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Fully crewed · Lefkada, Greece
Crewed Catamaran Charters in Greece’s Ionian Islands
Your own catamaran, a captain who knows these waters, and a crew who cooks around your day. Sail Greece’s most sheltered islands from Lefkada — we match you with the right yacht and plan the week with you.
What crewed means
What Is a Crewed Catamaran Charter?
A crewed charter is a private week on a catamaran with a professional crew aboard. The captain sails, anchors and plans each day around the weather. The crew runs the galley and the cabins. You swim, eat well and choose where to go next.
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Sail without lifting a line
The captain handles navigation, mooring and the tender. No experience needed.
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Eat what you like, when you like
Breakfast and lunch cooked aboard, dinner aboard or ashore — your call each day.
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Wake up somewhere new
Cabins made up daily, toys ready at the stern, a new bay most mornings.
Why book with us
Local People, Not a Booking Engine
We have run charters from Lefkas Marina for over ten years. We know the boats and the people who sail them.
Honest matching
If a yacht does not suit your group, your dates or your budget, we tell you and show you one that does.
One contact throughout
You plan with us from the first email to the last evening, and we stay a message away during the week.
On the dock in Lefkada
We are based in the marina where most of these yachts start, and we know the islands beyond it.
The catamarans
Choose Your Catamaran by Size
A hand-picked fleet from operators we work with in Lefkada. Tell us your group and dates and we will shortlist the yachts that are free.
Fully crewed, sized to the yacht. Every catamaran comes with a professional captain and crew, and each proposal introduces the crew by name.
46–48 ft
Family Catamarans
Four double cabins, a captain and a chef or host. The right size for one family or two couples.
- Up to 8 guests
- Crew of 2
- High season from about €15,000 a week
50–55 ft
Large Catamarans
Four or five cabins, more deck space and more crew. Room for a bigger family or a group of friends.
- 8–10 guests
- Crew of 2–3
- High season from about €20,000 a week
60 ft and up
Luxury Catamarans
A flybridge, wider decks and a more polished service. For celebrations, and for groups who want every detail handled.
- 8–10 guests
- Crew of 4–5
- High season from about €35,000 a week
Why the Ionian
The Easiest Greek Islands to Sail
Most Greek charters leave from Athens for the Cyclades, where the summer meltemi wind can blow hard for days at a time. The Ionian Sea is different: sheltered water, gentle afternoon breezes and green islands an hour or two apart. It suits a catamaran — and anyone who would rather swim than hold on.
Short sailing days
Most legs take one to three hours, so the day belongs to bays, swims and long lunches.
Calm, sheltered water
Islands sit close together in the lee of the mainland — easy on families and first-time sailors.
Quiet anchorages, real villages
Kalamos, Kastos and Meganisi see a fraction of the crowds of Mykonos or Santorini.
Life aboard
Life Aboard a Crewed Catamaran
A catamaran sails flat, anchors close to shore and gives every cabin its own space. Aboard one of our luxury catamarans.
A week aboard
A 7-Day Crewed Catamaran Itinerary from Lefkada
A sample loop from Lefkas Marina. Short sailing legs, long swims, quiet villages. The captain adjusts it to the wind and to you.
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Lefkas Marina
Board in the afternoon, meet the crew, settle into your cabins. First dinner aboard.
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Meganisi
Swim in the bays on the island’s north side, then an evening walk up to Spartochori.
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Kalamos
A quiet, green island with a small harbor and taverna tables by the water.
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Kastos
A car-free island of a few dozen people. Snorkel the rocky coast, eat on the quay.
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Ithaca
Kioni’s little harbor and its windmills, or a walk in the hills above Vathi.
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Fiskardo, Kefalonia
Pastel harbor houses, good restaurants, and a swim in Foki bay nearby.
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Sivota, Lefkada
A last morning swim, then a sheltered bay and a farewell dinner ashore.
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Lefkas Marina
Breakfast aboard and goodbye to the crew.
