The Barracuda, a 2019 Oceanis 51.1, offers an ideal platform for exploring the Ionian Islands from D-Marin Marina Gouvia in Corfu. This 16-metre sailing yacht accommodates up to 12 guests across six cabins, making it perfectly suited for larger groups—families, friends gathering for a week at sea, or corporate retreats seeking something beyond the ordinary. With a recent 2026 refit, the vessel combines classic sailing elegance with modern comfort, ensuring a seamless balance between adventure and relaxation.

Life aboard the Barracuda unfolds in a rhythm set by wind and light. The spacious cockpit, fitted with comfortable cushions and a protective sprayhood, becomes your social hub—the ideal spot for morning coffee or evening aperitifs as you drift between emerald coves. Below deck, air conditioning and a powerful generator ensure everyone sleeps well and stays comfortable, while the electric heads and hot water system handle the practicalities without fuss. Four separate bathrooms mean minimal queuing, a genuine luxury on longer charters. The bow thruster and 110 hp engine provide confidence in tight anchorages and variable conditions, while solar panels keep the systems running efficiently throughout your journey.

From Corfu, a week typically unfolds across the protected waters of the Ionian—perhaps sailing south toward Paxos and its hidden blue caves, or exploring the Diapontia Islands to the north. The dinghy opens access to secluded beaches and small tavernas tucked into hillside villages, where fresh seafood and local wine taste infinitely better when you've arrived by sea. The autopilot allows moments to simply sit and absorb the landscape, while the outboard motor on the tender ensures you're never stranded.

Whether you're seeking genuine sailing, quality time with loved ones, or the quiet satisfaction of anchoring in an empty bay as the sun melts into the horizon, the Barracuda delivers a week that feels both timeless and entirely your own.