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Everything you might wonder about a fully crewed week - answered plainly, so you can just enjoy the sailing.
A fully crewed charter means a captain and a cook take care of the sailing, the route and the meals - you focus on the islands, the swims and the flavours of Greece. Below, 74 of the questions guests ask us most, grouped by topic. Not seeing yours? Your advisor is one message away.
You don't need to plan the meals yourself. Your cook takes care of the process, from understanding your preferences to preparing and presenting your meals onboard. Before your trip, we learn what you enjoy, what you prefer to avoid and any dietary requirements, so the food can be adapted to your group.
The style may vary depending on the yacht and cook, but the idea remains the same: freshly prepared, flavorful food with a strong Greek and Mediterranean influence, made part of the overall experience onboard.
Provisioning is not something you need to worry about - after all, you are here to enjoy your vacation. All we ask is that you share with us what you like, what you prefer to avoid, and any particular food or drink preferences. Dietary requirements and allergies can also be comfortably accommodated.
From there, your cook takes care of the initial provisioning and makes sure the yacht is stocked for your arrival. Fresh products and anything additional can be picked up along the way as needed.
Provisioning is separate from the charter price and tailored to your group, and we will be happy to guide you on a suitable budget beforehand.
Absolutely. Allergies, dietary restrictions and specific food preferences can all be accommodated.
Before your trip, you will have the opportunity to tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements within your group, as well as particular likes, dislikes or preferences. This information is shared with your cook in advance so that the provisioning and menu can be planned accordingly.
Whether someone is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, has a particular allergy or simply prefers certain foods over others, just let us know. The more we know about your group beforehand, the easier it is for your cook to prepare food that everyone can enjoy.
You should first and foremost expect genuinely good, freshly prepared food onboard. Our priority is Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, with local flavors, fresh ingredients, traditional recipes and the warm, homemade character that is such an important part of eating in Greece.
Depending on the yacht and cook, this can be presented in a more relaxed, home-style way or with a more refined approach. Each cook has their own style, while menus can also be adapted to the preferences of each group, including different cuisines, particular tastes and dietary requirements.
This is why we always recommend sharing with us what you enjoy and the type of dining experience you have in mind, so we can help match your expectations with the most suitable yacht and crew setup. For us, food is an important part of the overall experience you can expect onboard our yachts.
Drinks are simply part of the provisioning process. Before your trip, let us know what your group enjoys - water and soft drinks, coffee, wine, beer, spirits or any particular favorites - and these can be included when the provisioning is organized.
Everything can be ready onboard when you arrive, so there is no need to spend the beginning of your vacation shopping for drinks. If something needs to be replenished along the way, your crew can help arrange it during the trip.
Absolutely. Birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons and other special occasions are always nice to celebrate onboard.
Just let us know in advance what you are celebrating and any ideas you may have in mind. Our team and crew can then discuss with you what can be arranged to make the occasion a little more special and fit naturally into your trip.
And if it is meant to be a surprise, just tell us - we can keep a secret.
Of course. Ice can be arranged as part of your initial provisioning and replenished along the way whenever needed. Your crew will take care of it during the trip.
We believe a great sailing vacation in Greece is all about balance. Much of the day is naturally spent onboard - waking up in a beautiful bay, enjoying breakfast by the water, sailing and swimming, having lunch somewhere along the way, with snacks and drinks in between. But discovering the islands, walking through a new town and trying different local restaurants is also an important part of the experience.
With this in mind, on yachts operating with our standard two-crew setup, we generally recommend breakfast and lunch onboard, while keeping most evenings free to explore ashore. One or two dinners onboard during the trip can of course be arranged as well and can be a wonderful addition to the experience.
For guests who know they would prefer a more complete dining service onboard and more regular dinners, this can also be accommodated with a three-crew setup, allowing each crew member to focus properly on their role. Some of our larger yachts already operate with three crew as standard.
There is no fixed formula - the idea is to create the right balance between sailing, life onboard, great food and actually experiencing the places you have sailed to.