How the price works
How Much Does a Crewed Catamaran Charter Cost?
In high season, expect from about €15,000 a week for a 46–48 ft catamaran to €35,000 and more for a 60 ft luxury yacht, before APA and VAT. June, September and October cost less. Every proposal shows the full figure for the boat and week you ask about.
Charter fee
The yacht for the week, its equipment and toys. On some boats crew wages are included; on others they are a fixed extra.
APA
An advance for food, drinks, fuel and marina fees, usually 25–35% of the charter fee. The captain keeps the receipts and returns what is not spent.
VAT
Greek VAT on the charter. Each proposal says whether it is already included.
Crew gratuity
Customary at the end of the week and entirely at your discretion.
How booking works
From First Email to First Swim
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Tell us about your group
Dates, number of guests, ages, budget and where you fly in. Five minutes with the form below.
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Get a shortlist within a day
Two or three yachts that fit, with photos, cabin layouts, crew profiles and the full weekly cost.
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Book with the yacht’s operator
You sign a standard MYBA charter contract and pay the company that runs the yacht. We stay with you throughout.
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Plan the week with your crew
A preference sheet covers food, drinks, dietary needs and children. The captain shapes the route around it.
FAQ
Crewed Catamaran Charters in Greece — Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does a crewed catamaran charter in Greece cost?
It depends on the yacht, its crew and the week. In high season, crewed catamarans from Lefkada start at about €15,000 a week for a 46–48 ft yacht and €35,000 for a 60 ft luxury catamaran, plus APA and VAT. Shoulder-season weeks cost less. Our cost guide has a full worked example.
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Is a crewed catamaran charter all-inclusive?
Close to it. The crew, cabins, linen, cleaning and water toys come with the yacht. Food, drinks, fuel and marina fees are paid from the APA, an advance the captain accounts for, so there is no surprise bill at the end. Some yachts also offer rates with meals and drinks built in — ask and we will compare both.
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Do we need any sailing experience?
No. The captain sails the yacht and the crew handles everything aboard. Help with the lines if you would like to learn.
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How many guests can a crewed catamaran take?
Most take 8 to 10 guests in four or five double cabins. For bigger groups, two catamarans can sail the same route together.
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Catamaran or monohull — which is better?
A catamaran sails flat, with far less heel and roll, which suits families and anyone prone to seasickness. It has around twice the deck space, cabins apart in separate hulls, and a shallow draft that lets it anchor close to the beach.
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What is the difference between crewed and skippered?
On a skippered charter you have a captain only and look after meals and the boat yourselves. On a crewed charter the crew also cooks, cleans and keeps the cabins, so the week is fully taken care of.
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What is the APA?
An advance provisioning allowance — usually 25–35% of the charter fee — that pays for food, drinks, fuel and marina fees during the week. You get an itemized account and any balance back.
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Can the chef cook for allergies or special diets?
Yes. You fill in a preference sheet before the trip, and the chef shops and cooks around it.
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Are crewed charters good for families with children?
Very. Catamarans sail flat with lots of safe deck space, and the crews are used to children. Tell us their ages and we will check life jackets and toys.
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How do we get to Lefkada from the US?
Fly to Athens — several US cities have nonstop flights in summer — then take the one-hour domestic flight to Preveza (PVK), about 30 minutes by road from Lefkas Marina. Many guests connect through a European hub straight to Preveza instead. We can arrange the airport transfer.
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Who do we pay?
The company that operates the yacht, under a standard MYBA contract — usually half on signing and the balance with the APA before the trip.
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How far ahead should we book?
July and August weeks on the best yachts go first, often many months ahead. June, September and October give more choice and quieter anchorages.
Plan a crewed week
Tell Us About Your Group
A few short questions. We reply within the day with yachts that fit your dates, group and budget.
Thank you — your details are on their way.
Pit or Mike will get back to you shortly to talk through your sailing week and finalise the details. Get ready for an unforgettable Ionian escape.