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Catamaran to Kefalonia

Catamaran Charter Kefalonia

The family-friendly version of the Fiscardo + Assos + Ithaca week. Stable cruising, shallow anchorages, full Ionian classic.

Why a catamaran handles the Kefalonia brief

The Kefalonia itinerary (Fiscardo, Assos, Myrtos, Ithaca) is genuinely the Ionian's classic — the route every sailor wants to do. Catamarans bring four advantages over monohulls for the family or multi-couple version of this week. First, stability. Even in the gentle Ionian thermal wind (15-18 knots), a sailing monohull heels 12-15°. A catamaran stays flat. Kids who get seasick on monohulls handle catamarans comfortably. Second, the swim platform. A catamaran's swim platform sits 30 cm above the water and stretches the full width of the boat — kids walk on and off into water at every anchorage. Myrtos Beach lunch, the Fiscardo morning swim, the Ithaca afternoon snorkel — all accessible directly from the boat. Third, shallow draft. Catamarans access the Foki Bay anchorage (south of Fiscardo, 1.5m depth) where deeper-draft monohulls anchor further offshore. Better swimming, easier tender access to Fiscardo. Fourth, cabin layout. Catamaran 4-cabin layouts give two equal couples two equal cabins — the format that makes two-couple charters work without the master-vs-guest hierarchy of monohulls.

Best suited for

  • Two-couple charters wanting the classic Ionian route comfortably
  • Families with children aged 4-12 (catamaran + shallow anchorages = no complaints)
  • Multi-generational groups bridging anxious-grandparent + active-kid
  • Ionian first-timers wanting the photogenic destinations
  • Repeat Mediterranean charterers trying catamaran format for the first time

Catamarans based in Kefalonia

Kefalonia / Ionian catamarans

S/CAT Kos 52 Cat

15.84 m · 10 guests

Per Person · Per WeekFrom €8,960 | plus expenses VAT & APA

P/CAT My Angel

11.00 m (36 ft) · 8 guests

Per Person · Per WeekFrom €5,200

S/CAT Perseids

12.19 m (40 ft) · 10 guests

Per Person · Per WeekFrom €4,900

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When to book

June and September are the family-perfect Kefalonia catamaran weeks. July and August book 9 months ahead — Fiscardo's catamaran moorings are the most-fought-over slots in the Ionian. May and October work for shoulder weeks; water cools but the family format still suits.

George's insider notes

  • Reserve Fiscardo Mediterranean-mooring 48h ahead via the harbourmaster, or plan to anchor in Foki Bay and tender in.
  • Myrtos Beach lunch anchorage: drop in 200m offshore (no holding inshore). Swim/tender to the beach by 11:00 before the day-tripper buses arrive.
  • Assos has one catamaran-suitable slot at the quay. If full, anchor in the small bay outside the Venetian fortress.
  • Ithaca's Frikes (north) over Vathy (south) for the catamaran family format. Smaller, less motor-yacht congestion, walk into the village dog scene.
  • Robola white wine and Mavrodaphne dessert wine — both Kefalonian. Stock both at Argostoli before boarding.

Frequently asked

About catamaran charter kefalonia

How much does a Kefalonia catamaran charter cost?

Weekly rates €32-55K for 12-15m catamarans, €58-95K for 16-20m luxury catamarans. APA 30-35% on top. Most Kefalonia catamaran weeks settle €50-85K all-in.

Can we charter a catamaran from Kefalonia for the classic Fiscardo+Assos+Ithaca route?

Yes — this is the most-requested Kefalonia catamaran format. The route works perfectly for catamarans (stable Fiscardo morning crossing, shallow anchorages at Assos and Myrtos, calm Ithaca channels).

Is Kefalonia airport (EFL) easy to reach?

Direct flights from London, Manchester, Rome, Vienna in summer. 20-minute taxi to Argostoli marina (the catamaran base). Athens connection adds 5 hours.

Can we add Corfu and Paxos to a Kefalonia catamaran week?

Possible for 10-day charters. Kefalonia → Paxos is 60 nm, Paxos → Corfu is 30 nm. 7-day weeks stay south of Lefkada; 10-day weeks reach Corfu.

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