NICOLETTA F.
review about Sail in Greece with us!!! September 2021
Captain VASILIS is a very kind and knowledgeable skipper.
He caught and cooked great fish for us.
Tour Saroniche islands very interesting, thanks and best regards!
Yacht sailing holidays & skippered tours in Saronic Islands & Athens
The Saronic Islands, easily accessible through Athens, are a beautiful archipelago in the Aegean's Saronic Gulf. Each of the five Saronic islands has kept its authentic character, landscapes, and culture making for a rich skippered sailing holiday.
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Reviews - Yacht sailing holidays & skippered tours in Saronic Islands & Athens
53 reviews
Luca F.
review about CRAZYSAIL GREECE - 4 boats to the Saronic islands August 2021
Beautiful experience, our flotilla was made up of beautiful people, I have made a lot of connection with my boat, an experience that I will definitely do again. I left my comfort areas behind and spent 7 days of adventure, sharing and team spirit. A special thanks to Nicola who was a friend, a brother and a great captain for this week.
Eugenio N.
review about The Sea of the Gods, sailing from the Aegean to the Ionian June 2021
Andrea is an experienced skipper and a person to be in good company with both in friendly discussions and in moments of travel and adventure. The boat is very comfortable and well equipped. A travel experience definitely worth recommending. Thanks for everything Andrea !
Max K.
review about Combo itinerary- Saronic & Cyclades mix. Explore the best of BOTH ! September 2020
I have met Spiros is an experienced, friendly and calm skipper, who knows the saronic sea very well. Beside his sailing skills, it is very important for him to ensure a good atmosphere within the crew. If you like learn something about sailing and engage yourself on board, Spiros is very open minded for participation during maneuvers.
His boat is well equiped and has enough space and tools (dinghy, snorceling gear, stand up paddle) to have a great time in the right bay.
Lydia M.
review about 4 day sailing adventure! Max 6 guests in 8 berths.This year travel in comfort & avoid the crowds August 2020
Adrianna and Radu are the hardest working team on the islands and their goal is to figure out exactly what you want from your sailing vacation and provide it. They were sensitive to what we were looking for- local/ insider sights, some nightlife, the best spots for snorkeling and paddle-boarding, and have great recommendations about what to do and see at each port. Quad biking on Kythnos is a must! They were super informative and helpful from my first enquiries until the day we left. I and my travel buddy will be back for sure!
Antonio P.
review about Sailing between the Saronic islands, from Lavrio to Porto Heli (Athens) September 2019
Hello,
You should consider that a vacation on sailing boat on WALKABOUT is not a cost, but an investment for your mind and your spirit!
Lorenzo & Annalisa are not only super-friendly and professional skippers, but also incredible chef that can prepare excellent typical dishes of Italian and Greek cuisine,
with also handmade pasta! (That’s an incredible experience on boat!).
Antonio
Arnaud B.
review about One week sailing around the beautiful Greek Islands September 2019
We had a great week. Phil was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable right away despite our shortcomings in English.
Cohabitation in the boat was very easy.
Phil listened to our expectations regarding the trip to be made during the week and our willingness to learn to sail. We were able to sail alone and perform maneuvers under his control, if we wanted to.
Weather permitting, we would stop at a different port each day, and we could count on Phil to advise us on tours or good restaurants.
In short, if you want to spend an original holiday, forget your daily life, think only of the sea and the wind (at least part of the day) and learn to sail under the good advice of a passionate and benevolent captain, go for it! Arnaud and Marie.
Marta F.
review about Discover the beautiful Saronic islands on a sailing yacht August 2019
Bravo Istvan, you have fully met our expectations! You made us have fun and dream on your boat with attention to detail!
Next year we will definitely come back on holiday with you, prepare us a relaxing and interesting itinerary!
Barbara D.
review about Greece - International Flotilla 2019 August 2019
super, we enjoy too much and Eliot ws wonderfull.
Julie V.
review about From the Saronic Gulf to the East of Peloponnese the cocktail NAVIGATION-RELAXATION-COMFORT-CULTURE and YOU July 2019
A first for me and my mom on Sailsquare and we are not disappointed!
What a trip!
We return to the moment of our magnificent stay in Greece (saronic islands) on the pretty sailboat of Claude and Geneviève.
An adorable and caring couple who will share with you their passion for the sea and the Greek islands they know perfectly.
Claude, unbeatable in history, will gladly answer all your cultural questions with great enthusiasm and passion.
