Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the questions we hear most often about catamaran charters in Greece.
Planning your charter
What is a catamaran charter?
A catamaran charter is the rental of a sailing catamaran for a holiday, usually for one week. You can sail it yourself (bareboat), hire a skipper who sails it for you (skippered), or add a host or cook as well (crewed). A catamaran has two hulls, which makes it stable, spacious and comfortable at anchor.
What is the difference between bareboat, skippered and crewed charters?
On a bareboat charter you sail the catamaran yourself and need a recognised sailing licence plus an experienced second crew member. On a skippered charter a professional local skipper sails the boat, plans the route and handles mooring. A crewed charter adds a host or cook, so meals and cleaning are taken care of as well.
Do I need a sailing licence to charter a catamaran in Greece?
Only for a bareboat charter. Greek rules require the skipper to hold a recognised sailing licence, such as an ICC or an equivalent national certificate, and a second crew member with sailing experience. If nobody in your group has a licence, choose a skippered charter: the professional skipper is responsible for the boat.
Qual è il periodo migliore per noleggiare un catamarano nello Ionio?
Giugno e settembre sono i mesi migliori per la maggior parte dei gruppi che partono da Lefkada: mare caldo, meno gente e brezze pomeridiane costanti. Luglio e agosto sono più caldi e affollati, mentre maggio e ottobre sono più tranquilli, con serate più fresche. Nello Ionio non soffia il meltemi; il maestrale da nord-ovest soffia di solito forza 3-5 nel pomeriggio, e al mattino spesso c'è calma.
On board
Quante persone possono navigare sul vostro catamarano?
Solanna, il nostro Bali 4.2, ospita fino a 12 persone in 6 cabine: 4 cabine doppie e 2 cabine singole a prua, con 12 posti letto quando la dinette si trasforma in letto matrimoniale, e 4 bagni con WC e doccia. La maggior parte dei gruppi sta più comoda in 8-10 persone. Se aggiungi uno skipper o una hostess, anche loro hanno bisogno di un posto letto a bordo, il che riduce i posti per gli ospiti.
Can the catamaran be stocked with food before we arrive?
Yes. We can arrange provisioning so the catamaran is stocked with drinks, breakfast items and basic groceries when you arrive. Send us your shopping list with your booking. Many groups provision for breakfasts and lunches on board and eat dinner in harbour tavernas.
Will I get seasick on a catamaran?
Seasickness is much less common on a catamaran than on a monohull, because a catamaran does not heel and rolls less at anchor. Short daily legs in calm areas like the Ionian also help. If you are sensitive, choose sheltered routes, sit in the fresh air during crossings and bring your usual remedy.
Booking and costs
What is included in the charter price?
Il prezzo del noleggio comprende Solanna e le sue dotazioni, come il tender con fuoribordo, l'attrezzatura da snorkeling, l'aria condizionata e il dissalatore. Per la stagione 2026 la pulizia finale (350 €) è obbligatoria ed è richiesto un deposito cauzionale rimborsabile di 700 €, con un'assicurazione danni (damage waiver) di 400 € disponibile. Carburante, ormeggi in marina, cambusa, skipper (210 € a notte), hostess (190 € a notte) ed extra come il Wi-Fi o il noleggio SUP si pagano a parte. Il nostro preventivo scritto indica il prezzo finale.
How does booking and payment work?
Send us an inquiry with your dates and group size. We reply with a quote within one business day. A charter is confirmed when both parties sign the charter agreement and the deposit is paid; the balance is due before departure. A refundable security deposit, or a damage waiver, is arranged at check-in.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Summer weather in Greece is usually excellent, but strong winds can occur. Your skipper or the base will adapt the route to the forecast, for example by choosing sheltered bays or staying an extra night in harbour. Safety decisions come first; the charter itself continues as planned.
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