Corinth Canal - Docking

ALERT: Following extensive repair work on the Canal since January 2021 when a number of serious landslides closed the Canal to all shipping, the Canal re-opened on 1 May, 2024 returning to normal and full 24 hour operation. However, it is scheduled to close again from 4 November, 2024 until March 2025 to continue restoration works. Read News here.

Corinth Canal (Western Entrance) - Poseidonia

At the western entrance of the canal, Corinth Yacht Harbor is to the SW of the Canal entrance. It's difficult to find from a distance. This is the best berth for yachts under 20 meters, although facilities are poor and the floating wooden pontoons somewhat falling apart. Larger yachts must contact the Port Authorities on VHF Channel 12 or 16 to obtain permission to berth in the commercial harbor next door. Many yachts also anchor waiting for transit. In strong westerly winds there can be quite a swell here.

Tel:  +30 (0) 741 37700, VHF Channel 11

Phone the yacht harbor to check opening hours and then call on VHF on approach.

Within the yacht harbor, DO NOT berth alongside the inner quay as there are unmarked rocks and there is a tidal range of about 0.8 meters at spring tides.

Payment for transit (if not done in advance online) is made at the eastern end, but mooring fees must be settled prior to transit.

At the eastern end there is no need to radio ahead, just pull up at the  dock and complete the papework at the office once you have transited the Canal (located in the lower level of the control tower building).

Corinth Canal (Eastern Entrance) - Isthmia

Finding the entrance to the canal on this side can be difficult as it is located in the NW part of the bay of Kenkhreon Kolpos. Once a few miles off you will be able to spot the control tower and from there the yellow and black barrier that marks the canal entrance.

It is particularly difficult to berth here, especially if freeboard is low, as the concrete jetty is on tall stilt piles.  Yachts must moor port-side-to on the south side of the dock, with plenty of fenders. Larger yachts over 25m must request a pilot boat to come out with the paperwork.

Complete paperwork in the port office in the lower level of the control tower building. Once done, you have to wait for your slot to transit (up to 3 hours). Stay tuned to VHF Channel 11 to hear your call.

Beware of the strain on the mooring ropes when a large ship passes - it may be advisable to wait away from the canal entrance. There is an anchorage in Ormos Kalamaki, just north of the entrance, although this is quite deep until close inshore.

Korfos, SE of Corinth at 37ºN45.856  023ºE07.514, is a nice enclosed bay, good to anchor with clean swimming water. The local government also run a little jetty here.