Of course. We can share examples to give you an idea of the type of meals you can expect onboard, although we prefer not to work around one fixed menu that applies to every yacht and every group.
Each cook has their own style, and the menu is shaped around your preferences, dietary requirements, the season and the particular yacht and crew setup. Greek and Mediterranean flavors, local ingredients and traditional recipes remain at the heart of what we like to offer, while the presentation and style can range from more relaxed and home-style to more refined.
The idea is to use a sample menu as inspiration, rather than as a fixed schedule for your week.
For us, the question is not simply how many meals can be prepared with two crew versus three, but what makes for the right overall experience during a week of sailing in Greece.
A sailing vacation here is not only about life onboard. The islands themselves are an essential part of the journey - stepping ashore in the evening, walking through the small streets and villages, meeting the locals, and discovering different tavernas, restaurants and flavors from one island to the next. We believe this balance between the sea and the places you visit is a big part of what makes a week in Greece special.
Over the years, we have found that these trips develop their own natural rhythm. The morning is one of the best times to be on the water - waking up somewhere beautiful, enjoying breakfast onboard and making the most of the day ahead, whether that means sailing, swimming, exploring a bay or simply enjoying time at sea. A second, more substantial meal then naturally follows later in the day, as a lunch or late lunch, without having to plan the day around fixed mealtimes.
One or two dinners onboard during the week can also become a special part of the experience - perhaps on an evening when you choose to stay at anchor rather than enter a port, enjoy dinner onboard in a quiet bay, spend the night there and wake up to a morning swim before breakfast.
In our experience, this creates a wonderful balance between enjoying the yacht and the sea, while still leaving enough evenings to step ashore and discover the islands you have sailed to.
Of course, everyone travels differently. If you prefer not to explore the islands in the evenings and would rather enjoy more dinners onboard, there is absolutely no problem. On yachts that do not already operate with three crew, we can add a third crew member to provide a more extensive dining service, allowing each crew member to focus properly on their role while accommodating a fuller onboard dining schedule.
Ultimately, the choice is yours. Our recommendation simply comes from the experience we believe works particularly well in Greece: enjoy the yacht and everything that comes with life at sea, but also leave enough room to experience the islands themselves.
Very simple, just like a rental car. You get onboard and the fuel tank is full. Upon your arrival there is a diesel track from the marina that refills the boat and you pay them directly (payment is possible with credit card as well). So, you start with full tank and you refill upon arrival. Please note that fuel consumption varies from one boat to the other, if there is one or two engines, if you have a generator onboard and you will be using air conditioning, the weather at the time of your arrival etc. You may ask more information regarding the estimate regarding the specific boat you are interested in
The additional costs are quite straightforward, although they vary depending on the yacht you select, the time of year, your itinerary and how you choose to spend your week.
As a general indication, you should expect:
We provide estimates for these variable expenses, and the figures above reflect the averages we have seen over previous seasons with similar yachts, itineraries and groups. They are intended to give you a realistic picture of what to expect rather than simply presenting generic allowances.
Naturally, the final amounts can vary. A larger yacht will have different running costs from a smaller one, while the time of year can also make a difference. During the hotter summer months, for example, greater use of air conditioning and generators can increase fuel consumption compared with cooler periods. Your itinerary, sailing distances and the amount of time spent in ports or at anchor will also influence the final amount.
Once you have a particular yacht and dates in mind, our advisors can provide a more tailored estimate based on the yacht, season and type of trip you are planning.
Yes of course, all our yachts are insured
Any change to your dates or chosen yacht is treated as a cancellation. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance. If you cancel, we'll do our best to re-book your dates and refund whatever a new booking recovers, after costs, up to the amount you have paid; anything we're unable to recover is retained.
We do not recommend a specific travel insurance provider. Each country has different benefits according to the country of the customer to be insured. We suggest for all of our guests to get a trip cancellation insurance. In an unfortunate event that you are not able to visit Greece, you will have the chance to get a refund by the insurance agency according to the selected insurance conditions. Trip cancellations are not insured by us and we cannot offer this insurance (since we are not insurance agency). We can provide however any documentation that may be required by your insurance agency for you to insure your sailing trip.
