CORFU
Peek beyond the City of Peaks
In every big family there are bound to be labels given to each child. There’s the leader, the mischief-maker, the one who goes with the flow — the list goes on. If Greece’s islands were to have such designations, Corfu would be the effortlessly chic tastemaker.
Corfu gives you the freedom to relax with your toes in the sand sipping kumquat liqueur one minute and diving (literally and figuratively) into adventures unknown the next. You can choose from a number of sumptuous beaches to bask in the sun, peruse a new book under the shade of an umbrella or go for a swim in the iridescent waters. You can venture to hilltop ruins on horseback and sail the coast before plunging into the sea from the comfort of your own private vessel. You can picnic on a seaside cliff, explore groves of kumquats, pomegranates, pears and olives, hike the otherworldly scenic trails by foot (or by ATV) or — you can do it all. In Corfu the sea is merely a starting point — and you’re in control of the dynamic story about to unfold.
Taste Your Way Through Corfu
Hit up all the local spots in search of the yummiest flavors across the Bonati arch. Walk the winding streets to a stunning 300-year-old synagogue before visiting George's traditional store to sample his noubolo cured ham, then to a local deli for ice cream. Pass the Venetian Town Hall en route to a family-owned taverna where you can savor bourdeto, a baked fish casserole, and sip on delicious kumquat liqueur while marveling at the historic red-domed bell tower backdrop.
Cruising Corfu On A Cool Caïque
Enjoy the gorgeous views of Corfu's Old Town from a traditional fishing boat locals call a caïque. As you sail along the narrow channels of the Sivota Islands and glide into a cave, your local guide will share all the cultural facts. Once the captain drops anchor, you'll get to cool down with a dip, swim for a bit, and snorkel in the exotic waters of Blue Lagoon. Feast your eyes on the surreal Corfiot landscape, see the Greek coastline from the water, and if you're lucky, some dolphins too.
Corfu's Scenic Bike Ride
Smell the ocean and feel its warm, salty breeze while cycling Corfu's hilly terrain on a mountain bike. Taking in spectacular views of Corfu from your bike seat, you'll ride into some of the most welcoming villages on the island. Visit the old Venetian town of Saint Marcos, see its Byzantine chapel, and explore the colorful Áno Korakiána town. Traveling about 9 miles along the Pantokrator mountain, you'll grab a snack, stretch your legs and enjoy a downhill ride on a scenic coastal road back.
Corfu's Breathtaking Sights & Flavors
Corfu
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
From visiting a majestic church to exploring exotic flavors in a distillery, this trip will introduce you to the authentic Corfu lifestyle. You'll learn about (and taste) the island's Koum Kouat, a citrus fruit used to make traditional delicacies, and the famous local liquor. Visit the Church of Saint Spyridon, a magnanimous central fixture overlooking the Ionian Sea. Head into Paleokastritsa to sip on ouzo, grab some tasty bites, then check out incredible landmarks in this mythical village.
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- Indulge in ouzo's lip-smacking flavors paired with Greek light bites
- Get sweeping Ionian views from Saint Spyridon’s vibrant bell tower, or admire its majestic presence from below
- Visit a traditional Koum Kouat distillery and taste Corfu's famous liquor
- Fall in love with the gorgeous views and sights from every angle — they're *that* amazing
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The order of sites visited may vary
- This Shore Thing is not available during October voyages
- Includes light bites, plus liquor and ouzo tasting
- Guides are not permitted in the church — Sailors will enter and explore on their own
- Dress code alert: Shoulders and knees must be covered while in the cathedral
- No flash photography is permitted inside the church/cathedral
- Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held until the end of the voyage
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Corfu's Ultimate Quad Expedition
Corfu
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Set off to explore Corfu's drop-dead-gorgeous landscape and get the unique kind of buzz only adventure seekers understand. Darting through lush olive groves, huge cliffs, and old villages on a quad, you'll make your way to Kontogialos Beach to bask in the sun, cool down with a dip, and grab something to eat. Jump back on the quad and off-road to the Kaisers Throne lookout and more. In a nutshell, you'll be blown away by the astonishing views of Corfu and get a big adrenaline boost.
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- Ride an ATV passed villages, rugged cliffs, and lush vineyards to explore Corfu while also getting an adrenaline boost
- Drive towards olive groves and Sinarades, a colorful town that offers views of Agios Gordios bay
- Soak up the sun, swim, chill, and grab a light snack at the Kontogialos beach
- Hit a rocky trail up a Corfiot mountain to get incredible views of the island
- Approximately 1-hour drive to and from Agios Gordis (the quad meeting point)
- Includes a light snack
- Approximately 30-minutes of swim time
- Sailors should wear their swimwear, and bring a change of clothes and a towel
- Price is per sailor, 1 Sailor per quad
- This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
- Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
- Closed-toed shoes are required
- Sailors must bring a valid driver's license
- This Shore Thing is weather-dependent
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- Sailors must wear suitable clothing and footwear for this activity (hiking, biking, trekking, rappelling, ziplining, yoga, etc.)
