Blue Cruise Greece

A short definition of a Blue Cruise

Gulet cruising ( aka Blue Cruise) has a longlisting history that originated from the Med where Blue cruise emerged into a unique type of travelling. This concept of Blue Cruise became very popular concept since it allows you to explore jaw-dropping naturally beautiful Greek islands and secluded beaches and bays in a unique way that regular tour never could offer. Whether you prefer luxury or more budget gulets. Blue cruise Greece has something to offer for everyone.

Sail in Greece blue cruises are the most popular blue cruising holidays within Greece. Whether you are a beloved couple, a squad of friends or a solo guest we can cater for all your personal requests whilst offering to your rates that do not break your bank. Our cruises area ideal for all ages and we receive guests from all over the world. Younger crowds for our special designed Blue cruises, middle age or older travelers for our Ionian cruises and even families with kids . Rest assured to book on a cruise along the Greek islands with Sail in Greece, as we will make sure it will be a highlight of your holidays in Greece.

Below, you will find all the Blue cruises that have on offer. Take a close look through all of them to see which one suits your needs. Then you can either book online or if you wish to have any further info about Gulet Holidays Greece do not hesitate to contact us. Sail in Greece team is on a 24/7 service line and one of our experienced and friendly crew will help you out.

The local experienced crew at Sail in Greece look forward to welcome you onboard! Read to set sail with us? – go ahead and jump on board!

Ionian Blue Cruise

The Ionian Islands are located on the western part of Greece and consist a group of seven main islands –, Ithaca, Corfu, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Paxos and Kythira – just between Italy and Greece covered by Adriatic sea. The region is popular for the pristineunique beaches, the memorable blue of the sea, and the breathtaking Mediterranean landscape. There are a lot more lesser-known smaller islands such as Atokos, Kastos, Kalamos to name just a few, that make up this paradise geographical cluster.

Our Ionian cruise covers the northern part of the Ionian islands, as displayed on the map. M/S Hera – our jaw dropping motorized gulet boat that can accommodate up to 25 passengers with 9 ensuite cabins – operates the Ionian Cruise. In additional to gulet Hera, we add more gulets per departure that cruise with her and create a joint route all together. We will spend a week at Ionian sea, exploring the very best of this island cluster paradise, docking at destinations such as Sivota, Parga, Antipaxos, Paxoi, Gaios and Lakka in a round trip from Corfu.

This Ionian cruise is best suitable for those who want to set sail for discovery, culture and historical sightseeing, the best of natural and secluded beaches, on-deck sea-view unwinding and the cosy atmosphere of a blue cruise.

Zante Blue Cruise

The Ionian Islands are an emerald scattering of seven main islands – Zante , Kefalonia , Atokos , Ithaca , Meganisi – found off the west coast of mainland Greece. The region is famed for pristine beaches, the unforgettable blue of the sea, and the lush Mediterranean landscape. Several lesser-known smaller islands make up this paradise cluster.

Our Zante cruise covers the suouthern part of the Ionian islands, as displayed on the map. M/S Aphrodite – our jaw dropping motorized gulet boat that can accommodate up to 20 passengers with 7 emsuite cabins – operates the Ionian Cruise. In additional to gulet Aphrodite, we add more gulets per departure that cruise with her and create a joint route all together. We will spend a week at Ionian sea, exploring the very best of this island cluster paradise, docking at destinations such as Zakynthos, Cephalonia, Ithaca, Meganissi, Lefkada and Fiskardo in a round trip from Zakynthos.

This Zante cruise is best suitable for those who want to set sail for discovery, culture and historical sightseeing, the best of natural and secluded beaches, on-deck sea-view unwinding and the friendly atmosphere of a blue cruise.

 

If you are a group of people and wish to experience Blue Cruise in Greece, tailor made itineraries are also available. Please email us : groups@sail-ingreece.com

Greece is one of the most beautiful places on Earth to visit. It’s no wonder over thirty million visitors come from around the globe to explore its gorgeous array of islands along the Mediterranean Sea. From its natural environmental wonders to the endless array of ocean views along with the sunset, you will find yourself never wanting to leave.

