The Lefkada Palace Route Details (2026)

The Lefkada Palace is unique because it is one of the only vessels that performs a "vertical" sweep of the Ionian chain, connecting the north to the south.

1. The Full Itinerary

The boat runs a specialized route that alternates directions depending on the day of the week:

Mon / Wed / Fri: Southbound from Corfu to Zakynthos.

Tue / Thu / Sat: Northbound from Zakynthos back to Corfu.

The Stop Order:

  1. Corfu (Town Port)
  2. Paxos (Gaios)
  3. Lefkada (Lefkada Town - Note: This docks in the main town, not Vasiliki)
  4. Meganisi (Spilia)
  5. Ithaca (Pisaetos)
  6. Kefalonia (Sami)
  7. Zakynthos (Zante Town)

2. Key Vessel Specifications

Type: High-speed passenger boat (Foot passengers only—no cars).

Capacity: Approximately 200 passengers.

Amenities: Open-air deck seating for views, indoor air-conditioned lounge, and a small snack bar for coffee and refreshments.

Pets: Allowed on the outer decks (usually required to be on a leash/muzzle).

Every Monday - Wednesday - Friday

Departure Port

Arrivals Port

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Corfu

Paxos

06:30 09:00

Paxos

Lefkada

09:15 12:15

Lefkada

Meganisi

12:45 13:30

Meganisi

Pisaetos Ithaca

13:45 15:30

Pisaetos Ithaca

Sami Kefalonia

15:45 16:15

Sami Kefalonia

Zante

16:30 19:30

Every Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday

Departure Port

Arrivals Port

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Zante

Sami Kefalonia

06:30 09:30

Sami Kefalonia

Pisaetos Ithaca

09:45 10:15

Pisaetos Ithaca

Meganisi

10:30 12:15

Meganisi

Lefkada

12:30 13:15

Lefkada

Paxos

13:45 16:45

Paxos

Corfu

17:00 19:30