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Yacht charter Lefkada

Charter direct from D-Marin Marina Lefkas — our fleet, where you'll sail, how to get there and what it costs. Bareboat or skippered, with no broker fee.

Lefkada (Lefkas) is the heart of the Ionian and, for our money, the finest place in the Mediterranean to learn to charter. The marina sits on the island itself, joined to the mainland by a floating bridge — so there is no ferry, and you can drive right to the quay.

Why charter from Lefkada?

A good base saves you time, money and motoring. D-Marin Marina Lefkas is well-run, easy to reach, and puts the best of the Ionian Islands within your first day's sail — so your week is spent cruising, not commuting to the good stuff.

Getting there: fly into Preveza / Aktion (PVK), about 30 minutes by taxi; Kefalonia and Corfu are alternatives. We'll confirm transfer options and your check-in time when we book.

Where you'll sail from Lefkada

The southern Ionian around Lefkada is famously gentle: reliable afternoon breezes, short hops between islands, calm night anchorages and a taverna in every bay. Meganisi, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Kalamos and Kastos are all within an easy day's sail. It is the classic first-charter cruising ground.

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Yachts at Lefkada

We charter a range of monohulls and catamarans based at or near Lefkada — comfortable cruisers through to newer catamarans. Our website shows a selection rather than our full fleet, so tell us your dates and crew and we'll send the best available options. There's no broker fee: the base pays us, not you.

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What it costs

A week's bareboat charter from Lefkada depends on the boat and the season. For a full breakdown of weekly prices, what's included and the extras to budget for, see our Greece charter costs guide. Tell us your dates and we'll send a firm, all-in quote.

Frequently asked questions

Fly into Preveza / Aktion (PVK), about 30 minutes by taxi; Kefalonia and Corfu are alternatives. From there it's a short transfer to D-Marin Marina Lefkas, which we'll help arrange. Most crews land, provision and are aboard the same day.
Plenty — The southern Ionian around Lefkada is famously gentle: reliable afternoon breezes, short hops between islands, calm night anchorages and a taverna in every bay. Meganisi, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Kalamos and Kastos are all within an easy day's sail. It is the classic first-charter cruising ground. We'll help you plan a route that matches your crew's experience and the forecast.
No. Our service is free to you — the charter base pays our commission, so you pay exactly what you would booking direct, but with our advice, route planning and support included.
Yes. If you don't hold the required licence, or simply want to relax and learn, we can provide an experienced local skipper who knows the Ionian Islands intimately.

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Destination Guide
Yacht Charter Greece
The full guide to sailing Greece.
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7-Day Itinerary
Ionian Islands
A sample week from this base with a coast-following map.
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Prices
What it costs
Weekly Greece charter prices and what's included.
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Our Fleet
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Ready to sail from Lefkada?

Tell us your dates and crew and we'll match you to the right yacht at Lefkada, plan your route and handle the paperwork — at no extra cost.

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