Cruise on a wooden yacht (yacht charter)

The big blue ! this is what for sea lovers Greece is all about !
Charter your own yacht and sail in the beautiful greek islands ! Swimming in emerald green waters, dining in taverns by the waterfront, enjoying magical sunsets and much much more to expect.

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One of our recomended yachts:

5 double cabins – max. 10 guests
M/S Venetia is a 20m traditional schooner, made of teak. Totally rebuilt in 2005 and with an impressive spacious interior, completely refit in 1990, she comfortably provides accommodation for 10 people in 5 double air-conditioned cabins and a crew of three separately. She is run by a family Crew of 3: Captain, Cook and Sailor
M/S Venetia is hired per day for as many days as you wish.

Charter rates :

• Low Season - From 15 Sept. 2009  to 15 May 2010: 1,350€ per day.
• High Season - From 16 May 2010  to 14 Sept.2010: 1,795€ per day.

Price Includes:

• Fuel for four sailing hours per day average
• Harbor fees in Greek waters
• Use of linen
• All boat facilities

Not included:

• VAT (9% VAT for cruises in the Saronic Gulf and 4,5% VAT for cruises elsewhere)
• Channel fees and fuel for water sports (extra payable)
• Half-board: 25€ per person daily.
• Full-board: 35€ per person daily
• Gratuities for the crew

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Where to sail ?  with so many regions and islands probably you will be wondering where is the best sailing spot !
Having sailed all over Greece for ages here are our recomendations:

Cyclades, better in May, June, September and October
In this Archipelago, you will find islands of a wild and arid beauty, of which:
Mykonos, certainly very touristic, but superb village…
Delos, Apollon island, exceptional ancient site, open sky museum;
Amorgos, the island of “Deep Blue” movie;
Syros, astonishing capital of Cyclades;
Milos, the paradise of coves;
Santorin, superb point of view (but distant, very touristic)
You can start from Lavrion (close to the airport of Athens), though departing from Syros, well deserved island in the center of Cyclades, will give you more possibilities if your time is limited.
Do not try “to make” all Cyclades on a journey, or you need at least 3 weeks.
You are rather “natural” ? Choose the West, from Kythnos to Milos, or South-east (Small Cyclades, Amorgos). Parties and popular beaches are in Mykonos, Ios and Paros.

Sporades, better in July and August
These pine covered islands present a quite different face from arid Cyclades.
In Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros, one can associate the large island of Evia and spots of Pelion (Trikeri).A natural reserve is to visit in the North Sporades.
If you have only one week, it will be necessary to start from Skyathos (airport).
Spend one night on anchorage on the small island of “Panagia”, with its natural port.
The winds are much less strong than Cyclades. Good to visit from June to August, even September. Very convenient for a relaxing cruise with children.
You can sail to all islands in one week –start Skiathos –sail to Skopelos, Alonisos and Skyros.

Ionian Islands
Ithaki, Zakynthos, Kephalonia, Lefkada, Paxos and Antipaxos, Corfou.
Green islands with white sand beaches. Less windy than Cyclades.
Recommended  until August (after the risks of rain are more important than elsewhere).
You can either do the north Ionian – starting from Corfu, Paxos-Antipaxos and then down to Lefkas, Skorpio Island and other smaller islets / or Southern Ionian – starting from Leflas and sail to Ithaka/kefalonia/Zakinthos and back.

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