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Our yacht broker Ionian Islands team helps owners and buyers through European Yacht Brokers’ Mediterranean network. Local brokerage support connects viewings and negotiations with head office, while our qualified lawyer, marketing department and multilingual sales team handle the work needed to progress the transaction.

HEAD OFFICE

Valuation and agreed terms

LEGAL

Mandate, contract, registration

MARKETING

SEO, social media, portals

SALES

Buyers, viewings, negotiation
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IN BRIEF

Yacht Broker Ionian Islands

EYB coordinates the sale from head office, with local brokerage support, legal oversight, targeted marketing and multilingual buyer communication in Ionian Islands.

EYB head office valuation desk, yacht broker Italy

Selling your boat in Ionian Islands

Start by contacting EYB head office with the boat’s location, model, year, condition and your plans. The team discusses the vessel and prepares an initial valuation from the information available. That assessment opens a conversation about a realistic asking price and the likely sale approach.

Before promotion begins, you and EYB agree the mandate and sale terms. The commission is a flat 5%, recorded in the mandate so you can review it alongside the other agreed conditions.

Head office then coordinates communication and next steps. The initial valuation is a starting assessment, not a guarantee of a final sale price; offers and final terms remain subject to agreement between seller and buyer.

How the EYB network works

01

Head office

Valuation, terms, coordination.

02

Local broker

Local viewings and enquiries.

03

International buyers

Portals and broker network.

04

Completion

Contract, registration, handover.

Local brokers and international buyers

EYB combines central coordination with support close to the boat. Head office manages the wider sale and links the owner, legal team, marketing department and sales team, while local support can help with enquiries about the boat’s marina and arrange visits.

This matters in Ionian Islands, where buyers may want practical information about the berth, access or local arrangements before making a journey. A contact familiar with the area can help explain those details and coordinate a viewing with the seller.

The network also gives a locally based boat exposure to buyers beyond its home port.

EYB Mediterranean yacht broker network in Italy

The people handling your sale

Yacht sale contract prepared by a lawyer in Italy

Legal support for the transaction

EYB’s legal work is handled by a qualified lawyer, who prepares both the mandate and the sale contract. Registration and related administration for the transaction are also part of this role.

At appointment, the mandate sets out the terms agreed between the owner and EYB. It provides the written reference for the commission, the sale instruction and other agreed conditions. The owner has an opportunity to read it before the marketing campaign starts.

When a buyer and seller agree a transaction involving a boat in Ionian Islands, the lawyer prepares the contract around those agreed terms and handles the relevant administrative requirements. The documents are tied to the specific sale and vessel.

Yacht photography and marketing in Italy

Marketing built around the boat

A listing needs to be visible and useful. EYB’s marketing department uses SEO, social media and the relevant national and international boat-sales platforms to bring the boat to prospective buyers.

The team prepares the presentation around the actual vessel: specifications, equipment, condition, history, photographs and location in Ionian Islands. Clear, supportable details help clients decide whether the boat fits their needs and what questions to ask next.

Marketing does not end when the listing goes live. The department can coordinate changes to the presentation with the sales team as enquiries arrive, while ensuring that published information reflects what the owner has confirmed.

Local yacht broker at an Italian marina

A multilingual sales team

Buyer contact is managed by EYB’s sales team. Team members respond to enquiries, follow up interest, arrange appointments and help the parties negotiate, using the languages relevant to the client.

For a vessel in Ionian Islands, the sales team works with the owner and local support to answer location-specific questions and organise viewings. This helps a prospective buyer move from reading the listing to seeing the boat, subject to access and availability.

Offers and conditions are discussed with the seller. The team supports communication and keeps track of next steps, while the decision to accept an offer remains with the owner.

