How much does catamaran charter cost in Sami?

Catamaran charter in Sami costs between €3,668 and €12,334 per week, with an average weekly price of around €6,720. Prices vary depending on the boat, season, duration and booking conditions. Among the high-season months, the average weekly price is highest in August, at around €12,667.

What is the price difference between high and low season for catamaran charter in Sami?

The average price of catamaran charter in Sami is around €12,667 per week during high season, compared with €6,460 per week during low season. This means high season prices are approximately 96% higher.

How many people can join a catamaran charter in Sami?

Catamarans in Sami are available for groups of 9 to 11 people, with an average capacity of around 10 guests. The number of people a boat can take depends on its size, layout and local regulations.

Can I charter catamarans without a skipper in Sami?

Yes, Sami has 4 catamarans available without a skipper. These boats can be booked by guests who meet the applicable licensing and experience requirements. Availability and requirements vary by boat, so check the listing conditions and message the listing owner before booking.

How much does a skipper cost per day for catamaran charter in Sami?

A professional skipper for catamaran charter in Sami costs an average of around €210 per day. The final price can vary depending on the boat, destination, season and booking conditions. Skipper fees may be charged separately from the boat price, so check the listing for the exact conditions.

Do I need a licence to charter catamarans in Sami?

Whether you need a licence depends on how you charter the boat. Bareboat charters generally require an appropriate sailing qualification and may also require proof of experience. If you do not meet the requirements, you can choose a skippered option instead. Check the applicable rules and message the listing owner before booking.

Which catamaran brands are most popular in Sami?

The most popular catamaran brands in Sami include Fountaine Pajot, Bali, Lagoon. Popular models vary by location, boat size and age.

How long is a typical catamaran charter in Sami?

Catamarans in Sami are most commonly chartered for 7 days.

Catamaran Charter Sami & Rental

285 catamarans are available.

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Sami Catamaran 5 cabin 9 berths 9 guests 12.8 m Listing Number: #19953

Bali, 4.2 Open Space
2023
Sami

4.98(1)

Skipper optional

9 berths
5 cabin
12.8 m
4 WC

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Sami Catamaran 5 cabin 11 berths 10 guests 13.94 m Listing Number: #17018

Fountaine Pajot, 47
2022
Sami

4.75(1)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

11 berths
5 cabin
13.9 m
5 WC

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Sami Catamaran 6 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 13.96 m Listing Number: #27253

Lagoon, 450F
2019
Sami

New

Skipper optional

12 berths
6 cabin
14 m
5 WC

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Sami Catamaran 5 cabin 11 berths 10 guests 13.94 m Listing Number: #14058

Fountaine Pajot, 47
2022
Sami

Skipper optional

11 berths
5 cabin
13.9 m
5 WC

Vliho

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Vliho Catamaran 6 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 13.99 m Listing Number: #20271

Lagoon, 46
2024
Vliho (Sami: 48.1 km away)

5.00(1)

Skipper optional

12 berths
6 cabin
14 m
4 WC

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Vliho Catamaran 6 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 12.8 m Listing Number: #13705

Lagoon, 42
2021
Vliho (Sami: 48.1 km away)

4.39(2)

Skipper optional

10 berths
6 cabin
12.8 m
4 WC

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Vliho Catamaran 5 cabin 11 berths 11 guests 12.85 m Listing Number: #27512

Bali, 4.2
2025
Vliho (Sami: 48.2 km away)

New

Skipper optional

11 berths
5 cabin
12.8 m
4 WC

Lefkada

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Lefkada Catamaran 7 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 14.28 m Listing Number: #19996

Bali, 4.6
2021
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.70(9)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

12 berths
7 cabin
14.3 m
4 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 6 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 11.42 m Listing Number: #17716

Excess, 11
2021
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.79(5)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

10 berths
6 cabin
11.4 m
2 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 6 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 12.58 m Listing Number: #15332

Fountaine Pajot, Astrea 42
2021
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.72(6)

Skipper optional

12 berths
6 cabin
12.6 m
4 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 6 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 11.55 m Listing Number: #4138

Lagoon, 380 S2
2018
Lefkada (Sami: 64.9 km away)

4.90(4)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

10 berths
6 cabin
11.6 m
2 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 4 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 11.74 m Listing Number: #17313

Lagoon, 40
2020
Lefkada (Sami: 64.9 km away)

4.64(5)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

10 berths
4 cabin
11.7 m
4 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 4 cabin 12 berths 10 guests 12.31 m Listing Number: #22819

Bali, Catspace
2025
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.58(6)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

12 berths
4 cabin
12.3 m
4 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 6 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 12.8 m Listing Number: #1267

Lagoon, 42
2017
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.79(5)

Skipper optional

12 berths
6 cabin
12.8 m
6 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 6 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 11.55 m Listing Number: #651

Lagoon, 380 S2
2009
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.14(6)