Prices listed online refer to the whole boat and not per person!
Prices listed refer to the cost of the whole week and not per day:)
Food and drinks are not included in the charter price. Provisioning is kept separate because every group is different, both in terms of preferences and budget, and we believe it is much more transparent for you to pay for what is actually purchased for your trip.
Before your vacation, you simply let us know what you enjoy, what you prefer to avoid, any dietary requirements or allergies, and the type of food and drinks you would like to have onboard. Based on this, the initial provisioning is organized and the yacht can be stocked before you arrive.
There is no surcharge or markup added to the provisioning purchases. You pay the actual cost of what is purchased for your group, and the receipts and invoices are kept throughout the trip. A clear record of the provisioning expenses is maintained, so you can see exactly what has been purchased and what has been spent.
The same applies if additional fresh products, drinks or other items need to be purchased along the way. Provisioning can be replenished during the trip according to what your group needs, with the expenses added to the same record.
This gives you complete flexibility over both the style of provisioning and the budget, while keeping the process clear and transparent from beginning to end.
Our yachts sail throughout the Greek islands, with most trips from Athens exploring the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades - two of Greece's best-known and most important cruising regions, and the natural starting point for anyone looking to discover the country by yacht. Each offers a completely different character and experience, with dozens of possible routes and combinations within them.
The Saronic Gulf offers a greener, more colorful and often more relaxed side of Greece. Islands and destinations such as Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Aegina and Nafplio combine beautiful waterfront towns, neoclassical architecture, small streets and plenty of life ashore. Hydra, for example, has no cars, while in many places the yacht docks right in front of the town, making it easy to step ashore and immediately start exploring. Distances between stops are generally shorter, the waters are more protected and the overall pace tends to be calmer and more predictable.
The Cyclades offer the Greece many people picture before they arrive - whitewashed villages, blue shutters, dramatic coastlines and the drier landscape of the Aegean. Here again, there are dozens of possibilities, from better-known islands such as Mykonos, Syros and Paros to less commercial destinations such as Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos and many smaller islands in between. Distances are generally longer and the area is more exposed to the Aegean winds, so the Cyclades usually involve more sailing.
Ultimately, it is not simply a question of where our yachts can sail. The right cruising area and route depend on the time you have, the weather, your group, the pace you enjoy and the experience you are looking for. Remaining flexible is an important part of making the most of a great week on the water.
For a one-week trip, there is already an enormous amount to discover within either area. With two weeks, the map opens up considerably, allowing different regions to be combined and more distant destinations to become a natural part of the journey.
It starts with understanding what you would like to experience.
Some groups want a relaxed pace, shorter distances and plenty of time swimming and exploring ashore. Others are more interested in sailing, nightlife, well-known islands, quieter places, local food, watersports or a combination of everything. Families with children may also have very different priorities from a group of couples or experienced sailors.
This is why we prefer to discuss your expectations before suggesting a route. Tell us what has brought you to Greece, any islands you already have in mind, what you enjoy doing and how you imagine your days. You do not need to know the area or arrive with an itinerary already planned - that is where our experience can help.
From there, we can suggest the cruising area and possible combinations that we feel best match your group, the time you have and the pace you are looking for. Your captain will also play an important role, bringing their knowledge of the area and the actual conditions during your trip.
Ultimately, the itinerary is yours. Our role is to understand what you are looking for, give you realistic advice and help shape those ideas into a journey through Greece that feels entirely your own.
Starting from Athens gives you a surprisingly wide choice of islands, coastal destinations and possible routes.
In the Saronic Gulf, typical destinations include Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses, while the route can continue along the Peloponnese towards places such as Nafplio, Kyparissi, Leonidio and even Gerakas. This creates many different combinations of islands, small coastal towns and more secluded stops along the way.
