Catamaran Cruise Greek Islands
Our catamaran cruises are perfect for couples, families or groups of friends.
During your vacation, you will explore the Greek Islands of Lefkada, Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos and Ithaca.
From the moment you step onboard, we are your skippers, crew, hosts and guides for the duration of your stay.
Summary
Season : May to October
Duration : 7-nights.
Starts : Every Sunday (from 4pm).
Ends : Every Sunday (departure 10am).
Getting Here
The easiest way to get to us is to fly to Aktion Airport, Preveza (PVK).
You can also fly to Athens (ATH) and transfer to Lefkada Island (approx. 5hrs).
We can arrange transfers from the airports.
Typical Days
Our days start enjoying breakfast in a bay or in a port before we head off towards another Greek Island.
During the day we have a number of stops to enjoy the bays and beaches. Spend your days sailing, swimming,
stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, relaxing and sunbathing on the catamaran.
Nights are spent enjoying the local tavernas and cocktail bars and relaxing on the catamaran.
Itinerary Example
The following is an example itinerary, each week is different and the order of the islands will depend on weather etc.
Day 1 : Arrive in Sivota, Lefkada and board from 16:00 (we can help arrange transfers) - Overnight Catamaran JOY.
Day 2 : Catamaran Cruise from Lefkada to Ithaca Island - Overnight Ithaca Island.
Day 3 : Catamaran Cruise from Ithaca to Kastos Islands - Overnight Kastos Island.
Day 4 : Catamaran Cruise from Kastos to Kalamos Island - Overnight Kalamos Island.
Day 5 : Catamaran Cruise from Kalamos Island to Paleros - Overnight Paleros, Greece.
Day 6 : Catamaran Cruise from Paleros to Meganisi Island - Overnight Meganisi Island.
Day 7 : Catamaran Cruise from Meganisi to Lefkada Island - Overnight Lefkada Island.
Day 8 : Departure at 10am (we can help arrange transfers if required).
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Arrive in Sivota, Lefkada and board Catamaran 'JOY'.
You can arrive at our Catamaran 'JOY' at any time after 16:00, we can help arrange transfers if required.
Lefkada Island is located between Corfu Island and Kefalonia Island and is surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea.
The island has a dramatic landscape with vertical rocky cliffs, mountainous areas with valleys and gorges leading to some beautiful,
traditional and friendly Greek villages.
The catamaran will be ready at around 16:00, if you arrive early there are beaches and several tavernas where you can relax.
We will get you settled onto the catamaran and you can spend some time enjoying the area with its small
local beaches, mini-markets, shops, water-front tavernas and cocktail bars.
In the evening enjoy dinner at a stunning family run Greek Taverna.
Overnight Lefkada Island.
Day 2 : Sail to Ithaca Island
Cruise from Lefkada to Ithaca Island - Overnight Ithaca Island.
In the morning we depart Lefkada Island and head towards Ithaca Island. Ithaca Island lies to the east of Kefalonia Island and
is home to the famous Odysseus trail. The island has many centuries old olive groves, stone huts, chapels and windmills, different
village and fishing ports spread along the rugged coast. It has large mountainous areas forested with pine, oak and fir trees,
leading to small secluded beaches.
On the way to Ithaca Island we can stop at Arcoudi Island which is perfect for swimming, snorkeling
and exploring the bays and beaches on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or kayak.
In the evening we will either overnight in Vathy, Kioni or Filiatro Bay, where there are fantastic shops, tavernas, restaurants and
cocktail bars. Enjoy dinner at one of the charming tavernas overlooking the bay.
Overnight Ithaca Island.
Day 3 : Sail to Kastos Island
Cruise from Ithaca to Kastos Islands - Overnight Kastos Island.
Today we depart Ithaca Island and sail towards Kastos Island. Kastos Island is the smallest of the
islands that we will stay on. The island is the least inhabited of the Ionian islands with fewer than 200 residents and lies to the
east of Kalamos Island. The highlights of Kastos Island include the ancient olive groves, windmills, secluded bays
with crystal clear water and a small village.
Spend the late afternoon exploring before enjoying dinner at one of the traditional tavernas in the small port of Kastos.
Overnight Kastos Island.
Day 4 : Sail to Kalamos Island
Cruise from Kastos to Kalamos Island - Overnight Kalamos Island.
In the morning we will sail around the north of Kastos Island and up the east coast of Kalamos Island, stopping
along the way to enjoy a swim or snorkel or explore on the stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and kayaks.
Kalamos Island has an abandoned village called Kefali, just above the Porto Leone Bay. It was once a thriving village but then was abandoned
after an earthquake in the 1950s. Port Leone is a memorable stop offering both history and tranquility.
