from 2 bases; the largest are Zante (14), Zakynthos Marina (1). The fleet is 10 sailing boats, 3 gulets and 2 catamarans. The most common models are Bavaria 46 Cruiser (2), Oceanis 46.1 (2), Sun Odyssey 490 (1), Sun Odyssey 519 (1), Sun Odyssey 440 (1) — 10 models in all. Built 1996–2027, 11.4–33 m long, 3–11 cabins, up to 25 guests. Day rates start from €250; the typical boat here is around €331 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Charter bases in Zakynthos
- Zante 14 boats
- Zakynthos Marina 1 boat
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Zakynthos Airport (ZTH), under 10 km from the base as the crow flies; Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is about 55 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Types of boats in Zakynthos
- Sailing boats 10 boats · from €250 per day
- Gulets 3 boats
- Catamarans 2 boats · from €352 per day
Ports near Zakynthos
Sami (20 boats · 60 km) · Agia Effimia (10 boats · 66 km) · Sivota (7 boats · 99 km) · Vliho (28 boats · 105 km) · Nydri (33 boats · 107 km) · Palairos (40 boats · 115 km) · Lefkada (702 boats · 116 km) · Ligia (15 boats · 116 km) · All boats in Greece
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Zakynthos cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €250 and the typical boat is around €331 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,750. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Zakynthos?
15 boats are available to book in Zakynthos: 10 sailing boats, 3 gulets and 2 catamarans. The most common models are Bavaria 46 Cruiser, Oceanis 46.1, Sun Odyssey 490, Sun Odyssey 519.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Zakynthos?
Charters in Zakynthos leave from 2 bases: Zante (14 boats), Zakynthos Marina (1 boat).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 3 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
6 of the 15 boats in Zakynthos are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Zakynthos?
The nearest airport is Zakynthos Airport (ZTH), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is about 55 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
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