Discover Greece with our yachts
Exceptional cruising regions, explored out of Athens.
Serene · historic · easy hops
The Saronic Gulf
Calm water, short distances and old harbours - the gentlest introduction to a week under sail. Ideal for families and first-timers.
Explore the Saronic →Iconic · vibrant · island-hopping
The Cyclades
Famous islands and empty coves, real passages under sail and lively harbours. For guests who want the icons and the energy.
Explore the Cyclades →Not sure? Ask a yacht advisor - we'll match the region to your group.
Seen only from the water
Off any road
Many of the calmest, clearest coves in the Aegean have no road to them at all - reached only under sail. Small chapels, old windmills and ruins that most visitors never reach wait quietly along the way. It’s not one place; it’s the whole character of sailing here - and the kind of afternoon you remember for years.
Mykonos, Santorini and the rest of the Cyclades, plus the Saronic Gulf closer to Athens.
Slow mornings
Coffee on deck, the sea flat and quiet, nowhere you have to be.
A swim before anyone arrives
Your captain drops anchor in a cove the day-boats never reach.
A long lunch at anchor
Fresh food from your hostess, the water an arm’s length away.
A harbour, then the stars
Into a little port for dinner, back to your own deck to sleep.
The season runs April through October - here's how each stretch feels.
April
Quiet islands and some of the year’s best rates, the water still cool enough for a wetsuit.
May
Everything reopens, harbours fill back in, and the sea warms fast.
June – August
Full Greek summer - warm water, long light evenings, the islands at their most alive.
September
The heat eases and the water stays warm, while the crowds of high summer thin out.
October
The last of the season - soft light, still-warm sea, and a quieter version of everywhere you go.
Beyond the boat
Hiking trails
Wine tastings
Cooking classes
Quad & scooter hire
Morning markets
Ancient sites & museums
Shops rest at midday, dinner starts late, and nobody is in a hurry. Fresh, simple food - grilled fish and garden vegetables, whatever the morning market had. English is spoken everywhere you’ll go, small squares light up with local festivals through summer, and dolphins often ride the crossing between islands.
Every charter is private and fully custom. Whichever region you choose, nothing is a fixed schedule - the real route is decided with you, a day at a time.
Weather-led
Your captain reads the wind each morning and picks the calmest, most beautiful side.
Your mood
More swimming or more towns, an early start or a slow one - you decide on board.
Local knowledge
The quiet anchorage, the right taverna, the timing only a local crew knows.
A note from Eugene
A yacht holiday is about much more than sailing from one island to the next. It's about discovering Greece at a pace that allows you to truly experience each destination—exploring picturesque villages, enjoying authentic local cuisine, interacting with the people who call these islands home, visiting historic sites, hiking scenic trails, swimming in crystal-clear bays, paddleboarding, snorkeling, diving, or simply relaxing on deck with family and friends.
The best itineraries find the right balance between time on the water and time ashore. Sailing is what connects these experiences, but it is not the experience itself.
When planning your route, we consider your group's profile, your interests, previous boating experience, whether you're travelling with children, and the weather forecast for your particular week. Every itinerary is designed to create the most enjoyable balance between exploration, relaxation and life on the water.
After more than 25 years cruising the Greek islands, we've learned that flexibility is often the key to discovering places you never expected—and remembering them long after the journey ends.
— Eugene, YachtSailing
On a quest to find the Greek island of your dreams? Start with us, in the Cyclades.
Visit Mykonos, Santorini, Paros and all the other wonderful Cyclades islands - dazzling white houses, 400+ azure beaches, little villages and blue-domed chapels, incredible sunsets and a unique array of landscapes with cobalt-blue surroundings.
Explore 1 and 2 weeks journeyExperience classical heritage in one romantic sailing cruise.
Sail the Saronic Gulf - preserved stone houses, exquisite sites, secluded beaches and hundreds of turquoise water coves. Unique hiking trails, booming cuisine and exclusive archaeological masterpieces, all easy to reach.
Explore 1-week journeyFly into Athens International Airport (ATH), a major international hub with easy connections from most of the world, then a short transfer to the marina. Most passports don’t need a visa for stays under 90 days - just a passport valid at least 6 months beyond your travel dates.
The season runs April to October. April and May are quieter and better value, with everything open and the water warming up. June through August is full Greek summer - warm water, long evenings, the islands at their liveliest.
Yes. The pace is entirely yours to set, and both regions welcome guests of every age - calmer, closer-together anchorages in the Saronic; more ground to cover in the Cyclades.
Many guests spend a day or two in Athens before or after their week at sea.
The Euro (€); cards are widely accepted, with some cash useful in smaller island tavernas. Greece runs on EEST (UTC+3) with European-style 230V outlets.