Geneviève, very sweet will make you feel at home!
Attentive and very kind, Claude and Geneviève made us spend the best holidays of our lives.
* * * * * well deserved stars! ;)
see you soon friends!
Julie
Pierre L.
review about Discover sailing paradise in Greece September 2018
We had a very nice stay on Greg and Aga's boat. While constantly taking care of our comfort and safety, they set an excellent atmosphere and are very good advice on the boat as well as on land. We recommend this cruise without hesitation!
We had an excellent journey on Greg and Aga's boat. They were always watching to keep us safe and comfortable, they set a really good mood and gave good advices on board as well as in the different ports we stopped at. We highly recommend this cruise!
Frederic M.
review about Saronic Greece Catamaran Cruise with hostess / cook on board (Naturism) September 2018
Christian is a very professional and very friendly skipper, very attentive to his customers he knows all the nooks and crannies of the Saronic Gulf! He knows how to adapt to the desires of his customers, he speaks fluent Greek which greatly facilitates the local organization, visits to archaeological sites or others. He is serious while not taking himself seriously, he has a lot of humor and really pays with his person to make your stay enjoyable. For our cruise he was excellently assisted by Anne who was also very attentive. What more to say: we highly recommend Christian, his hostess and clean and comfortable boat! Frédéric
Mariella M.
review about The thrill of crossing the strait of Corinth, the enchantment of Delphi, 2 seas: Aegean and Jonian August 2018
Traveling by sea, sailing in silent coves, searching for the places that have marked the history of Mediterranean cultures; this is what awaits you. Not occasional guests but part of a crew with a single biorhythm. Riccardo, with skilful experience, manages to make navigation seem as natural as it is for him and to carry out this transformation in silence. Seeing it work incessantly, you will appreciate the logic, the organization of spaces and the safety of the equipment of this beautiful boat.
Mariella M.
review about Offshore sailing on a Swan 65 from Sicily to Patras July 2018
This flight from Syracuse to Kefalonia in just 36 hours is unforgettable! Unforgettable the starry skies of the Mediterranean, the milky way and the moon contemplated in this offshore navigation on the oldest route to Greece.
Pieter, own and skipper, proved to be skilled, experienced and as his friend Rob tireless sailors.
Pieter has shown surprising resource in managing this navigation that in some moments has turned in a real adventure. And despite the effort required by the shifts of uninterrupted navigation, in my night of seakness, Pieter has found away to nurture me carefully. The boat proved to be an unsurpassable vessel! Enjoy!
Nathalie B.
review about Five Days Greek Island Sailing July 2018
Hello
We had a dream stay thanks to Phil!!!
It's just amazing!!
An itinerary that he traced to make us discover the Cyclades on a short stay,
It was just beautiful to sail with him,
Very organized on his boat !!
Easy to live and to listen to us constantly !!
I highly recommend Phil and his superb sailboat!!
What more can we say, that certainly we are repeating an upcoming trip with Phil !!!
For our first cruise we were very spoiled !!!!!!
Natalie B
Daniela F.
review about Discover the secret gems of the Peloponnese with a local skipper & a comfortable Hallberg-Rassy 49! May 2017
The sailboat offers all the comfort and commodities for an amazing holiday and its state is impeccable. Panos combines great knowledge and experience with extraordinary human quality and kindness. The places we visited were simply breathtaking
Cinzia D.
review about Sailing among the Saronic Gulf islands August 2017
Fantastic holiday, I would never get off the boat!
Thanks Valeria!!!
Mirko Z.
review about From Athens to Aegina,Hydra,Spetses,Poros,sea and history,a luxourious boat with skipper and hostess June 2017
Unforgettable holiday, the boat is very comfortable and welcoming, Renato offers a great experience and always chooses the best of every anchorage in the bay or port to allow you to swim or visit the beautiful ports of the islands visited. Luciana is an exceptional cook, even with the limited space offered by the kitchen of a boat manages to prepare lunches worthy of a hotel. But above all Renato and Luciana managed to make us feel among friends, their company was the icing on the cake to a holiday that offers sea and beautiful islands. My wife had never been on a sailboat and after this experience she fell in love with it and is already thinking about when we can leave with them :-)
Francesco P.
review about Sailing week from Skiathos (Sporades), the Saronic Gulf (Athens). Crossing Part I September 2016
Chiara is a skipper with a preparation far above average. He welcomed us on his boat, fully equipped and comfortable, making us feel really at home!
