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Lefkada & the Ionian Islands

Mediterranean · Greece

Lefkada & the Ionian Islands

Sheltered waters, emerald bays, and authentic Greek village life — the Ionian at its finest.

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The Destination

Lefkada & the Ionian Islands

Seven days through the Ionian, on the gentlest water in the Mediterranean — the recorded track of one real week. You board at Lefkada and drift south: Meganisi's deep green bays, the harbour of Vathy on Ithaca where Odysseus came home, the pastel Venetian waterfront at Fiskardo, the near-empty coves of Kastos and Kalamos, and Sivota's sheltered horseshoe to close. Short, protected passages, a village taverna every night, and a table on board that leans Greek and simple. The easiest sailing there is for a group travelling together.

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Season

May – October

Highlights

  • —Porto Katsiki white cliffs
  • —Ithaka & the Odyssey coast
  • —Fiskardo harbour
  • —Meganisi hidden bays
  • —Sivota turquoise coves
  • —Tavernas in Vathi

Signature experiences · Lefkada & the Ionian

The ones guests still talk about.

A few of the experiences guests remember most — any one can shape the week you sail.

“Tell me which one your group would love — I’ll route the week around it.” — V.

The boats

Four catamarans. One standard of care.

Step aboard each one — deck, saloon, every cabin, and the layout.

Fourteen metres·four ensuite doubles·eight guests

Lagoon 46 — Under way
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Under way

At sea

Twin hulls sail flat — no heeling, no sliding plates. The boat most of our first-time guests learn to love sailing on.

Every space aboard · 9 views

Lagoon 46 deck plan

Who sleeps where.

  • Cabins 1 & 2 · forwardisland doubles, ensuite, hull windows
  • Cabins 3 & 4 · aftisland doubles, ensuite
  • All cabinsA/C throughout, linens & towels aboard
  • Crewseparate forepeak quarters
"The boat where the group never splits — one table, one rhythm."

From €19,000 the week, whole boat · €2,375 per person.

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Planning your trip

Best Time to Sail Lefkada & the Ionian

Tap a month · sea temperature shown on the curve

SeptemberSea 25°C · in season
Best value

Our favourite month. Warm sea, gentle wind, the crowds gone home. Long, soft evenings.

Wind · Gentle & kind   Anchorages · Gone home

Practical notePreveza (Aktion) Airport (PVK) is about 30 minutes from Lefkada marina. We start and end at Lefkada. The Ionian breeze is gentle and reliable and the passages are short and sheltered — the easiest Mediterranean sailing for a group with mixed experience.

Best Time to Sail Lefkada & the Ionian — month by month

  • May: sea temperature 19°C, Early season. Wind: Light & variable. Anchorages: Empty bays. Spring green and empty bays. Sea around 19°C — fresh first thing, warm enough by afternoon.
  • June: sea temperature 23°C, Peak season. Wind: Gentle afternoon thermal. Anchorages: Quiet, filling. Warm and settled, the reliable afternoon breeze filling in. The bays still quiet.
  • July: sea temperature 25°C, Peak season. Wind: Reliable afternoon breeze. Anchorages: Busy. Full summer — warm water and the steady afternoon breeze at its best. The harbours are lively.
  • August: sea temperature 26°C, High season. Wind: Steady afternoon breeze. Anchorages: Crowded. Warmest water of the year. The tavernas fill and the popular bays get busy — we anchor early.
  • September: sea temperature 25°C, Best value. Wind: Gentle & kind. Anchorages: Gone home. Our favourite month. Warm sea, gentle wind, the crowds gone home. Long, soft evenings.
  • October: sea temperature 23°C, Shoulder. Wind: Lighter, variable. Anchorages: None. Cooler evenings and softer light, still lovely sailing. Fewer options ashore late in the month.

From the ship's log

Real weeks, in their own words.

Hover a photo — the guest who was there tells you about it.

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Before You Go

A Few Things to Know

We've gathered answers to the most common questions about this journey. If you have more questions, we're always here to help.

The Ionian Islands — Lefkada, Meganisi, Ithaka, Kefalonia, and Paxos — are considered ideal for sailing due to sheltered waters, gentle winds, and short distances between islands. The Ionian offers calmer conditions than the Aegean, making it perfect for families and first-time sailors.

Most passages in the Ionian are 1-3 hours, allowing plenty of time for swimming, exploring villages, and relaxing on deck. The compact geography means you visit a new island or anchorage every day without long open-water crossings.

June and September offer warm weather with quieter anchorages. Water temperatures reach 22-25°C in September. July and August are warmer but busier. Late May is possible but water temperatures are cooler at 19-20°C.

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Seven-day Lefkada & the Ionian sailing itinerary

Day 1: Lefkada → Meganisi — Lefkada Marina → Meganisi · 10 NM

You fly into Preveza, thirty minutes from the marina, and step aboard at Lefkada. A short first hop south to Meganisi — a small green island of deep, quiet bays. Anchor off, the first swim, and an evening ashore at a village taverna.

Day 2: Meganisi → Sami — Meganisi → Kefalonia (Sami) · 28 NM

South to Sami, on Kefalonia's green east coast — the gateway to the Melissani cave, and a relaxed harbour front for the evening.

Day 3: Ithaca — Vathy — Sami → Ithaca (Vathy) · 10 NM

Across to Ithaca — the island of Odysseus — into the deep natural harbour of Vathy, ringed by hills of olive and cypress. A walk around the village, a swim off the boat.

Day 4: Fiskardo, Kefalonia — Ithaca → Fiskardo · 15 NM

North to Fiskardo — the prettiest harbour on Kefalonia, Venetian houses at the waterline spared by the 1953 earthquake, clear water off the quay, and a lively little waterfront in the evening.

Day 5: Kastos & Kalamos — Fiskardo → Kastos · 20 NM

East to the unspoilt small islands of Kastos and Kalamos — pine down to the shore, a handful of tavernas on the water, and one of the quietest anchorages in the Ionian. The chef cooks on board.

Day 6: Sivota — Kastos → Sivota · 16 NM

Back toward Lefkada into Sivota — a sheltered horseshoe bay ringed with waterside tavernas. An easy, pretty last night at anchor.

Day 7: Sivota → Lefkada — Sivota → Lefkada Marina · 11 NM

A gentle morning sail back to Lefkada to disembark, with time for a last swim on the way in. Stay on for a night in Lefkada town if you have it — the old streets above the harbour are worth a wander.