Corfu via Brindisi

Did it sleeping on deck in 1977, must have been cheap, as I hitch hiked the whole way there, and slept on the beach for a week after arrival. About 8 hours if i remember, but not the most seaworthy looking old pig i had ever seen.
 
Did Brindisi to Patras a few years ago with a car bound for Cyprus. The ferry was running virtually empty (February). Brindisi town was a nightmare, but as you won't be driving that won't matter.
A lot of back-packers use the ferries at that time of year and save cash by not booking cabins or seats, so travel al fresco on deck. Ok in summer, but in a gale its not so good.
Decent cabins are expensive... we booked a grotty one and ended up in a bar for most of the trip.
It had been a toss-up whether we used Ancona further North, but that was a two-nighter and Brindisi was the right decision.
Sorry I can't help re. Corfu.
 
I travelled Brindisi to Igoumenitsa via Corfu with the car a few weeks ago. Plenty of ferries and no need to book in advance. Travelled from Brindisi with Agoudamos lines, leaving mid morning. Travelled back with Fragline, again by day. Even though you might travel "Deck" class you aren't confined to the decks - both had air conditioned lounges and some seats that you could sleep in.
Greek ferry food is pretty crap though.
Regards,
Henry
 
Yes, this is a good route but I think that the plane arrives after the ferry leaves so you will need to stay in Brindisi overnight.

Also Air Sea Lines intend to extend their seaplane opoerations to include Brindisi-Corfu very soon and it actually lands in the marina at Gouvia! Fare €95. Although it is a Again though, the intended schedule means staying overnight as both the RyanAir and AirSeaLines flights take off around noon.

Steve Cronin
 
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