Catamaran Charter Vliho Yacht Club

Huge fleet choice, easy airport access via PVK, and quick access to blue-water Ionian classics — Meganisi channels, Sivota bays, and longer hops toward Kefalonia.

Aktion serves many crews; taxi/transfer times to Lefkas town marina vary — book return transfers on busy Saturdays.

Mast clearance and operating rules apply — your charter check-in briefing covers whether your yacht transits north/south of the canal zone; do not assume car-bridge clearances equal sailing clearance.

Maistros NW afternoons across Ionian; Vassiliki can build strong thermal patterns attractive to dinghy sailors — still relevant for anchoring plans.

Often cited as one of the friendlier Greek starts versus Cyclades summer — but channels, ferry wash, and afternoon breeze still need respect.

Meganisi → Kalamos/Kastos → Sivota pockets → optional Kefalonia day legs — flex with wind. Do not overpack miles in August heat.

Greece standard: accepted licence + second crew member + originals at check-in.

May–June, September for balance; July–August busiest marinas and strongest afternoon winds.

Cats popular; check beam in village quays — Ionian quays can be tight.

Lefkada: bridge + PVK synergy. Corfu: different triangle toward Paxos — pick by routing preference.

Months ahead for August cats; shoulder more flexible on SEARADAR.

Displayed when operators publish; compare true trip price.

Recommended; separate deposit risk from travel cover.

Very common; expect busy marinas Saturday AM.

Great for first Ionian week — mooring in packed Sivota bays, local knowledge.

Watch ferry lanes near town; cross wakes at gentle angles.

Doable in stable weather — confirm one-way/relocation rules with operator.

Good supermarket access near main marinas — shop before afternoon breeze if walking docks.

Massive inventory — filters + mandatory extras help narrow quickly.

Lefkas town, Vlycho, Sivota (Lefkada) — confirm voucher pontoon name.

Early arrival, adequate scope, polite rafting etiquette.

Protect seagrass beds — follow chart markings and base notes.

Identify fuel docks; summer heat increases water use.

Ship papers, passports, certs, voucher — waterproof copies.

Greece Schengen — verify visa needs by nationality.

Daylight-only typical on charter.

Lifejackets, shade, shorter legs.

Ask operator — cleaning fees.

Check berths/heads layout before booking.

Ionian often moderate vs W Med; cats may pay more.

Sometimes available — relocation fee.

Operator support line first.

Cats for groups — book peak early.

Bottled drinking common.

Know distress calls on channel 16.

Secure dinghy/outboard in busy ports.

Non-slip shoes, light waterproof, sun hat, quick-dry layers, fleece for cooler Ionian evenings.