In the afternoon we can anchor off Agrapidia beach with its old seafront windmill and clear blue water before heading into
Kalamos town with its winding streets and tavernas where you can have dinner and spend the evening relaxing.
Kalamos Island is a mountainous island known for its luscious vegetation and tall vertical pine trees which grow right up to the
coastline with beaches of smooth white pebbles leading into the clear blue sea.
Overnight Kalamos Island.
Day 5 : Sail to Paleros (on the mainland)
Cruise from Kalamos Island to Paleros - Overnight Paleros.
In the morning we depart Kalamos Island and sail north to Paleros on the Greek mainland.
Along the way we will stop to relax, chill, enjoy lunch and a swim, SUP or kayak before sailing towards Paleros.
Paleros offer a real Greek vibe with some amazing restaurants that offer stunning sunset views.
Enjoy a night out in the town with a coffee, some local wine or a cocktail or two.
Overnight on catamaran JOY in Paleros.
Day 6 : Sail to Meganisi Island
Cruise from Paleros to Meganisi Island - Overnight Meganisi Island.
In the morning we depart Paleros and sail around the south to Meganisi Island, stopping in Varko Bay where we can relax, chill
and enjoy a lovely swim, SUP or kayak before sailing towards Meganisi Island.
We will have a stop along the way in Abelike Bay which has stunning clear blue waters and is perfect for snorkeling
and swimming. We will then head to a private bay to overnight and enjoy an evening meal at a small beach front taverna with its own
private beach and brilliant food.
Overnight Meganisi Island.
Day 7 : Sail to Lefkada Island
Cruise from Meganisi to Lefkada Island - Overnight Lefkada Island.
In the morning you can enjoy a walk into the village of Little Vathi on Meganisi Island, a traditional fishing
village with great examples of Greek architecture and also a chance to visit some of the quaint shops along the quayside.
We then head off exploring more of Meganisi Island and Lefkada Island which both have sea-caves which are
only accessible from the sea so they are perfect to be explored by stand-up paddleboard or kayak. We sail
around some of the smaller islands including Skorpios Island.
Skorpios Island is famous as it was once owned by Greek shipping billionaire, Aristotle Onassis who married Jacqueline Kennedy on the island.
We then head for Desimi Bay on Lefkada Island which has a small cave with amazingly clear water.
From Desimi Bay, we sail down the Meganisi channel to the Papanikolis Cave on Meganisi Island which was
used as a secret submarine hideaway during World War II. If the conditions allow, you can enter the cave to view the magnitude of
the cave.
Leaving Meganisi, we sail back to Sivota, Lefkada. When we arrive in Sivota Bay, Lefkada you will have a chance to enjoy the fantastic
waterfront tavernas, souvenir shops and maybe have a cocktail or two before having dinner at one of the tavernas.
Overnight Lefkada Island.
Day 8 : Departure
Departure at 10am (we can help arrange transfers if required).
In the morning if you have time you can take a walk around Sivota Bay.
After breakfast and maybe a last round of souvenir shopping, it's time to say farewell (until the next time).
Activities
We have a variety of watersports equipment available on the catamaran including :
A large range of snorkeling equipment in different sizes.
4 x Stand-up paddleboards (SUPs).
(2 of the Stand-up paddleboards can be converted into Kayaks for exploring beaches and bays).
2026 Dates and Prices
Price for booking the entire catamaran privately for 2,3,4,5 or 6 guests.
Entire Catamaran (2 to 6 guests) : €7,800.
We do offer discounts for some low season weeks - see dates & availability for details.
What's Included?
Skipper, Host and Boat Fuel.
Air-conditioned cabins with Double Bed.
En-suite shower, basin and toilet.
Breakfast.
Mediterranean style Lunch.
Watersports (Standup Paddleboards, SUP Kayaks, snorkeling gear).
Snacks and Fruit during the day.
Bottled water (available all day).
All taxes and VAT.
Watersports
We have a range of watersports onboard that are available for you to use.
Large range of snorkeling gear.
4 x Stand-up Paddleboards.
2 x SUP Kayaks (Two of the SUPs convert into kayaks).
What's not Included?
Flights and Visas (if required).
Airport Transfers (we can arrange transfers for you).
Dinner (Enjoy dinners at local Greek Tavernas).
Drinks (Cold drinks, beer, wine etc.).
Airport Transfers / Taxis
We can arrange the transfers for you (if required).
We can arrange transfer from Aktio Airport (PVK) in Preveza.
If you require transfers from Athens we can also arrange this for you.