The Ionian, from the middle
How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Yacht in Lefkada?
Lefkada is joined to the mainland by a bridge and to the best cruising in the Ionian by an hour's sail: Meganisi, Kalamos, Ithaca and Kefalonia from one marina.
Last updated September 2026
Why Lefkada is the sailing catamaran's Greece
Best suited for
- Families who want an hour between anchorages and flat water
- Sailing parties who want the afternoon breeze and the sails up
- Couples who want Kioni on Ithaca and Fiskardo on Kefalonia in one week
- A first charter in the sheltered Greece, forty minutes from Preveza airport
When the Lefkada weeks go for 2027
The Ionian runs from May to early October; the sailing catamarans that suit it are the most requested yachts for families and their July and August weeks go early. Peak weeks for July and August 2027 are being contracted now, in the autumn of 2026; the five and six cabin yachts go first. Nine to fourteen months ahead for a peak week, six to nine for June and late September, three to four for May and October. Booking early buys first choice of yacht and week rather than a discount.
George's insider notes
- Sails up at two, anchor down at six: the Ionian day for a sailing catamaran.
- Meganisi has three coves on its north side; ask the captain which one is empty.
- Egremni and Porto Katsiki on Lefkada's west coast are for the calm morning before the breeze.
- Ask whether the yacht is repositioned from Athens; the delivery is the only line that changes.
Frequently asked
Questions we get about How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Yacht in Lefkada?
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Lefkada?
From about EUR 22,000 a week all in on a 15 metre crewed catamaran and about EUR 24,000 on a 20 metre motor yacht, the same base fees as from Athens, with the APA at the low end for the type because the legs are an hour; a delivery line applies to a yacht repositioned from Athens.
Where do yachts board in Lefkada?
Lefkada marina in the town, forty minutes from Preveza airport across the bridge.
What does a week from Lefkada reach?
The Inland Sea, Meganisi, Kalamos and Kastos, Atokos, Ithaca, Fiskardo on Kefalonia, and Lefkada's west coast beaches; nothing over two hours away.
Is Lefkada good for sailing?
It is the sailing catamaran's Greece: flat water, a breeze from two to six, no Meltemi, and an anchorage every hour.
Can we end in Corfu instead?
Yes; a one-way week from Lefkada to Corfu through Paxos and Antipaxos is written with the repositioning on its own line.
How do I get a Lefkada quote?
WhatsApp +1 786 798 8798 or george@georgeyachts.com with the dates and the party; two or three real yachts with their rate cards and the all-in Ionian week come back within twenty-four hours.
Continue exploring
Closely related to this page
The Ionian, from the north
How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Yacht in Corfu?
The whole week
How Much Does a Catamaran Vacation Cost?
The whole country, one week at a time
How Much Does It Cost to Sail Around Greece?
Under sail, with a crew
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Sailboat for a Week?
The Eptanisa
Which Are the 7 Ionian Islands?
The Mediterranean, honestly
Where Are the Best Yacht Destinations in the Mediterranean?
The Inland Sea, under sail, in writing.
A personal reply from George, usually within a few hours.
