There's a particular kind of magic to the South Ionian in September. The summer crowds have thinned, the water is at its warmest, and the meltemi — that fierce Aegean wind that keeps sailors on their toes in July — has finally mellowed into something altogether more civilised. It's, frankly, our favourite time to be out on the water in Greece. And right now, we have five remaining cabin berths across two weeks in September 2026 that deserve to be on your radar.
A Greece Yacht Charter Without the Faff
This is a cabin charter — meaning you book your own en-suite double cabin aboard a well-appointed Lagoon 450F catamaran, sailing out of Lefkada. The beauty of the format is its simplicity. You arrive, you step aboard, and everything else is already taken care of. A professional skipper handles the sailing; a chef handles the galley. You handle nothing except deciding which island to swim off first.
The two available weeks are:
Saturday 12 – Saturday 19 September 2026 — three cabins remaining
Saturday 19 – Saturday 26 September 2026 — two cabins remaining
Both weeks are all-inclusive: seven nights in an air-conditioned en-suite cabin, breakfast and lunch daily, one dinner per week prepared on board, water toys, marina fees, fuel, Wi-Fi, end cleaning, and all taxes. For two guests sharing a cabin, that's a genuinely complete Greece charter holiday — no surprise invoices at the end of the week.
The South Ionian: Why Lefkada Is the Right Place to Start
Lefkada — or Lefkas, as the locals often call it — is one of those rare Greek islands connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway, yet it feels utterly remote once you're out on the water. Sail south and the Ionian opens up into one of the Mediterranean's most rewarding cruising grounds. Meganisi, with its deep turquoise lagoons. Kefalonia's wild limestone cliffs. Ithaca, dripping with Homeric mythology and astonishingly quiet even in high summer. In September, you're experiencing all of this at its absolute best — uncrowded anchorages, balmy evenings, and visibility in the water that makes every snorkel feel like a wildlife documentary.
The catamaran format works particularly well in this part of Greece. The wide beam gives you deck space that a monohull simply can't match, and those shallow drafts mean access to coves that other vessels have to admire from a distance. We've sailed this coastline enough times to say with confidence: the South Ionian rewards those who get out early, anchor in the right spots, and linger. This itinerary is set up to do exactly that.
What Makes This a Luxury Charter Holiday Worth Booking Now
The vessel has accumulated over 45 five-star reviews across Google and TripAdvisor — which, in our experience, says more about the on-board team than any brochure ever could. A good skipper who knows these waters and a chef who takes genuine pride in what comes out of a boat's galley — that combination is rarer than you'd think, and it's the difference between a good week and an unforgettable one.
These are the last five cabins of the 2026 season on these departures. Late September sailing in Greek waters is a quietly precious thing — and once it's gone, it's gone until next year. If you've been considering a private yacht charter in Greece and have been waiting for the right moment, this is probably it.
Reach out to our team at Exclusive Gulets and we'll walk you through everything — cabin configuration, suggested itinerary, and how to get yourself to Lefkada in time for the Saturday embarkation. We can help with logistics from Preveza or Athens too. Don't sit on this one.