The Cyclades offer dozens of options and combinations as well. These cannot, of course, all be combined into one trip, so the idea is to select the part of the Cyclades that best suits the time you have and the experience you are looking for. Possibilities include better-known islands such as Mykonos, Syros and Paros, as well as Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos, Serifos, Kythnos, Kea and many smaller islands in between.
With a longer trip, the possibilities naturally expand much further. Ultimately, the islands are not a checklist - the right combination depends on the number of days you have, the weather, your group and the pace you would like to follow.
Tell us which places have caught your attention, or simply what kind of Greece you would like to experience, and we can help you shape the route from there.
Weather is the single biggest factor in how your week actually unfolds, which is exactly why we don't lock in a fixed route months ahead.
Starting from Athens gives your captain real flexibility. When conditions are favorable, the Cyclades may be a great option; during windier periods, the more protected waters of the Saronic Gulf can offer a calmer pace and shorter distances between stops. Wind direction and sea conditions can also influence the order of the islands, the length of each sailing leg and where it makes the most sense to spend the night.
This doesn't mean that your itinerary isn't planned in advance. We will discuss the areas you are interested in, the islands you would like to see and the overall experience you are looking for before your trip. The final day-by-day route is then shaped around the actual forecast for your week, together with your captain.
The important thing is not to fight the weather, but to use it to your advantage. Greece gives us plenty of options, and remaining flexible allows your captain to choose the route that makes the most sense for your group, your comfort and the conditions at the time.
All our cruises begin from and return to Alimos Marina which is located just 30 minutes away from the Athens International Airport. We are also located in close proximity to the city center for anyone who wants to explore the town or see the many sights available in the area.
The best approach is to arrive with preferences and priorities rather than a fixed day-by-day plan.
Before your trip, tell us the islands that interest you, the places you would particularly like to see and the kind of experience you have in mind. We will always do our best to incorporate these into your itinerary, and this gives your captain a clear understanding of what matters most to your group.
The actual route, however, is best shaped once the forecast for your week becomes clear. At sea, we cannot plan against nature, and ultimately the weather has the final say. Wind direction, sea conditions and the forecast ahead will determine which route makes the most sense and how your preferences can best be incorporated into it.
For some guests, travelling without a fixed schedule may feel unusual at first. In our experience, however, it is one of the best ways to discover Greece by boat. You arrive knowing what you would love to experience, while leaving enough freedom for your captain to shape the journey around the conditions and the opportunities that unfold along the way.
Remaining flexible with your itinerary is a very important part of elevating the overall experience and, ultimately, having a successful trip.
If it is very windy when you arrive, your captain will assess the actual conditions and forecast and adapt the plan accordingly. This may mean changing direction, choosing a more protected cruising area or adjusting the first part of the itinerary.
One of the advantages of starting from Athens is the flexibility it gives us. Strong winds that may make the Cyclades uncomfortable or unsuitable do not necessarily mean the same conditions in the more protected Saronic Gulf, so there are often very different options available.
In our experience, it is very rare for conditions to prevent a yacht from leaving altogether on the first day. If conditions are exceptionally strong, however, safety always comes first.
The important thing is that a windy forecast does not automatically mean losing a day of your vacation. In most cases, it simply means adapting the route and allowing your captain to make the best use of the conditions available.
Most of the time land will be present in the surrounding areas during your sail. It is more of a coastal cruising. There are some cases where you will be out in open sea however most times you are near land.
There is no single answer, as how far you can travel depends on the duration of your trip, the weather and, most importantly, the kind of experience you want to have.
In our view, a great sailing vacation needs to strike the right balance between many different things - sailing, swimming, paddleboarding or snorkeling, exploring the islands, enjoying the food, spending time onboard, or simply finding a quiet spot to read a book and do absolutely nothing for a while. We feel that discovering the islands and enjoying the journey is far more important than sailing continuously simply to reach a distant point on the map.
