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Book the Best Skippered Charters in Greece

Your very own slice of Paradise!

The Greek coastline and islands are ideal for yacht cruising. Much of the region and islands are still unspoilt, providing many special opportunities for that chance encounter with dolphins and other wildlife. Exploring the coastline, islands and bays by private yacht guarantees an unforgettable holiday that you will treasure for a lifetime. Sail in a luxurious sailing yacht with Elysium Yachting to magnificent beaches that are only accessible by yacht.

Your yacht includes a British RYA qualified skipper and is ideally suited to the Islands of Greece. It has a spacious deck space for outdoor relaxation, and is typically approximately 50 feet long. It can accommodate up to 8 guests in separate double cabins with ensuite toilets and showers. The yacht is fully equipped with the most up-to-date safety and navigation systems. All you have to do is book your berth and turn up at Lefkas Marina on the day of the booking. A 2 week booking is automatically discounted by 20%, so this might be just the ticket for you to get away from it all, breathe the fresh sea air, and wake up in the most beautiful anchorages you have ever seen, for 2 whole weeks!
Greek Sailing Adventure
Greek Sailing Adventure

Our general routing needs to be a little flexible to cater for possible increment weather conditions. Each day your Skipper will advise on the best plan for the day, subject to wind and weather conditions at the time.

The normal cruise plan for each day is to start after breakfast at approximately 09.30 to 10.00hrs and sail for 2 hours, then stop in a beautiful island bay for a swim and lunch. This lunch and swim stop can be from 1.5hrs to 2hrs. After a relaxing lunch, we can carry on sailing for another 2 hours to another romantic bay for a swim stop. From there, we can proceed to a near-by village port for the evening and night. Breakfasts and light lunches are included. You will need to buy food for cooking on anchor and  evening beach BBQs.. The yacht has fridges to keep your food and drinks fresh. All the local villages offer a variety of  restaurants or we can anchor and have a beach BBQ. The itinerary is flexible, tailored around your wishes.

We can anchor for one or two nights and have a boat party/beach BBQ, depending on weather conditions at the time. In this event, you’ll need to shop for food for lunch and dinner.

Greece and its islands are historically renowned, interesting and friendly. It is a welcoming country where you can soak up the atmosphere of an ancient civilization, savor the bustling market towns and villages mixed with as much time as you can take in the soothing evening sun. Whether on land or sea, the scenery is spectacular. The Mediterranean coast and islands are surprisingly unspoiled, with large high-rise building developments restricted to the larger towns. The big advantage of travelling on board a private yacht is the ability to reach remote beaches, anchorages, archaeological sites and deserted coves with often no other boat in sight. Our boats will sail, winds permitting, or gently motor along your route. There are a variety of routes to follow depending on your interests. We can also offer a number of extended itineraries combining the coastline with the Islands.

Watch this space for our specials like Yoga and Bicycling tours, where you can sail with an expert yoga instructor who will teach you yoga on sandy secluded beaches. We have also teamed up with local bicycle rental companies and will be offering bicycle tours on selected islands soon.  
Greek Sailing Adventure

Your Skippered yacht: 

  • Yacht Length: 50.5 feet approximately. This can change without notice.
  • 4 spacious cabins for a maximum 8 passengers. This can change without notice.
  • Washbasin, shower cubicle & WC.
  • Separate crew quarters/captain’s cabin.
  • Spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas.
  • Salon with fully equipped galley, chef’s pantry.
  • Large deck areas aft & forward. Stern sun awning.
  • Bathing platform.
  • Hot water system.
  • RYA qualified Skipper with years of experience in the Greek islands.
  • Refrigerated food storage. 

EQUIPMENT/TECHNICAL DETAILS

Navigation and sailing equipment:
VHF Radio, Charts & Plotter, roller furling headsail, life jackets, dinghy with outboard motor, CD player, wifi available in Ports only, sea ladders and sun covers.

Visas

All tourists from EU countries visiting Greece do not require a visa. Other non EU persons should check their visa requirements prior to booking.

Climate

You can expect sunny calm weather from roughly March through to the end of October with temperatures ranging from 70˚F/90˚F (21˚C/32˚C). The hottest months are definitely July and August.

Insurance

All travelers must hold adequate travel insurance to cover their holiday.

Health

There are no mandatory inoculations required for entry into Greece. However, anyone in doubt over personal health problems should contact their own doctor before travelling.

Anyone over the age of 75 travelling on our boat must be fit and agile.

The itineraries for the 1 week and 2 week cruises that are given in this website may change depending on the weather, mainly prevailing and forecasted wind conditions and sea state. Our goal is to cruise safely and gently to offer the most comfort and the best quality of experience. If there is a potential for adverse sailing conditions, we will sail an alternative route or wait at anchor or port for better weather.