Some opportunities in the world of luxury yacht charter arrive quietly and disappear just as fast. This one deserves your attention. Temptation — a beautifully refitted 20-metre motor yacht — will be available for a Greece yacht charter from Zakynthos from 1 August, and here's the detail that makes this genuinely special: the repositioning fee has already been covered. You simply step aboard and go.
No delivery costs. No complicated logistics. Just the Ionian Sea, stretching out ahead of you in every shade of blue it can muster — and frankly, in late summer, it musters quite a few.
The Yacht: Temptation
Built by Italian yard Posillipo in 1992 and comprehensively refitted in 2025, Temptation carries four cabins for up to eight guests, looked after by a dedicated crew of three. She's compact enough to slip into harbours that larger charter yachts can only admire from a distance, yet refined enough to feel every inch the private yacht charter experience. The 2025 refit shows — this is not a vessel coasting on heritage. She feels current, considered, and genuinely comfortable.
The Ionian: Greece's Most Rewarding Cruising Ground
We've sailed a great many corners of the Mediterranean, and the Ionian consistently surprises us. It's greener than the Aegean, calmer in summer, and packed with islands that each have a distinct character. A gulet cruise — or in this case, a motor yacht charter — through these waters rewards the curious traveller at every anchorage.
Starting from Zakynthos, you're already somewhere extraordinary. The dramatic sea cliffs, legendary Navagio Beach, and accessible dive sites make it a compelling opening chapter to any Ionian itinerary. Push north and Kefalonia rises magnificently — rugged mountain backdrops, the achingly beautiful arc of Myrtos Beach, and villages that feel genuinely untouched by mass tourism. We'd linger here longer than planned. Most guests do.
Lefkada is the Ionian's quiet achiever — its beaches rank among the finest in all of Greece (Porto Katsiki, we're looking at you), yet the island retains a relaxed, unhurried pace that suits the rhythm of a charter holiday perfectly. Neighbouring Ithaca offers something rarer still: mythology made tangible. Odysseus supposedly called this island home, and wandering its quiet bays and ancient ruins, it's easy to understand why he fought so hard to return.
Then there are Paxos and Antipaxos — perhaps the Ionian's best-kept secret. These two small islands deliver some of the most improbably turquoise water in the Mediterranean, with secluded coves and a pace of life that makes the rest of the world feel very far away indeed. And no Ionian charter would be complete without at least an evening in Corfu, whose UNESCO-listed old town, Venetian architecture, and lively waterfront harbour make for an elegant final flourish — or an equally compelling start.
Why Move Quickly on This
A luxury charter holiday in the Ionian in August — with no delivery surcharge baked in — is genuinely unusual. The summer season is at its height, Temptation is ready and waiting, and that repositioning saving is real money back in your pocket. These windows don't stay open long.
Our team is ready to help you build an itinerary around Temptation — whether you want to island-hop the full Ionian arc or drop anchor in one corner and simply stay a while. Get in touch and let's make it happen before this berth is gone.
