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YachtSailing offers crewed catamaran charters in the Greek islands. Experience an authentic Greek lifestyle vacation with crewed catamarans, sailing to breathtaking destinations in the Cyclades, Saronic Gulf and beyond. Our expert team has been providing tailored sailing holidays for over 20 years, focusing on creating unforgettable memories through island hopping, visiting stunning beaches, exploring historic sites, and enjoying local culture and cuisine. With a fleet of 30 exceptional yachts and experienced crews, YachtSailing delivers personalized Greek sailing adventures for groups of all sizes.
Alimos, Attica, Greece
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evanthomas123
Manhattan Beach, CA18 contributions
Jul 2020
We were a bit scared to travel during Coronavirus times, but thankfully Eugene at Yacht Sailing Greece was very accommodating and we made our trip happen! 8 friends from around Europe met in Athens and sailed the Cyclades for 7 days aboard the incredible Casion Royale. Eugene and everyone at Yacht Sailing Greece were extremely helpful, I called Eugene on multiple occasions in the weeks leading up to our trip and he answered every time.
I had heard horror stories about renting yachts in Greece but we experienced no problems at all. Eugene was totally fair and honest, and provided a full and accurate breakdown of all costs prior to the trip, including extras.
Our captain was Alexandros Voulgaridis from Greece, he was a really great captain and took us to all the islands we wanted to visit, and recommended the best local restaurants. We were a group of 8 young party people and he put up with us without complaining. We were very grateful. I would highly, highly recommend requesting him as a skipper!
The one thing our group wish we would have done was hired a hostess. We will do this next time, as they cook and keep the boat tidy.
Overall a once-in-a-lifetime adventure... we will be back for sure!
I had heard horror stories about renting yachts in Greece but we experienced no problems at all. Eugene was totally fair and honest, and provided a full and accurate breakdown of all costs prior to the trip, including extras.
Our captain was Alexandros Voulgaridis from Greece, he was a really great captain and took us to all the islands we wanted to visit, and recommended the best local restaurants. We were a group of 8 young party people and he put up with us without complaining. We were very grateful. I would highly, highly recommend requesting him as a skipper!
The one thing our group wish we would have done was hired a hostess. We will do this next time, as they cook and keep the boat tidy.
Overall a once-in-a-lifetime adventure... we will be back for sure!
Written August 9, 2020
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Dear evanthomas123,
What wonderful news to hear we were part of your exciting adventure of the Greek Islands onboard the Casino Royale. We are glad Alexandros was a good match for your group and everyone had such a good time. Our team strives for providing a unique and authentic Greek sailing experience. Your wonderful comments and 5 star review allow us to understand we are reaching our goals.
Thank you from everyone at Yachtsailing.gr!
Written September 26, 2022
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duke87131
Barcelona, Spain4 contributions
Aug 2020
The first pleasant surprise were the immediate replies by Eugene to my questions when we talked about the modalities like skipper, schedule and COVID-19. Based on the extremely positive impression, we decided to book two weeks on the Lagoon 440 “Casino”. Getting closer to our vacation, and based on Ioanna’s recommendations, we booked most provisions beforehand. At Alimos harbor, we were warmly welcomed by the YachtSailing team and we met our skipper Thassos Kolokythas. We found the “Casino” perfectly cleaned and provisioned (as requested) at our arrival. The Lagoon 440 was extremely comfortable for two couples with 5 people plus skipper, and it had everything on it from snorkeling gear to two fridges and an oven in which we baked fresh buns for the breakfast. Based on Thassos’ recommendation we initially set off towards the Peloponnese, after which we crossed over to the Cyclades. Thassos immediately inspired confidence in us as very safety-minded captain who turned out to be intimately familiar with finding beautiful locations and knowing all the spots to avoid. He was extremely accommodating to our wishes, and easy to spend time with. Since we wanted quiet vacations to enjoy the beautiful landscape, according to him we broke “the Greek record of staying out of any harbor” ;-). He got us to experience beautiful bays where we could relax to the fullest, go for a swim at sunrise, SUB’ing, enjoy a sundowner, and gaze at the starlit landscape. Altogether we were lucky with the Meltemi and we got to visit several islands. Everything was a highlight, from the solitude at Polyaigos and the stunning beauty of Kleftiko at Milos, to Antiparos and the beautiful Chora at Kythnos. It was difficult to go back to Athens and we would book this vacation anytime again without hesitation. I highly recommend YachSailing and its super professional team. What you see is what you get and there were no hidden items. Our skipper Thassos was a gem and we highly recommend him as well. Thank you for an unforgettable holiday in beautiful Greece.