Starting from Athens, both the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades offer many different itinerary possibilities. But the right route will always depend on the weather, the conditions at the time and the group itself. A family with young children, for example, may have very different priorities from a group of experienced sailors. This flexibility is not a compromise - it is an essential part of a sailing vacation.
Our experience has shown us how important it is to understand your expectations early on - what you would like to see, how you imagine your days and the pace you are looking for. This is where discussing your ideas with one of our advisors, together with having a captain who knows the area well, becomes particularly important.
For us, it makes no difference which islands you ultimately decide to visit. What matters is helping you make the most of your time in Greece and enjoy the journey along the way.
Santorini is located 140 miles away from Athens and therefore is quite far to be reached within a week. The meaning of yachting vacation in the Greek islands is to be pleasant and relaxing as well. In order to reach Santorini you would end up sailing many hours per day and we do not consider such a trip as pleasant to be completed in one week. I understand that you want to visit (and you should) this beautiful island but again I would like to mention that this is an island to be visited with a ferry and not with a yacht. In practice, it would be quite hard to enter Santorini marina (that is in the southern part of the island and always so packed and you would need a 40 min drive with a taxi to reach the city). True magic of Santorini lies on the island to our opinion. When it comes to yachting vacation there are equally beautiful islands that someone can visit and experience the real off-the-beaten-track Greek culture and beauty. Our suggestion would be: once you have finished your sailing cruise you could consider visiting Santorini either with a plane (30 min flight, prices around 55-75 Euros/person if you book early) OR take the ferry (4-5 hours cruising prices 45-65 Euros/person). You can spend a couple of days in this wonderful island and this would be a way to see the most of true Greece within 9 days’ time.
Greece has more than 2000 islands, as you can imagine it would be impossible to see everything in one week! Our friendly advice would be not to get into this rush of seeing the more possible. This will be made eventually, however our suggestion would be to concentrate on the beauty of the location where you are, live the moment (rather than thinking where to go next) and relax! We will help you, setup an itinerary where you will get the most out of your sailing cruise and enjoy the Greek islands. Of course, each one of u is unique and our preferences differ, this is why our sailing cruises are totally customizable so to fit to the pace each one of us prefers the most.
We would not recommend hiring a boat from one of the islands of the Cyclades, the reason being these types of trips are highly weather dependant and the Cyclades can be quite windy at times. Athens however can give you the potential to plan according to the weather, meaning either head towards the Cyclades if the weather is nice or visit the hidden gems of the Saronic, which are equally beautiful when you are visiting with a boat. In addition, please keep in mind that reaching the islands of the Cyclades with a ferry is not so easy in practice as it may be as an idea. Meaning that in order for someone to pick up a boat in Syros for example, he/she would need to arrive in Athens, take a taxi, head to the port to get into the ferry with all luggage and still reach Syros after many hours compared to his initial arrival in Athens airport.
It may look possible on a map, but in our experience, combining Mykonos and Santorini within a one-week sailing trip from Athens is simply not a realistic itinerary to propose.
Santorini is absolutely worth visiting - it is one of the most remarkable islands in Greece. We simply believe it is far better visited separately by air. Fly there, spend a couple of days enjoying the island properly, and combine it with your sailing trip either before or afterwards. It is a much more efficient use of your time and allows you to enjoy both experiences without compromising either one.
Santorini is a long way south, and reaching it within a one-week sailing itinerary would require spending a significant part of your vacation simply covering miles. Its deep waters, exposed geography and limited berthing options also mean that it does not offer the same cruising and anchoring experience as many other Cycladic islands. You would be sacrificing much of the natural rhythm of your sailing week simply to reach a destination that is considerably easier to experience from land.
With two weeks, the picture can be very different. Santorini can certainly form part of a longer Cyclades route when there is enough time to reach the area naturally and include it among several other islands along the way. Within one week, however, trying to sail continuously just to get there is not an itinerary we would recommend.
Mykonos is a different story and can definitely be part of a one-week Cyclades itinerary, provided the weather is favorable.
