All listed amenities are included in the charter price.
FREE Entertainment Package (2x Seabob, 2x Stand Up Paddle Boards – SUP, Snorkelling Sets, WiFi)
Included in the price
Damage waiver insurance (+ reduced refundable deposit 1500 Euro)
Pay at check-in
€700 per booking
Starter Package | 5-Cabin Yacht (End-Cleaning, Set of Towels, Beach-Towels, 1 Bottle of Cooking Gas, Dinghy & Outboard engine)
Pay at check-in
Includes 24% VAT€810 per booking
APA
Pay at check-in
APA is a deposit which is used to cover all costs not included in the charter price (e.g. fuel, food, beverages, dockage, communication). Any APA that has not been used will be returned at the end of the charter. If expenses exceed the initial APA deposit, the difference will be charged additionally.€3,000 per week
Crew (skipper & hostess/cook)
Pay at check-in
S/Y NORTH STAR is crewed by a skipper and a hostess/cook. The skipper handles navigation and safety, while the hostess prepares breakfast and lunch, cleans common areas, refreshes cabins and bathrooms daily, and assists with sailing maneuvers. The fee includes 24% VAT. Provisions for crew must include an allowance of up to €30/day/crew for meals. Payment receipts to be provided by the crew. If the crew joins guests for meals ashore, the allowance does not apply. Crew gratuities are not included in the rate.€3,500 per week
NORTH STAR | LAGOON 51 NORTH STAR is one of our brand-new fleet additions, delivered in 2024. She is the best equipped yacht of this size available for charter in Greece, featuring a lot of equipment that is usually reserved for much larger yachts. As such, she features an hydraulic bathing platform/tenderlift, an hydraulic gangway, beautiful teak deck, generator, air conditioning, watermaker, icemaker, a luxury center console dinghy with powerful 40HP engine and a large variety of luxury watertoys, including 2x Seabobs, Waterski (adult & junior), Wakeboard (adult & junior), 2x Stand Up Paddle Boards - convertible to Kayak, towable tubes (donut & banana), and snorkelling gear. Underwater lights create the right ambience onboard. WiFi is complementary. Walk-Through Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83LFvQyOKB8&t=12s CREW S/Y NORTH STAR is operated by a dedicated crew of two; A highly skilled skipper and a passionate hostess. All crew members undergo extensive training to provide a professional and seamless experience for guests. Skipper: The skipper holds an International Sailing License of the highest level, ensuring expert handling of the yacht in all situations. Beyond maneuvering the yacht safely and efficiently, the skipper takes great pride in maintaining the vessel, paying close attention to every detail to ensure it remains in top condition for guests. Hostess: Our hostesses are not only passionate about providing excellent service but also have a deep love for food and cooking. Each hostess undergoes comprehensive training with a local chef to refine their culinary skills, offering guests a memorable dining experience with local delicacies. In addition to preparing meals, the hostess is responsible for cleaning the common areas of the yacht daily, freshening up guest cabins and bathrooms, and assisting the skipper with yacht maneuvers. Together, the skipper and hostess ensure that every aspect of your journey aboard S/Y NORTH STAR is managed with professionalism and attention to detail, from safe navigation to exceptional onboard service and cuisine. BASE - Sivota Bay on Lefkada Island Our yachts are based in Sivota Bay, nestled in the southern region of Lefkada Island. Positioned centrally in the Ionian Sea, Lefkada serves as an ideal launching point for your exploration. From here, you can effortlessly sail either south or north, adjusting your course according to wind and weather patterns. Sivota Bay itself is a charming and picturesque locale in the southern part of the island, offering a unique opportunity to start and end your sailing adventure in one of Greece's most idyllic setting. Situated approximately 15 nautical miles south of Marina Lefkas, you'll enjoy the advantage of sailing ahead of the majority of other charterers. This allows you to discover typically more crowded destinations, such as the enchanting village of Fiscardo on Kefalonia, as early as Saturday evening. Moreover, by returning to our base in a serene bay on Friday night instead of a bustling marina, you'll gain an extra day to savor the delights of being onboard and exploring the surrounding beauty.
- Charter company
Cavo Yachting
- Yacht pick-up address
Lefkada / Port of Lefkas, Lefkada, Greece
- Yacht pick-up
17:00
- Yacht drop-off
09:00
- Cancellation / Payment policies
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to your selection. Payment conditions are confirmed during quote and booking.
- Sailing licence
No license is needed when booking with crew or skipper.
- Pets
Pet policy is set by the charter base - ask before booking.
- Payment methods accepted by charter company
Card, Bank transfer, Cash
- Information about the marina
Lefkada / Port of Lefkas is located in Lefkada, Greece. Check-in and check-out times are provided by the charter base.
Ionian Islands
Calm seas, picturesque islands, and short passages between anchorages. Ideal for a comfortable family getaway.
