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Greek Islands Flotilla
What is a Greek Islands Flotilla? Our flotillas in Greece are scheduled departures of several yachts sailing together all following one ‘lead’ yacht. Aboard the lead yacht there are Skippers & Program Directors(guides to the destination), who double as technical specialists and as your social hosts -as the flotillas offer a fair amount of camaraderie! Our Greek islands flotillas are the ideal balance between safety and adventure, between autonomous sailing and group or family vacations. A flotilla in Greece can be the next step for intermediate sailors to get more experience, yet is also perfect for experienced sailors who wish to visit a foreign destinations in security. We offer a multitude of fun Greek islands flotilla departure dates, with several itinerary options throughout the season. The Greek flotillas offer something for groups all ages all skill levels. If you do not have your own group, you can join a Greek flotilla by booking a cabin on the renowned Aegean Adventure Cruises Program! ![]()
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Greek islands are not an easy place to sail. As a result of the strong
winds, long passages and small tricky harbors (with stern to 'Med. Mooring'),
we do not recommend casual sailors do a 'bareboat' charter as a first
time experience sailing Greece. Hours of navigational work, island/site
planning and docking tension each day takes away from quality holiday
time. There is very little Caribbean style mooring (at anchor or on
moorings in bays) in Greece, as it is in general very deep off Greek
islands.Most nights on the Greek islands flotilla, expect to be beam
to beam with a gangplank ashore or rafted up several boats deep inside
a harbor. Harbors are small, rudimentary and offer very little services
or assistance for yachtsmen. The weather is also something that charterers
must really consider; Strong winds 4 - 8 Beaufort (20-40 mile per hour)
are not uncommon throughout the season with 'Meltemi' north, 'Ostria'
(southwest) and 'Sirocco'(southeast) winds. There are also local wind
phenomena (venturi & funnels) and a lack of both navigational aids (*International
system Red-Right¨CLeaving!) and mooring buoys. There are some very
long crossings as well as a whole different set of customs and protocols
at each port. For these and many other reasons, our Greek islands flotillas
have become the most popular way to sail autonomously through the Aegean
with the security of having local knowledge of the region - as well
as a little race each day! Flotilla guests benefit from our Skipper
and Program Director's local knowledge of the harbors, weather forecasts,
historic sites and excellent restaurants, yet they are not having to
pay a skipper's wage! Our fun and experienced team are the best trained
in Greece and we are proud to be in our 16th season operating the 'only'
regular scheduled flotillas in Aegean Sea. See the Detailed
14-Day Greek Islands Itinerary page link for precise itinerary
information. Greece Flotilla guests are offered the following services:
ITINERARY : The two–week program covers the most complete itinerary in the Greek sailing industry! It is roughly 330 miles round-trip and takes in the most important archaeological, mythological and historical islands in the Saronic Gulf and central Aegean Sea.
Detailed
14-Night Greek Islands Itinerary
There must be two certified sailors on every flotilla
yacht and it must be chartered as a bareboat from our fleet of new Beneteau,
Jeanneau, Catamarans and Greek designed yachts with the standard contract
and insurance requirements. See Bareboat
page for details and to choose your yacht!There can be as many 5-10
yachts on a flotilla. In order to enjoy the most from your Greek islands
flotilla we strongly recommend the full 2-week Odyssey circuit in which
you will see a full range of islands. You can also join for 7-Nights
and be in sync with a 2-week circuit for the first 5 days then have
two 'solo' sailing days round trip back to Athens. The returning boat
crew is briefed on the 2-day itinerary stops returning to Athens. The
other option is doing a one-way drop off disembarking out at the Aegean
island of Paros after Night 7 (subject to yacht availability and one-way
fees apply).
*One week tours are Athens-Athens round trips, and do not sail one-way to Ios Island (unless by special arrangement). **Departures in early May, mid July, August and early October will be confirmed based on the number of bookings Flotilla fee-1 week: USD $500 per yacht , Flotilla fee-2 weeks: USD $800 per yacht Flotilla yacht charterers must also consider: the yacht rental fee, provisions for meals, fuel refill, water refills, port/mooring fees, end cleaning, one-way fees (if applicable), yacht insurance and refundable security deposit. Please contact our office for a full price quote and we will locate the right sized yacht for your group or sailing preference. Excursions ashore are not included in Flotilla fee. Prices subject to change. The flotilla fee is a minimum fee and does not change if yachts do not stay together for the full 7, 10 or 14 days. Note: We do not recommend yachts less than 37ft for the 2 week circuit as they do not make good time on the longer passages or rough seas. We advise that novice sailors and couples who want to book smaller boats consider booking a cabin aboard the larger more comfortable 60ft flotilla lead yacht. All pricing is subject to change without prior notice.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS & EXTRA COSTS IN EUROS
An estimated budget to do all excursions
is Euro 470, USD $650 per person which would include 13 evening meals,
a small economy car rental for 2 days in Santorini and a double apartment
(for two nights in Santorini E160/nt), buses, ferries, taxis, historic
site entrance fees. All excursions are optional. Extra spending money
should also be budgeted for 'Happy Hour' and shopping. |
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