BOARDING
Sami Port
Sami Port marina accommodates up to 140 boats at this Kefalonia charter embarkation point.
Departure Port
Kefalonia Yacht Charter Departing Sami Port
Start your private crewed yacht charter from Kefalonia, Greece. Compare live yacht availability, review departure options, and plan a tailored sailing route with YachtCloud.
Port
Kefalonia
Country
Greece
Fleet
5 yachts
Guests
8-20 guests
Cabins
4-7 cabins
Yacht Types
Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Yacht
Why start your yacht charter from Kefalonia?
A Kefalonia yacht charter begins at Sami Port, where the marina accommodates up to 140 boats. Water and electricity supply, fuel and water by truck, chandleries, repair services, supermarkets, laundry and parking support boarding preparations before departure.
Routes leave Sami, linking Fiskardo, Assos, Argostoli, Kateleios and Poros, or extending to Zakynthos Town, Vathy, Ithaca, Paxos and Lefkas. Each published circuit returns to Sami, so the embarkation point anchors an itinerary built around the named stops across the Ionian Sea.
For broader Greece planning, use the Greece guide alongside this Sami embarkation page. It connects Kefalonia with a wider choice of Greek destinations, while keeping the focus on routes that begin and finish at Sami. Read the Greece yacht charter guide.
Port planning snapshot
TRANSFER
45 minutes
Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is 45 minutes by road from Sami Port for boarding.
FLEET
5 yachts
Catamaran, Gulet and Motor Yacht choices accommodate 8-20 guests across 4-7 cabins.
ROUTES
Sami departures
Published circuits start and finish at Sami, calling at named stops on each route.
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View Idhra (Hydra)Getting to Kefalonia
Kefalonia Airport (EFL) sits 45 minutes by road from Sami Port. On arrival, the marina provides water and electricity supply, fuel and water by truck, chandleries, repair services, supermarkets, laundry and parking for charter preparations.
Kefalonia Airport (EFL)
45 minutes by road
Water and electricity supply
Fuel and water by truck
Chandleries and repair services
Supermarkets, laundry and parking
Sample itinerary ideas
Use these as a starting point when planning from Kefalonia. We can tailor the route to your pace, guest mix, and preferred balance of cruising, swimming, and time ashore.
Kefalonia Circuit
This circuit starts and finishes at Sami, calling at Fiskardo, Assos, Argostoli, Kateleios and Poros. It concentrates the route around stops on Kefalonia after boarding at Sami Port.
Zakynthos Ithaca Loop
Sami anchors this loop through Poros, Zakynthos Town, Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos, Vathy, Ithaca and Fiskardo. The route returns to its departure point after these named calls.
Wider Ionian Circuit
This circuit leaves Sami for Fiskardo, Antipaxos, Paxos, Sivota, Parga, Lefkas, Skorpios, Kalamos, Atokos and Ithaca. It then returns to Sami, creating a broader Ionian route pattern.
Best routes from Kefalonia
Routes from Kefalonia can be shaped around short escapes, classic week charters, or longer one-way itineraries depending on yacht availability and your preferred cruising rhythm.
Kefalonia circumnavigation from Sami
Depart from Sami and return there via Fiskardo, Assos, Argostoli, Kateleios and Poros. The named sequence forms the Kefalonia circumnavigation from Sami route for charter guests.
Best for: Guests seeking a Kefalonia-focused circuit
Sami–Zakynthos–Ithaca loop
From Sami, the loop calls at Poros, Zakynthos Town, Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos, Vathy, Ithaca and Fiskardo before ending at Sami. It keeps the departure and final stop together.
Best for: Crews combining Zakynthos and Ithaca
Sami–Fiskardo–Paxos–Lefkas Ionian circuit
This route begins at Sami and calls at Fiskardo, Antipaxos, Paxos, Sivota, Parga, Lefkas, Skorpios, Kalamos, Atokos and Ithaca. It returns to Sami after the complete named circuit.
Best for: Groups wanting a wider Ionian circuit
Explore routes from Kefalonia
From Kefalonia, charters explore the Cyclades — Athens, Kea, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and more. Use the map to explore route ideas and charter stops.
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Marker meaningsDeparture Port
Athens
The Alimos marina gateway — most Cyclades charters set off from Athens, crossing to Kea by the first evening.
Best for: First-time charters, easy flights, Cyclades departures.
Explore AthensRoute planning from Sami can follow a Kefalonia circuit, a Zakynthos and Ithaca loop, or an Ionian circuit through Paxos and Lefkas.
Popular stops and cruising ideas
Sami
Sami is the charter embarkation port, and each published route begins and ends here. Its marina accommodates up to 140 boats for boarding preparations.
Fiskardo
Fiskardo features on both the Kefalonia circumnavigation and the Sami–Fiskardo–Paxos–Lefkas Ionian circuit, creating a named route choice after departure from Sami Port.