 

If you are getting ready to embark on your island vacation to Greece, here are a few things you’ll want to know ahead of time so you can make the most of your experience.

 

Take It Slow

 

The people in Greece don’t believe in rushing through life, so be prepared to have your trip coast along with the same timeline. This is because the Greeks focus more of their lives on rest and family than they do on work. But there is also the classic siesta time which was meant to give people who lived in Greece a time to rest and take a break from being in the heat all day.

 

People will usually take naps and stores will be closed, so make sure to account for anything you might want to do during those hours in the afternoon. Double-check with your hotel, attractions you want to explore, and restaurants you may want to visit to ensure you aren’t showing up when the island is taking a rest.

 

Don’t Plan to Shop on Sunday

 

If you are visiting any of the local shops on a Sunday, expect for them to be closed. Just as we mentioned about living on island time, Greece is also a country that takes Sunday as a rest day. This means stores and restaurants will more than likely be closed. So make sure to double-check any of the places you intend to visit first.

 

Learn Your Basic Greetings, Directions, and Requests

 

The Greek language is beautiful but is also very intricate depending on where you come from. Along with learning some of the local language, it can also be extremely helpful to learn some of the basic greetings, directions, and requests while navigating directions or ordering lunch at local restaurants.

 

Visit More Than One Island

 

Going to Greece is more than likely not a quick plane or train ride for the usual tourist. It may have taken you several hours, if not an entire day of travel just to get to Athens. But with over 200 different islands along five various oceans and seas, you won’t want to make your only stop within the main city. Make sure that while you are visiting Greece, you take an opportunity to visit multiple different Greek islands.

 

But once you start exploring, you’ll realize very quickly that you will have to work with different ferries that don’t always run on time as you bounce from one island to the next. Instead of spending most of your vacation attached to your phone trying to navigate times or figure out directions, you definitely will want to consider taking a cruise around Greece.

 

Sail In Greece offers a wide range of gulet cruises to provide you with the most unique and memorable vacation experience you could imagine. For seven days, you will sail along with one of the five different oceans aboard one of their gulet cabins.

 

You’ll make different stops depending on which of the Greek gulet cruises you choose from, such as the Zante Cruise or the Ionian Cruise. Some are more intimate settings that are perfect for honeymoons or romantic getaways while others serve more people and create a more socializing type of environment. No matter which one you choose, you’ll find luxury and relaxation while you sail out into the open sea.

 

Plan To Bring Cash

 

While there are several places you can use cards, you may find yourself more in a snag than usual as most of Greece still primarily uses cash. There usually are plenty of ATMs that are available to use as they realize many of the tourists that visit from out of town are probably unaware.

 

Tipping Is Optional

 

If you live somewhere like the United States, you may be accustomed to tipping when you go out to eat. However, tipping in Greece is completely optional, regardless of what island you may be visiting. There is no suggested amount to tip and again is only up to you if you feel the need or desire to tip.

 

Just as a caution, there are some instances where gratuity will be included in your bill automatically. Always look at your check to see if it’s already been added.

 

Always Use Bottled Water When Staying on the Islands

 

While there is plenty of good drinking water available on the mainland, the Greek Islands don’t always allow you access to clean drinking water. There are even circumstances where the drinking water is scarce and is usually only used for household chores such as doing laundry or taking care of personal hygiene. Bottled water is very accessible so make sure to stock up or check with your gulet cruise crew to provide you with some.

 

Visit the Different Kinds of Beaches

 

While visiting Greece, you will learn very quickly how many different types of beaches exist. In Santorini, for instance, you will find one of the most unusual beaches. The volcanic landscape has created a unique beach known as the Red Beach at Akrotiri where the huge rock walls surrounding you, along with the sand beneath your toes, are completely red. There are also two black sand beaches on the island of Santorini called Perissa Beach and Kamari Beach.

