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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Nikiana Marina — at a glance
66 boats are available to book from Nikiana Marina — 9% of the boats in Lefkada (699 in all). The fleet is 55 sailing boats, 10 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Bavaria 40 (4), Bavaria 37 (4), Bavaria 51 Cruiser (4), Oceanis 41.1 (3), Bavaria 46 Cruiser (3) — 42 models in all. Built 1999–2026, 9.3–15.9 m long, 2–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €116; the typical boat here is around €349 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Nikiana is a village on Lefkada’s east coast ten kilometres south of the town, and its small marina is a quiet charter base looking straight across the channel to Meganisi — the first anchorage of the week is an hour away.
The marina
WhereNikiana, 31100 Lefkada — the east-coast road between Lefkada town and Nydri, 40 minutes from Preveza airport.
Berths & boatsA small marina and quay with charter sailing yachts and catamarans; a quieter alternative to the town bases.
ServicesWater and electricity on the quay, fuel by tanker or at Lefkas marina, showers at the charter office, tavernas and a supermarket on the waterfront.
Check-inSaturday to Saturday; handover from 17:00 and check-out by 9:00, times on the boat page.
ProvisioningSupermarket and bakery in the village; larger shopping in Lefkada town.
ParkingParking by the marina, arranged with the charter company.
Other bases in Lefkada
- D-Marin Marina Lefkas 400 boats
- Port of Lefkas 206 boats
- Marina Perigiali 27 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Preveza (Aktion) Airport (PVK), about 20 km from the base as the crow flies; Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is about 75 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Lefkada page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 55 boats · from €116 per day
- Catamarans 10 boats · from €337 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat
Ports near Lefkada
Ligia (14 boats · 0 km) · Nydri (31 boats · 9 km) · Vliho (13 boats · 12 km) · Palairos (38 boats · 14 km) · Sivota (7 boats · 18 km) · Preveza (131 boats · 19 km) · Agia Effimia (10 boats · 55 km) · Sami (18 boats · 60 km) · All boats in Greece
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Nikiana Marina cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €116 and the typical boat is around €349 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €812. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter from Nikiana Marina?
66 boats are available to book from Nikiana Marina: 55 sailing boats, 10 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Bavaria 40, Bavaria 37, Bavaria 51 Cruiser, Oceanis 41.1.
How many boats are based at Nikiana Marina?
66 of the 699 charter boats in Lefkada are based at Nikiana Marina. The other bases in Lefkada are D-Marin Marina Lefkas (400), Port of Lefkas (206), Marina Perigiali (27).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 1 boat here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
1 of the 66 boats from Nikiana Marina are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Nikiana Marina?
The nearest airport is Preveza (Aktion) Airport (PVK), about 20 km away as the crow flies; Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is about 75 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Greece?
Yes. Greek rules require a recognised skipper’s certificate and a second crew member with sailing experience declared on the crew list; the base checks the papers at handover. Without them, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover from 17:00 on Saturday, return to the base by the evening before and check-out by 9:00 on Saturday morning. Day charters start in the morning from the same quays.
Is Lefkada good for a first charter?
It is the week most charter companies recommend to first-time crews: the islands are close together, the afternoon breeze is moderate and drops at sunset, and the anchorages are lines-ashore bays and village quays rather than open roadsteads.
Do I need a ferry to reach Lefkada?
No. A floating bridge joins the island to the mainland, and Preveza airport is 30 minutes from the town marina.
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