5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Sami — at a glance
20 boats are available to book in Sami from Sami Port. The fleet is 17 sailing boats and 3 catamarans. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46 (3), Bavaria C42 (2), Oceanis 40.1 (2), Bali 4.2 (1), Hanse 508 (1) — 16 models in all. Built 2001–2024, 11.4–15.6 m long, 3–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €127; the typical boat here is around €430 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Kefalonia Airport (EFL), about 20 km from the base as the crow flies; Zakynthos Airport (ZTH) is about 60 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.
Types of boats in Sami
- Sailing boats 17 boats · from €127 per day
- Catamarans 3 boats · from €494 per day
Ports near Sami
Agia Effimia (10 boats · 7 km) · Sivota (7 boats · 41 km) · Vliho (28 boats · 48 km) · Nydri (33 boats · 50 km) · Lefkada (707 boats · 60 km) · Ligia (15 boats · 60 km) · Zakynthos (15 boats · 60 km) · Palairos (40 boats · 62 km) · All boats in Greece
What a charter in Sami actually costs
Adriavela lists 20 boats leaving from Sami. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €3,013 and the cheapest boat on the list is €891. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing boat 11.4–15.6 m · 4 cabins · built 2020 | Boats17 | Guests6–12 | From€891 | Average€2,660 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 12.8–14 m · 5 cabins · built 2022 | Boats3 | Guests9–12 | From€3,458 | Average€4,895 |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet5% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet5% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet5% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet5% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 20 | Share of fleet100% |
Short charters are priced per boat and date rather than by the week, so no range is quoted here. Pick your days on a boat’s page and the rate comes back live.
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats2 11% | Sleeps7 | Typical size12 m | Mostly2 sailing boats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats7 37% | Sleeps8 | Typical size13 m | Mostly7 sailing boats | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats9 47% | Sleeps8 | Typical size14 m | Mostly7 sailing boats, 2 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats1 5% | Sleeps11 | Typical size14 m | Mostly1 catamaran & trimaran |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Sami cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €127 and the typical boat is around €430 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €891. 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 in Sami?
20 boats are available to book in Sami: 17 sailing boats and 3 catamarans. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46, Bavaria C42, Oceanis 40.1, Bali 4.2.
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 20 boats in Sami 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 Sami?
The nearest airport is Kefalonia Airport (EFL), about 20 km away as the crow flies; Zakynthos Airport (ZTH) is about 60 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
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