Destinations & Itineraries
Destinations
& itineraries.
Two very different sailing grounds, ninety minutes apart by road. One is sheltered, green and forgiving. The other is bright, open and windy. Both come with a sample route you can sail as written, or take apart and rebuild with us.
The map
Where we sail.
Switch the map between the two seas, then open the region that fits your week. Both bases are supported by the same team, the same fleet standards and the same local network.
Destination · Ionian Sea
Lefkas Base
Calm waters, gentle afternoon winds and short, easy distances — ideal for first-time sailors and families. Emerald bays, sheltered anchorages and the quiet charm of Meganisi, Kalamos and Paxos.
Sail the IonianDestination · Aegean Sea
Athens Base
Bright white villages, dramatic coastlines and stronger winds for confident sailors. From the Saronic Gulf to the iconic Cyclades — a route through Greece's most recognisable imagery.
Sail the AegeanSide by side
Ionian or Aegean?
The honest comparison we give on the phone, written down.
| Ionian · from Lefkas | Aegean · from Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind | Afternoon sea breeze, typically force 3–5, calm mornings and evenings | Meltemi from the north in high summer, force 4–7 for days at a time |
| Distances | Short hops, 10–20 nautical miles between anchorages | Longer passages, 25–40 nautical miles between island groups |
| Landscape | Green hills, cypress and olive, white pebble coves | Bare rock, white cubic villages, dazzling light |
| Water | Emerald and turquoise, often glassy in the morning | Deep cobalt blue, livelier surface |
| Best for | First-timers, families with children, relaxed crews | Experienced sailors, crews who want miles and iconic islands |
| Season | May to October, gentle through the shoulder months | May to October, windiest in July and August |
Lefkas base
Sailing the Ionian
Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Paxos — sheltered water, short distances and a taverna quay at the end of every day.
Open the Ionian guide
Athens base
Sailing the Aegean
The Saronic Gulf for a gentle first week, the Cyclades for the Greece of the postcards — Hydra, Serifos, Sifnos, Paros, Naxos.
Open the Aegean guideBefore you book
Questions we are asked every week.
Is the Ionian or the Aegean better for a first bareboat charter?
The Ionian. Distances between anchorages are short, the islands shelter you from open sea, and the afternoon breeze is usually a comfortable force 3–5 that dies away in the evening. The Aegean rewards crews who already have miles behind them.
When is the best time to sail in Greece?
May, June, September and early October give warm water, lighter winds and quieter anchorages. July and August are hottest and busiest, and in the Aegean bring the meltemi — a strong, steady north wind that can blow for days.
How far do you sail in a typical day?
In the Ionian, two to four hours of sailing is normal — often 10 to 20 nautical miles between anchorages. In the Aegean, passages between island groups are longer, typically 25 to 40 nautical miles, so the days have more sailing in them.
Do I need a sailing licence to charter a yacht in Greece?
For a bareboat charter Greek regulations require a recognised skipper qualification and a second competent crew member. If you do not hold a licence, or simply prefer not to be responsible for the boat, we can provide a professional skipper — many of our guests do exactly that on their first week.
Can we sail one way, from one base to the other?
Ask us. One-way itineraries between sailing areas are possible on some yachts and some dates, and we will tell you straight away whether it works for the week you have in mind.
Not sure yet?
Tell us your crew, we’ll tell you the sea.
Send us the dates, the number of people and how much sailing you actually want to do. We will recommend the base, the yacht and the route.