Assos
Assos is included on the Kefalonia circumnavigation from Sami, alongside Fiskardo, Argostoli, Kateleios and Poros in the published route pattern.
Argostoli
Argostoli forms a named call on the Kefalonia circumnavigation, placed between Assos and Kateleios on the route that returns to Sami.
Kateleios
Kateleios is one of the named stops on the Kefalonia circumnavigation from Sami, linking the route with Argostoli and Poros.
Poros
Poros appears on both the Kefalonia circumnavigation and the Sami–Zakynthos–Ithaca loop, making it a recurring named call from Sami.
Stops and itinerary planning FAQ
Where can routes from Sami sail?
You can sail from Sami to Fiskardo, Assos, Argostoli, Kateleios, Poros, Zakynthos Town, Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos, Vathy, Ithaca, Paxos and Lefkas. Other named calls include Antipaxos, Sivota, Parga, Skorpios, Kalamos and Atokos. Each published route returns to Sami.
Do published routes return to Sami?
Yes, each published route returns to Sami. The Kefalonia circumnavigation starts and ends there, as do the Sami–Zakynthos–Ithaca loop and the Sami–Fiskardo–Paxos–Lefkas Ionian circuit. This makes Sami the departure and final stop for the available route patterns.
Which stops shape the Ionian circuit?
The Ionian circuit includes Fiskardo, Antipaxos, Paxos, Sivota, Parga, Lefkas, Skorpios, Kalamos, Atokos and Ithaca. It begins at Sami and ends there. The named calls give the circuit its wider pattern from this embarkation port.
Kefalonia yacht charter costs
Weekly charter pricing varies by yacht type and the chosen yacht. Catamaran, Gulet and Motor Yacht options each have separate weekly ranges. Your final cost also reflects the items treated as extras, including Advance Provisioning Allowance, VAT, provisions, fuel and fees.
| Yacht Type | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Catamaran | €12,250–€41,300 per week |
| Gulet | €12,710–€18,000 per week |
| Motor Yacht | €22,050–€36,500 per week |
Prices are indicative and vary by yacht, charter requirements and applicable extras.
Best time to charter from Kefalonia
Charter season runs from April through October. Select dates within this sequence around the departure route, yacht type and boarding plans at Sami Port. Each month below marks a charter-season option, allowing enquiries to focus on the timing that fits your preferred itinerary and crew arrangements.
| Month | Conditions |
|---|---|
| April | Charter season month at Sami |
| May | Sami charter season month |
| June | Scheduled within charter season |
| July | Charter departure month at Sami |
| August | Sami boarding during charter season |
| September | Charter itinerary month from Sami |
| October | Final listed charter season month |
Who is Kefalonia best for?
Route Planners
Published circuits from Sami include Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Ithaca, Paxos and Lefkas stops.
Transfer Guests
Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is 45 minutes by road from Sami Port for boarding.
Large Groups
The fleet accommodates 8-20 guests across 4-7 cabins in 5 yachts.
Prepared Crews
Water, electricity, fuel, chandleries, repairs, supermarkets, laundry and parking support preparations at Sami Port.
Yacht Choice
Catamaran, Gulet and Motor Yacht options offer distinct weekly charter pricing from Sami.
What's included in a Kefalonia charter?
Included
- Yacht hire and equipment
- Onboard entertainment equipment
- Auxiliary craft and water toys
- Crew wages
Usually Extra
- Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)
- VAT
- Guest food and beverages
- Yacht, tender and water-toy fuel
- Berthing, harbour and pilot fees
- Customs charges
- Communications
- Guest laundry
- Shore-side water and electricity
- Onshore transfers and tours
Kefalonia yacht charter FAQs
Costs, seasonality, routing, and planning from Kefalonia, answered in a quick format before you enquire.
What does a Kefalonia charter cost?
A Catamaran charter starts at €12,250 per week. Gulet pricing runs from €12,710 to €18,000 per week. Motor Yacht pricing runs from €22,050 to €36,500 per week. Extras can add APA, VAT, provisions, fuel and fees.
When is the charter season here?
The charter season runs from April to October. April, May, June, July, August, September and October are the season months for departures. Choose timing around your preferred route and the yacht type that suits your group.
How do guests reach Sami Port?
Guests reach Sami Port from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) in 45 minutes by road. At the marina, water and electricity supply, fuel and water by truck, chandleries, repair services, supermarkets, laundry and parking support preparations. Boarding takes place at the charter embarkation port.
What group size suits this fleet?
The fleet suits groups of 8-20 guests. Its 5 yachts offer 4-7 cabins across Catamaran, Gulet and Motor Yacht options. Choose a yacht type around cabin needs and the group you are bringing aboard.
What is included in your charter?
Yacht hire and equipment are included. Onboard entertainment equipment, auxiliary craft and water toys, and crew wages are also included. APA, VAT, food, beverages, fuel, fees, communications, laundry and transfers sit among the extras.
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