"Dreamaker" is a beautiful, well equipped 50ft  yacht with 4 double guest cabins all with ensuite  bathrooms and a seperate crew cabin. Both the 2 aft cabins are large enough to sleep 3 children if required. She has a large saloon and fully equipped galley with both fridge and freezer, a spacious cockpit with large table and sun awning, easy access with ladder for swimming off the stern, a deck shower and plenty of room on deck for sunbathing. 

Dreamaker has 4 sets of scuba diving equipment on board, 8 sets of snorkelling equipment, 8 comfortable auto inflatable sunbathing mats, 2 sets of fishing tackle, a large tender with outboard, Internet access, DVD and CD players. Each cabin has a 220v power point and a strong reading light.

A typical day

Our sailing holidays are enjoyed by both young and old alike, you can be as lazy or as active as you wish to be whilst discovering the wonderful bays, white pebble coves and picturesque harbours of the Ionian Islands.

On one week charters our itinerary usually includes the east coast harbours of Corfu, the Greek mainland to the east of Corfu and the islands of Paxos and Anti Paxos to the south. Our two week charters include the southern Ionian Islands of Lefkas, Cephalonia, Menganisi, Skorpios, Itaca and Zante. All itineraries can be personalized to suit each groups’s requirements.

A typical day starts with a  leisurely breakfast, or for the more active an early morning swim, jog or hike, and after having acquired fresh bread and fruit for the day we then set out for our next port of call. If you have taken a particular fancy to the bay or harbour in which we are anchored we can of course remain as long as you wish.

During the morning cruise you can either doze back to sleep under the sun, read the papers with a cold glass of wine under the shade of the bimini, have a go at fishing something for lunch or take a turn at the helm. If we are lucky we may meet a school of playful dolphins who delight in leaping in and out of the water, infront of and under the boat, there are few experiences as thrilling as swimming in the midst of such a group.

Around midday we anchor for a few hours in one of the numerous beautiful, secluded bays giving you time, before lunch, to swim, snorkel or have a go at scuba diving (we have 4 sets of equipment on board and Silvio and Carlo are qualified guides). Alternatively you can take the tender and explore the surrounding coastline or simply do nothing but daydream accompanied by the magical sounds of the cicadas and the sea gently lapping against the boat. Most people normally prefer a light lunch, pomodori and mozzarella, a mixed salad or panini but you can of course prepare whatever you wish in the fully equipped galley, if you have chosen to have a hostess she will of course do it all for you.

At about 4 pm  we set off with the sails up, taking advantage of the afternoon breeze, for your evening’s chosen destination and allowing who wants to the opportunity to learn to sail. We normally arrive at our destination in the early evening giving you plenty of time to explore, do some shopping and have a cold glass of beer in a seafront bar before choosing a taverna for your evening meal. For the more active there’s time to take a brisk hike, in the cool of the evening, to the top of the nearest hill to enjoy the stunning views of the coastline and surrounding islands.

For those who prefer to stay off the beaten track we can anchor in uninhabited bays for the night and either dine aboard or have a barbecue on the beach, a midnight swim with the phosphorescence is a 'must'… moonlight permitting.

The Ionians

Corfu and the Ionian Islands offer an ideal location for a sailing holiday.The Ionians are unspoilt with safe, clear warm waters and gentle winds. The distances between the picturesque ports and anchorages are seldom more than a few miles so that you can sail as little or as far as you wish whilst enjoying the ever-changing scenery.

The waters are almost tideless and without currents and the area is never affected by the strong Meltemi winds that sweep the Aegean Sea during the summer. The Ionian winds
barely exceed Beaufort Scale 6, and provide excellent sailing conditions. The lush greenery of the islands that lasts all summer is due to the high rainfall that occurs in the winter months. Between April and October there is little rainfall and almost constant sunshine.

There are many mythological and historical sites to explore relating to Ulysses, the Normans and the Venetians. Wherever your choice of overnight stop, you can eat at one of the local tavernas offering excellent local dishes in a delightful waterfront setting. For a family holiday the area is ideal. Children can swim and snorkel in safe warm waters, play on unpolluted beaches and watch for sightings of dolphins and giant turtles.
For holidays of one week or for those who want to enjoy a relaxed cruising pace in the sun, the islands of Corfu, Paxos and Anti- Paxos and the mainland coast from Sayiadha to Parga offer everything for a most enjoyable sailing holiday.
You can visit the boyhood haunts of Gerald Durrell – Agni, Kouloura and St. Stephanos. Going south, the Sivota Islands close to the Greek mainland offer a choice of beautiful bays for swimming. Dine out at Perri’s taverna on the hill above the nearby village of Mourtos and experience one of the most breath-taking views in the whole Ionian. At the enchanting islands of Paxos and Anti- Paxos, just seven miles further south, you can spend several days exploring caves, turquoise blue waters and fishing villages. Swim in the secluded bays and coves which are mostly only accessible by boat. Visit Gaios, the principal village of Paxos with its quaint narrow streets, local craft shops and marbled paved square where you can dine out in a delightful waterfront setting.

For holidays of two weeks or more you can sail on to the wonderful cruising area of the Southern Ionians – one of the best in Greece. Entering the southern region you pass down the Levkas canal which is guarded by Venetian forts, and sail into the “Inland Sea”. This is an area of water almost enclosed on three sides by the larger islands of Levkas, Cephalonia and Zakinthos and the Greek mainland, and is totally protected from the open sea. There are many smaller islands dotted around the “Inland Sea” offering a wealth of safe and secluded anchorages for bathing, barbecueing and relaxing. Alternatively, we  can moor in one of the small ports such as Nidri or Levkas, Fiscardo on Cephalonia or Vathi on Meganisi – dine out at a quayside taverna and let the world pass by. Whatever your choice, the Ionians offer the perfect sailing holiday.