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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Preveza Main Port — at a glance
85 boats are available to book from Preveza Main Port — 66% of the boats in Preveza (128 in all). The fleet is 51 sailing boats, 33 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Oceanis 46.1 (5), Sun Odyssey 410 (4), Lagoon 46 (4), Bavaria 40 Cruiser (3), Bali Catspace (3) — 59 models in all. Built 2003–2027, 9.5–18.3 m long, 2–7 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €193; the typical boat here is around €398 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Preveza’s main port is the town quay on the strait at the mouth of the Ambracian gulf, ten minutes from Aktion airport: charter yachts moor stern-to along the waterfront with the cafés and the fish market behind them.
The marina
WhereThe waterfront of Preveza, 48100 — the quay along the strait, 6 km from Aktion airport through the tunnel.
Berths & boatsStern-to berths along the town quay; sailing yachts and catamarans of the Ionian charter fleets with their offices on the front.
ServicesWater and electricity on the quay, fuel by tanker, showers at the charter offices, cafés and tavernas along the waterfront.
Check-inSaturday to Saturday; handover from 17:00 and check-out by 9:00, times on the boat page.
ProvisioningSupermarkets, bakeries and the fish market within a short walk of the quay.
ParkingParking along the quay and in the town, arranged with the charter company.
Other bases in Preveza
- Preveza Marina 36 boats
- Cleopatra Marina 7 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Preveza (Aktion) Airport (PVK), under 10 km from the base as the crow flies; Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is about 95 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 Preveza page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 51 boats · from €193 per day
- Catamarans 33 boats · from €314 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat
Ports near Preveza
Lefkada (707 boats · 19 km) · Ligia (15 boats · 19 km) · Palairos (40 boats · 22 km) · Nydri (33 boats · 28 km) · Vliho (28 boats · 31 km) · Sivota (7 boats · 37 km) · Agia Effimia (10 boats · 74 km) · Sami (20 boats · 79 km) · All boats in Greece
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Preveza Main Port cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €193 and the typical boat is around €398 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,357. 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 Preveza Main Port?
85 boats are available to book from Preveza Main Port: 51 sailing boats, 33 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Oceanis 46.1, Sun Odyssey 410, Lagoon 46, Bavaria 40 Cruiser.
How many boats are based at Preveza Main Port?
85 of the 128 charter boats in Preveza are based at Preveza Main Port. The other bases in Preveza are Preveza Marina (36), Cleopatra Marina (7).
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?
38 of the 85 boats from Preveza Main Port 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 Preveza Main Port?
The nearest airport is Preveza (Aktion) Airport (PVK), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is about 95 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.
How long from Preveza to the Lefkada sailing area?
About an hour and a half: south across the strait and through the Lefkas canal, whose floating bridge opens on the hour, then the Meganisi channel is another hour.
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