Nicolas Excess 14 Sailing Catamaran for Charter in Greece: Performance-Built and Ready for the Ionian

1. Introduction: Discover the Nicolas Excess 14 Sailing Catamaran

The Nicolas Excess 14 sailing catamaran for charter in Greece brings a sportier edge to the Ionian Catamarans fleet. Built in 2024 and based in Lefkas at Lygia Marina, she’s from the Excess line — Group Beneteau’s performance-oriented catamaran brand — and pairs that sailing pedigree with the comfort expected of a modern charter cat.

Six cabins and up to ten guests make Nicolas suited to full-group charters, while the option of bareboat or skippered sailing means she works equally well for confident sailors and those who’d rather hand over the helm.

2. Why Charter the Nicolas Excess 14 in Greece?

Built to Actually Sail

Excess catamarans are designed with sailing performance as a priority rather than an afterthought, so Nicolas rewards guests who want to trim a sail rather than just motor between anchorages.

Bareboat or Skippered, Your Call

Confident sailors can charter Nicolas bareboat, while those who’d rather leave the navigating to someone else can add a skipper and enjoy the scenery instead of the chart plotter.

A New Build

Built in 2024, Nicolas is early in her charter life, so fittings, electronics, and systems are all still in that dependable new-boat condition.

Backed by Ionian Catamarans

Chartering Nicolas means booking through IONIAN CATAMARANS, operating charter bases across Lefkas, Corfu, Palairos, and Athens since 2000.

3. About the Excess 14 and the Nicolas Build

The Excess 14 is one of the newer names in the charter catamaran space, built with a sailor’s brief: a taller rig, more sail area, and helm stations positioned for genuine hands-on sailing, without giving up the interior volume charter guests expect. Nicolas carries the standard 4+2 cabin configuration and, with a 2024 build date, arrives with current fittings throughout.

4. Nicolas Excess 14 Sailing Catamaran: Key Specifications

4.1. Technical Specifications

• Make: Excess 14 – 4 + 2 cab.
• Built: 2024
• Length Overall (LOA): 13.97 m (46 ft)
• Beam: 7.87 m
• Draft: 1.48 m
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 1040 L
• Water Tank Capacity: 600 L
• Cabins: 6
• Guest Capacity: Up to 10
• Bathrooms (WC): 5
• Engine Power: 57 HP x 2

4.2. Interior Layout and Accommodation

• Six Cabins: Six cabins across two hulls, giving guests their own space to retreat to.
• Galley: A well-equipped galley with fridge, suited to everything from quick breakfasts to full onboard dinners.
• New-Build Finish: Fresh 2024 fittings throughout, still in their uncomplaining early years.

4.3. Deck Features and Onboard Amenities

• Hydraulic Gangway: Lowers directly to the swim platform, no ladder required.
• Power and Water: Solar panels, a watermaker, and a generator keep the essentials running between marina stops.
• Navigation: Autopilot, GPS chartplotter, and radar handle the technical side of getting from island to island.
• Comfort Extras: Bimini top and sprayhood for shade and protection at sea.
• Entertainment: Outdoor speakers and a radio CD player for evenings at anchor.

5. Charter Options: Bareboat and Skippered on Nicolas

5.1. Bareboat Charter: Freedom on the Water

Bareboat charter requires at least one crew member to hold a recognised sailing qualification (ICC, ASA, or RYA Day Skipper, for instance), with a co-skipper recommended. In return, you get full control over the itinerary, anchorages, and pace.

5.2. Skippered Charter: Someone Else Handles the Ropes

A professional skipper takes care of navigation and safety, and can point you toward the coves and tavernas that don’t show up on the usual searches. A sensible option for first-time charterers or anyone who’d rather holiday than helm.

6. Exploring the Ionian Islands Aboard Nicolas

Sailing out of Lefkas puts Nicolas within easy reach of Meganisi, Kalamos, and Kastos for sheltered anchorages, and further afield to Kefalonia and Ithaca for a longer run. Nicolas’s sailing-first design makes her a natural pick for guests who want to actually sail the Ionian rather than motor through it.

7. Booking Your Nicolas Charter

7.1. Reservation Process

• Visit the Listing: Check dates and specifications on the Nicolas listing at Ionian Catamarans.
• Get in Touch: Contact the charter team with your dates, guest count, and bareboat or skippered preference.
• Secure the Booking: Confirm your booking directly with the Ionian Catamarans charter team.

7.2. Embarkation

Nicolas is based in Lefkas at Lygia Marina. Charters run Saturday to Saturday, with a full safety and operational briefing on arrival.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many guests can Nicolas accommodate?

Nicolas sleeps up to 10 guests across 6 cabins, with 5 bathrooms on board.

Q2: Is Nicolas available for bareboat and skippered charter?

Yes — Nicolas can be chartered bareboat for qualified sailors or skippered for a fully guided week.

Q3: What are Nicolas’s key specifications?

Nicolas is an Excess 14 built in 2024, with a length of 13.97 m, beam of 7.87 m, draft of 1.48 m, 1040 L fuel capacity, 600 L water capacity, 6 cabins, and 5 WCs, powered by twin 57 HP engines.

Q4: Where is Nicolas based?

Nicolas is based in Lefkas at Lygia Marina, a convenient starting point for the Ionian Islands.

9. Conclusion

The Nicolas Excess 14 brings genuine sailing performance and a fresh 2024 build to the Ionian Catamarans fleet. Whether chartered bareboat or skippered, from her Lefkas base, Nicolas is ready for a week of proper sailing through the Ionian.