Our advice is simple: visit Santorini - it deserves to be seen. Just give it the time it deserves, rather than letting the effort of reaching it by yacht take over your sailing week.
Start with the experience you want, rather than a fixed list of islands.
Tell us what matters most to your group - more time swimming and relaxing, exploring villages and local life, longer or shorter sailing distances, restaurants and nightlife, quieter places, watersports, or simply a little bit of everything. From there, we can help shape an itinerary around the way you actually want to spend your days.
Plan loosely, not tightly. Weather is the single biggest factor, so while we can discuss the area, possible islands and the overall direction of your trip well in advance, the day-by-day route should remain flexible until you are there and the forecast becomes clear. Trying to lock everything into a rigid plan months ahead simply doesn't work particularly well with the sea.
Trust your captain's knowledge of the area and judgement of the conditions, and resist the temptation to chase as many islands as possible. Some of the best trips are the ones that leave enough room to stay somewhere a little longer because you are enjoying it, change direction when conditions suggest something better, or simply slow the pace down.
Our experience has shown us that a successful itinerary is less about how many places you manage to reach and more about how well the week flows. Tell us what you would love to experience, keep an open mind about the exact route, and let the weather and the rhythm of the trip do some of the planning with you.
Absolutely, you will find snorkeling equipment available onboard as well as flippers and masks. Allowing you to enjoy exploring the absolutely gorgeous and pristine waters the Greek Islands have to offer.
This is not a common issue, but if does arise is easily resolved and remedied.
Of course your comfort and safety are always our number one priority. From our experience over the years it shouldnt be a problem, and we should be able to remedy or avoid any type of such negative experiences. A key element to avoid getting seasick is the itinerary planning and setting a course to calmer seas!
Seeing as you have selected a fully customized style of vacation this is definitely a possibility during your cruise of the Greek Islands. Almost every island will have a diving center available which could offer recommended diving spots and advice when needed.
Of course! and you will be spoilt for options when it come to docking in enchanted bays and secluded private areas in the beautiful Greek Seas.
Of course this is possible, and seeing as you have selected a vacation style which has the ability to adapt to your desires and preferences you may decide to stay as long as you like in any preferred location. Whether that be a secluded bay, island, or port.
Yes, of course. Saturday is a sailing day for us and very much part of your vacation. Our schedule is designed so that, following embarkation, you can leave the marina and make the most of your first day on the water.
Depending on your arrival time and weather conditions, the afternoon can already include sailing, a first swim or anchoring somewhere for the evening. The idea is to start experiencing the trip from day one, rather than treating Saturday simply as a check-in day at the marina.
This is definitely a possibility, however it would be completly up to your discretion how you would want to proceed. You can be in cooperation with your captain in order to plan a suitable meeting spot for your friend to join the rest of the crew.
Seeing as this is a fully customized style of vacation, this would be completely up to you and the rest of the guests present during your cruise.
All our captains are experts in finding suitable areas to anchor on the islands. As well as the islands having numerous ports available to those struggling to find a spot in the busier locations. If all else fails you always have the option of using your dinghy to get to land.
Although we are not tour operators the option is available, and you will also have the in-depth experience of your captain and hostess who may offer their suggestions for excursions or possibly be able to arrange on your behalf.
You may access the islands from the ports available for docking, or choose to use your dinghy to approach land.
This could be possible however would practically mean the boat would arrive there on Saturday evening (depending on the island) or in some cases Sunday morning. In addition to this a cost of a one way fee would be included to cover the crew’s journey to the island. Lastly one would have to take into consideration the diesel and formalities involved for the boat to get to the island which has been requested. The cost of the reallocation fee )one way fee) is around 1000 Euros
We have calculated the sailing times according to an average pace either using the sails or the engine. This practically means that if the wind is on our side you can perform a little faster while if the wind is not so strong (or there is no wind) you would eventually motor. Of course, there is the chance to do both simultaneously in case the wind is not so strong to speed up the yacht to pleasant performance. The times you see in our sample itineraries are realistic and cannot be altered to a great extend to our opinion.
