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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Port of Lefkas — at a glance
194 boats are available to book from Port of Lefkas — 27% of the boats in Lefkada (707 in all). The fleet is 105 sailing boats, 88 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Lagoon 42 (12), Oceanis 51.1 (9), Bavaria 46 Cruiser (6), Lagoon 46 (6), Lagoon 40 (5) — 101 models in all. Built 1996–2027, 10.3–19.8 m long, 2–8 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €157; the typical boat here is around €490 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The Port of Lefkas is the town quay along the canal in Lefkada town, next to the D-Marin marina: charter fleets moor stern-to along the promenade, a few minutes’ walk from the cafés and supermarkets of the main street.
The marina
WhereThe canal-side quay of Lefkada town, 31100 — between the floating bridge and the marina, along the town promenade.
Berths & boatsStern-to berths along the town quay; charter fleets of sailing yachts and catamarans with their offices on the waterfront.
ServicesWater and electricity on the quay, fuel at the marina next door, showers and laundry at the charter offices or the marina, cafés and restaurants along the promenade.
Check-inSaturday to Saturday; handover from 17:00 and check-out by 9:00, exact times on the boat page.
ProvisioningSupermarkets and the fresh market in the town, a few minutes on foot.
ParkingStreet and car-park parking along the quay, paid in season; ask the charter company for the week.
Other bases in Lefkada
- D-Marin Marina Lefkas 396 boats
- Nikiana Marina 90 boats
- Marina Perigiali 27 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Preveza (Aktion) Airport (PVK), about 10 km from the base as the crow flies; Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is about 80 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 105 boats · from €157 per day
- Catamarans 88 boats · from €227 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat · from €465 per day
Ports near Lefkada
Ligia (15 boats · 0 km) · Nydri (33 boats · 9 km) · Vliho (28 boats · 12 km) · Palairos (40 boats · 14 km) · Sivota (7 boats · 18 km) · Preveza (128 boats · 19 km) · Agia Effimia (10 boats · 55 km) · Sami (20 boats · 60 km) · All boats in Greece
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Port of Lefkas cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €157 and the typical boat is around €490 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,099. 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 Port of Lefkas?
194 boats are available to book from Port of Lefkas: 105 sailing boats, 88 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Lagoon 42, Oceanis 51.1, Bavaria 46 Cruiser, Lagoon 46.
How many boats are based at Port of Lefkas?
194 of the 707 charter boats in Lefkada are based at Port of Lefkas. The other bases in Lefkada are D-Marin Marina Lefkas (396), Nikiana Marina (90), Marina Perigiali (27).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 3 boats 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?
16 of the 194 boats from Port of Lefkas 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 Port of Lefkas?
The nearest airport is Preveza (Aktion) Airport (PVK), about 10 km away as the crow flies; Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is about 80 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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