Sailing holidays take place from April to October. Boarding is always on Sundays. One-, two-, or three-week cruises are available, and it is possible to board or disembark the ship regardless of where it is moored. We recommend arriving in Athens the day before the cruise begins in order to reach the island from which the ship will depart the following day. This also allows you to spend your last night in Athens when your cruise is done and hop on your international flight the next day.

Program 1| Cyclades – One-week cruise starting in Mykonos
From lively Mykonos to the fine sands of Naxos and the volcanic cliffs of Santorini, sailors will discover around twenty islands on this journey. With distances generally hovering around 20 miles, you will have the pleasure of leaving one island to discover another one barely visible on the horizon.

This program can be combined with one departing from Santorini for a two-week cruise and a more complete tour of the Cyclades.

Mykonos => Delos => Syros => Paros => Naxos => Little Cyclades => Ios => Santorini

Sunday: Mykonos
Climb aboard at 6 pm (the meeting point is Matthew’s tavern at the entrance to the marina’s). Welcome aboard the ship! Optional visit of Mykonos, Greece’s version of St. Tropez, famous for its windmills, pelicans – and nightlife. Dinner at the tavern.

Monday: Mykonos/Delos/Syros, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
After sailing for one hour, drop anchor at Rhinia (sister of Delos). Pass by Delos, the largest archeological site in the Cyclades, dedicated to Apollo. Late afternoon arrival in Syros, pearl of the Cyclades. Stroll around Ermoupolis, capital of the Cyclades, named after the god of commerce. Beautiful neoclassical city.

Tuesday: Syros/Paros, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
Morning visit of Ermoupolis. Don’t miss the market, the Town Square, and Apollo theatre, which is a reproduction of La Scala in Milan. Though it may look intimidating, hiking up to the citadel at Ano Syros is well worth the effort: the views of the port from this first Aegean catholic village are superb. Around noon, start sailing towards Paros. Drop anchor in Paros in an untouched bay north of Naoussa. Rest and enjoy the water. When evening comes, dinner on board or barbecue on the beach.

Wednesday: Paros/Naxos, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
Morning visit of Naoussa, a charming town with typical Cyclades colors. Then back on the boat and sail towards Naxos. Late afternoon arrival in the port of Naxos, followed by a visit of the village and the medieval fortress. Naxos is the largest and most fertile island in the Cyclades. There you can discover myriad local products, including cheese, honey, and spirits.

Thursday: Naxos/Little Cyclades, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
Set a course for the Little Cyclades, an archipelago south of Naxos with magnificent beaches, fine sands, and crystal clear waters. Drop anchor in Koufonissi or Iraklia.

Friday: Little Cyclades/Ios, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
Sail towards Ios. Two options are available: the main port in Ios and discovery of the upper village, or heading south to rest and swim at Manganari’s magnificent beach. Dinner on board or at the tavern.

Saturday: Ios/Santorini, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
Words fail when attempting to describe the arrival by sea in the caldera (an ancient collapsed crater). Sail around this grandiose site and marvel the dramatic cliffs, a blend of rocks and various minerals, before passing by the villages of Oia and Thera… Drop anchor at the marina in Vlichada. It is possible to organize a visit to Pirgos cave and to sample famous traditional wines (1700 BC) like Vinsanto, Assyrtico, Nykteri…

Sunday: Santorini
Gather your belongings, tidy up the ship, and be ready to disembark at 10 am. For those interested the skipper can organize transfers to Limanaki tavern at Vlichada port (bus, taxi, car rental, etc).

Program 2| The Cyclades – One-week cruise starting in Santorini
From Santorini’s volcanic cliffs to the tranquility of Polyaigos, from the fine sands of Sifnos to the liveliness of Mykonos, sailors on this cruise will visit approximately twenty islands. And when summer comes and the Meltemi winds are blowing, you’ll always have somewhere to take shelter from the wind.

This program can be combined with one starting in Mykonos to form a two-week cruise for a more complete tour of the Cyclades.

Santorini => Folegandros => Polyaigos => Sifnos => Serifos => Syros => Mykonos

Sunday: Santorini
Boarding in Santorini starts at 6 pm. The meeting point is Limanaki tavern at the entrance to Vlichada marina. Staff reception aboard the ship. For those interested, visit the village of Thira which overlooks the caldera…Dinner at the tavern.

Monday: Santorini/Folegandros. 30 miles (6 hours of sailing)
Nothing compares to sailing in the caldera in Santorini. Lunch at the foot of the village of Oia. Early afternoon, set sails for Folegandros and drop anchor in the small port of Karavostati…Chora, a picturesque Cycladic village, sits atop this island. Don’t miss its church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and Kastro, a medieval castle.

Tuesday: Folegandros/Polyaigos, 15 miles (3 hours of sailing)
Late morning departure for Polyaigos, and islet close to Milos. A volcanic archipelago with cliffs showing colors ranging from chalk white to ochre red. Drop anchor in a magical bay at the foot of an ancient kaolin quarries. Swim in the turquoise waters, meal on board, and sleep under the stars…

Wednesday: Polyaigos/Sifnos, 15 miles (3 hours of sailing)
Sailors find shelter from the wind in Vathi bay. Once there, they also discover a long beach with fine sand and a chapel. This is one of the most enjoyable moorings in all the Cyclades. This island has a long-standing tradition of pottery and ceramics. Don’t forget to visit Kastro, a superb little venetian citadel on the east coast, as well as Apollonia, a village that stretches along the island’s crest.

