Full Description & Details
Cleopatra Marina is a small, full-service marina on the Aktio peninsula, directly opposite the town of Preveza at the entrance to the Amvrakikos Gulf in western Greece. It opened in 2009 and is closely tied to the large Cleopatra Shipyard, which has dry-dock storage for around 1,000 yachts on steel cradles. The marina is a popular stop for cruisers laying up for the winter or transiting between the Ionian islands and the gulf.
The marina offers 100 berths for yachts up to 30.0 metres in length and 8.0 metres draft, with depths up to 8.0 metres. Berths are stern-to or bows-to on two short pontoons with two mooring lines, or alongside the L-shaped wavebreak pontoon, which shelters the basin. Catamarans and larger yachts are often directed alongside the wavebreak pontoon. Staff assist with berthing, especially when a current is flowing. Holding is not an issue as berths are on pontoons. Wet berths are available only in summer; in winter the marina offers dry berths only, as the basin is considered dangerous in bad weather.
Facilities are extensive. There is fuel, water, 220-380V electricity, Wi-Fi, showers, toilets, and self-service laundry. A mini-market, chandlery, and the Celest Restaurant & Cafe are on-site, with Panos Taverna about 300 metres south near the fort. The shipyard has travel lifts of 300T and 50T, a 10T crane, and can haul yachts up to 45 metres length, 10 metres beam, and 5.0 metres draft. Repairs are handled on-site or via specialist contractors. Security is good with 24-hour CCTV and on-site personnel.
Contact the marina on VHF channel 67 before entry. The entrance is from the east between the curved wavebreak pontoon and a shorter pontoon with the fuel station at its outer end. Currents can flow in either direction, so call for advice. The marina is a port of entry/exit. A daily ferry crosses to Preveza, and Aktio airport is about 1.5 km away. The wet berth reception operates from April 1 to October 31; the dry berth reception and chandlery run year-round.
How to get there
Approach Cleopatra Marina on VHF channel 67 and call before entry. The marina lies immediately to starboard once through the entrance channel to Preveza, entered from the east between a long, curved wavebreak pontoon and a shorter pontoon with the fuel station, marked with flags, at its outer end. Manoeuvring can be difficult because the current may flow in either direction through the marina, so do not attempt entry without calling the marina staff for advice and assistance.
Once inside, berthing assistance is available. The marina is on the Aktio peninsula, about 800 metres from the town of Aktio and opposite Preveza across the half-mile-wide entrance channel. A daily ferry crosses to Preveza at 10.00 and returns at 12.00, or a minibus in bad weather.
Aktio airport is about 1.5 km away, and taxis can be arranged from Preveza. The marina is a port of entry/exit for formalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length and draft for a yacht at Cleopatra Marina?
Cleopatra Marina offers berths for yachts up to 30.0 metres in length and 8.0 metres draft, with depths up to 8.0 metres.
Does Cleopatra Marina have fuel and what VHF channel do I call on?
Cleopatra Marina has a fuel station at the outer end of a short pontoon at the entrance, and you should contact the marina on VHF channel 67 before entry.
Are wet berths available at Cleopatra Marina in winter?
No, Cleopatra Marina offers wet berths only in summer; in winter it offers dry berths only, as the basin is considered dangerous in bad weather.
What facilities are available at Cleopatra Marina?
Cleopatra Marina has fuel, water, electricity, Wi-Fi, showers, laundry, a mini-market, chandlery, restaurant, and a shipyard with travel lifts and a crane for repairs and haul-out.
How do I get to Preveza from Cleopatra Marina?
A daily ferry crosses from Cleopatra Marina to Preveza at 10.00 and returns at 12.00, or a minibus runs in bad weather.
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