Written September 20, 2020
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Dear duke87131,
We are glad we could be of service and you enjoyed your time onboard the Casino. It pleases us to hear Thassos was a good match for your group. Our team focus on providing a unique and genuine Greek Island sailing experience. Your positive comments and 5 star review are truly a reward for our efforts.
Thank you from everyone at Yatchsailing.gr!
Written September 26, 2022
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Jaymes V
4 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
This was the trip of a lifetime. We chartered a beautiful 52 foot catamaran (Ace of Diamonds) for one week with a captain and hostess.
I’m a US citizen and I’ve never visited Greece. I was a little apprehensive about sending a large deposit to a business in a foreign country. Turns out I made the correct choice. Yachtsailing.gr is an outstanding organization. Their staff communicated very well with us (in English). The paperwork and emails were very clear about overall costs for the trip. No hidden fees. They delivered everything they promised and I couldn’t be more pleased with our captain and hostess. Their website provides a lot of information for clients and they were very prompt in answering our additional questions.
If you are considering a charter of the size, I strongly recommend that you spend the extra money for the captain and hostess. It will pay for itself many times over. Not only did they manage all the boat/meal needs, but they provided lots of information about the islands we were visiting. Our captain knows all the hidden anchorages and we saw parts of Greece that others would certainly have missed. Our captain was also amazingly adept at finding port tie ups in the evening. Our hostess Anna provided us with an outstanding array of Greek meals per our request. I couldn’t be more pleased.
The Covid rules mandated that we have Covid tests prior to returning to the US. The staff at yachtsailing.gr made sure that Covid testers were present for us upon our return to Athens at the end of the charter. Everything ran on time and it was all very smooth.
Yachtsailing.gr is it top-notch organization. Thank you Eugene, Joanna, Theodore and Anna!
I’m a US citizen and I’ve never visited Greece. I was a little apprehensive about sending a large deposit to a business in a foreign country. Turns out I made the correct choice. Yachtsailing.gr is an outstanding organization. Their staff communicated very well with us (in English). The paperwork and emails were very clear about overall costs for the trip. No hidden fees. They delivered everything they promised and I couldn’t be more pleased with our captain and hostess. Their website provides a lot of information for clients and they were very prompt in answering our additional questions.
If you are considering a charter of the size, I strongly recommend that you spend the extra money for the captain and hostess. It will pay for itself many times over. Not only did they manage all the boat/meal needs, but they provided lots of information about the islands we were visiting. Our captain knows all the hidden anchorages and we saw parts of Greece that others would certainly have missed. Our captain was also amazingly adept at finding port tie ups in the evening. Our hostess Anna provided us with an outstanding array of Greek meals per our request. I couldn’t be more pleased.
The Covid rules mandated that we have Covid tests prior to returning to the US. The staff at yachtsailing.gr made sure that Covid testers were present for us upon our return to Athens at the end of the charter. Everything ran on time and it was all very smooth.
Yachtsailing.gr is it top-notch organization. Thank you Eugene, Joanna, Theodore and Anna!
