Efi – Bali 4.1 Catamaran Charter in Ionian, Greece
Built in 2020, the 12.35 m (41 ft) Bali 4.1 Efi is available for a catamaran charter in Ionian, Greece, sailing from D-Marin. She has 4 (+ salon area) cabins and 4 bathrooms, with room for up to 12 guests – ideal for families, couples and groups of friends who want to explore the Greek islands at their own pace.
Efi is offered bareboat, with a skipper and a cook available on request. Highlights on board include air conditioning, generator, solar panels, freezer. The Ionian is the gentlest sailing area in Greece – green islands, light winds, short distances and calm water. Perfect for families and first-time catamaran guests.
🛏️ Accommodation
- ✓4 (+ salon area) cabins
- ✓4 bathrooms
- ✓Up to 12 guests
- ✓Air conditioning
🌅 On Board
- ✓Generator
- ✓Solar panels
- ✓Freezer
- ✓Inverter
🌊 Water Toys & Extras
- ✓Extra bedlinen – €10 per set
- ✓Life jacket (children) – €10 per piece
- ✓Railing net (Safety net) – €200 per booking
- ✓Self inflating life vest – €20 per week
Sailing Efi in Greece
Efi is a 2020 Bali 4.1 with 2 x 40.0 HP engines and a beam of 6.72 m. Two hulls keep her level and stable at anchor, so lunch stays on the table and nights are calm – perfect for quiet island coves and harbour villages. Mornings are made for swimming and paddleboarding in glassy water, afternoons for sailing to the next island.
Skipper, Cook & Provisioning
Prefer to relax? A skipper (€1,470 per week + food) and a cook or hostess (€1,190 per week + food) are available on request. We can arrange provisioning with fresh Greek produce before you arrive, so the fridge is full and you can sail straight away. The security deposit is €3,000.
Where to Cruise from Ionian
From the Ionian (Lefkada / Preveza / Corfu) you can explore Lefkada, Meganisi, Kefalonia, Ithaca and the Inland Sea. A popular one-week route (always subject to weather and the charter base’s advice):
- Day 1 – Lefkada: Board, provision and an evening stroll through Lefkada town.
- Day 2 – Meganisi: Turquoise coves, sea caves and the village of Vathi.
- Day 3 – Kalamos: A peaceful island with a tiny harbour and a taverna on the quay.
- Day 4 – Ithaca: Homer’s island – Kioni and Vathi, two of the prettiest harbours in Greece.
- Day 5 – Kefalonia (Fiskardo): Venetian houses, chic restaurants and crystal water.
- Day 6 – Porto Katsiki & Sivota: Famous white cliffs, then a sheltered night in Sivota.
- Day 7 – Nidri: Waterfalls, a last swim and a farewell dinner.
- Day 8 – Disembarkation: Return to the base and transfer to the airport.
Also Available: Turkey & the Caribbean
Aren Yachting also offers catamarans on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast (Bodrum, Göcek, Fethiye, Marmaris) – just a short sail from the Greek islands – and, from December to April, in the British Virgin Islands, Martinique and the Grenadines.
Why Charter Efi with Aren Yachting?
Aren Yachting is a TÜRSAB-licensed luxury charter company working with yachts in Turkey, Greece, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. We check live availability, compare similar yachts for you, help with flights and transfers, and remain your single point of contact from the first enquiry to the last day on board. Guests from the USA, the UK and Europe trust us for honest advice and clear, all-inclusive quotes.
💶 Weekly Charter Rates
| Low season (April–June, Sept–Oct) | from €4,200 / week |
| High season (July–August) | up to €8,100 / week |
Rates are for the yacht only (bareboat), taken from the operator’s euro price list and rounded. Obligatory extras, the security deposit and optional extras are listed below. Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking.
📋 Charter Terms – What’s Included & Extras
Bareboat charter (no crew): you sail the catamaran yourself. At least one guest must hold a valid sailing licence (ICC or equivalent national licence) and a VHF/SRC radio certificate; a second experienced crew member is recommended. No licence? Simply add a professional skipper (see below).
