Greek
Islands Flotilla
What
is the Greek Islands Flotilla? Our flotillas in Greece are
scheduled departures of several yachts together all following
one 'lead' yacht. Aboard the lead yacht there are Skippers
& Program Directors / guides to the destination who
also double as technical specialists and as your social
hosts -the flotillas usually offer a fair amount of camaraderie!
Our Greek islands flotillas are the ideal balance between
safety and adventure, between autonomous sailing and group
vacations. Flotillas in Greece can be great for novice sailors
and perfect also for experienced sailors who wish to visit
new and foreign destinations. We offer a multitude of fun
Greek islands flotilla departure dates throughout the season.
The Greek flotillas offer something for all ages, all skill
levels and if you do not have your own group, you can experience
the Greek flotilla 'by the cabin' as well. Join our renowned
Aegean Adventure Cruises Program itinerary on flotilla
in Greece!
The
Greek islands are not an easy place to sail. As a result
of the small tricky harbors, with stern to 'Med. Mooring',
we do not recommend casual sailors or experienced Caribbean
charterers do a 'bareboat' charter, as a first time experience
sailing Greece. Hours of uncertainty and tension each day
takes away from quality holiday time. There is very little
Caribbean style mooring (at anchor or on moorings in bays)
as it is in general very deep off Greek islands.
Most
nights in the Greek islands flotilla, expect to be beam
to beam with a gangplank ashore and some night rafted up
several boats deep inside a harbor. The weather is also
something that charterers must consider on a first time
visit. Strong winds 6 - 8 Beaufort (28-40 mile per hour)
are not uncommon throughout the season with Meltemi north
and Sirocco south winds. There are also local wind phenomena
(venturi & funnels) and a lack of both navigational
aids (international system) and mooring buoys. There are
some very long crossings as well as a whole different set
of customs and protocols at each island. For these reasons
our Greek islands flotillas have become the most popular
way to sail autonomously through the Aegean with the security
of having inside knowledge of the region - as well as a
little race each day! Flotilla guests benefit from our Skippers'
and Program Directors' local knowledge of the harbors, weather
conditions and forecasts, historic sites and excellent restaurants,
yet they are not paying a 'skipper fee' and they are sailing
on their own private charter yacht! Our experienced team
of Aegean Adventure Cruise Program Directors and
Skippers guide the Greece flotilla yachts from 'lead' boats,
on which cabin charters are also available. See the Aegean Adventure Cruise page for precise details
of the tour. Greece Flotilla guests are offered the following
services:
| 1. |
Assistance
with provisioning at departure in Athens and throughout
the tour |
| 2. |
Daily
course, swim stop and harbor briefings |
| 3. |
24-hour
VHF radio and visual contact (if desired) |
| 4. |
Docking
assistance at each port / anchorage |
| 5. |
Flotilla
guests are welcome to join on the archaeological itinerary
excursions on shore |
6.
 |
Guests
benefit from the best local attractions, shopping and
the 'gastronomic' selection of restaurants |
7.
|
Guests
are welcome to join in on a beach BBQ on night four |
The
two-week Greek Islands flotilla 'Odyssey Cruise' covers the
most complete itinerary in the Greek sailing industry! It
is roughly 360 miles round trip and is a challenging sailing
adventure taking in the most important archaeological, mythological
and historical islands in the Saronic Gulf and central Aegean
sea. *As a result of the tricky Med. mooring, the longer distances
and potential high winds this itinerary ranges from intermediate
to experienced level.