Written July 17, 2021
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Dear jaymesv2021,
We are so glad you enjoyed sailing the Greek Islands onboard the Ace of Diamonds. It also pleases us to hear that our captain and hostess were a good match for your group. Thank you so much for your kind words and your five stars review. It was lovely having you onboard, and we are happy that our efforts have had a positive impact on our services.
Many thanks from everyone at Yachtsailing.gr!
Written September 22, 2022
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Leslie W
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States3 contributions
Sep 2019
We spent a week aboard the Casino Royale with Captain Harry and Vicky in late September. Everything about the trip was absolutely wonderful. Our high strung, hard to please, extended family were all immediately put into relaxation mode by Yacht Sailing's experienced team. Despite an entire year of emails and preparations, no question went unanswered. Eugene, Alex, and Joanna, went above and beyond when it comes to customer service and showed unending bounds of patience throughout.
Even though we were pretty set on sailing the Cyclades, the weather did not cooperate and Captain Harry made the very best of cruising the Saronic Gulf. In the end, the laid back ports and uncrowded coves were much more our style and I'm very grateful he did not let our original plans get in the way of the better option.
Vicky was an absolute delight and again showed saintly patience and care, cooking and cleaning for our motley crew. Her fresh salads and traditional Greek cuisine were the best meals we had during our two week stay in the country.
I personally really enjoyed having access to the paddleboards everyday, getting a chance to waterski, and reading (napping) in the comfy lounge chairs on the front deck. I also appreciated getting to have quiet mornings in town to go for a walk, run, or grab coffee before we sailed on to the next lovely stop.
This was a trip of a lifetime for us and I'm so grateful my father-in-law found Yacht Sailing to make it happen. My sincere thanks to the crew and everyone behind the scenes.
Even though we were pretty set on sailing the Cyclades, the weather did not cooperate and Captain Harry made the very best of cruising the Saronic Gulf. In the end, the laid back ports and uncrowded coves were much more our style and I'm very grateful he did not let our original plans get in the way of the better option.
Vicky was an absolute delight and again showed saintly patience and care, cooking and cleaning for our motley crew. Her fresh salads and traditional Greek cuisine were the best meals we had during our two week stay in the country.
I personally really enjoyed having access to the paddleboards everyday, getting a chance to waterski, and reading (napping) in the comfy lounge chairs on the front deck. I also appreciated getting to have quiet mornings in town to go for a walk, run, or grab coffee before we sailed on to the next lovely stop.
This was a trip of a lifetime for us and I'm so grateful my father-in-law found Yacht Sailing to make it happen. My sincere thanks to the crew and everyone behind the scenes.
Written January 12, 2020
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Dear Leslieb527,
We are so pleased you had a relaxing and enjoyable experiene onboard the Casino Royale with Harris and Vicky. It is always great to recieve such positive feedback in terms of our product and services. Our team dedicate themselves to providing a unique and authentic Greek Island sailing experience. These kind words and 5 star review are deeply appreciated!
Thank you so much from everyone at Yachtsailing.gr!
Written September 26, 2022
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Dave
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Chartering boats in distant places usually requires A LOT of homework.
ProTip: get yourself to the boat and allow your crew to guide the experience.
We just finished a week on Casino Royal with Haris and Vicky. We had our week reserved but no real idea of the best destinations within a comfortable range.
We simply allowed this highly experienced husband and wife crew to guide our week based on the weather and sailing conditions. It was 1st Class all the way!
They set anchor in beautiful swim spots, reserved dock space in the best marinas, and made dinner reservations at the local restaurants. We felt like we were guess on a floating Four Seasons hotel.
One night the Skipper built a BBQ on a hillside and cooked perfect kabobs while we used the paddle boards and snorkeled around the cove.
Every morning we woke up to something new, moved the boat to another beautiful spot, and never felt bored of any one location.
The crew went grocery shopping daily for fresh breads, vegetables, and fruit. Everything was always fresh and cooked perfectly.
