Sailing adventure in the sea of Ulysses - Stewardess on board

Greece:

Ionian Islands

Duration:

6 days - 7 nights

Max number of passengers:

8 people

Available:

July - August

Suitable for travellers:

> 10 years

Boarding from:

Nikiana (Lefkada)

What's included

Cancellation policy

Organised by:

Leo L.

Member since 2014 -

Organisation

Italian

English

French

This experience, in a nutshell

Sailing in the sea of Ulysses means slowing down, following the wind and letting the journey take shape day after day. It is a sailing experience that combines sea, islands, nature and shared time, away from the rhythms of organized holidays.

Here the sea is not a background, but the space in which you live.

Why "In the Sea of Ulysses"

This voyage takes inspiration from the ancient Mediterranean and the Aegean and Ionian routes, where navigation was discovered, waited for, returned. It is not a matter of collecting stages, but of crossing places with respect, listening to the sea and the rhythm of the group.

Ulysses was not looking for the shortcut: he was looking for the meaning of the journey.

The islands and the route

The navigation takes place between Lefkada, Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Ithaca and Kefalonia, with possible variations depending on the weather conditions and the starting point. Sheltered bays, small harbours, transparent waters and still authentic islands characterise this part of the Ionian Sea.

The route is not rigid: the wind, the sea and the atmosphere of the moment guide the daily choices.

Life on board

The boat is home, means of travel and a place of sharing.

The days pass between sailing, stops at anchor, baths, moments of relaxation and simple daily gestures lived together. Everyone participates in life on board according to their wishes, without obligations. The skipper leads the navigation and accompanies the group, fostering an informal, collaborative and respectful atmosphere.

Time dilates, the pace slows down.

Special activities and moments

During the week, when conditions permit, it is possible to go on land, walk and go trekking to discover the islands.

Who is this trip suitable for

This trip is suitable for those who love the sea and sailing, are looking for an authentic experience and want to share time and space in a simple and respectful way.

It is not suitable for those looking for rigid itineraries, hotel comforts or a holiday completely organized in every detail.

Starting from

€750

€675

Per person

What's included

Cancellation policy

Starting from

€675

6 days - 7 nights

Greece: 6 days - 7 nights

Ionian Islands

What's included

Cancellation policy

Starting from

€750

€675

12+

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Boat & Classes of Service

Bavaria Bavaria 50 - 2009

Type

Sailboat

Length

16 m.

Toilets

Cabins

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Nikiana (Lefkada).

Check-in: 6:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Nikiana (Lefkada).

Check-out: 8:00 AM

Leg 1

Saturday – Boarding

Boarding in the late afternoon in Lefkada or, alternatively, in Sami or Agia Eufemia (Kefalonia) only for booking the whole boat. Accommodation on board, initial briefing and first dinner together. The night is spent in port.

Leg 2

Sunday – First sails

You set sail and enter the rhythm of Ionian navigation. Route to Skorpios and Meganisi, between quiet bays and crystal clear waters. First stops for swimming and evening at anchor or in a small port.

Leg 3

Monday – Kalamos and Kastos

Sail to Kalamos and Kastos, small and uncrowded islands. The day alternates sailing, stops in the bay and time for the sea. In the evening we choose the landing following the conditions and atmosphere of the place.

Leg 4

Tuesday – Atokos and Ithaca

Route to Atokos, with a stop in one of its wild bays, ideal for a dip in clear waters. In the afternoon we continue to Ithaca, the symbolic island of the trip, we will visit Kioni or Vathi.

Leg 5

Wednesday – Ithaca and Kefalonia

Day dedicated to Ithaca: coastal navigation, swimming. An island to be experienced without haste. You leave Ithaca and sail to Kefalonia, arriving at Sami or Agia Eufem. If time permits, there is the possibility of a walk to the Acropolis of Sami, surrounded by greenery. Quiet evening.

Leg 6

Thursday – Bay of Polis

Sail to the bay of Polis, north of Ithaca, for a last swim in a picturesque roadstead. Those who wish can climb up to Stavros, a village near the remains of Ulysses' castle, between history and views of the sea. In the afternoon we resume navigation towards the port of return.

