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POSEIDON CHARTERS is the only Company offering regular scheduled Greek Islands flotillas through the Aegean sea all season!

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!

The 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–Leaving!) 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:

Greek Islands Flotilla Itinerary

Day 1	Arrive at Marina 17:00. Dinner briefing & sleep over		Day 9	Second day in Santorini.
Day 2	Athens to Aegina, (Temple of Aphaia) then to Poros		Day 10	Ios to Tagania for lunch & swim then Paros
Day 3	Poros to Spathi for lunch then on to famous Hydra		Day 11	Paros to Mykonos
Day 4	Second night in Hydra - possibility of ‘Pirate Night’ or BBQ at a beach (seasonal).		Day 12	Mykonos to Delos by yacht or ferry to see ruins
Day 5	Hydra to Adamas Port Milos		Day 13	Mykonos to Kea and hike to 600 BC Lion
Day 6	Explore the island by rental car in AM, weather permitting sail to Kleftiko, swim in caves & dine under stars		Day 14	Kea to Cape Sounion lunch and a swim under the Temple of Poseidon
Day 7	Milos to Ios passage		Day 15	Farewell at Athens at 09:00
Day 8	Ios to Santorini by ferry. Stay in apart. & visit Sites

Greek Flotilla yachts can be any size, 31-60 feet for the 7-night flotilla. It is recommended however, to charter at least a 37-foot for the longer crossings and bigger seas of the '2-week' Aegean Adventure Cruise Greek islands Flotilla circuit.

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.


Greek Flotilla Charter Duration: 7-10 or 14 nights!

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).

On a 10-Night flotilla in Greece): Sail with the flotilla for 7 nights then deviate back to Athens through Serifos, Kithnos, Kea and Cape Sounion (subject to yacht availability and one-way fees apply). Please contact our office for more details on all our Greek flotilla options.

	2008 Flotilla Schedule in the Greek Islands
2 WEEK ODYSSEY Athens to Athens	*1 WEEK Athens to Athens or Athens - Paros	*1 WEEK Paros to Athens
May 3- May 17 May 17- May 31 May 31- June 14 June 14 - June 28 June 28- July 12 July 12 - July 26** AUGUST** Aug. 30 - Sept. 13 Sept. 13 - Sept. 27 Sept. 27- Oct 11** Oct. 11 - Oct. 25**	May 5- May 10 May 17- May 23 May 31- June 7 June 14 - June 21 June 28- July 5 July 12- July 19** AUGUST** Aug. 30- Sept. 6 Sept. 13 - Sept. 20 Sept. 27- Oct. 4** Oct. 11 - Oct. 18**	May 10 - May 17 May 23 - May 31 June 7- June 14 June 21 - June 28 July 5- July 12 July 19 - July 26** AUGUST** Sept. 6- Sept. 13 Sept. 20 - Sept. 27 Oct. 4- Oct. 11** Oct. 11 - Oct. 25**

** Greek islands Flotilla Departures: late July, Aug, and Oct are all based on bookings.

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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.