Both Haris and Vicky anticipated every need we had and we rarely asked, “what’s next?”
Absolutely 5 stars to YachtSailing for having a well maintained catamaran and providing an excellent crew!!
-we’ll be back!
ProTip: get yourself to the boat and allow your crew to guide the experience.
We just finished a week on Casino Royal with Haris and Vicky. We had our week reserved but no real idea of the best destinations within a comfortable range.
We simply allowed this highly experienced husband and wife crew to guide our week based on the weather and sailing conditions. It was 1st Class all the way!
They set anchor in beautiful swim spots, reserved dock space in the best marinas, and made dinner reservations at the local restaurants. We felt like we were guess on a floating Four Seasons hotel.
One night the Skipper built a BBQ on a hillside and cooked perfect kabobs while we used the paddle boards and snorkeled around the cove.
Every morning we woke up to something new, moved the boat to another beautiful spot, and never felt bored of any one location.
The crew went grocery shopping daily for fresh breads, vegetables, and fruit. Everything was always fresh and cooked perfectly.
Both Haris and Vicky anticipated every need we had and we rarely asked, “what’s next?”
Absolutely 5 stars to YachtSailing for having a well maintained catamaran and providing an excellent crew!!
-we’ll be back!
Written July 10, 2021
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Dear SailingLA,
It is really nice to hear you had such a great time onboard the Casino Royale, and Harris and Vicky were an ideal match for your group. We are glad you got to experience an out of the ordinary vacation of our beautiful country. Thank you so much for your kind words and your five stars review. It was lovely having you onboard, and we are happy that our efforts have had a positive impact on our services.
Thank you on behalf of everyone at Yachtsailing.gr
Written September 22, 2022
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Jammie Lynn Shaughnessy
Scottsdale, AZ15 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
My two girlfriends and I just returned from an 18 day trip to Greece in September 2021 and at the end of the trip we all asked each other what was your favorite part and we all unanimously agreed it was the week spent with Giorgos Maleas and Vicky, our skipper and hostess traveling to authentic and non-touristy islands around the Saronic golf of Greece. The prior week we were in Mykonos and Santorini which we loved but they are very commercialized and expensive. The whole experience of being on the water on a beautiful private boat with people you trust and who know the area really well and enjoying Greece with locals is an experience hard to find and priceless. Our captain/skipper Giorgos of course asked us where we'd like to go and what kind of trip would like to have so we told him but in all honesty he's been doing this for so long and knows the sea , the weather factor, the ocean , the towns and the islands so well that I do believe he knew what we wanted even without asking. We chose to pay extra to have a hostess to help us with meals and keeping our quarters clean since we are all mothers and wanted to get away from cleaning and cooking for our vacation!! Vicky is such a sweet woman, so talented in the kitchen and she made us feel like queens. I just cannot recommend this crew and this company enough!!
Written September 24, 2021
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Dear Navigator309005,
We would like to thank you for your 5 star review and positive comments. It pleases us to hear we were part of your enjoyable and relaxing holiday of the Greek Isles. We are also glad Giorgos and Vicky were a good match for your group and exceeded your expectations.
Thank you so much on behalf of everyone at Yachtsailing.gr!
Written September 22, 2022
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Jenny w
12 contributions
Jul 2021
Me and my husband, his niece, uncle and aunt went on an amazing sailing trip with Yacht Sailing this July.
The planning and ordering process was very easy, and went without any troubles. Eugene answered any question that we might have (and there were not few).
We were sailing on the casino lagoon 440, and had hired a sailor (Petros) and a hostess (Vicky), they where lovely and we soon began to think of them as our friends. Petros was a calm, funny and steady guy, and was very good at teaching us about sailing. Vicky was such a fun person and worked hard from early morning until night time. We had such a good time with them on the boat, and in the evenings enjoying dinner together!
Sailing around we got the see big parts of the Greece mainland, small places with snorkeling spots and even some cave exploration and dolphins. Petros was excellent at finding hidden gems that we would never have found on our own.