Yacht sale keys and paperwork in Italy

Brokerage requirements in Greece

Greek law places ship-brokerage offices under a specific operating procedure administered through the Ministry of Tourism, including a certificate of legal requirements and a financial guarantee. The boat’s flag and use determine the register relevant to the transfer, and AADE describes its register as including Greek-flagged private recreational vessels. Ionian Islands follows these national requirements. EUGO, operation of a ship-brokerage office

The Greek administrative procedure identifies a signed private sale contract as evidence of transfer and requires both parties’ signatures to be authenticated by the public authority or gov.gr. Office approval and vessel ownership recording are distinct obligations under the published procedures. The Ministry of Tourism assigns this notification process to its regional tourism services. The purchaser should finish the separate ownership-record update. Greek National Registry of Administrative Procedures, transfer of vessel ownership

In Ionian Islands, EYB arranges local brokerage support consistent with these requirements, while a qualified lawyer prepares the contract of sale and handles registration. Keep a file linking the seller, the identified craft and its registration record. EUGO, operation of a ship-brokerage office

Buying a yacht in Ionian Islands

If you are looking for a boat in Ionian Islands, tell EYB the type of boat, your budget and the stretch of coast you prefer. The sales team replies in the relevant languages and puts you in touch with the right local support.

Viewings are arranged around the owner’s availability and the boat’s access arrangements in Ionian Islands. EYB coordinates with the buyer and local contact. If the parties wish to proceed with a survey or sea trial, they agree its scope, timing and conditions before it takes place.

When you make an offer, EYB passes it to the owner and helps both sides agree the price and conditions. The lawyer then prepares the sale contract, and the purchase moves to deposit and completion, set out below.

Yacht sea trial with buyer and broker in Italy
Boat engine inspection on a yacht in Italy

Deposit and completion

Under EYB’s stated process, the buyer pays a 10% deposit into escrow after the parties agree the sale terms. The sale documents record the conditions that must be met before completion and should identify the escrow holder and release terms.

When all agreed conditions are satisfied, the remaining balance goes directly to the seller. EYB coordinates the steps with the parties, while the contract governs the deposit and completion sequence for the specific transaction.

Seller's checklist

  • Gather the ownership documents, registration papers and tax status.
  • Collect invoices, manuals and the maintenance history.
  • Prepare an up-to-date inventory of equipment.
  • Agree the mandate, asking price and viewing arrangements in writing.
  • Have the boat clean, tidy and ready to demonstrate its systems.
  • Weigh every offer with written conditions and clear timings.
  • Arrange secure payment and handover with a signed record.

Finding a broker along Ionian Islands’s coast

The Ionian Islands feature 42 marinas listed by European Yacht Brokers. D-Marin Gouvia has 1200 berths and accommodates boats up to 80 metres. D-Marin Lefkas in Lefkada offers 620 berths for vessels up to 45 metres. NAOK Marina in Corfu Town has 222 berths, while Argostoli Yacht Harbour provides 150. Other marinas include Limin Kerkira in Corfu Island with 100 berths, Vathi Harbour Ithaca with 100 berths, and Marina Corfu Benitses with 96 berths. Smaller facilities include Erikoussa Marina in Corfu Island with 70 berths, Sami Marina in Kefallonia Island with 60 berths, and Kassiopi Harbour with 20 berths.

Sailing conditions in Ionian Islands

At D-Marin Gouvia, the bay is highly sheltered, though shallow margins, heavy traffic and summer afternoon winds require normal care. D-Marin Lefkas marina is well sheltered, but the approach channel is shallow outside its marked route and the floating bridge controls road and marine traffic. NAOK Marina lies on Garitsa Bay and is more exposed than Gouvia, particularly during southeasterly weather.

Getting to Ionian Islands

Corfu International Airport (CFU) is the nearest airport to D-Marin Gouvia, Limin Kerkira, Marina Corfu Benitses, Erikoussa Marina, as well as NAOK Marina, which is 2 km away, Kassiopi Harbour at 36 km, and Alipa Marina at 25 km. Kefalonia International Airport Anna Pollatou (EFL) is the nearest airport to Argostoli Yacht Harbour, situated 9 km away, Vathi Harbour Ithaca, and Fiskardo Harbour, which is 56 km distant.

Weather in Lefkada

Italian coast and marina from the air
WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Stories from those who have already chosen to sail with us

“I cannot emphasize enough how pleased I am with the services provided. In particular, with Sara, a true professional. She will diligently work with you to find the best alternative for your request and the follow-up is incredible. At all times she is engaged and find useful solutions to any of your requests. I am particularly impressed with her response time. No matter what time or what day she will get back to you immediately. I wish the scale of stars will allow for more than 5 for those exceptional cases that exceed expectations, this will definitely be one. I strongly recommend her.”