 

If you’re visiting somewhere such as Corfu, you may want to stop and see Paleokastritsa. It’s a unique beach that has an equally unique history. It’s a village where the mythical Phaeacians once lived. Along with this village, you’ll find gorgeous beaches that have unbelievably local mountains as the backdrop of the landscape.

 

Your vacation to Greece is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and your experience should reflect that. If you want to avoid having to worry about what your trip will look like, talk to Sail in Greece to learn about a luxury, completely stress-free, once-in-a-lifetime experience aboard one of our many Greece gulet cruises. We promise you will not be disappointed.

Why is a Gulet Cruise Better Than a Traditional Cruise?

Taking a European cruise sounds like a dream to many people, but what if there was a way to make your experience even more unique? Now you have the opportunity to set sail around one of the various oceans and seas that encompass 227 different islands surrounding Greece.

While you may be thinking of a traditional cruise aboard a massive ship, there are options available known as gulet charter cruises that provide a completely different vacation than you may have envisioned.

What exactly is a gulet charter and why is it better than taking a traditional cruise? Let’s take a look at what the main differences are and why you should consider taking a gulet cruise for your upcoming trip to Greece.

What Is a Gulet Charter?

The word gulet is derived from the French “golette.” However, there is also some debate as to whether or not the word originated instead from the Turkish name “gulet” or from the Italian word “goletta.”

It is a traditional two or three-masted wooden sailing vessel that’s design originated from southwest Turkey. When you imagine a gulet, you probably think of a traditional sailboat; however, these are significantly larger.

 

You’ll find several of these types all along the Mediterranean that range in different sizes, some as big as Sail In Greece’s Gulet Artemis that has sixteen cabins and can accommodate up to forty-six passengers. The intricacies in the construction of these ships go as far back in time as the 18th century for purposes of war. Gulets have since been transformed to cater to the world of tourism and luxury cruises for people to experience throughout this European sea.

Benefits of a Gulet Charter Cruise

 

There are dozens of benefits in choosing to take a gulet charter cruise along the Mediterranean rather than a traditional cruise. From cost and size to making the most of your time, you won’t even think twice after reading this about whether or not to choose a gulet charter cruise.

 

Traditional Cruises Have Too Many People

 

Traditional cruise ships tend to be extremely large, carrying upwards of three to six thousand passengers. This means you are sharing the same space with thousands of people for multiple days at a time. Too many people tend to be one of the biggest complaints by traditional cruise attendings.

 

It means there is a lot of waiting time between boarding and deboarding at your designated locations. There may also be significant wait times for buffet breakfast, lines at the bar, seats at restaurants, and even booked-out showtimes.

On a gulet charter cruise, you can expect to be sharing the space with no more than forty-five other passengers. You can also create a more intimate setting where you can select to be on board a charter gulet that carries no more than twenty-five passengers total. You’ll find lots of opportunities for privacy, tranquility, and relaxation.

 

Traditional Cruises Won’t Give You You a Personalised Experience

 

One of the downsides of taking a traditional cruise aboard a large ship is that you won’t have much time to explore or take part in excursions throughout the destinations you visit. While yes, you do get a chance to potentially stop at multiple islands or countries throughout your cruise, with as many people as there are, it’s not feasible to be able to accommodate a full experience while needing to also wait in line to reboard the ship.

 

With there being so many people, this also means that your destinations will be mostly in destinations with high tourism. If you want a more personalised experience, gulet charter cruises give you ample opportunities to explore multiple islands with the perfect blend of private and more secluded nature, beaches, heritage, history, and even on-deck sea-view unwinding.

 

Besides, you certainly wouldn’t be able to jump off the side of a cruise ship for some afternoon swimming like you could on your unique experience aboard the Zante Cruise!

