Conde Nast Says Greece is the Best Vacation Spot in the World!

If you needed one more reason to Sail in Greece next summer, how about the fact that Conde Nast picked Greece as the number one travel destination in the world!

Conde Nast readers gave the best scores to Greece across the board in the 2016 Readers’ Travel Awards, and with good reason. For its relatively small size, Greece contains some of the most diverse beauty and landscapes anywhere on Earth. Besides it’s ancient ruins and mountains, it has over 200 islands, each with its own unique vibe and atmosphere.

With our cruises, we try to give you a taste of every side of Greece, sailing from party central Mykonos to the stunning beaches of Paros, and on to the volcanic landscapes and amazing sunsets of Santorini. No matter what you like or what your style is, we guarantee you will fall in love with at least one, or most likely all, of these islands – as the readers of Conde Nast did!

There’s no better way to experience the Greek islands than on a classic sailboat, with a friendly Greek captain guiding the way. Greeks have been sailing on these seas for millennia, and almost everyone gets around the islands by boat or ship. With a cruise like this, you can travel closer to the way locals do while meeting Greeks and travelers from around the world on the way – having fun and forging connections on the waters of the deep blue Aegean Sea.

So if you haven’t been to Greece and want to see what Conde Nast readers are excited about, check out one of our cruises next summer. Even if you have been to Greece, we know you can’t wait to return, so kick back and relax while we take you to some of the best islands in the number one travel destination in the world!

Brochure summer 2017

Our #YOLOcruises summer 2017 brochure has just arrived!

Click the link below and enjoy! See you on board….

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Authentic food on the Greek islands!

You can’t enjoy a Greek summer vacation without tasting all the amazing flavors you can find on the beautiful Aegean islands!

 The islands of Paros, Ios, Mykonos, and Santorini, which those on board the Sail in Greece Cruises get to discover and experience for themselves, have a cuisine based on simple, fresh flavors and ingredients, involving plenty of fruits, vegetables, local herbs and spices, seafood, and a generous helping of olive oil.

 So when you visit the sun-drenched shores of these Cycladic islands, for which dishes should you be on the lookout?

 In the lovely tavernas of Paros and Ios, keep an eye out for sundried fish, chickpea soups, and a local specialty – snails seasoned with garlic dip.  These islands are known for the particularly full flavor of these local dishes, which manage to be delicious, healthy, and inexpensive all at once. Ios is also known throughout Greece for its dairy products, particularly its variety of cheeses. Try the local “Xinotiri”, and then taste the assortment of hard and soft cheeses the island produces.

 When you get to Mykonos, take a dinner break after dipping in the island’s crystal clear waters and before visiting the island’s pumping nightlife to taste local delicacies like kopanisti and looza.  Kopanisti is a salty, spicy cheese sauce with pepper, and looza is air-dried, herb-flavored ham similar to prosciutto (but even better in taste)! Finish off your Mykonos meal with the islands amygdalota sweets, made with almonds and sugar, before heading off to discover perhaps the most peculiar and unique dishes of all in volcanic Santorini.

 Feast on tomato balls, fava beans with roasted onions, and eggplants with lamb on a cliff side taverna while taking in one of Santorini’s famous sunsets. It will be the perfect end to a tasty culinary tour of the small but colorful Aegean islands.

Looking to experience first hand the notorious Greek culinary? Join us on our Sail in Greece cruises and get ready for a food festival along the way!

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HERA, our Brand NEW 30 meters long motor sailer yacht has just arrived!

She is able to accommodate up to 25 people on board offering double and triple en suite fully air conditioned cabins, in order to make sure that you will enjoy the perfect cruise with us!

This astonishing yacht offers a spacious outdoor dining area surrounded by comfortable and cozy cushions for you and your friends to enjoy group meals, lazy laid back nights or happy summer moments.

At the front part of HERA, there is a huge sun deck for ladies ( and gents!) to sun bath and relax endlessly, a lush comfortable sofa and a wide open deck to make you feel safe and welcome.