Ricardo Ernst

Google review

“I cannot speak more highly of the service provided by Sara and Peter at European Yacht Brokers. They were pro active and professional and arranged the sale of my yacht exceptionally well. I would give them 6 stars if I could.”

Neil Burton

Client review

“This is only the second time I’ve ever written a review. But European Yacht Brokers truly deserve it for their comprehensive service. They guided us step-by-step through the entire purchase process abroad. Sara, in particular, provided us with expert feedback at all times and guided us through the boat buying experience. Whether our future boat needed an inspection, maintenance, or technical modifications, Sara and her team on-site handled everything efficiently and without unnecessary bureaucracy. We found European Yacht Brokers to be open and honest brokers. They offer everything from a single source, and we would gladly use their services again if needed.”

Thomas Knorr

Google review (translated from German)

“Sara was amazing from start to finish and went way above and beyond to get my yacht sold. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”

Paul Sweeney

Google review

“We have nothing but good things to say about Peter and Sara and European Yacht Brokers. We have felt really safe and well taken care of all the time. Due to a health scare we weren’t the quickest in our decisions but they were really patient and never pushy with us. As someone else said the response times have always been incredibly quick and the way they have communicated has been friendly, professional and clear. In addition their willingness to help has continued long after we finished our business together.”

Martin Nyman

Google review

“I just completed the sale of my catamaran through EYB and the service was stand out the whole way through. Peter, Sarah and the team went above and beyond my expectations and managed the whole process completely hassle-free. I am very glad I chose EYB and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them going forward.”

Jason Batt

Client review

“Highly competent professionals, with a very personal and friendly approach, and a large international client base. They are multilingual and can communicate in many languages. Sara demonstrated extensive experience, so I consider it a wise decision to have entrusted them with the sale of my 23-meter sailboat. I highly recommend them.”

Orlando De La Hoz

Google review

“We entrusted the sale of our boat to Sara. Nothing but praise. She was available and very responsive when we encountered a problem hauling it out of the water. Such attentiveness and service are all too rare these days. I highly recommend her.”

Serge Bouvard

Google review (translated from French)

“The service provided by the company was quite perfect. Sarah was helpful throughout the whole process and I am very happy with the result. I will hire them to sell my boat in two or three years.”

Marcelo Lassance

Client review

“Sara did an exceptional job, thank you for everything. Everything was organized from the boat visit to the sale and registration, top all-in-one service.”

Alain Ballaman

Google review (translated from Italian)

“I have been very well served by this company. Sarah and Peter were very helpful to find me the boat I was looking for. They were very very helpful all the way through the purchase and also after. I fully recommend this company.”

Daniel Zerafa

Client review

“We bought a boat from them and it was really good experience. Sarah helped us every step and she answered all our calls in minutes. Thank you.”

Ulas Uslu

Client review

“Thanks Sarah who helped us each and every step. We are very satisfied with her support. Thanks Peter and Sarah, you were amazing.”

Hakan Sari

Client review

“Excellent service! Very professional and helpful.”

Caterina Mameli

Google review

“Fast, reliable and always available!”

Angelo Usai

Google review

“Very, very, very good. Thank you so much.”

Ivan Carvalho

Google review

Reviews from European Yacht Brokers clients, as published on Google (5.0, European Yacht Brokers) and on our client pages.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a yacht broker for a boat in Ionian Islands?

You can use a yacht broker to help sell or buy a boat in Ionian Islands. The brokerage manages the process, from initial valuation to marketing and negotiation. Local brokers handle viewings, while legal experts take care of contracts and paperwork, so every step meets Greece’s requirements.

Who prepares the sale mandate and contract?

EYB’s qualified lawyer draws up the mandate and contract for the sale and handles registration and related administration. The documents reflect the vessel and the specific conditions accepted by buyer and seller.

What commission does EYB charge?

EYB’s commission is a flat 5%. The amount is agreed with the owner at the outset and written into the mandate together with the other sale terms, so the owner can review the appointment before promotion begins.