Traditional Cruises Aren’t That Unique of an Experience

 

If you have never been on a cruise ship before and are considering taking a cruise to Greece for your next vacation, you may want to rethink it. Because most of your time is spent on the ship rather than at your destinations, you will find yourself doing things aboard the ship you could do right within your own city.

 

For instance, some cruises have some of the more popular restaurants onboard such as Johnny Rockets, or even some very basic options for their buffets that aren’t really anything special. And if you do decide to eat at one of the finer restaurants onboard, you’ll be spending a substantial amount of money and may not have the privacy or intimacy of a meal that you may like. You might have to share a large table with a group of people or have to wait in line even though you already had a reservation.

 

Or perhaps your cruise ship may offer their passengers time to spend at the casino. But why would you want to pay all of that money for a vacation when you are sitting inside a dark casino gambling away your money all night?

With a Greek gulet charter cruise, you will be guaranteed to have an experience like no other. Because the islands are relatively close, you will have less time on the boat and more time to spend at each of your destinations – meaning unique, one-of-a-kind experiences on each of the islands you visit.

 

Don’t worry; if you want to spend more time on the gulet than walking around, there are options for you to spend more time relaxing on the boat. But you won’t be bombarded with casino incentives or shows to watch onboard the ship. You’ll spend more time soaking up the sun on the top deck, relaxing in luxury instead.

 

At the end of the day, taking a gulet charter cruise around the Greek Islands is a more unique and memorable experience beyond any traditional type of cruise you may take. If you are ready to jump aboard, talk to one of the specialists with Sail In Greece and book your cruise today!

Who is a typical client on board our gulet cruises?

Sail in Greece is the largest gulet cruise operator in Greece with a fully owned fleet of 7 wooden gulets. We offer our gulets for private charter requests to families, group of friends or special occasions such as weddings and at the same type we operate our scheduled cabin charter cruises for all ages. The customers that usually book our gulets as private usually differ from the ones that join our gulet cruises with warranted departures. In the article below we will mention all kind of guests that do trust our travel brand for their gulet holidays in Greece, the ones choose to privatize our gulets and the ones joining our cabin charters.

Private Gulet Charter clients. Who are they?

First of all, the clients that normally decide to privatize one of our gulets are either large families looking to cruise together in one boat varying from 8 to 35 people, or corporate clients that for instance gather together all their team staff and as part of their team building events all go gulet cruising in Greece. Furthermore, We do have group of friends that might be living all over the world and wish to share the same experience on board or organise a wedding or birthday cruise to celebrate a special occasion. NO matter what the client is of what is their purpose of the cruise, we as a team work closely with the client to understand his needs and then curate in detail his perfect gulet cruise. If you wish to privatize on of our gulets check our gulet fleet

Cabin Charter on our scheduled cruises. Good fit for me?

We operate every year from May till October with weekly warranted departures our 7 day gulet cruises that cater for all ages. Our main client that joins our cabin charter operations is a couple or 2 couples, a small group of friends or solo travelers that are not able to charter a gulet as a whole or even if they can they are looking to socialize and mingle with other travelers on board. Regarding the age of our clients we have designed different cruises that cater for different age groups and interests. We offer young and fun cruises for our younger audience normally from Mykonos ( the party capital) or Athens and our cruises ideal for sightseeing and relaxation for our older audience 40+ which usually depart from Corfu and Zakynthos. If you are unsure which gulet cruise to join you can simply email our customer support team and will guide you what is the best fit for you. You can find all of our gulet cruises here.

What nationalities join our cruises

We can initially state that we have travelers from all over the world, spreading from Australia to the closest country to us Italy. If we had to share with you the majority of our guests where they come from we would say United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, South Africa, Australian. New Zealand, USA and Canada. But we also have guests in board from Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Portugal, Mexino, Argentina and Israel. For all of our Italian speaking clients we have a dedicated Italian web site ( www.sail-ingreece.com/it). For our Spanish clients we have a Spanish one ( www.sail-ingreece.com/es). For our French we have as well ( www.sail-ingreece.com/fr) and of course the same applies for our German too ( www.sail-ingreece.com/de). We have as well a dedicated web site for our British customers, www.sail-ingreece.com

To sum up, if you are confused as to which choice is best for you, either our private charter gulet charter or our shared cabin charter you can always email our customer support team and will revert to you as soon as possible with the best choice for you. Email : sales@sail-ingreece.com or phone + 30 2112152595 ( GR) or + 44 203 239 9253 ( UK).

