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Q. What does a ten-day yacht charter from Lefkada look like, and what does it cost?

Ten days from Lefkada Marina covers the whole inner Ionian without a single long passage: Meganisi the first night, Ithaca 20 nautical miles, Kefalonia 25, Paxos 50 and Corfu 80 on the house distance table, with Zakynthos 35 beyond Kefalonia for the extra days. The water is sheltered by the mainland and the islands, the wind an afternoon breeze that dies at sunset, and the anchorages are the safest in Greece: Vlicho Bay 5 to 7 m over mud with shelter from every direction, Sivota 5 to 10 m, Fiskardo 8 to 15 m. One price per yacht with crew, from the Greek Charter Index 2026 weekly rate: a 20 to 22 metre sailing catamaran EUR 31,500 to 43,500 a week, a 26 to 31 metre motor yacht 35,900 to 75,000, with the extra days quoted by the owner per yacht.

Key facts

Distances from Lefkada on the house table: Ithaca 20 nm, Kefalonia 25, Paxos 50, Corfu 80; Ithaca to Kefalonia 10, Kefalonia to Zakynthos 35, Corfu to Paxos 35
From the Lefkada and Kefalonia guides: Vlicho Bay 5 to 7 m over mud, excellent holding, sheltered from every direction; Sivota 5 to 10 m over mud; Fiskardo 8 to 15 m, all-round shelter; Sami Bay 10 to 20 m
The Ionian is sheltered from the Meltemi; the afternoon north-westerly builds late morning and dies at sunset, and the season sails into mid-October most years
Index 2026 bands: 20 to 22 m sailing catamaran EUR 31,500 to 43,500; 23 to 24 m 54,900 to 90,000; 26 to 31 m motor 35,900 to 75,000 a week net base; extra days quoted per yacht
Lead time on the Index: 6 to 12 months for July and August; June, September and early October list 15 to 25% below peak
Lefkada Marina is reached from Preveza airport in about 30 minutes by road, or from Athens by road in about four hours

Source: Depths, holding and shelter from the Lefkada anchorage guide

- George P. Biniaris, Founder and Managing Broker

10 Days in Lefkada

10 Days Yacht Charter Lefkada

Extended charter - more islands, longer pauses, deeper rhythm.

Last updated September 2026

10 Days from Lefkada - what's realistic

A 10-day charter is the format for serious island exploration. You gain 3 extra days beyond a standard week, which transforms the trip: the captain can include more remote islands, the pace can slow down at favourite anchorages, and the week starts to feel less like a trip and more like a season. Many of our repeat clients have shifted from 7-day to 10-day charters once they tried both. A 10-day charter typically covers 200-280 nm and 5-8 island stops. You can extend a Cycladic loop to include Folegandros, Sifnos and Milos, or add the western Cyclades to a Saronic week from Athens, or run the whole Ionian from Corfu to Zakynthos. The chef has time to plan more elaborate dinners. The crew settles into your preferences. The extra days are quoted by the owner from the weekly rate, per yacht. Departure from Lefkada Marina. Best paired with yacht selection that matches the duration: longer trips suit larger yachts with separate crew zones; the five-night Saronic week suits 16 to 22 metre crewed catamarans and 20 to 30 metre motor yachts.

Best suited for

Repeat charterers stepping up from 7-day
Families with adult children combining schedules
Charters covering two island groups (Saronic + Cyclades, the full Ionian)
Lefkada-departure charters
Charters built around Ionian itineraries

Yachts based near Lefkada

Ionian fleet for 10 days charters

P/CAT ARIVA

20,36 m / 67 ft · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€34,000 - €48,000 | plus expenses VAT 12% & APA 30%

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10 Days sample itinerary from Lefkada

Day 1 Lefkada to Meganisi. Days 2-3 Ithaca. Day 4 Kefalonia (Fiskardo). Day 5 Zakynthos (Navagio dawn). Day 6 Kefalonia south. Days 7-8 Paxos + Antipaxos. Day 9 Corfu. Day 10 return to Lefkada.

Notes from George

Book Lefkada-departure charters 6 to 12 months ahead for July and August, the Greek Charter Index 2026 lead time. Boarding directly from Lefkada Marina saves the Athens positioning leg.
10 Days charters work best with a clear priority list - what 2-3 things matter most. The captain optimises around them.
Crew gratuity convention 10-15% of base rate, at your discretion, handed to the captain at the end. Same convention regardless of charter duration.
Some owners price the second week below the first; the figure is quoted per yacht, never assumed.
Ask the captain at day-one briefing about the itinerary's flexibility - Greek weather changes; the route adapts.

Frequently asked

Questions we get about 10 Days Yacht Charter Lefkada

How much does a 10 days yacht charter from Lefkada cost?

One price per yacht per week with the crew included. On the Greek Charter Index 2026 the weekly base runs from EUR 17,000 for a 15 metre crewed catamaran to EUR 235,000 for the yachts above 50 metres: a 20 to 22 metre sailing catamaran lists at EUR 31,500 to 43,500, a 26 to 31 metre motor yacht at 35,900 to 75,000, a 35 to 40 metre at 59,900 to 150,000. The extra days are quoted by the owner from the weekly rate, per yacht. Add APA of 20 to 40% by yacht type, Greek VAT at the certified rate (5.2 to 12%) and a gratuity of 10 to 15% of base at your discretion.

Why 10 days instead of the standard week?

Extra 3 days transform the trip. More islands, deeper rhythm, the yacht starts to feel like home by day 6.

Can we customize the itinerary?

Yes. The sample itinerary above is one common pattern. The captain plans the actual route based on weather, your preferences, and any specific destinations you want included. Brief us at booking.

What if the weather changes?

Captains plan with weather flexibility. Multi-day charters typically have 1-2 weather-buffer days built into the route. The boat stays in protected anchorages if conditions require.

Should we board Lefkada directly or reposition the yacht from Athens?

For longer charters a positioning fee may apply if you want a specific yacht based elsewhere; it is quoted per yacht by the owner. Ask at booking.

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