Sailing vacations in Greece travel guide




Our Greece sailing Vacations
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
Liveaboard diving and sailing vacation in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
Sailing vacation in Greece, Mykonos to Santorini
The boat, the beach and inviting Greek villages
Learn to sail on a flotilla in Greece
Learn to sail while enjoying an exciting flotilla vacation
Greek Islands sailing vacation, Santorini to Mykonos
Sapphire waters, whitewashed villages & history laden ruins
Yoga and sailing retreat in Greece
-A week of relaxation and yoga while sailing the Ionian sea!
Greece sailing vacation, Saronic coast
You don't have to be Homer to know it will be a blast!
Sailing and biking Cyclades vacation, Greece
Self guided or guided (upon request) tour in the Cyclades
Greece sailing vacation in Ionian Sea
Sail, explore and experience the Ionian islands in Greece
Sailing vacation in the Aegean Sea
Uninhabited islands in a 6 person boat
Ionian flotilla sailing vacation in Greece
Sail around the stunning Southern Ionian
Rhodes sailing vacation in Greece
Aegean sea island hopping and sailing school
Greek Island cruising vacation
Discover a side of Greece riddled with myth and magic.
Athens bareboat sailing vacation, Greece
Sail around beautiful Athens
Greece family sailing vacation
Sailing adventure for families or friends in Greek islands
Greece sailing vacation in Dodecanese
Kos you don’t have to be Homer to know it will be a blast :)
Lefkas bareboat sailing vacation in Greece
Sail around the stunning Southern Ionian
Cyclades islands sailing vacations in Greece
A fantastic sailing adventure in the Cyclades islands!
Cyclades sailing vacation in Greece
There and back Again route
Greek Islands bike and boat vacation
Bicycle and sail around the Cyclades Greek Islands
Sailing and walking vacation in Greek Islands
Explore mainland hikes and secret Greek Ionian beaches
Learn to sail in Lefkas Greece
Competent Crew course or Day Skipper course in Greece
Cyclades Islands sailing vacation, Greece
Swim in turquoise seas & explore ancient towns
Bareboat sailing vacation in Corfu, Greece
Sail around beautiful Corfu
Greece sailing vacation in Lefkas
Sail by the cabin in the stunning Southern Ionian
Sailing vacation in the Ionian Sea
An unforgettable sailing adventure
Saronic Islands sailing vacation in Greece
Sail among the beautiful islands & ports of the Saronic Gulf
Cyclades sailing honeymoon, Greece
Enjoy a romantic honeymoon sailing in the Cyclades islands
Gastronomy and sailing vacation in Greece
Explore the Greek islands and their gastronomy with a chef!
Kefalonia Flotilla Vacation in Greece
Sail around the stunning Southern Ionian
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What do sailing vacations in Greece entail?
If you’re sailing in a larger gulet you may have up to 20 guests on board and more crew. On most crewed boats you don’t need to lift a finger on deck, but if you say you’d like to help, you might get roped into taking in fenders, coiling warps (lines), and keeping watch. If you want to get really stuck in to the business of sailing, opt for a 'learn to sail' vacation, or sail on flotilla. If you’ve already got a qualified skipper (captain) in your party, you can flotilla and bareboat on your own. Unless specified, most cruises are round trips. The boat will have a permanent berth in a marina which it returns to after the week – this is true of flotilla, bareboat and crewed vacations.
Sailing can be as participatory or as sedentary as you want. At its most relaxed you could take a luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean and lie under the awning on a huge shady aft deck. If you’re craving recreation, combine sailing with cycling, or wildlife on a sailing and conservation vacation in the Cyclades, where you might spot monk seals on Polyegos and follow dolphins to Despotiko (an uninhabited island – the kids will no doubt put that to the music of Despacito!). If you were to pair sailing with yoga, you could try out a unique ‘water massage’: get pulled behind the boat whilst it’s under sail. You can’t do that on your average yoga vacation.
If you’re traveling as a family, a flotilla vacation (skippered or not) is a great way to go, as you’ll get your own boat, but you’ll be able to socialise with the families on the other boats in your group in the evenings.
If you’ve come sailing in Greece, chances are you’re there to enjoy the country’s natural beauty in full: by being a responsible sailor, never throwing anything over board, and collecting any litter you see on the beaches. Sailing is a very environmentally-friendly way to travel and most sailors really love getting the mainsail up and keeping the motor off. But you might not always be able to go everywhere with windpower. You may find your route gets altered in bad weather, so prepared for slightly flexible itineraries. But this is Greece and bad weather is rare, so let the good times roll.
What to bring on a sailing vacation in Greece
The secret to a happy sailing vacation doesn’t come from your suitcase. You should pack as light as possible in a soft-sided bag that’s easy to store. More cabin space trumps the need for a hairdryer or three pairs of jeans. But one thing you shouldn’t skimp on is sun protection: bring lots of marine-friendly, water-resistant sun cream (these don’t contain Octinoxate and Oxybenzone, both of which contribute to coral bleaching), plus sunglasses and a hat. You’ll want swimsuits and shorts and t shirts for hanging out on deck, and clothes for long, convivial evenings in local tavernas. You might want some trainers for exploring inland, whilst if you’re participating in the sailing equip yourself with some non-marking deck shoes; you may also want sailing gloves. At night in spring and autumn, temperatures might cool enough that you’ll want a jumper or light jacket and light sleepers might benefit from ear plugs as the lines creak on the cleats and the boat clanks gently in the night. Apart from that? A pack of cards, a good book: anything to entertain you on a low-tech high-quality vacation.Our top Greece sailing Vacation
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
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