Family in Lefkada
Family Yacht Charter Lefkada
The Ionian's gentlest charter week. Children safe on deck, grandparents happy in the shade, parents on holiday.
Why Lefkada is the family-charter capital of Greek waters
Best suited for
- Multi-generational charters with grandparents and grandchildren
- Families with children 3-15 wanting an Ionian-friendly first charter
- Two-family weeks consolidating two households on one yacht
- Wedding anniversary weeks for parents with adult children joining
- Charters where any guest has mobility considerations
When to book
Late June through early September is the family window — school holidays align across Northern Europe, water is warm, anchorages are open. Early July is the sweet spot: temperatures comfortable, density lower than August peak. Late August into early September for families with older children who can extend past school start.
George's insider notes
- Brief the chef on each child's likes by name 3-4 weeks before charter. Lunch becomes the children's favourite meal by day three.
- Ithaca's Kioni harbour for at least one evening. The taverna scene is the most family-friendly in the Ionian.
- Kefalonia's Antisamos beach (the Mamma Mia 2 location) for the children's photography day.
- Hire a local guide for a half-day inland excursion (Kefalonia's caves, Lefkada's mountain villages). Builds variety into the week.
- Plan one beach-day and one village-evening for every two boat-only days. Children's attention spans benefit from the cadence.
Frequently asked
About family yacht charter lefkada
How much does a family yacht charter from Lefkada cost?
Weekly rates for a 6-8 person family yacht start €30K (60-foot crewed catamaran) and run to €120K (35-metre motor yacht). Most family weeks settle €45-€85K base before APA and Greek VAT. Per family member, that's typically €5,500-€11,000 for a 7-night charter.
Is the Ionian safe for children swimming from the boat?
Yes — Ionian anchorages are the safest in Greek waters. Sheltered, shallow approaches, low boat traffic in summer. The crew on family-experienced yachts always supervise children's water activities and brief on safety on day one.
How many cabins do we need for a family of 8?
Minimum 4 cabins. Recommended 5. A 60-foot catamaran (4-cabin) works for tight families; a 75-foot catamaran (5-cabin) gives a 'quiet cabin' for grandparents. For 10+ family members, a 25-metre motor yacht (5-6 cabins) is the right scale.
Can teenagers do watersports on the charter?
Yes — most charter yachts above 25 metres carry paddleboards, kayaks, snorkel kits, and many have wakeboards or jet skis. Brief us on teen interests at booking; we'll match a yacht with strong watersports crew.
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