The most requested upgrade to the Albanian week: after the Riviera and Ksamil, cross the channel to Corfu for a Greek day or two, then back. It's about 10 nautical miles — closer than most harbour hops — and our partner fleets handle it routinely.
How the cross-border part works
Endorsement: the charter contract must include the cross-border permission — tell us at quote stage and we match only boats cleared for Greece. Formalities: exit and entry are handled through the designated ports (Saranda on the Albanian side, Corfu port on the Greek side); your skipper — or we, in the bareboat briefing — walks you through the sequence. Timing: the channel crossing itself is 1–2 hours; allow buffer for the formalities day. Costs: Greek port fees and formalities are extra, modest, and listed in your quote before you commit.
The week, re-planned
A typical cross-border version of the 7-day itinerary: days 1–3 as the classic route (Karaburun, Himarë, Saranda), day 4 Ksamil and overnight near the channel, day 5 cross to Corfu (old town anchorage or Gouvia marina), day 6 Corfu's east coast or Paxos reach, day 7 back to Saranda and home to Marina Orikum. Skippered crews simply hand the whole sequence to the skipper.
What it costs
| Item | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sailing yacht, weekly | from €1,500/week | typical €2,200–4,500 |
| Catamaran, weekly | from €3,000/week | up to €12,000 high season |
| Skipper (if needed) | €150–200/day | handles all formalities |
| Greek port fees & formalities | listed in the quote | modest, known in advance |
Indicative 2026 prices — the final quote from the fleet follows your dates and includes the cross-border endorsement where requested.
Is it worth it?
If you have the week and want the contrast — wild Karaburun against Corfu's Venetian old town — yes, it's the richest week on offer. If your priority is pure Albania, the classic itinerary alone fills seven days easily. Tell us dates and licence status on WhatsApp: we reply within 24 hours with boats cleared for the crossing and the real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do we need for the Corfu crossing?
Passports for everyone aboard, a charter contract with the Greek endorsement, and the boat's papers — the fleet prepares the documentation. For bareboat, your licence must cover Greek waters (ICC or equivalent does). We confirm all of this at quote stage.
How long does the crossing take?
Ksamil to Corfu is about 10 NM — one to two hours under sail or engine. The day is mostly absorbed by exit/entry formalities in Saranda and Corfu port, which is why we plan a full day for the crossing.
Does the skipper handle the paperwork?
Yes — on a skippered charter the skipper manages formalities end to end, it's part of why crews choose one for this route. Bareboat crews get a full step-by-step briefing from us at check-in.
Extra costs for the Greek leg?
Greek port/marina fees and the formalities, both modest and quoted in advance. No surcharge on the boat itself beyond the endorsement — your quote shows every line before you commit.
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