September in the Ionian is, frankly, one of the finest times to be afloat in Greece. The summer crowds have thinned. The anchorages — those perfect, tucked-away coves off Paxos and the wild western shores of Kefalonia — breathe again. And the light, that particular late-summer Ionian gold, does things to the water that photographs simply can't capture. This is the month we'd choose. And right now, there's one yacht we'd choose to do it aboard.
Meet Bestia — the world's only Sanlorenzo SP110 available for private charter. She's based in Corfu throughout September, and delivery fees are fully waived on all charters confirmed for the month. That's a meaningful saving, and it opens the door to one of the most compelling Greece yacht charter experiences in our portfolio right now.
The Ionian at 30 Knots — Silently
The Ionian Islands are made for a yacht like this. Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Kefalonia — spread across open water, connected by passages that reward speed and reward it again with the anchorages you reach. Bestia cruises at over 30 knots in near silence, which changes the arithmetic entirely. Islands that might feel like a full day's passage on a slower vessel become an easy morning run. You anchor off the Blue Caves of Paxos before lunch, drift south to Lefkada's west coast by afternoon, and wake the next day off the dramatic cape of Kefalonia. The Ionian stops feeling like a series of separate destinations and becomes one seamless, expansive cruising ground.
That's not a small thing. Speed with silence is genuinely rare — and on a luxury yacht charter, the quality of those hours at sea matters just as much as the hours spent at anchor.
A Yacht Unlike Any Other Afloat
The SP110 is Sanlorenzo's most architecturally ambitious platform — and Bestia wears the design with real presence. Her proportions are bold. Her beach club and aft deck create a water-level connection that genuinely blurs the line between yacht and sea. Step off the stern and you're in the Ionian, just like that.
Inside, the twin-salon layout gives guests something most yachts simply can't offer: genuine choice about how and where to spend time. The main salon opens via side doors to create a fully al fresco dining experience, the sea breeze doing exactly what air conditioning can't. Volume, light, and a sense of openness that feels designed rather than accidental — that's the SP110 difference.
Accommodation and Crew
Bestia accommodates up to eight guests across four cabins — configurable as full doubles throughout, or three doubles and a twin, depending on your group. Every cabin has direct sea access. Not a porthole view of the water — actual direct access to it. It's an immersive approach to guest comfort that you notice the moment you step aboard, and don't stop appreciating for the entire charter.
A dedicated crew of five look after everything. They're experienced, discreet, and housed in fully separate crew quarters — so you have the run of the yacht without ever feeling like you're sharing it.
The Sundeck, the Stabilisers, and Why September Is the Right Month
We'd be remiss not to mention the sundeck — fully shaded, generously proportioned, with a retractable hardtop that makes it genuinely usable in all conditions. On a September afternoon in the Ionian, with the islands fading blue behind you and the crew preparing dinner below, it's exactly where you want to be.
The full stabilisation system deserves a mention too. The Ionian can get lively in the afternoons — the meltemi doesn't quite reach here as it does in the Aegean, but there's chop enough to make stabilisation on passage a genuine comfort. Bestia handles it without drama.
As for September itself — this is the Ionian at its best. Water temperatures are still warm from a full summer of sun. The tourist season has wound down enough that the most coveted anchorages are yours again. There's a quality of light and a pace to the days that July simply can't match. If you've been considering a luxury charter holiday in Greece, this is the window we'd point to.
The Offer — and Why It Won't Last
Delivery fees waived across the entirety of September. Bestia based in Corfu, ready to cruise. This is a rare combination: a one-of-a-kind vessel, the finest month in the Ionian, and a genuine cost advantage for guests who move quickly. September dates will go — and once they're gone, they're gone.
Get in touch with our team to check availability and build your itinerary. We know the Ionian well, and we'd love to help you plan something exceptional aboard Bestia.
