If you are visiting the Greek islands and wish to spend some time on a sailing boat, but one day is too short and a week is too long, then our 4 days private charters are made for you! On this sailing tour you will not see any neon signs, car fumes or crowds of tourists but whitewashed villages tumble down to azure bays, unspoiled secluded coves with crystal clear waters and foodie paradises. Our short sailing tours are available in May, June, September and October.
Boarding at 11 am in Paros at the port of Paroikia. Meet the captain and visit the boat. Grocery shopping and then departure!
Heading for Folegandros, a hidden gem of the Cyclades islands flooded with light and cradled by the sea. Trip duration 3 hours. Mooring at the small port of Karavostasi, close to the beach.
Do not miss strolling in the Chora, the main village, with its small squares lined with shops, cafes and taverns. Scents of thyme and linden shall accompany you in the narrow lanes.
DAY 2
Departure after breakfast for a 3-hour sail with a lunch & bathing stopover on Polyaigos, the desert island famous for its white cliffs and jade hued waters. Later we move across the narrow straights to nearby Kimolos.
The afternoon is declined according to your desires; beach, walk the island, ouzo in the shade of a café’s pergola.
In the evening, several traditional taverns await you in the medieval village of the island. You will be definitively conquered by this little known island after seeing its sunset.
DAY 3
To each day a beautiful discovery, today it is the island of Sifnos that will emerge from the blue horizon after a two hours voyage
Anchorage in Vathi Bay, a pearl in the Aegean Sea. Lunch aboard or ashore on the sandy beach a few meters away from the pier. And why not take a nap in the shade of this little white chapel at the edge of the water?
The scenic village of Apollonia, reachable by bus in 15 minutes, will delight you with its multitude of tiny shops and and its refined Greek cuisine.
DAY 4
After breakfast your captain weighs anchor for a 3 and a half hours sail which will bring you back to Paros.
On the way, we stop for a lunch in a secluded cove and a swim in crystal clear waters.
Arrival in the small port of Paroikia in Paros around 15:30. The beautiful medieval town of Paroikia that unfolds around the port is a must see! Its maze of white alleys, stalls, vibrant coffee shops and its old Byzantine church are truly enchanting. The island is also famous for its countless sandy beaches.
Included : VAT, skipper, cruise expenses (fuel, harbour taxes , water), watermaker, motorised tender, kitchenware and cooking gaz, bed linen and bath towels, fins and snorkel masks, end cleaning. Not included : food and beverages. Discount: 5% early booking before January 31st, 5% return customer.
*Itinerary may be subject to change due to weather conditions. As such we reserve the right to alter any section of the itinerary which may result from conditions beyond our control. **Our offers are non-binding and subject to change.
THE CATAMARAN
FAQ
How do I get to Paros? A. If you're landing in Athens, there are two options:
Option 1. Catch a flight for Paros with Aegean Airlines. Flight duration: 30 minutes. One way fare: around 90 euros. Option 2. Catch a ferry from either Piraeus harbour (45 minutes by cab or 1 hour and 15 minutes by shuttle bus X96 from the airport) or Rafina harbour (35 minutes by cab from the airport).
Trip duration: between 2 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the ferry. One way fare: between 25 euros and 40 euros, depending on the company. Ferry schedules on www.danae.gr B. If you’re landing in Mykonos
Catch a ferry from Mykonos. Trip duration: 40’. One way fare: between 25 euros and 40 euros, depending on the company. Ferry schedules on www.danae.gr What day of the week does the cruise start? The start of our 4 days sailing cruises is flexible, depending on availability. How many people can we be on the boat? The Punch 41 catamaran has three cabins for the clients (2 double cabins and 1 triple bunks cabin) and two bathrooms. Thus you can be up to 7 people. The skipper's quarters are separate. Is the boat equiped with a watermaker? Yes the Punch 41 catamaran is fitted with a watermaker. The watermaker (Reverse Osmosis) is a high-end equipment producing fresh water and popular on board superyachts. Now you no longer have to frequently dock into congested ports for filling up water and can instead anchor in beautiful coves untouched by tourism or development. And all this without increasing the cost of renting the boat!
Is there A/C? The catamaran is not outfitted with AC but the Punch insulation is excellent. In the Cyclades islands there is rarely any need of air conditioning as there is almost everyday in summer a cool notherly breeze and the Punch insulation is really excellent. For the rare hot days, each cabin is equiped with a fan.
How do I figure costs and expenses? Fuel, water and harbour dues are in included in the charter price however kindly remeber that food and beverages for your party and your skipper is at your charge.
How to provision the yacht? You will find within 150 meters from our boats in Paroikia’s harbour (Paros’ main settlement), a supermarket, 2 bakeries, a greengrocer, a bottle shop, a fishmonger etc. The supermarket will gladly lend you someone to push your shopping trolleys to the yacht. As we usually have dinner ashore, provisions are chiefly intended for breakfasts and lunches. Shall the need arise, you may resupply in any of the other islands. Do we go into marinas at night? Outside July and August harbors in the Greek islands are not yet very busy so it is usually not a problem to go into marinas at night. For the evenings at anchorage in a bay the yacht carries a tender or dinghy with an outboard motor, sort of the taxi for getting around. For how long do we sail? Expect between 2 and 4 hours voyaging per day. Sailing takes place in the morning in order to leave the afternoons free for visiting the islands. Is bed linen provided? Yes we provide with all bed linen (sheets, pillow cases, blankets) as well as bathroom towels. You just need to bring with your own beach/deck towel. Is there a coffee machine on the boat? Yes, you will find available on the Punch 41 catamaran a thermos jug fitted with a cone as well as an italian coffe maker. How large is the refrigerator? The electric refrigerator on the Punch 41 catamaran has a capacity of 35 USgal while in the cockpit there's also a 5 USgal icebox for drinks. You may shop bulky and heavy items (like bottled water) in Paros as the grocery is handily close by, but you can resupply perishables (ie fruit, vegie, yoghurt) in almost any island.
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