Our air conditioning failed one of the days, but yacht sailing worked very hard to fix this as soon as possible. This can happen to anyone and it does not count as negative towards Yacht Sailing in our eyes.
July is a very hot month and a lot of other people sailing in Greece, if you are more comfortable with lower temperatures and less people May or June might suit you more.
The check-in area in Alimos is somewhat chaotic, but this is not something Yacht Sailing has any control over, but it is good to be aware of: There are few spots with shade and quite far to the closest cafe/restaurant.
In all we had a wonderful time, made great memories together and would recommend this to others that are interested in sailing in Greece and having a vacation that is out of ordinary.
The planning and ordering process was very easy, and went without any troubles. Eugene answered any question that we might have (and there were not few).
We were sailing on the casino lagoon 440, and had hired a sailor (Petros) and a hostess (Vicky), they where lovely and we soon began to think of them as our friends. Petros was a calm, funny and steady guy, and was very good at teaching us about sailing. Vicky was such a fun person and worked hard from early morning until night time. We had such a good time with them on the boat, and in the evenings enjoying dinner together!
Sailing around we got the see big parts of the Greece mainland, small places with snorkeling spots and even some cave exploration and dolphins. Petros was excellent at finding hidden gems that we would never have found on our own.
Our air conditioning failed one of the days, but yacht sailing worked very hard to fix this as soon as possible. This can happen to anyone and it does not count as negative towards Yacht Sailing in our eyes.
July is a very hot month and a lot of other people sailing in Greece, if you are more comfortable with lower temperatures and less people May or June might suit you more.
The check-in area in Alimos is somewhat chaotic, but this is not something Yacht Sailing has any control over, but it is good to be aware of: There are few spots with shade and quite far to the closest cafe/restaurant.
In all we had a wonderful time, made great memories together and would recommend this to others that are interested in sailing in Greece and having a vacation that is out of ordinary.
Written December 26, 2021
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Dear 371jennywa,
It brings us great joy to hear you enjoyed your trip onboard the Casino, and Petros and Vicky were well suited to your group. We aim for providing a unique and genuine Greek sailing experience, and are glad we were able to provide you with an out of the ordinary vacation. Your 5 star review and positive comments help ensure we maintain our standards and services.
Many thank from everyone at Yachtsailing.gr!
Written September 22, 2022
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Travel541138
Chicago, IL11 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We had an absolutely wonderful time sailing the Saronic Gulf with YaghtSailing.gr. Eugene made the process so easy from the start answering all our questions and helping make the week into an unforgettable experience. The quality of service this company provides is what made them really stand out, for example we had talked all week about wanting to try a certain type of food and the last night the team helped us order the food to our boat so we could picnic on the deck and watch the sunset which was the perfect way to cap off our trip. If you’re considering renting a boat in Greece, I would 100% recommend this company.
Written June 26, 2022
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Dear Travel541138,
Words cannot express our gratitude for the recognition you have provided for our product and services. Our team works really hard in order to provide a unique and authentic Greek Island experience. Your wonderful comments and 5 star review are what make it all work the effort.
Thank you so much from everyone at Yachtsailing.gr!
Written September 22, 2022
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Renee D
Granby, CT80 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Once we (parents, three adult kids and boyfriends/girlfriends) decided to try to charter a captained yacht in Greece, the task of choosing a company we felt we could trust was daunting! But Yachtsailing.gr kept popping up in our research. Great, detailed website…TripAdvisor info, ratings and reviews…and finally a phone conversation with Eugene had us feeling comfortable.
All of our contacts during the choosing and reserving of a boat, provisioning, arranging airport transport, just confirmed that we’d made the right choice. All these folks were friendly, experienced and so easy to work with.
The Queen of Hearts was a wonderful boat and just what website pictures had shown. Staterooms were comfortable and heads with showers for each stateroom was great. Lots of areas on deck for separate lounging spaces.