As we move inside, there is a stylish sitting lounge area where you are able to mingle with rest of the group, play fun games or read a book from our library. In the same area the bar is waving at you, in order to enjoy your drinks while on board your private deck.

Hera, offers 3G wifi on board for its guests and is fully crewed in order to make sure that you will feel home away from home. Her English speaking crew will make sure that all your needs will come true!

This jaw-dropping mega yacht operates exclusively on our Sail in Greece cruises or is available for private hire for tailor made cruises in the Greek islands.

See you on Board!

The Sail in Greece Team

 

 

5 Reasons Greece is the New Yacht Party Capital

 

In the past few years, travelers have been flocking to the Balkans to take cruises exploring the stunning Mediterranean coastline while partying on board with their friends!

If you haven’t taken a yacht party trip yet, it’s about time you start planning one. As for the country you should pick for your yacht party destination?

Greece! It’s a no-brainer, and here’s why.

1) Greece has a HUGE amount of islands to explore

Greece has 227 inhabited islands, each more beautiful and welcoming than the last. Plenty of the islands are equally well known for their crystal clear waters as they are for their all-night partying, so what are you waiting for? You won’t find such a huge number of island destinations anywhere else in the Mediterranean except Greece.

2) Greece already has some of the best nightlife in the world

How many places in the world are home to bars that frequently stay open until 6 or 7 AM in the summer months, and clubs that keep going well past when the sun comes up? This isn’t just the case on the party island of Mykonos – you will find plenty of islands in Greece with beach bars serving up drinks all day and clubs playing music all night.

3) Greece has incredible beaches and waters

When you’re warming up from the hot summer sun and want to cool down, just take the plunge into the beautiful Greek water! The refreshing Aegean and Ionian seas are cool, blue, and clear – just what you want in a summer swim. You can often see all the way down, even at a depth of 30 meters, so there’s no reason to fear the deep here!

4) Greece is known for its hospitality

In order to have an unforgettable experience on a yacht, you want to feel a great warm welcome when you board. Greece is world-renowned for its amazing hospitality – everyone from the captain on board to the bartenders and locals in the ports you visit will help show you a good time and live the local island life.

5) Greeks know all about having a great time (kaloperasi)

Few people enjoy daily life like the Greeks. Whether they’re catching up with friends for hours in cafes (kafeteries), eating a big meal with family at a local taverna, or dancing all night until dawn (ximeromata), they do everything with enthusiasm while surrounded by friends and family. So come party in Greece and catch the local vibe!

Explore the Greek islands on board our Mykonos or Harmony Cruises and  party like never before!

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Hemera…. our 2nd MEGA gulet just arrived!

Take a trip of a lifetime aboard a Greek Goddess with Sail in Greece this year… sun, sea and a super luxurious yacht, all on a budget! What more can you ask for?

For those of you who know your Greek mythology, you’ll know that Hemera was the ancient Greek primordial goddess (protogenos) of the day. Sail in Greece have just acquired their own piece of heaven in the ‘eye-catching’ form of a 30 metre long motor sailor yacht. They have justly christened her as HEMERA.

Luxury Cruising

Hemera boasts a spacious sun deck – perfect for soaking in the rays, a wide interior lounge room made cosy with cushions galore, a sumptuous dining area and an inviting bar. Once you’ve topped up your tan, move inside to mingle with other group members, play fun games or read a book from their library. With a private bar also at your disposal, these gatherings can often get quite merry as the day goes on…

The English speaking crew are there to meet your needs and ensure you all have a fabulous time. A typical example of one of their Greek captain’s is Bill ( aka “Captain Nemo”), who has spent his whole life sailing in Greece. He’s bound to have many a good story to share! And, for those of you who like to keep connected, there’s no need to feel isolated at sea… HERA offers 3G WiFi on board too.

All aboard…

We’re feeling very impressed by this goddess of a yacht, which operates exclusively on the Sail in Greece YOLO cruises, and is also available for private hire if you’ve a group who’d like a tailor-made cruise in the Greek islands. All Cabins are ensuite with a/c , double, triple and a few quads ( comfort at its finest!) Prices are affordable too and you can be sure this will be money well spent. Whatever you choose, HEMERA will float you directly into the docks of Heaven, offering up an experience of a life-time, as well as a glorious suntan any Greek God would be proud of!

