Catamaran in Lefkada
Catamaran Charter Lefkada
Sheltered Ionian waters. Wide decks. Children on board. The gentlest Greek charter week in our fleet.
Why Lefkada is the catamaran capital of Greek charter
Best suited for
- First-time crewed-charter families
- Multi-generational charters with grandparents and grandchildren
- Couples wanting a slow, contemplative Greek week
- Friends groups of 6-10 sharing the platform
- Sailing families with kids who haven't yet sailed
When to book
May through October is the Ionian charter season. June, July, September are the sweetest weeks — warm water, gentle wind, marinas at comfortable density. August is busier but never crowded by Cycladic standards. Late September and October are the under-the-radar shoulder months: water still 22°C, marinas half-empty, rates 30-40% off August peak.
George's insider notes
- Kioni on Ithaca for the evening anchorage — sheltered, restaurant-fringed, the most-photographed Ionian harbour.
- Paxos requires 6-week lead time for August peak. Lakka anchorage fills up early.
- Antipaxos (5 nm south of Paxos) has the best swimming beaches in the Mediterranean. Day trip from Paxos anchorage.
- Fiskardo on Kefalonia is the dinner village — book Tassia or Lagoudera ahead.
- Lefkada-Kefalonia is a 25 nm day under sail. Plan a leisurely morning departure, beach swim midday, arrive Fiskardo for sunset.
Frequently asked
About catamaran charter lefkada
How much does a catamaran charter from Lefkada cost?
Weekly rates start €25K for a 50-foot crewed catamaran and run to €90K for an 80-foot power catamaran. Most Lefkada catamaran weeks settle €35-€55K base before APA and Greek VAT (typically 12-24% depending on itinerary).
Is the Ionian really suitable for first-time charterers?
More than suitable — it's the recommended starting point. Sheltered water, short passages, calm anchorages, easy marina infrastructure. Most family charter weeks in Greek waters happen in the Ionian for these reasons.
Can children safely participate in a catamaran sailing week?
Yes, with the right crew brief. Catamarans don't heel under sail, decks are flat and wide, anchorages are easy swim-from-boat. Crew on family-experienced boats know how to engage children with activities (knots, helm time, snorkelling) when conditions allow.
What's the Lefkada-to-Paxos itinerary?
Day 1: Lefkada to Meganisi. Day 2: Meganisi to Ithaca (Kioni harbour). Day 3: Ithaca exploration. Day 4: Kefalonia (Fiskardo). Day 5-6: Kefalonia south to Zakynthos (Navagio dawn). Day 7: Return to Lefkada. About 150 nm total.
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