Sail the Greek Islands

Not at all! With Archipel Club, thanks to your professional skipper on board the Punch 41, no prior sailing experience is required. All you need is a good physical condition and a desire to take the helm and join in the maneuvers if you want to learn to sail—or simply lend your skipper a hand, like docking the boat or, for the more adventurous, diving in to check the anchor.

Mapping out the itinerary is one of the highlights of a sailing cruise in the Greek islands. Designing a sailing itinerary requires a perfect knowledge of the area, as navigating the Aegean Sea can be technical. That is why weather analysis is at the heart of our priorities to guarantee your safety and comfort on board. On the day of your departure, our team carefully reviews the week's forecast to suggest the best options. You then decide, hand in hand with your captain, the custom-made route that suits you best.
Our expert tip: don’t over-plan! Leave room for the pleasure of discovering hidden spots that are only accessible by boat and nowhere to be found in travel guidebooks, which our skippers will be delighted to share with you!

Yes, absolutely! We offer flexible stays of 4, 5, or 6 days with departure and return from Paros. These cruises are available throughout the season (except during high season from mid-July to late August). To guarantee you a memorable holiday in the Cyclades, we have designed itineraries specifically tailored to each charter duration. Thanks to its location in the heart of the Cyclades, departing from Paros offers you multiple itinerary options, regardless of wind conditions!

Welcome to the beautiful island of Paros, whether you arrive by plane or ferry! From the airport: it takes about 20 minutes by taxi to reach the Paroikia marina. From the ferry terminal: you only have a 150-meter walk to reach our yachts. The catamaran ‘Cyclades Sun’ is very easy to find, as the Paroikia marina features only one main pier. Embarkation takes place at 11:00 AM (but if your ferry or plane arrives a little later, don’t worry, your skipper will wait for you!). You will receive a warm welcome on board from our local team and your skipper: your adventure starts here! Once you have settled into the boat, you will design your itinerary hand-in-hand with your skipper, based on your preferences and the latest weather forecast. All that’s left is to do your provisioning in the harbor shops before pulling up anchor!

To reach our base in Paros, you have several options:
- By plane: Daily direct flights from Athens International Airport (approx. 30-minute flight).
- By ferry from Athens: Daily departures from the ports of Piraeus or Rafina. The crossing takes about 3.5 hours (estimated fares starting at €45 per adult, one way).
- By ferry from Mykonos: Daily departures. The crossing takes about 1 hour (estimated fares starting at €35 per adult, one way).
Practical transfer tips from Athens Airport:
- To Piraeus port: About 1 hour 15 minutes away via the direct X96 bus shuttle, or 50 minutes by taxi.
- To Rafina port: Closer to the airport, it is only a 40-minute taxi ride away.
To compare ferry companies and find real-time schedules in the Greek islands, we highly recommend using Ferryhopper or FerriesHub.

Once on board, after settling in and checking the galley’s storage spaces on the Punch 41, you can easily do your grocery shopping on foot around the port of Paroikia in Paros, where you will find all the necessary amenities. Our expert tip: stock up on bulky items and dry goods for the entire duration of your sailing trip, but only buy fresh products for the first three or four days. You can then easily top up your supplies at local markets as you hop from island to island!

In a warm and friendly atmosphere! Breakfast is enjoyed on board before pulling up anchor around 9 or 10 AM. Lunches, which you prepare in the Punch 41’s fully equipped galley, are most often shared with your skipper during a stopover in a quiet cove. These are usually simple, fresh meals such as salads, sandwiches, and fruit. If we happen to reach our destination early enough, you can absolutely have lunch ashore. For dinner, you are completely free to invite your skipper to your table or not. Our skippers know how to be discreet and will never intrude on your private moments, especially if you are traveling as a couple. If he does not dine with you ashore, it is customary to provide for his meal by giving him a 12-euro allowance. In any case, he will be delighted to share his best recommendations for excellent local Greek tavernas with you!

At Archipel Club, our absolute priority is to guarantee you a catamaran rigorously inspected and fully prepared. Therefore, all our cruises onboard the Punch 41 begin and end at our technical base in Paros. Keeping a single departure and return point is the best way to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and completely safe itinerary, regardless of weather conditions. If you wish to extend your trip in Greece to another island, the ferry network from Paros is excellent and very fast, allowing you to easily continue your holiday!