But a great boat is nothing without a great captain and crew. Our Captain Vasilis and Hostess/Mate Maria were just the best.
Vasilis, from our initial handshake and discussions about the weather being favorable for the Cyclades, was a great communicator and always wanted our feedback. This continued for the whole trip as every day we discussed plans/options for the day with stops for lunch and swimming…the cove in Kimolos!…And always great recommendations for dinners! Perfect guy for this job!
And Maria was always taking such good care of us! From the first taste of coffee in the morning, through varied delicious breakfasts, both cold and hot lunches, snacks(!) in the afternoon, and a couple of unexpected dinners when we were anchored at a cove for the night… it was wonderful. And she was always smiling and gracious!
Both Vasilis and Maria made us feel like friends and that is a luxury that is so hard to find! This was the best family vacation we’ve ever had and as wonderful as the places we visited were, our family enjoyed each other even more. Thanks Vasilis and Maria!
Hope to do this again soon!
All of our contacts during the choosing and reserving of a boat, provisioning, arranging airport transport, just confirmed that we’d made the right choice. All these folks were friendly, experienced and so easy to work with.
The Queen of Hearts was a wonderful boat and just what website pictures had shown. Staterooms were comfortable and heads with showers for each stateroom was great. Lots of areas on deck for separate lounging spaces.
But a great boat is nothing without a great captain and crew. Our Captain Vasilis and Hostess/Mate Maria were just the best.
Vasilis, from our initial handshake and discussions about the weather being favorable for the Cyclades, was a great communicator and always wanted our feedback. This continued for the whole trip as every day we discussed plans/options for the day with stops for lunch and swimming…the cove in Kimolos!…And always great recommendations for dinners! Perfect guy for this job!
And Maria was always taking such good care of us! From the first taste of coffee in the morning, through varied delicious breakfasts, both cold and hot lunches, snacks(!) in the afternoon, and a couple of unexpected dinners when we were anchored at a cove for the night… it was wonderful. And she was always smiling and gracious!
Both Vasilis and Maria made us feel like friends and that is a luxury that is so hard to find! This was the best family vacation we’ve ever had and as wonderful as the places we visited were, our family enjoyed each other even more. Thanks Vasilis and Maria!
Hope to do this again soon!
Written July 5, 2022
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Dear Renee D,
It brings us great joy to hear you had such a memorable experience onboard the Queen of Hearts. We are pleased to hear Vasillis and Maria where the ideal match for your group. We focus on providing a comfortable and unique Greek Island sailing vacation. Your good comments and generous review help motivate us to mantain our high standards and services.
On behalf of everyone at Yachtsailing.gr we would like to thank you, and hope to see you again in the future!
Written September 22, 2022
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JJ I
8 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
THESE GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!!
We don't even know where to start!
As we began planning our trip to Greece, sailing became such an obvious option to be able to see a lot of the islands in a convenient way. We found yachtsailing.gr with a simple google search and the reviews were spot on. We are a group of four women from the United States with minimal sailing experience and yachtsailing.gr made the whole trip seamless. Eugene and the Marias were so communicative and patient and willing to answer all of our questions from pre sailing and assisted us in transportation from our Airbnb in Athens to port, to provisioning the boat with our specified grocery list.
We were matched with an amazing skipper (Spiros) who we cannot recommend more highly!! We knew he was tasked with sailing us safely from island to island but he went above and beyond at each stop by making us restaurant reservations and renting us cars to pop around at each island. We couldn't get over how professional, patient, kind and accommodating he was. No matter what island we went to or what weather we experienced, Spiros was able to communicate our daily options and prioritize our safely and fun.
Spiros is now our 'life skipper,' and we cannot wait to travel with yachtsailing.gr again. It is easy to call this a trip of a life time and we are committed to recreating this trip for years to come.