Is Greece the next Gulet Charter capital?

It is a true story that for the last decades Turkey has been the only destination where clients looking to experience their gulet charter holidays traveled to. Turkey has been the birth place of gulets as the main destination where gulets were being built and with a rich coastline people used to enjoy there gulet holidays.

 

But has these changed over the past years?

The answer is simply yes it has! People over the last years started to look for alterative destinations to charter a gulet, as travelling on the same destination started becoming boring and dull. This is the moment where Greece slowly slowly started to be on the spotlight due to its reach coastline, the numerous Greek islands and the breathtaking scenery. Traditional Greek villages, rich archeological history, welcoming locals and most of all pristine bays and coves, made Greece the place to be when you charter a gulet. With multiple destinations within Greece, due to its diverse geographical areas, you have a vast number of alternative cruising areas to choose from. Starting from the west side, where Ionian islands are scattered with their calm waters, green landscapes and vibrant villages, moving forward to Athens area around Saronic gulf, or going up to Sporades with Skiathos and the rest mama-mia islands. it is just a matter of personal preference to decide. You can consult directly Sail in Greece team via email with your personal preference and we will revert to you with the best proposal for you, email : charter@sail-ingreece.com

What gulets are available to charter in Greece?

There are plenty of gulets to charter in Greece, as in the past years more and more gulets tend to decide to do business within Greek waters. So if you have found an agency that informs you for the lack of available gulets in Greece, please do look elsewhere. Sail in Greece is the largest gulet owner in Greece, with a fully owned fleet of 7 gulets currently, that can carry from small groups of 4/6 people up to 46 all in one gulet. We have multiple gulet standards that will fit perfect your gulet charter needs and as we own the gulets and we are not an agency, best price will be warranted for you. Our team will make sure that all your personal interests will be met before, during and after your gulet cruise. Browse our gulet fleet here

When is the best time to charter a gulet in Greece ?

Technically, there is no good and bad time to gulet charter in Greece, but it is mainly based on what are you looking from your gulet holidays. Very vaguely we can say that months of April, May, October are mainly quote months, so if you are looking to cruise in places and be able to explore avoiding the crowds, it is advisable to charter a gulet during these months. June and September are warm months with constant sunshine, people around the islands and villages, without them being overcrowded. July and August are the high season months, where the temperature usually vary between 30-35 degrees and most of the Greek islands are packed with people. Of course you can always find quite places to visit than other, but do not expect to be alone!

To sum up, Greece is the best gulet charter destination, with a vast variety of Greek islands to visit, friendly and welcoming people, multiple gulets to choose from well priced and most of all, a NEW destination to explore other than the old-school destinations from the past. Last but not least, if you are not able to charter an entire gulet, we operate from May till October our gulet cruises with warranted departures. See our shared gulet cruises here

Sail Greece vs Sail Croatia

Every year summer brings to my mind three specific things: the sea, the sun and some good relaxation time. But it also creates a new additional concern: where to spend the summer holidays this year?
By sailing on a yacht, I can easily get the first three things. So all that remains for me now is to find an answer to this last but still great summer problem.
In fact, the answer is much easier than you can imagine. If you asked me to choose between Sail Greece versus Sail Croatia,

I would directly choose the first one and I think the reasons are somehow obvious:

First of all, there is no other place in Europe that is known for its azure waters. The Ionian and the Aegean Sea are famous for their unrivaled beauty, the heavenly hues and the clean waters. Moreover, the breathtaking view to the islands is something that is difficult to forget. Instead, the landscapes in Croatia are totally conventional. This means that the Adriatic Sea is no way comparable with the dreamy waters of Greece. In short, Sail Greece is the perfect setting to live magical holidays.
Greece can also offer high quality holidays to the visitors. In particular, it is the ultimate gastronomic destination with Mediterranean flavors which will satisfy you to the utmost. Famous Greek recipes will certainly be available to be tasted aboard during the breakfast and the lunch menus, which are usually designed by famous Greek chefs. Greek food is delicious and light simultaneously, an ideal combination especially for the summer months. Does sailing in Croatia offer all these gastronomic treasures? I do not think so…
In addition, I would definitely choose to Sail Greece for the Architecture landscape. As the ship arrives to the Greek islands, beautiful white washed houses with blue roofs begin to appear on the horizon. This landscape is truly unique and remains etched in the memory of every visitor.

In conclusion, I left the most important thing. The key word for the perfect vacation is FUN. Nothing compares to the endless summer parties in Greece. I am already dreaming of the delicious cocktails on board, the fine Greek wine, the beautiful people and the dance at the beach parties. New acquaintances and high entertainment until the morning are promised!

For all these reasons, therefore, I know now where exactly I want to sail this summer. Sail Greece is like get to know a new magical world and this is an experience that I don’t want to lose.

Join Sail in Greece cruises, Greece’s #1 gulet cruises that Sail in Greece has to offer and explore Greece like never before!

Interested for private charter? Check here our gulet fleet

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Evelyn

Greek Cruise Packages

Is Greece within your travel radar and you are looking to find the best Greek island cruises packages? Greece is a country with a diverse breathtaking landscape and a wide variety of jaw-dropping islands to feed your appetite. Where to start from?  Athens and the Acropolis at sunset, a worldwide historical landmark. The beautiful Greek Cycladic islands, Paros, Santorini, Naxos and the neighboring UNESCO-protected archaeological island of Delos.

 

Which destinations to select from Greece and what they have to offer?

The Ionian islands, the group of islands scattered between Italy and Greece known for their breathtaking bays and calm waters for cruising. The crystal blue waters of the island of Zakynthos & Paxoi, a hidden gem of the Ionian Sea. The Mainland Greece with Parga and Sivota historical gem treasures. Hydra, a glamorous island with her cozy harbor, closed off to automobile traffic. Each day you will explore a different port of call, a hidden gem with turquoise waters to seduce you, a glimpse of Greek mythology to amaze you and enormous cultural variety to indulge you.

There are so many different destinations to visit in Greece and it goes without saying that a cruise is the best way to explore them. A cruise is by far the perfect way to taste the beauties of Greece, allowing you to hop from island to island without having to worry about ferry timetables and hotel bookings. Not all Greek island cruise packages are created equal, however. Famous islands such as Corfu and Zakynthos feature on the routes of all the main Greek cruise packages, and although they undeniably have their charms, they can be overrun with day-cruisers during the summer high season. A small ship cruise, on the other hand, gives you the opportunity you to explore the smaller, less-busy islands that the big boats can’t reach, destinations where you’ll have picture-perfect beaches and brilliant ruins almost to yourself. In addition to, having the privilege to have your very own private boat, it gives you the flexibility to explore the Greek islands at your own pace, without having to rush between places. On board you will always find our experienced local crew that will give you the best guidance on places to visit, local dishes that worth trying and every important little detail that will offer you the “local living” experience that we bribe about to offer freely to our guests. If you are looking for an authentic experience, a week that you will be given the opportunity to wake up in the mornings in astonishing blue coves, during midday tasting delicious Greek cuisine made right next to you by your on board chefs and early afternoon the joy to met and greet with locals, search no more. Wine tasting excursions, beach yoga classes, bus tour led by professional local guides, are just a glimpse of what you will experience on board a Sail in Greece cruise.