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4 Best Party Beaches in the Greek Islands

Summer in Greece is pretty much a party no matter where you go. However, there are some Greek island beaches that outdo themselves when it comes to drinks and dancing all night long, and even luckier for you, many of those beaches happen to be on the islands we visit with Sail in Greece Adventures!

Sure, you can just hit the bars and clubs in town if you want, but if you really want to party like a Greek this summer, you have to check out some of these beach bars and clubs! Below are the top 4 party beaches you will find along the way on Sail in Greece’s journey.

Far Out Beach Club, Mylopotas, Ios

Right next to the water and with a beautiful swimming pool in the club itself, Far Out Beach Club practically screams summer. The party here always goes until dawn, and it doesn’t even get going until around midnight, so if you’re going to party here, you better get ready for a long night!

Nammos, Psarou Beach, Mykonos

This party beach is famous to both Greeks and tourists, as it brings some of the best DJs in the world to play tunes all night long. The restaurant and club is located right on the beach, so you can start with dinner and then join the dancers on the sand as the night wears on. Drinks may be a little pricier than on the rest of the island beaches, but the fun atmosphere is worth it!

Pounda Beach Bar, Pounda Beach, Paros

Pounda Beach Bar is meant only for travelers who can handle a good amount of crowds and noise. The party here starts at noon and keeps going throughout the day, as the beach bar operates during sunlight hours as well. Since this club is a tourist favorite, you will meet people from all over the world at Pounda Beach Bar.

 

Cavo Paradiso, Paradise Beach, Mykonos

This club is meant for house music aficionados and intense partiers only. On the crazy party island of Mykonos, Cavo Paradiso is usually the place where people end their night, because the party here keeps going until well after the sun comes up. Cavo Paradiso is a must stop destination for any house DJ worth his salt, which is why names as famous as Tiesto, Laidback Luke, Axwell, Erick Prydz, Benny Benassi, and Alesso, just to name a few, have all played sets here.

 

Join our Mykonos or Harmony Cruises and party hard on the best places in Greece!

Harmonia… 3rd Greek Goddess joined our fleet!

Join us on board our new gulet Harmonia, this traditional sailing gulet, enable you to experience the best of Greek islands  in comfortable surroundings.

What makes a gulet cruising very different from all other cruising, is a fact that our guests have really comfortable accommodation, best service possible and privacy.

Harmonia in ancient Greek religion, is the immortal goddess of harmony and concord.

When you book a motor yacht it is all about going form point A to point B in the fastest possible way and then enjoying it there.

When you book  Harmonia and go sailing it is all about  going to point A to point B in a trilling fun way.

Harmonia that holds 7 Cabins ( 5 triples & 2 doubles) , more elegant and comfy than each other with their own WC and air conditioning, with a total of 8 cabins is able to accommodate 16 people

This astonishing yacht offers a spacious outdoor dining area surrounded by comfortable and cozy cushions for you and your friends to enjoy group meals, lazy laid back nights or happy summer moments.

This jaw-dropping mega yacht operates exclusively on our Sail in Greece cruises or is available for private hire based on tailor made cruises in the Greek islands.

See you on Board!

The Sail in Greece Team

Sports nautiques dans les îles grecques

Vous pourriez penser que l’été dans les îles grecques consiste à se prélasser sur les plages et à siroter des cocktails jusqu’à l’aube, mais les journées chaudes au bord de la plage peuvent également être le moment idéal pour faire de l’activité physique.

Ci-dessous, nous couvrons certaines des activités bourrées d’adrénaline que vous pouvez apprendre ou pratiquer sur les îles que nous visitons avec Sail in Greece !

Planche à voile

La planche à voile est très populaire en Grèce, grâce aux nombreuses plages du pays et aux forts vents insulaires. Nous avons même un champion olympique de nos côtes – Nikos Kaklamanakis, médaillé d’or à Atlanta et médaillé d’argent à Athènes.