As you can imagine storage on a yacht is limited. It would be good to pack light and ideally to have a soft luggage that can be stored easier onboard. However there is no limitation when it comes to your luggage. We can give you the option to unpack your things out of the suitcase and into the boat, while we will store your luggage in our warehouse. Upon arrival the following Friday evening we will bring you back your suitcases and you can pack again and you will be ready for disembarkation the following morning.
Every boat is fully equipped for charter. Apart from provisioning, you only need to bring your personal possessions/medications and some recommended items. Yacht charter is generally an informal and relaxed kind of holiday and dressing in Greece is casual. For clothing bring bathing suits, cotton shorts, T-shirts, an extra sweater and long cotton pants for cool nights and a light full-weather gear for the occasional rainy days. Of course, you might also like to have the option for more formal attire for elegant dining and evening wear. Rubber-sole shoes for a firm grip on slippery decks, to prevent foot injury and to protect the boat's surface is always recommended. Soft luggage instead of bulky space-consuming suitcases is a must since on board storage may be limited. Do bring your own sun block, sunglasses with an anti-ultraviolet coating and a good sun hat. We would suggest you to have a look to this link: http://yachtsailing.gr/blog/articles/sailing-packing-checklist/
All of the boats are equipped with European outlets (220V). We can provide adapters for all kinds of devices. You do not have to bring your own. Guests arriving from the US should check if their device is compatible with this voltage (220V).
Very easy! Just let your captain know and he will advise on where to find the closest laundry facility in the next island along the way.
Yes of course. In most of the islands you will find an ATM and withdraw as much cash as you require. There is no limitation, you may withdraw exactly according to the limit you have with your bank.
You do not need to carry a big amount of cash with you, as in most places you may pay with credit/debit card. There are some places however that you would need cash so it would be good to have an amount that you can use. If you run out of cash you could always withdraw from one of the islands ATM'S.
Yes of course. However please note that in some options you may use the hairdryer at all times (bigger mono-hulls and catamarans), while in smaller options you may use it when you are connected in shore power only
Yes of course. All types of cards are accepted. You pay directly to the fuel service of the marina
We do everything we can to have our yachts ready for you around 14:00 on Saturday. Before you arrive, your crew will have prepared the yacht, organized the provisioning and completed the necessary checks, so everything is ready to welcome you onboard.
Your captain will welcome you, help you get familiar with the yacht and take you through a few important things about life onboard. This is followed by the safety briefing, which is an essential part of the beginning of every trip. And then, you set sail. Your trip has begun, and by the evening you will already be enjoying your first island.
You sail for the week, enjoying life onboard and exploring the islands along the way. All our yachts return to the marina on the evening of the following Friday. You can relax onboard, enjoy Athens by night if you wish, return to your yacht and sleep onboard for your final night.
Disembarkation can take place at any time up to 09:00 on Saturday morning, depending on your onward plans.
Yachting vacation is considered for us the best family vacation. Kids have the chance to experience sea, come closer to real nature and enjoy the summer like no other type of vacation can offer. It is crucial for the parents to be aware that as everywhere else you need to be responsible for children onboard meaning for example how far are they allowed to go with a water toy, how and if can they dive from the yacht into the sea, how good can they swim once the yacht is anchored etc. For us safety comes first so we always suggest to the parents to keep an extra eye on the children during their yachting vacation. For us the highest priority during your sailing cruise is your safety and this is the reason until today we only have successful cruises on this end.
We operate on a Saturday to Saturday basis. We start on Saturdays in order to take advantage our economies of scale and be able to offer a competitive options for our guests. Midweeks are not possible but please do send us your request and we can see if there is something available to fit your dates
We offer only private sailing cruises (meaning we do not combine groups). What you could consider is selecting one of our smaller options in order for the cost to be affordable in case there will be just 2 guests onboard
Not really. We operate on a weekly basis starting on Saturday. Honestly, we feel that for the vacation experience to be pleasant you would require a minimum of 5 days thus we offer trips that are either weekly, 2 weeks, 3 weeks etc.
