The best way to explore the islands of the Argo-Saronic gulfs is on a catamaran charter, but if you’re travelling alone or in small groups, it’s even better to hop on a fully crewed catamaran, book only the cabins you need, and explore the islands in style!
With a professional English speaking skipper and hostess/first mate on board, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the ride. Each day includes a swim-stop in a beautful location and evening ashore for dinner and to explore.
Proposed cruise dates 2023:
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* A minimum of 4 persons are required to confirm a cruise.
The Catamaran
The Lagoon 42 is a modern Catamaran with an experienced crew to sail you around its isles. Our catamaran may comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests, in 4 double bed cabins all with en-suite air conditioned facilities and a modern layout for a comfortable stay. You can book by the cabin or the whole yacht, if available!
Daily schedule
There will be up to 2 swim stops every day, one in the morning and another at around noon time when lunch will be served. The schedule includes arriving early afternoon in each port, so you will have time to explore each destination. On-board prepared meals include fresh seasonal ingredients bought & prepared on each day, and will give you an insight into a home-made Greek cuisine.
Greek islands
By the end of the trip, we aim to have offered an introduction to “yachtlife”, a totally different concept of holidaying, and the chance to explore the amazing islands of the cyclades by sea! We will sail the following route: Paros – Ios – Santorini – Thirassia – Folegandros – Polyaigos – Kimolos – Milos – Kitriani – Platys Gialos – Antiparos – Paros. Overnights are on the islands of: Ios, Santorini, Folegandros, Kimolos, Milos and Sifnos.
Day 1 Saturday
Embarkation is at 17:00 (5pm). Meet your captain and crew and the other guests at Paros marina. A quick departure for a late afternoon sailing will bring you to the island of Ios, where you`ll spend the night. You can stroll around the cliff-perched main village and lively bars in Ios.
Day 2 Sunday
Get ready for a long leg of sailing. Set sail from Ios and follow a southern course to Santorini. You should reach Ammoudi bay by lunchtime. You are free to disembark and explore the island, while the boat waits at anchor for your return. Re-embark by 20.00 and enjoy the sunset on board, while the crew relocates the boat to Thirasia, one of the few spots that can provide good shelter in the caldera. An option to visit the “once western cape” of Santorini, will reveal the glories of this volcanic island.
Day 3 Monday
Set sail after breakfast on a northwest course towards the island of Folegandros, where you will arrive in the aftrnoon. There you should see the cliff-perched `Chora`, the capital of the island, which offers romantic walks around the cobble-stoned alleys, and enjoy the majestic sunset views from up high.
Day 4 Tuesday
The next day`s destination is the island of Kimolos, a very small island with some of the most beautiful coves and crystal clear waters. You will have a lunch-time swim-stop off Polyaigos before reaching Kimolos harbour in the early afternoon. With only a handful of residents, Kimolos shows its visitors what Greece looked like in the 1950s, and with its friendly, relaxed atmosphere, you`ll have the chance to mingle with the locals and try some of the best honey in the world!
Day 5 Wednesday
Sail today to the island of Milos, famous for the minerals and for its 90+ different beaches! with a volcanic setting and some amazing white cliff formations, Milos has become one of the places to be in recent years. Before reaching the port of Milos, you`ll stop for a swim and lunch on board in Milos` natural harbour Adamas.
Day 6 Thursday
Set sail after breakfast towards the island of Sifnos, if the wind allows as you`ll be travelling in a north-east direction, and that`s where the wind usually comes from during the summer. Lunch on board and a swim in the clear, calm waters of the island. You`ll spend the night at Platys Gialos, a beautiful bay with many options for dining and drinking.
Day 7 Friday
Set sail after breakfast on board towards the northern tip of Antiparos, for some swimming and lunch. Depart by 16.00 to sail back towards Parikia in Paros, where you`ll say goodbye to the other guests and crew. Disembark by 19:00
Route, itinerary, program and destinations may be altered as per captain`s decision due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
The Lagoon 42 is a modern Catamaran with an experienced crew to sail you around its isles. Our catamaran may comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests, in 4 double bed cabins all with en-suite air conditioned facilities and a modern layout for a comfortable stay. You can book by the cabin or the whole yacht if available. With our selected itinerary you will have the chance to experience lesser known islands including Folegandros and Kimolos along with the larger and more famous islands of Ios, Sifnos, Milos and of course Santorini!
Period | Price per person in shared double cabin | Price whole yacht |
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6 May – 26 May | € 1.890,00 | € 13.990,00 |
27 May – 07 July | € 1.980,00 | € 14.460,00 |
8 July – 1 September | € 2.100,00 | € 15.120,00 |
2 September – 22 September | € 1.980,00 | € 14.460,00 |
23 September – 20 October | €1.890,00 | €13.990,00 |
This trip includes:
It does not include
* Air-conditioning cannot be used while underway. A/C use depends on shore power & may be limited due to port/bay regulations or restrictions.
TESTIMONIALS
“What an amazing trip!
Costas and Sophia were amazing!!!! They made the trip. They went above and beyond on a daily basis to make the trip special.
Rough seas for the week and we had to adjust on the fly a lot but it made for quite the adventure.
Hope to come back again with the kids, well teenagers. Might need something thats not quite as rough
thank you again
Jeremy Pollok, USA”
July, 2021
Odyssey Sailing is registered and bonded with the Greek National Tourist Organisation (GNTO – EOT) and is a member of the Hellenic Yacht Brokers Association (HYBA).