Les îles de la mer Égée sont parfaites pour la planche à voile, grâce à leurs conditions souvent venteuses. Paros, Naxos et Mykonos sont particulièrement connus dans toute la Grèce pour leurs spots de planche à voile. Essayez Mikri Vigla et Laguna à Naxos, Chrysi Akti (plage dorée) à Paros et les plages Kalafatis et Ornos à Mykonos.

De nombreuses grandes plages de planche à voile en Grèce ont des écoles de surf avec des instructeurs qualifiés ainsi que des locations de planche à voile, donc même si vous n’avez jamais essayé ce sport auparavant, vous pouvez commencer à apprendre dans certains des meilleurs spots du monde!

Kite surf

Le kitesurf est devenu très populaire ces dernières années en Grèce, et vous trouverez souvent des kitesurfeurs et des véliplanchistes qui se disputent des spots sur les mêmes plages. Cependant, les véliplanchistes avancés ont généralement besoin de vents plus forts que les kitesurfeurs, de sorte que la foule dans l’eau changera à mesure que le vent se renforce tout au long de la journée.

La plage de Pounda à Paros est un spot de renommée mondiale pour les kitesurfeurs expérimentés. Les plages de Mikri Vigla et Agios Georgios (Saint George) à Naxos attirent également de nombreux véliplanchistes, tandis que Korfos à Mykonos a une excellente école de kitesurf pour les débutants pour apprendre le sport.

Wakeboard

Pour ceux qui préfèrent le snowboard au surf, le wakeboard peut être le sport nautique qu’il vous faut. L’avantage du wakeboard est que vous n’avez pas à attendre des conditions idéalement venteuses, vous avez juste besoin d’une journée calme avec peu d’air.

Beaucoup des mêmes plages et écoles qui accueillent les kitesurfeurs et les véliplanchistes les jours de vent sont également aménagées pour le wakeboard lorsque l’eau est calme. Découvrez Golden Beach et Tsoukalia à Paros, Mikri Vigla et Saint George Beach à Naxos, et les plages Ftelia et Kalafati à Mykonos.

Scuba Diving

Comme vous pouvez l’imaginer dans un pays réputé pour son été incroyable, ses ruines anciennes (parfois sous-marines) et ses eaux cristallines, la Grèce compte un bon nombre de plongeurs et d’écoles PADI dans toutes ses îles.

Naxos et Mykonos ont des sites de plongée incroyables. Visitez Prasonisia (qui possède une vie marine et des antiquités excellentes) et les cavernes de l’île Dragonisi à Mykonos, ainsi qu’une grande caverne appelée The Dome et un hydravion allemand abattu à Naxos.

Les possibilités d’un été actif et amusant en Grèce sont infinies, et la bonne nouvelle est que vous n’avez même pas besoin de quitter l’eau pour pratiquer ces sports.

Essayez quelque chose de nouveau cet été sur les îles grecques ensoleillées!

Rejoignez nos croisières Sail in Greece et profitez de la Grèce, de la mer, de la fête, des méga goélettes et des sports nautiques!

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Life On board

Looking for a special lineup of dishes or drinks? Sail in Greece has got you covered, whether you feel like having a snack or a beverage!

« Meals »

• Grilled chicken with potatoes in the oven. Cost: 5 euros
• Moussaka. Cost: 6.5 euros
• Penne Primavera. Cost: 5 euros
• Pizza margarita. Cost: 6 euros
• Arabic wrap ( turkey, cheese, magionese). Cost: 3 euros
• Caesars salad. Cost: 5 euros
• Veggie Salad ( Rocket, spinach, parmesan). Cost: 5 euros
• Summer cocktail ( variety of fresh fruit). Cost: 2 euros
• Carrots to GO. Cost: 1.5 euros

 

« Beverages« 

• Water 1.5L.
• Coca cola. 330ml.
• Beer ALFA (Greek Beer) 0.5L.
• White/Red Wine 0.75L.
• Apple Cider.
• Cranberry Cider.
• Prosceco.
• Sangria 1L.

« Working Hours »

 

Our Crew will be able to serve any Meal or Drink requests from 9:00am to 10:00pm.

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