2 Weeks From Lavrio Base

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Discover the dreamy Cyclades.

In 2 weeks, you will have the time to visit most of the islands of the Cyclades : Kea, Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros, Poliegos, Milos Kimolos, Sifnos, Serifos and Kithnos.

Day 1 :

Check-in at 12:00am. You will be welcomed by our team at the marina, your skipper and hostess will make the tour of the boat and you can settle in your cabins. You will discussed the details of the itineraries and adapt it according to the weather conditions.

The departure will be at 12:30am from the port, your first destination being the island of Kea. After taking you to inaccessible bays and beaches such as Ancient Karthea or Xyla beach, your skipper will moor the catamaran at the port of Korissia, from where you can explore the island freely. Don’t miss  its capital Ioulida, the Stone Lion and the prehistoric settlement of Agia Irini or the church and tower of Agia Marina.

Day 2 :

After a nice breakfast on board, we will sail on to Andros, the second largest island of the Cyclades. Swimming in the blue waters of Kourtali or Zorkos, will make a great first start on Andros. Reaching then the port of Gavrio, you will be able to visit the capital of the island and the famous Tourlitis lighthouse, as well as see the different windmills scattered through the hills or the ancient city of Paleopolis.

Day 3 :

Our third day will be focusing on Tinos, another Cycladic gem, where the skipper will take you to beaches like Panormos, Isternia or Kolympithra for relaxing swims. Once at the port of Tinos, you will see the imposing and worshipped church of Panagia Megalochari. If you wish, you can also rent a car and reach the charming village of Pyrgos and its marbles.

Day 4 :

After leaving Tinos in the morning, we will sail towards the sacred island of Delos, geographical epicentre of the Cyclades. Here you will be able to visit the ancient city and the amazing archeological museum, making a trip to the past and the magnificence of Greek Antiquity. After that, the skipper will take you for a tour of the secluded Rinia island, where you will spend the night. If you wish, you can also reach and discover the cosmopolitan Mykonos.

Day 5 :

We will continue our journey towards Paros and its port of Naoussa. If you feel like it, you can reach Paros Park on your own and hike one its highly rewarding trails such as the one leading you to the lighthouse. Your skipper can also take you to one of the secluded and beautiful beaches of Monastiri, Tourkou Ammos or Periktopera. At night, Naoussa will offer you great dining options as well as a good variety of nightlife choices.

Day 6 :

We will reach the big island of Naxos after breakfast. You will swim and snorkel at Rina bay in the morning where sweet water flows and then we will settle down at the main port of Naxos where you will be able to rent a car or a van to visit the magnificent island during the day. Our crew will be here to help you organise your visit. The catamaran will stay overnight at the main port or at the mooring of Agia Anna according to the weather conditions.

Day 7 :

After a good breakfast on board, we will sail to the small island of Iraklia that you can visit in half a day. We will then swim at Alimia where you will be able to see a plane wreck from WWII. After that, we will continue our sailing trip and stay overnight at Schinoussa nearby.

Day 8 :

Sailing in the morning to Ios, we will first tour the South of the island, visiting Pikra Near and swimming at the beautiful beach of Magganari. After that, we will reach the port of Ios, where we will go for provisions and you will have some time to visit the town of Chora. We will stay overnight at the main port of Ios or in a bay, depending of the space available.

Day 9 :

Leaving Ios, we will sail towards Sikinos. Reaching the port, your captain will give you indication on what to visit on the island, notably the monastery and a nice winery to taste some Cycladic wines. Our overnight stay will be at Sikinos.

Day 10 :

On this day, we will stop for swimming at Kardiotissa island. The underwater are worth a snorkelling exploration. After this magical moment, we will go around the island of Folegandros, and you will be able to swim at Aggali. Reaching the port, you will have the option to go on your own visit the capital of the island situated on top of the island. The sunset from up there is totally worth it. You can rent a car for the day if you want in order to discover Folegandros. The overnight stay will be at Folegandros port and you can go in one of the taverns for dinner.

Day 11 :

Leaving Folegandros, we will go for a full day of sailing, first to the peaceful and uninhabited island of Poliegos. You will swim in the pristine waters of Galazia Nera before starting the tour of Milos. Stopping at different beaches such as Firlingos, Gerakas and the majestic bay of Kleftiko, known for its huge caves where the pirates used to hide away. Swimming around the bay, you’ll discover these caves and be amazed by the amazing landscape. After that, we will sail along the West side of the island, passing by the cave of Sikia and if we have time, a last swim at Kalogries before reaching the port of Adamas, in Milos for a well deserved dinner.

Day 12 :

Leaving Milos in the morning, you will get the chance to sail on the North side of the island and see the moonlike landscape of Sarakiniko and the surprising islands of Glaronissia before reaching Kimolos island and the beautiful beach of Prassa. After Kimolos, we will continue sailing towards Sifnos, where you will discover the different creeks and bays of the island, such as Chrysopigi and its strange little church, the beach of Plati Gialos or Vathi, where we will spend the night. This beach is perfect for dining at one of its little traditional taverns.