See this route on the mapIndicative route. The final itinerary and overnight stops depend on weather, availability and the skipper's decision.
Day 1 - Lefkada / Port of Lefkas
Check-in at the marina behind the canal, the base for the whole Ionian.
Day 2 - Meganisi
Sheltered bays and small harbours, several with tavernas and yacht moorings.
Day 3 - Fiskardo
A historic harbour in northern Kefalonia where much of the older architecture survived the 1953 earthquake.
Day 4 - Ithaca
Odysseus's island: steep green hills and the small harbour at Kioni.
Day 5 - Kastos
One village, a few hundred metres of quay and almost no cars.
Day 6 - Kalamos
The harbour taverna takes lines from arriving boats, as it has for decades.
Day 7 - Lefkada / Port of Lefkas
Back at the base: the boat is handed over in the morning.
Booking
- How do I book a yacht?
- Pick your dates and the crew option on the yacht's page, check the price breakdown, leave your details and pay. We send a confirmation request to the charter company, and once it answers, the booking is confirmed. The confirmation and the documents arrive by email.
- Is availability shown in real time?
- Availability is refreshed every hour from the charter companies' systems, and the catalogue once a day. The final availability and price are re-checked with the operator at the moment of booking, so what you see on the payment page has already been verified with them.
- When is a booking considered confirmed?
- Once the charter company has confirmed it in its own system. Until then the booking is being processed and your card is only held, not charged. If the operator declines, the hold is released and you pay nothing.
- Can a yacht be put on option?
- Yes, if the operator allows it: the yacht is held without payment for a limited time that the charter company itself sets. If the option runs out unpaid, the yacht is released and the booking goes back to the quote stage.
Payment
- Which payment methods are available?
- Online we accept card payment through Stripe. Some charges are collected by the charter base in person at check-in: the tourist tax, the refundable security deposit, fuel. Those are paid directly at the base.
- Do I have to pay 100% up front?
- If the charter starts more than two months from now, a 50% prepayment is usually enough, with the rest due before the start. If it starts within two months, the full amount is due at once. The exact terms for a particular yacht are shown in the price breakdown before you pay.
- Can I pay by card?
- Yes. The payment happens in Stripe's form, and we neither receive nor store your card number.
- Is paying through Stripe safe?
- Card details are entered in Stripe's secure form and never reach our servers. All we keep is the payment identifier, which we use to check its status.
Prices
- What is included in the rental price?
- The rental price is the yacht itself for the chosen period, with its standard equipment. The operator's obligatory charges and the optional extras are listed separately in the price breakdown, so the final total is visible before you pay.
- What is a Charter Pack?
- It is the charter base's standard package. It usually covers a gas cylinder, full fresh-water tanks, electricity at the base and a berth in the home marina for the whole charter. Operators put it together and name it differently, so check its contents and price in the extras list of the particular yacht.
- What extra costs can come up?
- Most often the final cleaning, the tourist tax, fuel, berths in marinas other than the home one, a skipper or a hostess, water toys. We show the obligatory charges in the price breakdown; the rest depends on your route.
- Is fuel included?
- No. Fuel is paid separately, usually by actual consumption when the yacht is returned to the base.
Licences
- Do I need a skipper's licence?
- For a bareboat yacht you need a licence recognised in the country of the charter, and in most destinations a radio certificate as well. If you take the yacht with a skipper or with a crew, no licence is needed.
- Can I charter a yacht with a skipper?
- Yes, if the operator offers that option. The crew choice is on the yacht's page, and the skipper's cost is added to the price breakdown.
Travel
- What should I bring with me?
- Identity documents for everyone on board, and the skipper's licence if you are sailing bareboat. A soft bag rather than a suitcase, because there is nowhere to stow hard cases. Shoes with light, non-slip soles, sun protection, personal medication. Bed linen and towels are usually provided by the base.
- What are the check-in / check-out times?
- Check-in and check-out times are set by the charter base and are stated on each yacht's page. Most often check-in is in the afternoon and check-out in the morning.
- Can the route be changed?
- Yes, you choose the route yourself within the permitted sailing area. Individual restrictions do exist, for example crossing into another country or sailing out to remote islands, and those are agreed with the base in advance.
- What should I do in bad weather?
- Go by the forecast and by the base's advice. In dangerous conditions the base can restrict going out to sea. It is a question of safety, and deciding to sit the weather out in the marina is a normal part of sailing.
Cancellation
- What are the cancellation terms?
- Cancellation terms are set by the charter company and differ between operators and rates. Before booking, contact us to request the cancellation terms for your chosen yacht and dates.
- Can a booking be rescheduled?
- Rescheduling depends on the charter company and on whether other dates are free. Write to us and we will put the request to the operator.