Leg 7

Friday – Aphales Ithaca

Breakfast on board and continue towards Aphales, a bay with an enchanting beach if the sea allows it. In the afternoon we resume navigation towards the port of return. Breakfast on board and disembarkation in the morning in the port of arrival.

Leg 8

Saturday disembarkation in Lefkada

Breakfast on board and disembarkation by 9 am in the port of arrival.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

Leg 1

Saturday – Boarding

Leg 2

Sunday – First sails

Leg 3

Monday – Kalamos and Kastos

Leg 4

Tuesday – Atokos and Ithaca

Leg 5

Wednesday – Ithaca and Kefalonia

Leg 6

Thursday – Bay of Polis

Leg 7

Friday – Aphales Ithaca

Leg 8

Saturday disembarkation in Lefkada

Breakfast on board and disembarkation by 9 am in the port of arrival.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

Boat equipment and facilities

Final cleaning

Tender and outboard

Bedding kit

Towels kit

Onboard staff

Skipper

Hostess

Taxes, fees and moorings

Association/Membership card

Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€300 - €300 Per person

Fixed expense that includes GALLEY FOR HALF BOARD.

Galley

Food for the skipper

Food for the crew

Alcoholic drinks

Mooring fees

Fuel (boat/tender)

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

Organised by:

Leo L.

Member since 2014 -

Organisation

Italian

English

French

4.3/5

out of

reviews

Skipper

Boat

Destination

Gone with the Wind, Corfu and the Poseidon Islands

09/15/2025

Annamaria S.

Italy

Nice holiday in the blue of the sky and the sea!! On the other hand, the return to the gray sky and traffic of Bergamo was challenging

Catamaran ride in the sea of Ulysses

08/18/2025

Javier Y.

Spain

Leo great captain and person

Gone with the Wind: Corfu and the Ionian Islands

04/1/2025

jenna C.

Canada

I was so excited to go sailing in Greece. This dream unfortunately took a quick turn into a nightmare. The captain didn’t take us to any of the sites listed on the itinerary. We stayed close to the original port the whole trip. We would ask him each day to go to one of the listed places and he would just ignore the suggestions. He would also blame it each day on the weather yet we had beautiful weather the whole trip, minus the first day. The boat itself was constantly breaking down. We had a broke toilet which was not a plus. But the worst part of the trip was when the captain used the outside shower in front of myself and a few of the other girls on the boat. He proceeded to take his swim shorts off deliberately flashing his private parts to us. All the lady’s became super uncomfortable on the boat afterwards. It was super inappropriate. Would highly recommended spending your money elsewhere. Was a horrific experience.

Gone with the Wind: Corfu and the Ionian Islands

09/11/2024

SARA D.

Italy

The holiday did not go as I hoped and the main sore point is given by the skipper. It felt more like being in prison than on vacation. Rino did nothing but list prohibitions, he had a know-it-all and always annoyed tone. He had the constant habit of walking around the boat early in the morning, banging his feet forcefully near the cabins and managed the doors of the cabins as he pleased, opening and closing them even while we were inside. What is even more serious, in my opinion he disrespected us on at least two occasions by taking off his swimsuit in front of everyone to shower naked without even notifying us. A really unprofessional behavior. As for the itinerary, unfortunately it was not respected despite the weather conditions were favorable. Apart from the first day when we witnessed a storm, in all the following days not a leaf flew. If there had been the skipper's will, we could have easily arrived in Paxos (which we did not see). We have returned several times to the same places despite countless requests to see something new. We sailed a maximum of two hours a day, we practically paid for his vacation since for the rest of the time he was lying in the shade reading! Finally, I found the location of the marina inconvenient (although suggestive inside the fortress) as you have to walk at least twenty minutes on foot between stairs and climbs to reach the supermarket. I would suggest a more accessible marina considering that when you do a week's shopping for 6 people you don't go back to the boat with a few envelopes.