JJ, Tilly, Georgia, Nicole
We don't even know where to start!
As we began planning our trip to Greece, sailing became such an obvious option to be able to see a lot of the islands in a convenient way. We found yachtsailing.gr with a simple google search and the reviews were spot on. We are a group of four women from the United States with minimal sailing experience and yachtsailing.gr made the whole trip seamless. Eugene and the Marias were so communicative and patient and willing to answer all of our questions from pre sailing and assisted us in transportation from our Airbnb in Athens to port, to provisioning the boat with our specified grocery list.
We were matched with an amazing skipper (Spiros) who we cannot recommend more highly!! We knew he was tasked with sailing us safely from island to island but he went above and beyond at each stop by making us restaurant reservations and renting us cars to pop around at each island. We couldn't get over how professional, patient, kind and accommodating he was. No matter what island we went to or what weather we experienced, Spiros was able to communicate our daily options and prioritize our safely and fun.
Spiros is now our 'life skipper,' and we cannot wait to travel with yachtsailing.gr again. It is easy to call this a trip of a life time and we are committed to recreating this trip for years to come.
JJ, Tilly, Georgia, Nicole
Written September 10, 2022
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Dear JJ, Tilly, Georgia, & Nicole,
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review. The whole team is so happy we were able to assist in creating a memorable and enjoyable experience during your cruise of the Greek Isles. We are glad to hear Spiro was a good match for all of you, and hope to see you again in the near future. We keep looking at the video where you test his America accent. It was just amazing :)
Thank you from everyone at Yachtsailing.gr!
Written September 21, 2022
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Can anyone tell me customary tipping amounts for the captain and hostess? Also, can the fuel and marina fees be paid by credit card or should it be paid in cash?
Written May 3, 2024
Looking forwards to our first holiday in ages in July... and our first ever sailing trip - total novices!
Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teens) - what are key essentials to pack? Thanks!
Written February 26, 2022
Don't worry about over packing. Greece has everything you could need. Good walking shoes and shoes you don't mind getting wet. It gets hot, so pack light clothes, linen for example. If you're worried about spf and other items - you can get them there and not expensive. Hope you have fun. We can't wait to go back.
Written February 27, 2022
Tracey O
Surrey, Canada
16 contributions
Has anyone done any scuba diving while on a 2 week catamaran trip in the Cyclades? I'm wondering if it is possible while on the charter.
Written July 16, 2019
Hello Tracey O,
Thank you for your inquiry (we have already replied to you via e-mail as well). It is possible to arrange it. Just make sure that you contact the scuba diving center in order to be sure regarding qualification required (PADI certifications etc..). We can help you plan this as well if you find it difficult communicating with the scuba diving center. Just let us know and we will assist you as always!
Written July 22, 2019
Hello
We are a group of 50 adults ,so do you have a private boat that can accommodate us
For a one day trip to Aegina and if yes how much will it cost with lunch
Thank you
Written November 28, 2018
You must contact the company but I do know they have several boats
Written November 29, 2018
Hello! We’re looking for a chartered sailing trip reough the cyclades. We area group of 6 friends on our 30s , dates 10th july or the inmediate days after that. Do you have availability? Thanks!
Written May 7, 2018
Eugene Theodoridis
Athens, Greece
Hello and thank you for your interest!
Could you please send us an email with your information in our email address or visit our website to see our contact details?
Thank you in advance for your interest
Eugene
Written May 7, 2018
Hi
We were a family of picky eaters so we ordered basics and went off to the recommended grocers to pick our meats cheese biscuits cereals etc.
We found the shops to be quite well stocked and fairly priced.
You can gladly take up the offer to preorder and have it delivered.
Order cleaning stuff like sponges and paper towels
Lots of water!!!
Don't stress if you run out you are always near a shop to top up
Always get fresh bread when you are at a new port
We only had light breakfast and some lunches on board
Written September 6, 2017
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