We had the most magical and beautiful sailing holiday - a memory forever for me, my partner and our... read more
We had the most magical and beautiful sailing holiday - a memory forever for me, my partner and our... read more
Our family (two adults, two tweens) sailed the Saronic for a week on the Rosemary with Captain... read more
Our trip with Greek Seas wasn't just a vacation, it was an adventure that we will never forget! Wife and I spent a week on the Oceanis 40 monohull traveling through the Saronic Gulf islands and Peloponesse coast.
Can't speak highly enough about the crew... Kiriakos was a wonderful captain and host, and we also had Josie as our amazing hostess. We both loved them so much, by the end of the trip they felt like family, and it was hard to say goodbye.
The Saronic Gulf islands are incredible... you don't hear much about them in the US, with the focus on the Cycladic islands (Santorini, Mykonos) and Crete... But they are really spectacular and possibly more "authentic". We spent nights moored up in Poros, Spetses, [tiny fishing village on the Coast that I won't share here!!], Ermioni, Hydra, and then Perdika on the island of Aegina before heading back to Athens. All were special in their own way, and curated by Kiriakos based on what he learned of us in a very short amount of time.
I can't stress enough how nice the Saronic is and from what I understand, much more pleasant for sailing and relaxing vs. trying to sail on a small boat in the Cyclades. Really worth checking out -- your mind will be blown!
Thanks for everything Greek Seas. Our pleasure to give you the strongest recommendation possible!
It's so nice to hear about your fantastic experience with Kiriakos and Josie aboard our Oceanis 40! Your description and remarks on the Saronic gulf islands is spot on. Thank you for the recommendation and we hope to see you back out sailing with us in the future!
The flotilla of four catamarans (24 friends) made this trip one of the most memorable trips ever. Everything was absolutely amazing - food, sailing on the mediterranean sea and visiting the Greek isles. Our skipper, Yanis and host, Josephine went all the way out to make our trip memorable. I will definitely do this again.
Just back from an AMAZING week on RoseMary, a Lagoon 380 catamaran, with crew Kostas & Mary.
7 days of smooth sailing, visiting beautiful islands (each one with a different vibe), eating delicious food (featuring both Mary's on-board kitchen and an abundance of options in ports), drinking cold local beers, exploring and swimming the crystal clear (and clean!) waters!!
As extremely seasoned travellers, it was such a treat travelling by boat: Whilst you get to see a number of very different islands, endless amazing sceneries and one quaint port after the other, there's none of the packing, unpacking, looking at timetables, making arrangements of when and where to meet as a group etc. – simply sit back and enjoy the ride! What a luxury in this day and age!!
Travelling by boat means more or less going where the wind takes you! and day for day skipper Kostas would plan the best journey for us, based on local conditions. Also he would share information on sights and some background – which was super helpful when exploring the islands.
We very much enjoyed the company of our crew, Mary & Kostas. They're easy-going and pleasantly casual to be around. Mary's cooking is to die for! Treating us to the local kitchens, and passed-down family recepies.
One night we anchored in a secluded bay and sat in the net in the dark and looked at the stars.
I am going back!
My husband and I decided to take a 6 week European Vacation and sailing with Greek Seas Charter Sailing was, by far, the highlight of the trip! The week that we spent sailing, exploring, eating etc. was impeccable. We've both traveled internationally quite a bit so we "know the drill". That being said, this week went above and beyond ALL of our expectations. From arrival to departure, everything was seamless. By the end of our week, neither of us was ready to leave. It felt like we were leaving FAMILY. Not once did we feel like tourists. Each evening, usually after dinner, our Captain informed what time we would set sail and where we would be going the next day. We always looked forward to this part of the evening because we knew that he was tailoring our trip just for us. In the mornings, we would get up and all have our coffee together. Whether that meant sitting quietly and reading, or engaging in conversation about the coming day, it was the BEST way to start the day! We were treated to local cuisine in family settings were the owners came and sat with us while we ate. We were taken to bays where the stars sparkled like diamonds off of the deep blue waters (I slept on deck that night it was so beautiful). We swam in waters so clean and clear that you could see the bottom (no WC usage allowed as to keep the waters pure). Anchoring and traversing ship lines in Hydra will forever be one of my most favorite memories. We absolutely CANNOT WAIT to go back! If you ever get the opportunity or desire to sail the Greek Seas, you cannot go wrong with this company. If I could rate it higher than "excellent" I would. Superb, impeccable, a journey of a lifetime and one not to be missed all in one!!! Thank you for amazing memories and an experience that we hope to relive soon!
After reading all the reviews I was really excited about our trip. Unfortunately it seems that we did not get the captain that all the reviews rave about. Our captain was extremely knowledgeable about sailing and was a nice guy, but was not charismatic. He provided a couple of tidbits of information about the ports, but did not set up any meals or activities for us. He gave us a couple of restaurants at each island. But at those restaurants, we just felt like Americans and did not get great service. In Spetses, we found out afterward from another yacht that we should've rented ATVs. In Poros we found the ATVs from talking to a couple of restaurant owners. In Agina, we wondered around to find the best breakfast place. In Hydra, when we were ready to leave at our agreed time, our captain could not be found. (Oh he was eating and drinking with his buddy.) On a positive note, the lunch spots to swim and eat were beautiful and he is expert at parking the boat in tight spots. But if you get this captain (Kiriarkas) make sure you do your homework and plan your days, except that they don't tell you what islands you will stop at until you get there! And everything is closed on the islands between 3 and 5pm! I feel that this trip was extremely overpriced for what we got - not the college graduation trip of a lifetime.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback on your trip. While it’s good to hear that you felt safe in your captain’s knowledge of sailing and enjoyed your afternoon swim spots, we would like to sincerely apologize that all of your expectations weren’t met. Kiriakos is one of our most experienced and well-liked captains. So we are surprised and disappointed to hear that you didn’t feel the same.
As a small, boutique charter company our goal is to ensure that every trip is an incredible experience for our customers. Therefore, we’re taking your feedback seriously and have shared it internally.
Traveling with GreekSeas was an amazing experience. Our skipper Kostas and hostess Mary were some of the most amazing people we have ever met and truly made our vacation extraordinary. Our group of six sailed the Saronic gulf and had a one-of-a-kind experience that cannot be matched by any other. From exploring Greek’s most beautiful islands to swimming in the bluest waters, our group was able to truly see a side of Greece that only locals get to see. We felt at ease with our informative skipper Kostas, who showed us the best restaurants, nightlife and helped us arrange ATVs and activities at each stop. He also was extremely knowledgeable about sailing and gave us insight into the sailing culture that is so engrained in these islands. Mary, our gracious host, was also one of the most amazing cooks I have ever encountered. Some of the meals she prepared were easily some of the best of the trip and our group is still talking about how we looked forward to her meals each and every day. I mean, she even got us fresh bread and ingredients along the way, making the meals unique to the trip we were experience. Note to other groups, she makes a mean mojito, so we recommend purchasing some liquor and getting her to make some of her signature cocktails. Words cannot put into words the memories we made on this trip and how much we enjoyed sailing with GreekSeas. From start to finish, the process was easy, affordable and worth every penny.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your recent charter! You perfectly described the beauty, hospitality, and charm of the Greek islands as well as the importance of having an incredible captain and hostess like Kostas and Mary! We'll hopefully see you back out in Greece again soon!