Have you always wished to experience the feeling of setting sail on the open sea? Have you always put off sailing holidays because you aren’t confident enough to sail the boat alone for days on end?
Then it’s high time to give it a try! Our two-day introductory trip to the dream-like islands of the Saronic Gulf is the ideal introduction to what may even become a life-long passion! On this trip you will have the opportunity to sail for two days accompanied by an experienced skipper, enjoy fantastic swim stops in beautiful bays, relax in the sun on the deck, experience an authentic island atmosphere, and spend one night in a cabin onboard the sailing yacht. This trip is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of sailing for a couple of wonderful days.
Along the way, we visit the islands of Angistri, Poros, and Aegina. Our expert skipper will ensure that you always feel safe and is happy to show you the most important sailing techniques. Enjoy the fresh sea air and the endless expanse of blue. Swim in beautiful bays or use the SUP, sea scooter, or kayak equipment provided free of charge onboard.
This tour can be booked on any weekend between June and October. A minimum of 4 participants is required.
*Groups of 6-10 persons can book this sailing tour on any other day of the week on request.
When travelling by sailing ship we are dependent on the wind and weather conditions, so the tour itinerary is subject to change. We use different boats from 40 feet (3 cabins) to 50 feet (4 cabins) in length, depending on the size of the group.
Even if you have no sailing experience, you are more than welcome on board: Skipper Ilias will not only navigate you safely through the blue expanses of the Saronic Gulf but will also be happy to show you the basics of sailing.
During the stops, you are welcome to use all the water sports equipment available onboard free of charge. We then sail south along the eastern coast of the Peloponnese until we reach the beautifully sheltered bay, home to the island capital of Poros.
The enchanting harbour town with its neoclassical houses is the perfect place to enjoy a long evening stroll. If you’re willing to exert a bit of energy, take a walk up to the clock tower from where you can enjoy the best view of the sunset. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious dinner in one of the many cosy tavernas before heading back to the yacht to spend the night in your cabin.
The next day we begin sailing back towards Athens, stopping for a swim and to visit the pistachio island of Aegina. Here we have plenty of time to wander through the picturesque village of Perdikka and enjoy lunch at one of the traditional tavernas.
After two days full of wonderful experiences, fresh sea air, and plenty of swimming, we arrive back at the Marina Alimos at around 7 pm.
On this trip we either take small sailing yachts like Ocean Star (42 or 52), Bavaria (42, 44 or 50), or Sun Odyssey (42, 45, or 47), depending on the size of the group. Our well-maintained sailing vessels are equipped with 3 to 4 guest cabins as well as a crew cabin. Onboard there are 1-3 all-in-one bathrooms with shower/WC, depending on the size of the ship. In addition, there is a fully equipped kitchen and an outside shower. The following water sports equipment is available onboard free of charge: SUP, sea scooter, and kayak.
If you choose to charter the whole boat (min. 6 participants), we are happy to adapt the itinerary to meet your wishes and ideas.
One alternative would be to sail to Epidauros on the Peloponnese instead of Poros and spend the night there. This would give you the opportunity to visit the famous theatre of Epidauros (at your own expense: taxi approx. 50 euro, entrance fee: 12 euro/person).
Coming from the city centre, it is advisable to take a taxi. You will need to budget about 50 euros for this. We would also be happy to organize exclusive transfers from the airport or Athens city centre to Marina Alimos on request.
Packing list
2000 € Full charter boat
8 days/7 nights
May – Oct
Moderate
Kea Island
Kea Island
Persons: 1+
Age: 15+