There are a million different ways you could explore the world. Just like any other vacation, you could get on an airplane and stay at a regular, generic hotel. But what if you had the option of upgrading your travel experience with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity along the water?

 

No, we aren’t talking about a typical cruise ship with thousands of people. We’re talking about taking a gulet charter cruise along the gorgeous Mediterranean, Aegean, and the Ionian Sea.

 

Taking a gulet charter may be one of the most unique experiences you could have when taking a trip to Greece. Unlike a traditional cruise ship, a gulet cruise only has around, on average, twelve people at a time. There are different cruises that allow for more passengers to come aboard, but no more than forty-five.

 

You will absolutely love taking a gulet charter cruise for reasons beyond what a traditional cruise can provide. Typically when you are taking a cruise, you may stop at a destination for only a few hours. This isn’t nearly enough time to experience the island to its fullest extent.

 

With a gulet cruise, the boat will dock overnight, so you’re able to explore the city until the sun comes up, and board back onto the boat and into your ensuite cabin at your leisure.

 

It’s a luxurious and memorable experience for any type of traveler looking to explore the Greek Islands. If you are looking for a vacation of a lifetime, take a look at our best gulet charters for your next holiday adventure.

 

Ionian Cruise

 

Cruising through the Ionian Sea is an unbelievable journey that takes you through seven main islands. Your first stop will be in Corfu, and you will travel along to Sivota, Parga, Antipaxos, Gaios, Lakka, and back to Corfu for your final stop.

 

This cruise is seven days long and includes a majority of your food, guided tours, stops along private beaches, and stops along the way to swim in the gorgeous blue oceans. Spend a day riding a motorcycle through the gorgeous countryside of Paxos or explore secluded sea caves for underwater sea life in the bays of Lakka. No matter what type of adventure you are looking for, Ionian Gulet Charter Cruise has a little bit of something for everyone.

 

Mykonos Cruise

 

If you are looking for a party experience of a lifetime, look no further with our Mykonos Charter Cruise. This is not your typical cruise ship by any means. This is a unique and perfect opportunity to meet new friends and get to live the European party life while simultaneously getting the chance to experience the culture and history of the Greek Islands, too!

 

On day one, you will start in Mykonos to spend the day on the beach filled with young people and beach bars. But try not to drink too much because once night falls, you’ll be brought over to Cavo Paradiso for a night of body paint and dancing with some of the world’s best DJs.

 

This seven-day gulet charter cruise takes you from Mykonos to Paros, Ios, Santorini, Naxos, and several other hot spots around the islands.

 

And yes, this charter gulet offers free shots of Ouzo for its passengers, too. 

 

Zante Cruise

 

While most cruises bring you to popular tourist destinations, you will be pleasantly surprised by the hidden gems a gulet cruise can offer. On the Zante Cruise from Sail In Greece, you’ll find yourself exploring some of the best-kept secrets along the Ionian Sea. This cruise will bring you to various places like Poro for a night on the town or Meganisi.

 

Meganisi is usually overshadowed by its larger and more popular island of Mykonos, but you will be so grateful you had the opportunity to see these gorgeous cliffside views. Try snorkeling in the crystal clear waters and watch the stars from the deck of your charter gulet.

 

Corfu Cruise

 

One of the most popular gulet cruises to take is the Corfu Cruise. For seven days, you’ll embark across multiple areas throughout the Ionian Sea. Corfu is known as “the emerald island,” as it is the greenest of all of Greece’s islands. It’s lush with over two million olive trees covering the entirety of the island. Corfu is also filled with an immense amount of history with its Byzantine churches and ancient streets of Kassiopi.

 

With the Coru gulet cruise, you have the option of the short gulet route or the long gulet route. The shorter route gives you less time sailing onboard the ship, about two to three hours, which gives you even more time to spend at each destination.

 

The longer routes allow for more relaxation time on the boat, giving about four to five hours of sailing time. While there is less time at each destination, it also allows for you to see more places throughout your vacation.

 

Harmony Cruise

 

For many travelers who are coming to Greece, they are more than likely flying into Athens on the mainland first before heading to the islands. Luckily, there are plenty of options to add Athens as a stop en route. There is also the option of taking the Harmony Cruise, which starts and ends in Athens, for those who want to go full circle from where the airport is located.

 

You’ll spend seven days traveling from Athens to Poros, Ermioni, Spetses, Hydra, Aegina, and finally back to Athens where you began. This cruise is great for those who are young at heart and looking for a relaxing, yet a socializing type of vacation. The Harmony Greek Island Cruises are extremely fun and even offer a BBQ party as a part of the package!

 

Remember, going to Greece will be an experience you will never forget. Make sure to create a magical, unique, and life-changing memory when you set sail on your Greek adventure by taking one of Sail In Greece’s gulet charter cruises.