 

The summer season usually operates from May to October, with July and August being the busiest (and warmest) time to visit. On a Greek cruise package visiting the smaller islands, such as Meganissi, Antipaxoi or Kastos, you’ll almost always be tendered ashore,

and each island has its own charm, whether you’re interested in history, cuisine, bays, local myths, nature or all of the above. Our guests are often amazed to find out that the number of Greek island cruise packages on sale each summer is quite in scarcity, so it pays off to book early. Last but not least, we always offer early bird discount to our guests and as our cruises sell out early, you will be able to select the date that words perfect for your travel holidays.

Experience our Greek island cruises packages here!

If you need any further info you can always email us : sales@sail-ingreece.com

Greek Small Ship Cruises

We all are aware of cruises as a travel type, but what actually a small cruise ship holidays are? There is a definite joy to be had from enjoying cruises on small ships and gulets. First of all, not only do they gain from being quieter tours, but thanks to the size of our smaller boats, we are able to moor up close to the local communities, such as local bars and cafes and bring you closer to the coastal villages and city vibes. Have you ever waken up at a private secluded bay where the only thing you can see is the sky and crystal clear blue waters? Have you ever slept under the stars with the summer breeze disarrange your hair? This is a unique experience you will feel during a small ship cruise. There will be nights that we sleep anchored at a bay, far away from the civilization and the dazzling lights and are these times that you get close to nature, you feel alive!

 

Why the experience is different from a large scale cruise?

A cruise allows you to experience a diversity of destinations without the hard part of mainland travel. The main downside on most large scale cruises, however, especially during these challenging covid times, is that you will be on board with thousands other people and creates you that “part of a herd” feeling. It goes without saying that being part of such a large group, you can not expect the crew to be 24/7 there for you and all your detailed needs.

That’s where a small ship cruise joins and makes the world happier!. During our carefully selected small ship cruises, you get all the benefits of a cruise, without the large scale groups of people. You can be safe knowing that our boats can dock in far smaller Greek charming destinations and that you’ll travel with a small-sized group of like-minded international travelers who want to explore the place in the exact same thoughtful way. Not to mention that our crew on board will pay attention to every single detail of your personal needs, such birthday party, local souvenir gift, the local preferred wine you just find on the next grocery store. If you are also in favor of responsible travel, it goes without saying that It’s much more environmentally-friendly than massive cruise ships in multiple ways. Whether you want to cruise the Northern Ionian islands, such as Corfu, Paxoi, Antipacoi or explore the dazzling blues of Zakynthos and Kefalonia for a totally different cruising experience, we have the rights small-ship cruise to suit your needs. Our small ship cruises are ideal for couples looking to relax, groups of friends that wish to join an active cruise with magnificent destinations on the way or the beach bummers.

View here all of our small ship cruise holidays!

Catamaran Charter VS Gulet charter

It goes without saying that the catamarans have conquered the charter market the last coming years and many clients around the world who are looking for a premium experience compared to the sailing yachts are booking more and more a catamaran, either bareboat or crewed. Gulets on the other hand tend to be ideal for a niche market in the yachting industry, with passionate clientele, who no matter where they choose to sail they are specifically looking for a gulet to charter.

But why gulets undoubtedly are a better boat to spend your holidays on board compared to a catamaran?         

Chartering a catamaran is a pretty straight forward path, where you as a client can select either if you wish to charter it bareboat or if you wish to hire a skipper and/or a steward as well. On the other hand a gulet is always crewed, as usually due to its size or its peculiarities to navigate with her, a crew is mandatory. This main factor actually is the first important factor that makes the experience on a gulet a much more luxurious and comfortable sail. Imagine a team of 3 or 4 crew members working together for an entire season, how effective they can be, how professional with attention to detail towards the guests can behave and how much you as a guest can gain from that. When you charter a catamaran and request crew, you most likely will end up having for the entire week a skipper or a steward that have not worked or worked very little together, getting to know the boat its self and not focusing entirely on the experience of their guests. We use to say that a crew can make or break a week and before chartering a catamaran, getting to know the behind the scenes system might put second thoughts.

