Rent a boat in Lefkada

In recent years, the culture of sailing vacations has gained more and more popularity. This holiday type gives much more opportunities for tourists than traditional resort vacations or bus trips. When you travel on a water vehicle, you get a unique chance to literally live on the water and enjoy incredible nature views, which are not accessible for those who are on the land.

Nowadays, it is not necessary to be an owner of a boat to sail because it is possible to use yacht rental services. One of the best rental providers in Greece and other 35 stunning locations is a rental company 12 Knots Yachting Club. High-class services, a great collection of vehicles, and standing support are assured by the professional team of 12 Knots. Moreover, the company offers everyone to join their sailing school, where qualified instructors can teach you to cope with sailing and motor yachts. There are shore-based courses and online seminars.

Lefkas is one of the most popular sailing destinations in Greece. This island, which is situated in the Ionian Sea, is ideal for a sailing vacation due to the breathtaking nature with rolling hills and mountains. In addition, there are rich flora and fauna of both the island and the sea. Therefore, the choice of a yacht charter on this Greek island gives a chance to dive and enjoy an incredible undersea world as well as to visit secluded bays with white sand beaches.

Moreover, if you book a yacht on Lefkas, you receive an opportunity to explore other Greek islands. For instance, you can visit the unique private island Skorpios, which is settled in the east of Lefkada.

The high season for yacht rental on Lefkada is, of course, the summer period. However, due to the mild Greek climate, it is possible to sail from May to October inclusive. The benefit of Lefkas yacht charter is comfortable weather conditions. In Greece, sailors enjoy soft morning breezes, an average temperature of 27 °C (80 °F), and gentle northwest wind ranging from 10 – 20 knots in summer.

Lefkas has one specific feature, which makes this island stunning and remarkable but a little dangerous at the same time. It is the availability of the white rocks, which stretch along the west side of Lefkas. Due to these cliffs, the view from the sea is both spectacular and frightening. The Ionian Sea is one of the calmest seas in the world, but it is still better not to get closer to the western side of the island, especially if your choice is a bareboat charter on Lefkas. When weather conditions are adverse, it is necessary not to sail on the west side.

In addition, when you select Lefkas as a location for sailing vacation, you should consider the specific placement of this island and decide how you would like to get there. Take into account that there is no airport in Lefkada. So, there are two variants for you – a car and a ferry. It is possible to enter Lefkada by car across the bridge or use one of the regular local ferries, which is the most convenient method.

Besides sailing on Lefkas, it is possible to book a yacht in other locations in Greece:

• Athens

• Mykonos

• Santorini

• Kos

• Kavala

  
  

There are a lot of reasons that encourage tourists to rent a boat on Lefkas. Somebody wants to spend the whole vacation period in an unstoppable adventure and explore different Greek islands. Meanwhile, other tourists prefer traditional beach vacations but want to dilute the holiday with a sailing day to avoid monotony or make exciting pictures.

Therefore, 12 Knots offers a wide range of various boats for rental on Lefkas:

• Sail yachts. The most popular type due to its practicality and convenience. It is appropriate for a weekend trip with your friends as well as for a long-term family vacation. All 721 available vehicles are safe and comfortable for sailing in any season.  

• Powerboats. If you want to save your time and get the maximum from your trip, motorboats are perfect for you. 12 Knots offers 4 great powerboats on Lefkas.

• Catamarans. On Lefkas, there are 273 catamarans for rental. This type is ideal for those who prefer active holidays and want to try diving and fishing in the Ionian Sea.

All boats are available for a crewed and bareboat charter. Additionally, all vehicles have insurance and are regularly tested.