Itineraries
It is hard to exaggerate the uniqueness of Greece in terms of vacation aboard a yacht or catamaran. More than 2000 islands are waiting to lavish upon you its cordiality, to give you its beautiful nature and unforgettable Greek islands cuisine. Whatever itinerary you choose for a voyage – you will definitely hit the mark, since it is impossible to miss if you choose among the islands of Greece! Every each of them deserves your attention and has its own inimitable style!
However, for the purpose of simplifying the task, we suggest you to take a look below for the territorial classification of Greek islands and examples of itineraries, which were developed by our skippers as the most optimal ones for a comfort and safe yachting. Experienced captains advise to cover an average of 30 NM (nautical miles) a day, which is roughly equivalent to 56 kilometers. Thus, depending on the speed, the passages won’t be exhausting (from 4 to 7 hours per day). These facts are especially to be considered, if this is your first travel on a boat or catamaran or if you bring your kids along. This unwritten rule will also make it possible for you to admire the enchanting nature of Greece without any rush, have sea and sun bathes, catch fish, practice diving and snorkeling or simply enjoy a glass of exotic cocktail to the dash of waves and refreshing sea breeze. But if at heart you are a real sea dog, haunted by a dream of the famous Aegean sea regatta, and are eager to stand in the shoes of a sailing-match participator, you may agree with our captain on another, more intensive itinerary ahead of time. Because it is you, who decide where to go, on condition that it doesn’t defy common sense and your safety.
The islands of Greece are conventionally divided into:
As a rule, people choose one cluster of islands for a week or two-week voyage on a yacht or catamaran. Let’s not also forget that your voyage is confined to ports (marinas), from which you’ll cast off and where you’ll moor to in the end of it. Yacht charters across the Aegean sea usually start from Athens (Alimos Marina), Lavrion or Samos (as for the Eastern or Northern Sporades). There are no less comfortable marinas with a great number of yachts on the islands of Rhodes and Kos. Ports on the islands of Corfu and Lefkas will present the most suitable base for a voyage across the Ionian Sea. If a two-week trip through the Ionian islands is in question, one can take off from Athens, but in that case it will be necessary to pass the Corinth Canal. This canal and the passing through it present a very scenic spectacle, but it requires certain skills and basic organizational training.