Can buyers view a boat in Ionian Islands?

Viewing arrangements depend on the owner, port access and timing. EYB coordinates the request and confirms the visit with the seller and local contact in Ionian Islands.

Can a buyer arrange a survey or sea trial?

Yes, if buyer and seller agree. An independent surveyor can inspect the boat, and the parties can arrange a sea trial subject to access, timing and agreed conditions.

How is the buyer’s deposit handled?

EYB’s stated sequence is a 10% escrow deposit followed by direct payment of the balance to the seller when all agreed conditions have been met. The contract records the specific terms.

Which ports does this Ionian Islands page cover?

This page covers the 43 marinas in Ionian Islands on the EYB list, including Alykes Harbour, Alipa Marina and D-Marin Gouvia. Each has its own page, linked in the marina section below.

Does EYB advertise boats internationally?

EYB uses online search techniques, social channels and relevant national and international listing sites. Its sales team manages the resulting buyer conversations in several relevant languages.

How do I request an initial valuation?

Send EYB head office the boat’s make, model, year, port in Ionian Islands, condition, equipment and available documents. The team can discuss those details, provide an initial valuation and explain the mandate.

Talk to EYB about a boat in Ionian Islands

If you own a boat in Ionian Islands, speak with EYB head office about its location, condition and your plans. The team can provide an initial valuation, explain the sale terms and agree the next step with you. If you are looking to buy, tell us the boat or the type you have in mind and the team will arrange the enquiry and the viewing.

We only charge 5% commission.

Enquiries are handled by European Yacht Brokers, who cover any port in the Mediterranean. Call or WhatsApp +30 698 013 5656.

Sara Mattey, yacht broker at European Yacht Brokers

Sara Mattey, Yacht Broker · English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Coordinating office (Olbia): Via Capoverde 2, c/o Delta Center, 07026 Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00
Viewings and local enquiries in Ionian Islands are arranged from this office with brokerage support near the boat’s port.

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Broker enquiry — region page (buy or sell)

Marinas we serve in Ionian Islands

Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Alipa Marina, Alipa Marina, Alykes Harbour, Alykes Harbour, Argostoli Yacht Harbour, Argostoli Yacht Harbour, Assos Marina, Assos Marina, D-Marin Gouvia, D-Marin Gouvia, D-Marin Lefkas, D-Marin Lefkas, Erikoussa Marina, Erikoussa Marina, Fiskardo Harbour, Fiskardo Harbour, Frikes Marina, Frikes Marina, Kassiopi Harbour, Kassiopi Harbour, Kavos Marina, Kavos Marina, Limin Kerkira, Limin Kerkira, Limni Keri Harbour, Limni Keri Harbour, Lixouri Marina, Lixouri Marina, Longos Marina, Longos Marina, Maistratos Harbour, Marina Corfu Benitses, Marina Corfu Benitses, Marina NOA Argostoli – Kefalonia, Marina NOA Argostoli – Kefalonia, NAOK Marina, NAOK Marina, Nautical Club of Argostoli – Commercial Port, Nautical Club of Argostoli – Commercial Port, Nydri Marina, Nydri Marina, Ormos Vilkho Marina, Ormos Vilkho Marina, Petriti Marina, Petriti Marina, Plous Odysseas Marina, Plous Odysseas Marina, Poros Harbour Kefalonia, Poros Harbour Kefalonia, Port Atheni, Port Atheni, Port Gaios, Port Gaios, Port Kalamos, Port Kalamos, Port Kastos, Port Kastos, Port Kioni, Port Kioni, Port Vathi, Port Vathi, Sami Marina, Sami Marina, Sivota Marina, Sivota Marina, Spartakhori Marina, Spartakhori Marina, Vasiliki Marina, Vasiliki Marina, Vathi Harbour Ithaca, Vathi Harbour Ithaca, Vliho Yacht Club, Vliho Yacht Club, Zakynthos Yacht Harbour, Zakynthos Yacht Harbour, Áy Eufimia Marina, Áy Eufimia Marina, Áy Kiriakis Marina, Áy Kiriakis Marina, Órmos Lákka, Órmos Lákka.