Sail away for a day with Balboa and experience 50 shades of blue.

We specialise in private yacht cruises with a captain & crew for 2 to 10 guests.

Based in Argostoli, we focus on sailing along the stunning southwest coasts of stunning Kefalonia.

We offer a 6-hour day cruise 10am to 4pm, a 4-hour sunset cruise from 5pm to 9pm or a deluxe 9-hour day & sunset cruise from 12pm to 9pm to suit all budgets & time available for your day at sea on Balboa

A private cruise is for couples, families & friends who prefer the exclusive use of a yacht offering more space, privacy and the luxury treat of a sailing yacht to themselves.

  • Welcome aboard with an introduction.

    to Balboa / crew & safety procedures.

    Depart Argostoli

    Cruise to Seal Cove - 1 hour stop

    swim / snorkel / paddleboard

    & seal spotting

    Cruise to White Rocks Beach – explore beaches and caves, snorkel, swim and lunch onboard Balboa

    sailing/cruising along south kefalonia

    Return to Argostoli at 16.00 (4 pm).

    Approximately 3 hours on anchor / swim stops & 3 hours sailing / motoring depending on wind conditions.

    Boat with crew: price from €750, including Greek mezze lunch & drinks. see booking page for full prices and optional extras

  • Our afternoon/sunset cruise offers a shorter 4-hour cruise from 5pm to 9pm. Why not enjoy a day in Argostoli with turtle spotting in the harbour followed by a leisurely lunch or shopping ashore with a cocktail or some chilled Robola wine, then board Balboa at 5pm?

    We will sail to the famous white rocks and capture the stunning Greek sunset in a secluded cove with a family of seals before returning to port around 9pm.

    4 hours onboard with drinks, a mezze / snack board, and swimming/snorkelling for a price from 500 euros. See booking page for all prices/optional extras.

  • Our deluxe 9 hour full-day/sunset cruise allows more time for sailing the yacht, an extraan extra swim/beach stop, extra time at each swim stop, an optional beachfront seafood taverna lunch stop, and we end the day in a stunning cove for sunset with a family of wild seals. Greek mezze nibbles and drinks are available throughout the cruise.

    Please see our food/drinks above in the menu for full details.

    Departure will be timed with sunset and vary through the season from

    11 am to 8 pm or 12 noon to 9 pm

    Welcome aboard with a glass of bubbles/Buck's Fizz.

    Captains in’s introduction to the Balboa yacht & safety procedures.

    1 hour cruise passing the historical ghost village of Farsa en route to an idyllic remote bay for the first refreshing swim stop.

    Lunch stop...option Best of Greece mixed mezze onboard the yacht, or as an optional extra, we go ashore at captain's favourite beachfront seafood taverna...the choice is yours

    Afternoon sailing/cruising with various stops at beautiful beaches and bays only accessible by boat.

    Sunset swim at the captain's favourite spot – Seal Cove – with a family of resident monk seals & return to Argostoli between 8 and 9 pm.

    Fantastic selection of cocktail bars and restaurants on the harbour front for evening back onshore.

    Boat with crew base rate €1000

    See booking page for full pricing details and optional extras

  • We welcome bookings from guests on visiting cruise ships throughout the season and offer a bespoke day cruise on Balboa to fit in with your arrival/departure times.

    Enjoy the space of a private tour of the local coastline and remote beaches/bays away from the thousands of other passengers on your cruise.

    Discover hidden and secluded parts of Kefalonia that no other tours can offer you. 2 - 10 guests only on Balboa.

    We will meet and greet you at the cruise ship quay and escort you to Balboa, a 15 min walk along the lovely harbour front.

    In our experience we can usually fit in most of our day cruise options depending on your ship’s timings and suggest the 6-hour day cruise blocked off will give you 5-6 hours on Balboa. We return to port 1 hour before the ship's departure, ensuring a relaxed experience.

    Select the day cruise option on our booking page with a note on the booking form of your cruise ship name and approximate arrival time in Argostoli. we will also email up-to-date timings nearer the time.

  • We welcome enquiries from you regarding special occasions. An amazing day sailing Balboa is quite often enough for a day to remember, but we can add cakes, candles, champagne, balloons or flowers.

    From honeymoons and anniversaries to birthdays or even a special farewell for a loved one’s ashes, we offer a special day to remember and will aim to fulfil your needs. Let us know of any special requests you may have and we will do our very best to accomodate your needs

  • We serve a fantastic best of Greece mixed mezze onboard, including sliced meats, salami, cheeses, pastries, Greek salad, hummus, dolmades, fruit and fresh bread.

    Perfect for all ages and any time of the day. vegetarian- and vegan-friendly.

    Our icebox is stocked with quality local wines, Greek beers, soft drinks (soda’s) & bottled mineral water.

    The Deluxe Day Cruise offers a choice of dining ashore at the captain's favourite beachfront taverna for the best local seafood with transfer to shore by dinghy. Allow 1.5-2 hours of the cruise for this option, which must be reserved in advance.

    Cakes and celebration Prosecco or Champagne can be arranged by request

Take a step into your imagination and experience a day cruising on your very own private sailing yacht. Just for you & your family or maybe a special occasion with your closest friends? For couples, we offer a unique date and you can have the whole boat with the love of your life with complimentary bubbly

Now, add extra magic, your own Captain who knows the very best of the Ionian islands and will show you his favourite locations while you sit back, relax and be looked after by our crew.

Dive into crystal clear waters, snorkel, paddleboard and explore deserted beaches at any of our 3 secluded swim stops.

Enjoy al fresco Best of Greece Mezze lunch in the shaded cockpit surrounded by dazzling turquoise waters. The drinks are ice cold from the cooler, the music is chilled and perfect too.

With the afternoon Ionian breeze we cruise back to port under sail over a couple of hours, perfect to sit back, relax and take in the views.

For those who want to get more involved and learn how to sail a cruising yacht we can show you how to handle the sails, navigate and even take the wheel and steer the yacht.

Welcome to Balboa private cruises, where we aim to deliver dreams and be the highlight of your holiday on Kefalonia.

Why choose a private cruise ?

Prices 2026 Season

Balboa Yacht Charter

Day Cruise Rates

Sunset Cruise Rates

Prices Include Captain & Crew

Harbour Fees, Fuel & 24% Greek VAT

2 Guests inc. 1 complimentary bottle of prosecco €700
3 to 6 Guests €750
7 -8 Guests €850
9 - 10 Guests €950
Deluxe Day extra 3 hours add on €375
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2 Guests inc. 1 complimentary bottle of prosecco €450
3 to 6 Guests €500
7 to 8 Guests €600
9 to 10 Guests €700
complimentary wine and soft drinks / Greek mezze

Enjoy our complimentary best of Greece mezze lunch with salami’s, sliced meat, cheese, dolmades, hummus, pastries, Greek salad , fruit and fresh crusty bread is a hit with all ages & nationalities. Vegetarian/Vegan friendly too.

for special / romantic occasions to remember . you can book balboa for honeymoon, birthday anniversaries or just because tou want more space and a private tour sailing experience
 

We operate from Argostoli Harbour.

Google maps will take you straight to us on the waterfront.