Thursday: Sifnos/Serifos, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
One of the most beautiful villages in the Cyclades overlooks Livadi and its fine sandy beach. Don’t miss Chora, a magnificent village built like a staircase. From this rocky peak you get bird’s eye view of the surrounding islands – truly a breathtaking panorama.

Friday: Serifos/Syros, 25 miles (5 hours of sailing)
Late afternoon arrival in Syros, pearl of the Cyclades. Stroll around Ermoupolis, capital of the Cyclades, named after the god of commerce. Beautiful neoclassical city with two hills, one Orthodox and one Catholic. This city is known for its sweets (nougats, Turkish delights) and its many friendly taverns.

Saturday: Syros/Mykonos, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
Before leaving for Mykonos in the morning, we strongly recommend that you climb up to the citadel at Ano Syros: the views of the port from this first Aegean catholic village are superb. After 2½ hours of sailing, drop anchor at Rhinia (sister of Delos). Pass by Delos, the largest archeological site in the Cyclades, dedicated to Apollo. Afternoon arrival in Mykonos, the St.Tropez of Greece, known for its windmills, pelicans – and nightlife…

Sunday: Mykonos
Gather your belongings, tidy up the ship, and get ready to disembark at around 10 am.

Program 3| The Cyclades – One-week roundtrip cruise from Santorini
A new cruise departing from Santorini that allows participants to discover the wildest islands in the Little Cyclades. On your way, discover Amorgos, made famous by the movie “The Big Blue”. A refreshing change of scene is guaranteed – as is swimming in crystal clear waters.

It is possible to combine this program with one leaving from Mykonos to form a two-week cruise, for a more complete tour of the Cyclades.

Santorini => Oia => Ios => Folegandros => Sikinos => Ios => Iraklia => Koufonissi => Amorgos
=> Santorini

Sunday: Santorini
Boarding in Santorini starts at 6 pm. The meeting point is Limanaki tavern at the entrance to Vlichada marina. Staff reception aboard the ship. For those interested, visit the village of Thira, dominating the caldera…Dinner at the tavern.

Monday: Santorini / Oia / Ios, 25 miles (5 hours of sailing)
Nothing compares to a sailing in the caldera in Santorini. Lunch at the foot of the village of Oia. Early afternoon you sail towards the magnificent beach at Manganari, south of Ios, where you drop anchor. Dinner on board or at the tavern.

Tuesday: Ios / Folegandros, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
Late morning departure to Folegandros, anchoring in the small port of Karavostati. At the top of the hill you will discover the picturesque Cycladic village of Chora. Don’t miss a visit to its church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, its medieval castle, the Kastro, and its impressive cliff line. In the evening enjoy dinner in one of Chora’s lively taverns.

Mercredi: Folegandros / Sikinos / Ios, 20 miles (4 hours of sailing)
Sail downwind from Sikinos and drop anchor around noon in a small cove. Lunch on board and some swimming for those who wish. Afternoon arrival in Ios, Homer’s final resting place. In a deep bay, you will discover the magnificent Cycladic village that gives the island its name (though the locals call it Nios), perched on top of a ridge.

Thursday: Ios / Iraklia / Koufounissi, 25 miles (5 hours of sailing)
Sail towards the Little Cyclades, a group of islands south of Naxos, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissi…Stroll around these islands where tourism has yet to leave its mark. Enjoy untouched bays and magnificent beaches with fine sand and crystal clear waters.

Friday: Koufonissi / Amorgos, 15 miles (3 hours of sailing)
Mid-afternoon arrival at Katapola port in this “Big Blue” island. Visit the village of Chora which overlooks Vathi bay. Don’t miss Hozoviotissa monastery, clinging to a cliff in the southeastern part of the island, where you can go for a pleasant stroll.

Saturday: Amorgos / Santorini, 30 miles (6 hours of sailing)
Sail in front of the islet of Anydros. Weather permitting, drop anchor and go for a dip. Return to Santorini at Vlichada marina. It is possible to organize a visit to Pirgos cave and to sample famous traditional wines (1700 BC) like Vinsanto, Assyrtico, and Nykteri.

Sunday: Santorini
Gather your belongings, tidy up the ship, and be ready to disembark at 10 am. For those interested the skipper ca organize transfers to Limanaki tavern at Vlichada port (bus, taxi, car rental, etc).

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The cruise budget includes:
- Accommodation aboard the sailboat and the services of the skipper

The cruise budget does not include:
- Airport-sailboat-airport transfers, or any transfers needed to reach the starting point of the cruise or to get back to Athens after the cruise
- The stewardess preparing the meals
- Meals on board or at the tavern, port expenses, water, fuel, fees related to cleaning the ship at the end of the cruise
- The skipper’s meals
- A joint kitty is organized for these fees. Expect around 220 € per week per person.
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Anything not mentioned in the “The cruise budget includes” section above

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