Skipper optional

10 berths
6 cabin
11.6 m
2 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 6 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 12.94 m Listing Number: #17797

Lagoon, 42
2020
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.35(4)

Skipper optional

10 berths
6 cabin
12.9 m
4 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 6 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 13.3 m Listing Number: #21454

Fountaine Pajot, Helia 44
2017
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.75(4)

Skipper optional

12 berths
6 cabin
13.3 m
4 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 4 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 12.31 m Listing Number: #19594

Bali, Catspace
2023
Lefkada (Sami: 64.9 km away)

4.59(3)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

10 berths
4 cabin
12.3 m
4 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 14.23 m Listing Number: #17329

Nautitech, 47 Power
2019
Lefkada (Sami: 64.9 km away)

4.68(4)

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
14.2 m
4 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 6 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 12.35 m Listing Number: #20598

Bali, 4.1
2020
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.08(4)

Skipper optional

12 berths
6 cabin
12.3 m
5 WC

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Lefkada Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.93 m Listing Number: #14874

Fountaine Pajot, Isla 40
2022
Lefkada (Sami: 64.5 km away)

4.67(3)

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
11.9 m
4 WC

Catamaran charter in Sami

A catamaran charter in Sami combines spacious onboard living with direct access to the eastern coast of Kefalonia and the channel facing Ithaca. Sami is a working ferry and yacht port set at the head of a broad bay, with wooded hills and limestone terrain rising behind the waterfront. Shops, bakeries, restaurants and provisioning services are within walking distance of the quay.

A catamaran’s twin hulls provide a wide saloon, generous outdoor areas and cabins separated across the vessel. Limited heel under sail can make moving around more comfortable, while the broad deck gives families and groups room to divide their time between cruising, swimming and relaxing. Travelers comparing other vessel styles can also explore yacht charters in Sami.

Cruising from Sami and exploring ashore

The short passage across the channel to Ithaca is one of the clearest route options from Sami. A day cruise can combine Vathy and Kioni with swimming stops at beaches or coves, while longer itineraries may follow Kefalonia’s eastern shore north toward Agia Efimia and Fiskardo. Antisamos Bay offers another nearby coastal setting, framed by steep green slopes.

Catamarans suit this style of island hopping because their communal spaces remain useful throughout the day, whether the boat is underway or anchored for a swim. Their relatively shallow draft may open access to some anchorages unsuitable for deeper-draft yachts, although local depth and berth conditions still determine where a particular vessel can go.

Time ashore can include Antisamos Beach, Melissani and Drogarati caves, or the archaeological remains above Sami. Ancient Sami once held an important maritime position, and local finds trace settlement from the Early Bronze Age into Byzantine times.

When to charter and what conditions to expect

The main recreational boating season runs from May through October, with the most settled and dry conditions generally occurring from late May to September. June offers a balance of favorable sailing and less peak-season pressure. July and August are typically the hottest and busiest months, while September often retains good cruising conditions with fewer seasonal crowds. October is wetter and less consistent, and leisure boating activity is substantially reduced from November through April.

In summer, the prevailing northwesterly maistros is often light in the morning before strengthening in the afternoon. The surrounding mountains can funnel or redirect the wind, so even a short crossing toward Ithaca calls for an up-to-date marine forecast. Once outside the Bay of Sami, conditions become more exposed. North and northwest winds can also send swell into parts of the main harbor, while ferries create additional wash. A catamaran offers limited heel underway, but its wide beam makes berth selection and available marina space important practical considerations.

Choosing the right catamaran and charter format

A catamaran is particularly suitable for families, groups of friends and multi-generational parties that value communal space without giving up cabin separation. Cabins are usually distributed between the two hulls, leaving the central saloon, cockpit and foredeck for shared use. This layout works well when the boat is intended to be more than transport between islands and guests expect to spend substantial time dining, swimming and relaxing aboard.

Choose between bareboat, skippered and crewed formats according to experience and the desired level of support. Bareboat operation requires suitable qualifications and confidence with a wide multihull, particularly when maneuvering in confined harbor spaces. A skippered charter removes that responsibility, while a larger crew may add cooking, housekeeping or guest service. Check whether the skipper or crew needs a dedicated cabin, as this affects the accommodation available to guests.

Before booking, compare cabin configuration, swimming access, deck layout and onboard amenities rather than relying on capacity alone. Travelers considering a wider departure area can compare catamaran charters across Greece.

Catamaran options available in Sami

The current catamaran selection in Sami on viravira.co numbers 4. Cabin configurations range from 5 to 6, while listed capacity runs from 9 to 12. These options are therefore most relevant to medium-sized and larger private groups, although cabin allocation should also account for privacy preferences and any crew accommodation.

The average duration of eligible completed catamaran bookings is 8, which aligns with a multi-day itinerary linking Kefalonia and Ithaca. Current eligible prices begin at €524.