Is the crew on board the only factor why i should charter a gulet instead of catamaran?

The answer is definitely no! People in the yachting industry usually tend to describe a catamaran a boat with comfortable cabins, luxurious interior and exterior areas and lush overall environment. However, have you ever thought that the boat professionals usually compare catamarans to the sailing yachts? In general terms a gulet is of higher standards of any catamaran. Usually gulets offer cabins with private bathroom, spacious cabins with room for your personal belongings and cloths, toilets, showers and shower cubs. Air condition is usually a facility that gulets offer and as you go more on the luxury side you can find either jacuzzi s inside. As we move into the dining room, the sun deck and the living room, the comparison gets worse. The catamarans lack in space, room for sundecks and the overall dimensions create a sense of confinement compared to a gulet. Large sideways, platforms to reach the water and fully equipped kitchens make you feel that you charter a floating villa and not a boat.

                                                                                                                            

Is a gulet a much more expensive boat to charter ?

The answer is normally a gulet is slightly more expensive that to charter a catamaran, but that depends on the broker you use, on the type of gulet and on the destination you selected to sail. The added values that your holidays will gain from gulets outweigh definitely the slightly higher rates that might have from a catamaran and it goes without saying that if you are a group of 12 and more and wish to be all together in 1 boat, gulet is the only option to go for.

If you are interested to charter a gulet in Greece feel free to browse on our gulet fleet  and as we own the gulets, the rates you will receive will be best in the market. For any further info you can always email us : info@sail-ingreece.com

Yoga Cruise in Greece

What is a Yoga Cruise really?

Is usually a week long on a boat island hopping around the spectacular Greek islands, while there is a professional yoga instructor on board that guides you through all ordinary exercises during a proper yoga class.

And why is it so important and acts as an energy boost towards your everyday life? What experience you would enjoy if you will be promised that a week away from the real world, will turn you to another person, a person that has nearly nothing like you old you?

A yoga cruise helps you escape any stress and anxiety everyday work brings us. You can unplug from all the day date given channels, such as newspapers, internet, television. You will search your inner side and will work towards refilling your batteries and become much more flexible and adaptable with your body. It is part of the yin & yang the Chinese culture tend to support. Possible for professional business groups or people who have no clue about yoga and wish to learn everything from the scratch while island hopping around the Greek islands too.

How is this organized?

First of all, we either arrange the yoga instructor to be on board or you are more than welcome to bring yours. Our gulets are ideal, as the decks as large enough for a good amount of people practice yoga simultaneously without being confined in limited space. Every morning you will have an exercise on our spacious deck of the gulet in a breathtaking bay, far from civilization. The yoga equipment can either be on the gulet or you can bring your own special one. All you need to do is discus al info with our sales representatives and will guide you through the process. Needless to day, that as we are the largest fleet of gulets in Greece, we are able to offer yoga cruises in all possible cruising areas, such as The Saronic Gulf ( from Athens), the Ionian islands, the Sporades region, the Cyclades and the Dodecanese area. In addition to, we can organise a cruise either for a small group of 6 people or up to 46 people all sleeping guests on ensuite cabins fully airconditioned.

A typical Daily Program consists of :

Breakfast | Free time |  Lunch meal |  Free time |  Yoga class | Dinner | Free time

Yoga Cruise Price

The prices of our gulets are flexible and they depend on various factors like your cruising dates, the gulet you wish to book, the preferred destination (Ionian islands, Athens, Cyclades, Dodecanese), or what inclusions you wish to be offered during your cruise.

Just send us an email and we will be happy to quote you : charter@sail-ingreece.com Usually the yoga instructor will need his privacy while on a yoga cruise. So if you need for example 5 cabins and would like to have a yoga cruise, choosing a 6 cabins gulet is mandatory.

Check here our available gulets for Yoga Cruise : Greek Gulet Fleet