✅ Included in the weekly price
| Included | Weekly charter of the yacht (Saturday to Saturday) |
| Standard equipment, safety gear and navigation equipment | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Generator | |
| Solar panels | |
| Dinghy with outboard |
⚠️ Obligatory extras (payable at the base)
| Starter pack | €370 per booking – end cleaning, first fill of outboard,spare bottle gas,1 set of linen and towels; /person/booking, first and last night in marina/port paid in cash; at the base |
👨✈️ Optional crew
| Hostess/Cook | €1,190 per week + food – payable on the spot upon embarkation;; require their own cabin |
| Skipper | €1,470 per week + food – payable on the spot upon embarkation;; require their own cabin |
Crew food is paid by the guests (usually shared from the on-board food kitty). The skipper uses the skipper cabin or one guest cabin.
➕ Optional extras
| Crew change | €100 per crew change – In case of mandatory formalities -contract; termination- due to crew change, available only in our charter bases, includes paperwork & formalities.; Yacht cleaning & laundry not included |
| Early Check in | €150 per booking – Access to the yacht by 14:30, to be confirmed at the base.; In the event of delay beyond our control refunds will be made. El Yachting reserves the right to deny early access during high season. |
| Generator | €15 per hour – 6 hours/day free use of the generator. Every extra hour of use is charged with 15euros/hour |
| Provisioning Service | €20 per booking |
| Start Kit Basic | €45 per pack – includes: 1 washing up liquid -1 sponge, 1 wettex, 1 kitchen roll, 1 roll of rubbish bags, 1 salt, 1 pepper, 4 toilet rolls, 1 roll of small rubbish bags, 1 cleaning spray, 2 liquid hand soaps |
| Transfer | €50 one-way – Taxi (up to 4 pax) Preveza Airport – Lefkas |
| Transfer 1 | €100 one-way – Mini-Van (up to 8 pax) Preveza Airport – Lefkas |
| Transfer 2 | €150 one-way – Mini-Bus (up to 16 pax) Preveza Airport – Lefkas |
| WI-FI Internet connection on boat | €60 per week – up to 5 devices and 5GB internet |
| Extra bedlinen | €10 per set – set includes 1 pillow case, 2 sheets, 1 bath towel |
| Life jacket (children) | €10 per piece |
| Railing net (Safety net) | €200 per booking – installed |
| Self inflating life vest | €20 per week |
| Canoe | €150 per week – 1 seater blow up (limited supply) |
| Fishing equipment | €50 per week – fishing rod and reel |
| Hammock | €20 per week |
| Stand up paddle (SUP) | €100 per week |
❌ Not included
| Not included | Fuel (paid on return, for the amount used) |
| Food and drinks / provisioning | |
| Marina and port fees outside the home base | |
| Food for skipper / cook / hostess |
Security deposit: €3,000 (refundable, paid at check-in; damage-waiver insurance can be arranged on request). Prices and extras are taken from the operator’s current price list and confirmed at the time of booking.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Yacht type | Catamaran |
| Model | Catana Group – Bali 4.1 |
| Built | 2020 |
| Length / Beam / Draft | 12.35 m / 6.72 m / 1.12 m |
| Cabins / Bathrooms | 4 (+ salon area) / 4 |
| Guests / Berths | 12 / 8 + 1 |
| Base | Lefkas, D-Marin, Greece |
| Engines | 2 x 40.0 HP |
| Charter type | Bareboat |
Getting There: Flights and Transfers
Preveza-Aktion Airport (PVK) is 20–30 minutes from the Lefkada and Preveza marinas, and Corfu (CFU) has direct flights from across Europe. Aren Yachting can arrange transfers and hotel nights before or after your charter.
Best Time to Charter in the Caribbean
The Caribbean charter season runs from December to April, with warm sea temperatures of 26–28 °C, steady trade winds and very little rain. Christmas, New Year and February are the busiest weeks and should be booked early, while late April and May offer quieter anchorages and good value.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can Efi accommodate?
Efi has 4 (+ salon area) cabins and 4 bathrooms, with room for up to 12 guests.
How much does it cost to charter Efi in Ionian?
From €4,200 per week in low season, up to €8,100 in July and August. Obligatory extras and optional extras are added (see Charter Terms).
Where does Efi sail from?
Efi is based in Lefkas, D-Marin, Greece – ideal for Lefkada, Meganisi, Kefalonia, Ithaca and the Inland Sea.
Can we hire a skipper or a cook?
Yes. A skipper costs €1,470 per week + food. A cook or hostess costs €1,190 per week + food.
When is the best time for a catamaran charter in Greece?
The season runs from April to October. July and August are the warmest (sea 25–27 °C), with the meltem wind in the Aegean; May, June and September are quieter, cheaper and perfect for families and couples.
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