Nala (Lagoon 42)
2021 · 12.8 m · 5 cabins · 10 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
12.8m · 2021 · Catamaran
What KateBot thinks
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Perfect for groups Nala is an excellent choice if you're chartering with family or friends, the five cabins and 10-berth capacity make it genuinely spacious without feeling cramped. The 2021 Lagoon 42 catamaran hull is proven, stable, and comfortable for mixed sailing abilities.
Well-equipped modern cat You're getting serious kit here: solar panels, generator, air conditioning, electric winches, and autopilot take the hard work out of sailing. The swimming platform, bimini, and cockpit speakers signal this boat is set up for enjoying the experience, not just getting from A to B.
Strong value proposition At €4,000 deposit with a 4.9-star operator rating (8 reviews), this represents solid value for a newer catamaran of this size and spec. IonionSails appears reliable, which matters when you're flying long-haul to Greece.
Base location unclear The listing doesn't specify which Ionian base you'll depart from, whether it's Lefkas, Corfu, or elsewhere makes a real difference for flight connections and transfer times. I'd confirm the exact location with IonionSails before booking, as some Ionian bases have tighter airport logistics than others.
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Where Charters Went
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia during the 2025 season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Meganisi was the most common first night out, at 37% of trips with a recorded first night. On 62% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Blue shading shows approximate sea depth, not for navigation. Depth data: GEBCO Compilation Group (2026) GEBCO 2026 Grid (doi:10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa)
Top Overnight Stops
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Meganisi · Fiskardo · Sivota (Lefkas)
15% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination
Port of Lefkas
Based at Port of Lefkas, Greece . Nala is operated by IonionSails.gr.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Lefkas · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- Security deposit
- €4,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to Greece
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
Possible routes
Greece · three classic charter areas
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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