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Rent a motor sailers in Greece

A Motorsailer, aka “motorsailor” (US), is a type of sailing vessel, typically a pleasure yacht, that derives propulsion from its sails and engine(s) in equal measure.[1]

Whereas most sailing yachts above a certain size will usually have an inboard engine, they will not be “motorsailers”, as their principal source of power is sail, and the engine is only for auxiliary drive and maneuvering. A sailing yacht with an auxiliary engine will typically have a small propeller that automatically feathers when sailing, whereas a motorsailer may have either a large fixed propeller or, ideally, a variable-pitch propeller.[2] Compared to such “pure” sailing yachts, a motorsailer will typically be heavier-built, with less delicate lines but with more spacious accommodation. A motorsailer will have an enclosed cockpit, or “doghouse”, whereas a pure sailing yacht would have an open cockpit. A motorsailer may have a higher freeboard, and, coupled with the doghouse and other superstructure, will have considerable side windage. The motorsailer’s sail area will typically be rather smaller than an equivalent yacht’s, and any masts may be shorter. Also, while a sailing yacht will often be rigged as a Bermuda sloop or a Bermuda cutter (both types having a single mast), the motorsailer will more likely have a multi-masted split-rig, such as a schooner, ketch or yawl.[3]

While the sailing yacht appeals primarily to the purist sailing enthusiast, the motorsailer is more suited for long-distance cruising, as a home for “live-aboard” yachtsmen.[4] The special features of the motorsailer (large engine, smaller sails, etc.) mean that, while it may not be the fastest boat under sail, the vessel is easily handled by a small crew. As such, it can be ideal for a retired couple who might not be able to handle large sail areas. In heavy weather, the motorsailer’s large engine allows it to punch into a headwind when necessary to make a landfall, without endless tacking to windward.

Greek Islands :

CORFU

Corfu, an island off Greece’s northwest coast in the Ionian Sea, is defined by rugged mountains and a resort-studded shoreline. Its cultural heritage reflects years spent under Venetian, French and British rule before it was united with Greece in 1864. Corfu Town, flanked by 2 imposing Venetian fortresses, features winding medieval lanes, a French-style arcade and the grand Palace of St. Michael and St. George.

PARGA

Parga is a town and municipality located in the northwestern part of the regional unit of Preveza in Epirus, northwestern Greece. The seat of the municipality is the village Kanallaki. Parga lies on the Ionian coast between the cities of Preveza and Igoumenitsa. It is a resort town known for its natural environment.

MYKONOS

Without any question Mykonos is one of the most famous and picturesque Islands in the Mediterranean and a jet set spot, known for its night life, whitewashed landscapes and beautiful sandy beaches. A walking tour of Hora must include visits to the windmills, to the Paraportiani Church, the Maritime and Cycladic museums and stops at designers’ shops and Little Venice cafes. Make sure you meet “Petros” the Pelican, the mascot of Mykonos.

NAXOS

The island of Naxos is the largest and most central island in the Cyclades. Approaching the island by boat, you can see two small islands to the left and right of the harbour, one with the little church of Myrtidiotissa, and the other called Palatia which is linked to Naxos Town. The imposing gate, Portara is an ancient marble temple dedicated to Apollo. Ligdamis ordered this to be built in the God’s honour in the 6th century B.C.

PAROS

Paros is located in the central Aegean Sea. It became known for its fine white marble. A must see is the bay Naoussa, a natural harbour, closed by a chain or boom in the ancient times. The three villages of Dragoulas, Marmara and Tsipidos, situated in an open plain on the eastern side of the island occupy the site of an ancient town. They are known together as the “villages of Kephalos” after the steep and lofty hill of Kephalos. On this hilltop stands the abandoned monastery of Agios Antonios (St. Anthony).

PATMOS

Patmos is a small volcanic island in the Aegean Sea. It is at the coast of Asia Minor, to the south of Samos and west of Miletus. The island of Patmos is famous in history as the place of St. John’s exile: “I John…… was in the island which is called Patmos, for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus.” (Revelation 1:9); there according to general belief the Beloved Disciple wrote the Apocalypse, the imagery of which was part inspired by the scenery of the island. The spot where St. John was favored with his revelations is pointed out as a cave on the slope of the hill, half way between the shore and the modern town of Patmos.

SANTORINI

Santorini is today what remained after an enormous volcanic explosion which occurred some 3600 years ago at the height of the Minoan civilization destroying the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island and leading to the creation of the current geological Caldera. Its spectacular physical beauty, along with a dynamic nightlife, has made the island one of Europe’s tourist hotspots. A giant central lagoon surrounded by high steep cliffs on three sides. The capital Fira, as well as Imerovigli and Oia –a must see- cling to the top of the cliff looking down on the lagoon.

PAXOI

Paxi or Paxoi and Antipaxoi or Antipaxos is the smallest island group within the Ionian Islands. In Greek it is a plural form. The largest islands are Paxos and nearby Antipaxos. Antipaxos is famous for its wine and two of the finest sand beaches in the Ionian Sea.

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