He was able to make pleasant and fun a week heavily marked by bad weather, guiding us to discover ports and villages outside of mass tourism and for this reason much more fascinating,
and in addition it also acted as a trait d'union between the two crew members (Italian and French), eliminating the communication difficulties due to the language!
In short, a cruise with Chiara I highly recommend to everyone! You will be in very good hands!!
Paola S.
review about From Athens to Rhodes, an Aegean to cross June 2016
Alessandro is a professionally very reliable and competent Skipper and at the same time a nice and fun person who always tries to make the holiday wonderful in every detail ....
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Let's find it together!6 reasons to choose the Saronic Islands for your next sailing holidays:
- Incorporate your Greek sailing holiday with a trip to Athens.
- Enjoy the tranquility of Hydra - the island without cars.
- Discover the peaceful forests of Poros or spend a night in a charming local tavern of the old port of Spetses.
- Explore the ancient historic Temple of Aphaia on the island of Aigina or the Byzantine city of Palaiochora.
- Enjoy the beautiful Saronic beaches - such as the Marathonas in Aegina.
- Relish unique architectural towns and unique natural beauty.
The best places & specific destinations to visit during your sailing holiday in the Saronic Islands:
Sailing the Saronic Islands allows for both a mix of island hopping the Greek Isles as well as some coastal sailing around the mainland Greek peninsula. The Saronics are a very popular region with skippers and make for an excellent sailing holiday destination amongst solo travellers, groups and families alike. The Saronic Gulf offers ideal sailing conditions throughout a long period of the year, and the islands of Salamis, Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Hydra, Dokos, and Peloponnese make for brilliant highlights.
Sailing holidays in Hydra
A picturesque island with wildly natural coasts and a mountainous terrain. Several of the islands coves are rocky and inhospitable for boats - once helping as a natural defense. Hydra, considered as one of the pearls of the Saronics, is now home to a charming seaside resort - however, motorised vehicles remain forbidden! Transport is either by foot, donkey, or water-taxi. The town of Hydra, otherwise known as Hydra port, is the only town on the island. The harbour is full of charm and its red-tiled houses and slithering alleyways have lots of character. There are a handful of beautiful beaches on the island including Molos, Agios Nikolaos, Palamida and Kaminia.
Sailing holidays in Monemvasia
The island of is Monemvasia located at the southern tip of Laconia, connected to the mainland by 200m causeway. Monemvasia is arguably one of the most stunning locations in Greece. The island is mostly a large rock plateau that is the site of a medieval fortress. The town of Monemvasia rests just below on the south side of the island, where there are approximately only a dozen people that live here year round.
Sailing holidays in Poros
Poros is in fact made up of two islands, Sphaeria (or Sferia), where are the city and the port, and Calauria (or Kalavria) - the two islands connected by a bridge. The island of Sphaeria is of volcanic origin. Both islands are mountainous and green with the hills covered by pine trees. Inland, there are beautiful streets, where you can find small white houses with colourful shutters. Many of the charming beaches on Poros are on the south coast of Kalavria, some with pebble beaches and some golden sand.
Sailing holidays in Spetses
Spetses is a small, yet elegant and cheerful island. The scent of jasmine fills the air and has been gifted the nickname the “pearl”. It offers unrivalled levels of relaxation and peace, with delightful views out onto the Saronic Gulf. The evenings are made soft music by the locals and candle lit dinner tables - an island to make memories.
Tips to help you to better plan for your next sailing holidays in the Saronic Islands:
All you need to know about your next cruise in the Saronics aboard a sailboat.
When to go to the Saronic Islands for a sailing holiday
The region enjoys a warm climate for large parts of the year, however, it is recommended to sail in the Saronic Islands between early April and late October.
Holiday prices
You can find experiences for a week in the Saronic Islands and around Athens with a skipper from €500 per person. This figure excludes transportation. It is important to remember that prices may vary depending on the month of travel and the style of boat.
Transport options to and from your holiday
Flying to Athens is the easiest way to find the Saronic Islands. Athens is well connected with international airports around the world. It is recommended that you contact the organising skipper of any given holiday to obtain more specific, tailored advice and information on transport options.
Sailing in the Saronic Gulf solo, as a couple, or with friends and family
Whether you’re looking for options for couples, a whole boat booking for families and groups of friends, or options for solo travellers there are different experiences to suit you. Be it a trip aboard a sailboat or catamaran, you can book one or multiple spots onboard without having to form your own group of travellers. Find like-minded people and return home with new friends!