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Panoramas of Corfu
Corfu
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
See Corfu's natural beauty unfold on your way to the lovely Paleokastritsa Bay. Driving through narrow roads across Lakones, you'll stop at Bella Vista to take some epic pics (selfies welcome) then head to Palaiopolis to gaze at its ancient ruins. You'll pass through Kanoni before reaching Corfu Town for a guided walk to the Esplanade Square, and the Church of Saint Spyridon. In the end, you'll get time to browse the local shops too.
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- Check out the sights from both near and far, including a Venetian fortress that can be viewed in the distance
- See the stunning Paleokastritsa Bay and the village of Lakones, Palaiopolis, and Kanoni — each incredibly charming on its own
- Take in sweeping views of Corfu from multiple standpoints and get those awesome selfies from different (and gorgeous) locations
- Tour Corfu's Old Town where you'll see the Church of Saint Spyridon Church — the island's patron saint
- Approximately 1-hour in Corfu's Old Town; this includes the guided tour and free time
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The order of sites visited may vary
- Lunch is not included
- Guides are not permitted in the church — Sailors will enter and explore on their own
- Dress code alert: Shoulders and knees must be covered while in the cathedral
- No flash photography is permitted inside the church/cathedral
- This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheel chairs and for Sailors who can navigate a few steps
- Sailors requiring the use of a collapsible wheelchair must be accompanied by someone who can provide assistance
- Includes roundtrip transport — Sailors who wish to stay longer are responsible for letting their guide know and arranging their way back to the ship
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Pump it Up at Pazuzu Beach Club
Corfu
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Step into a world where everything was designed to dazzle and indulge you in a chic Greek seaside experience. With a DJ providing the soundtrack, dance and unwind on the same stretch of sand where Greek tycoons, politicians, and stars go to bask in the sun and dip into the Corfu Riviera's crystalline waters. Gazing at the forest-covered hills, you'll enjoy the cosmopolitan ambiance under the shade of your lounger, with a full bar and pool available to check out whenever you're ready.
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- Feel the beachy energy come to life as a DJ provides a sizzling background soundtrack
- Indulge along the seaside and golden sands of the fabulous Pazuzu Beach Club
- Take in the water's varying shades of blue and the lush hills around you while enjoying a cosmopolitan ambiance
- Sip on handcrafted cocktails at the beach bar, and have lunch at the open-air oceanfront restaurant
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- Includes €50 per Sailor credit for drinks and food — purchases exceeding €50 are the responsibility of the Sailor to be paid
- Please note that there will be no lifeguards on duty — Sailors are reminded that they assume full risk and responsibility if swimming
- This Shore Thing is weather-dependent
- Sun loungers and umbrellas are included
- This Shore Thing is available June through September
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Hike Along the Ionian Coast
Corfu
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Start out taking a scenic drive over to your trail. Here you'll begin your route that includes passing charming coastal villages, fields, olive groves, and inner roads to uncover the island's gems . You'll pass the St. Arsenius chapel, the ruins of a Venetian castle, and get impressive views from the stunning salt lake of Butrint — off the nearby Albanian coast. After all that walking, reward your taste buds (and your stomach) with some well-deserved Greek snacks and local wine.
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- Pass by the small chapel of St. Arsenius built alongside rocks overlooking the sea
- Walk along the coast past Nobel Award-winning writer Lawrence Durrell’s famous “White House”
- On a clear day, you can view the Albanian coast — 2 miles away — from the salt lake Butrint
- Explore beautiful villages, plus a glass of Greek wine with light local bites to recharge
- Approximately 30-minute drive to the hiking trail starting point
- Sailors will hike for approximately 2-hours
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
- Light bites and local wine are included
- Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
- Sailors must wear suitable clothing and footwear for this activity (hiking, biking, trekking, rappelling, ziplining, yoga, etc.)
- This Shore Thing is strenuous as it includes hiking
- This tour is weather dependent and also based on the conditions of the trail
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Very special delivery...
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was born in Corfu on a dining room table.
When trying to change your habits and redefine what your life looks like, taking yourself out of familiar territory is a terrific way to start. Corfu is just one of those places that has an immediate vibe of excitement, the kind that makes you feel like you can be anybody you want to be. It helps you to realize sometimes segwaying off the beaten path is just what you need to reinvigorate yourself.
If you’re looking to expand your palette, Corfu’s endless supply of fresh exotic fruits, unlimited varieties of veggies, locally sourced meats and freshly caught seafood are the ideal way to experience new flavors. Whether it’s the locally grown citrus or the passion of the island, the food here just doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world.
If you’re determined to go on an adventure of a lifetime through the unbelievable cathedrals and palaces, romantic villages or ancient ruins but also crave the tranquility of Greece’s famed beaches, Corfu is tailored for you. The extended stay allows Sailors to get the most out of a visit to a place with so much beauty and exciting happenings, while still finding time to relax with your freshly pedicured toes in the sand.
There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline that comes with Corfu — it just has an inimitable charisma. It could be its natural charm, or perhaps its mystery that entices you to branch out and toy with the unexpected — or to simply relax guilt free of life’s usual constant expectations.
When you’re engrossed in Corfu’s effortlessly chic surroundings you can’t help but feel that an alluring twist is always just around the corner.