Day 13 :

Our destination for the day will be Serifos that we will reach during the morning. This rugged island is also full of small and peaceful beaches that you will be able to reach with the catamaran, such as Agios Sostis or Psili Ammos. Reaching Livadi, the main port where we will stay overnight, you can easily reach Chora, one of the most beautiful capital of the Cyclades, with its traditional white-washed houses and windmills.

Day 14 :

On this last full sailing day, we will reach Kithnos and its little port of Loutra, where you can take a bath in the hot springs, swim at the nearby small sandy bay of Agia Eirini or even reach by foot the remote beaches of Schinari, Maroulas or Potamia. After that, we will sail back to Lavrio port at the end of the day where you will spend your last night on board.

Day 15 :

Check-out is at 9:00am. Our crew will be happy to give you advice for the rest of your holidays or instructions to reach the airport.

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    Boat Rental FAQ’s

    Find here all the answers to the questions you may have for your charter holidays.
    If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, you can contact us directly.

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    We have catamarans almost everywhere in Greece. The main bases are in Lavrio, close to Athens airport, and Milos island, in the Cyclades. From both of these bases, you can easily discover the Cyclades archipelago. After that, we cooperate with companies in Corfu and Lefkada if you want to sail to the Ionian islands, Kos and Rhodes for the Dodecanese Islands, Alimos (in Athens) for the Saronic Gulf, and finally Skiathos and Volos for the Sporades islands.
    Going through Our Fleet, you can already see what type of catamaran you would prefer, according to the size of your group and comfort you want. Then, to make a reservation, you will need to complete the Booking Form and send us as much information as you can on your charter preferences. You can also contact us directly by email at [email protected] and we will answer as soon as possible with catamaran availabilities and details.
    After that, we will discuss together and determine your best options before booking your dream charter.

    It all depends on how many people you will be. We have available catamaran from 38 feet to 62 feet.
    Most cabins are double so you should also pay attention to the number of couples and single people, if you are willing to share your cabin or not, etc.
    After that, the size you choose depends on what comfort and space you wish to have, the bigger the catamaran, the more comfort and space you will have, of course.

    Bareboat catamarans can only be booked if one of you, the skipper, has a sailing license/certificate of competence valid in Greece as well as a VHF license. Another one of the crew should be an experienced co-skipper for bareboat charter.
    Most of the ASA, the NauticEd SLC and RYA licenses are accepted in Greece but we will of course make sure together that you can legally sail on your own.

    If you do not have any license, you will need to charter a skippered or fully crewed catamaran. Skipper’s and hostess’ services are paid separately from the charter fee. You will also need to include them in your provisions for food and drink. When hiring a crew, please take into account that in most cases, they will need their own cabins, included in front of most catamarans or in the salon area.

    The charter fee does not include :

    • Skipper and crew wages which are minimum 190 Euros per day for the skipper and 150 Euros for the hostess + VAT 24% + their food and drinks
    • Fuel : estimated at 250 to 500 Euros for the week
    • Port fees : estimated at 150 to 200 Euros, giving that we will most probably spend some nights in mooring
    • Food and drinks : according to your preferences, as you can take all your meals on board (you will need to provide the provisions) or go out to dinner.
    • Obligatory extras like tourist tax or transit log.
    The estimations we give you here depend of course of the size of the catamaran, the itinerary, the weather, etc.

    The dates of a charter is always from Saturday to Saturday. You cannot charter a boat for less than a week. In the same way, if you want more than a week, you will need to charter the catamaran for 2 full weeks.
    The check-in is on the Saturday morning at around 17:00. For the check out, you will need to be at the base on the Friday evening maximum. You will spend your last night on board and check out between 8:00 and 9:00am the Saturday morning.

    Our crews are selected for their knowledge and experience of the Greek sea.They will take care of all the safety issues. In the same way, all our catamarans are checked and maintained regularly so that you do not have to worry about anything.
    Regarding hygiene, we have put in place with our cooperating partners a protocol for hygiene on board. The catamarans are thoroughly checked, cleaned and sanitised between each charter to make sure to offer you a full Covid-19 free week.

    Before your charter, we will of course discuss with you about possible itineraries. Once on board, if you have chosen a bareboat charter, you may go wherever you want. Our team on dock will nevertheless give you tips and weather previsions for the week so that you can adapt your itinerary accordingly.

    When chartering a skippered or crewed catamaran, you will discuss with the skipper during the check-in to develop an itinerary that suits you. Nevertheless, please keep in mind that the skipper is the one guaranteeing your safety on board and changes in itinerary can happen during the week according to the weather conditions.