We have dedicated captains we know for years (and unlike the market we do not just pick any captain of the market randomly). Most of our bigger catamarans have our trusted and well known captains onboard. You may read reviews and check their profiles in each boat accordingly. If you have any question or wish to discuss anything regarding the crew we will be more than happy to hear from you
Very easy, you may read reviews or check his profile in each corresponding boat option
Selecting a captain for our team is no easy task! We work very hard in selecting, training, updating but also constantly improving good captains already in our organization. We have selected people who share our values in hospitality, highly trained professionals who will act as your hosts in the Greek islands. Unlike many operators who select randomly freelance individuals we have built a team of captains who we know and have been working with for years. This way we can ensure that the level of services will keep up to your expectations and you will have a safe but also imaginary trip in the Greek islands.
The crew has separate crew quarters used for their sleep. Usually these are located at the bow of the boat with a separate access from the top opening hatch.
Our captains are very easy going so it will not be an issue. You can either invite him for dinner or if you prefer your privacy you may calculate an amount of around 25-30 Euros for his daily food. If you have a hostess onboard then you should calculate same amount for her as well:)
Tipping is not obligatory however it is something that is very common in crewed trips. If you feel that your crew has put together a puzzle of a great vacation experience then a tip is common and expected to range in the area of 5 - 15% of the charter fee (this covers both crew). This is just a very basic guideline as in general tip lies solely on you:)
As you can imagine the skipper is mentally working 24/7 when you are at sea. However he needs to rest as well in order for him to be able to have energy for the days to follow. Although you will never hear our captains complain for being tired normally we calculate an 6-7 hour basis for him to sail / day. This, when we are at sea, cannot be so fixed and accurate. For example this does not mean that if you are close to reaching an island he will stop navigating the boat and go to sleep because his shift has ended:) His first priority is your safety and the boat safety to follow. He will be available for everyone at all times and make sure you will have a safe and pleasant journey.
There is no better vacation for children than the vacation onboard a sailing monohull or a catamaran! There is no doubt that they will get to know/feel nature at the 100%, get to know information in practice regarding the weather, the sea and all of the surrounding elements of such vacation. Depending on their age children needs a lot of attention at all times when you are on a boat at sea. As explained thoroughly in a different chapter, this is not dangerous at all however parents needs to keep an eye on their children either when sailing under sails or motor but also when on anchor and they may use some of the toys such as SUP or a Kayak. The captain will do his best to keep an eye on everyone but as you can imagine it is impossible for one person to supervise everyone. Children are our best guests, they have the best time but we invite all parents to keep a good eye on them:) Ultimately the parent is responsible his/her child onboard!
Yes of course! All of our boats are equipped with USB sockets in order for everyone to be able to charge their phones and connect any other usb device. The sockets are located in all cabins and saloon areas.
Yes we do have plug converters for hair dryers and straighteners. Just make sure that your devices are compatible with European voltage (220V).
You may charge your phones either by using the usb sockets you have onboard or by using the electrical plugs (220V). Your captain will be happy to familiarize you with these little details.
Yes of course. There are flippers and masks already included onboard. We do our best to ensure good quality equipment. Just make sure you have the correct sizes when you are at our base so you are ready for exploring the underwater areas during your sailing vacation
Yes of course all of our boats have a dinghy and outboard included in the price.
Yachting vacation is considered adventurous vacation. The reason as you can imagine is that you are at sea (and not on land). This does not mean that it is dangerous, however our honest advice is that we have to respect the sea and the weather (I would say we have to respect nature to be more precise). The safety briefing you will have by your skipper is very important and our suggestion would be to pay a lot of attention since yachting vacation should comply with some basic rules of safety while cruising.
Although we are non smokers we respect people who smoke:) You may smoke without any problem in all exterior areas of the boat (not in the boat's interior). We have ashtrays that we can provide, so please just remind us upon arrival so we can provide some for your trip
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