Greek Islands Flotilla Itinerary
| Day
1 |
Arrive
at Marina and sleep over aboard. Briefing. |
|
Day
9 |
Day
(or optionally 2) in Santorini. |
| Day
2 |
Athens
to Aegina, (Temple of Aphaia) then Poros |
|
Day
10 |
Ios
to Tagania for lunch then onto Paros |
| Day
3 |
Poros
to Spathi for lunch then onto Hydra |
|
Day
11 |
Paros
to Mykonos |
| Day
4 |
Day
in Hydra (night at remote beach for BBQ) |
|
Day
12 |
Mykonos
to Delos return (by ferry see ruins) |
| Day
5 |
Hydra
to Milos (dine under cliffs at Kleftiko) |
|
Day
13 |
Mykonos
to Kea (hike to 600 BC Lion) |
| Day
6 |
Day
at Kleftiko then sail to Adamas Port Milos |
|
Day
14 |
Kea
to Cape Sounion (Temple of Poseidon) |
| Day
7 |
Milos
to Ios (Homer's tomb) |
|
Day
15 |
Farewell
at Athens at 09:00 |
| Day
8 |
Ios
to Santorini by ferry. Stay in Villa & visit sites |
|
|
7-day
tour guests disembark at Ios on Day 8. 10-day tour guest disembark
at Paros on Day 11. 7-day and 10-day tours may vary from the
above itinerary.
Detailed 14-Day Greek Islands Itinerary
One week and 10 night Options for Greek Flotilla
 Greek Flotilla yachts can be any size, 31-60 feet. It
is recommended to charter at least a 36-foot for the longer
crossings and bigger seas of the scheduled '2-week' Archaeological
Adventure Cruise Greek islands Flotilla circuit.
There
can be as many as 6 yachts per lead boat. There must be
two certified or experienced sailors on every flotilla yacht
and it must be chartered as a bareboat from our fleet of
new Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria and Greek designed yachts
with the standard contract and insurance requirements.
Greek Flotilla Charter Duration:
7-10 or 14 nights!
In
order to enjoy the most from your Greek islands flotilla
we suggest the full 2-week odyssey circuit. You can also
join for 1-week and be in sync with a 2-week circuit for
the first 5-6 days. The first option is to sail for 5 days
with the group then have two 'solo' sailing days, round
trip back to Athens. The returning boat crew is briefed
on the 2-day itinerary stops and harbors on the return to
Athens. The other option is doing a one-way drop off after
Day 6 disembarking out at the Aegean island of Paros (one-way
fees may apply to the yacht rental fee).
Option 1 (on a 10-day flotilla in Greece): Greek flotilla
yachts can sail in the flotilla for 7 nights then deviate
back to Athens through Serifos, Kithnos and Cape Sounion.
Option 2 (on a 10 day Greek flotilla): Guests can reserve
a one-way charter staying with the flotilla and dropping
off the yacht at Paros Island on morning 11, where we have
a drop-off base (one-way fees may apply to the yacht rental
fee). Please contact our office for more details on these
Greek flotilla options.
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2008
Flotilla Schedule in the Greek Islands
|
2
WEEK ODYSSEY
Athens to Athens |
*1
WEEK
Athens to Athens or Athens - Paros |
*1
WEEK
Paros to Athens |
|
May 3-
May 17**
May 17- May 31
May 31- June 14
June 14 - June 28
June 28- July 12
July 12 - July 26**
AUGUST**
Aug. 30 - Sept. 13
Sept. 13 - Sept. 27
Sept. 27- Oct 11**
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May 3-
May 10**
May 17- May 23
May 31- June 7
June 14 - June 21
June 28- July 5
July 12- July 19**
AUGUST**
Aug. 30 - Sept. 6
Sept. 13 - Sept. 20
Sept. 27- Oct. 4**
|
May 10
- May 17**
May 23 - May 31
June 7- June 14
June 21 - June 28
July 5- July 12
July 19 - July 26**
AUGUST**
Sept. 6- Sept. 13
Sept. 20 - Sept. 27
Oct. 4- Oct. 11**
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**
Greek islands Flotilla Departures will be confirmed based
on bookings.
Greek
Flotilla Prices per boat:
Up
to 7 nights: USD $450, 10 nights:
USD $599, 14 nights: USD $750
Prices
subject to change. The flotilla fee is a minimum fee and
does not change if yachts do not stay together for the full
7, 10 or 14 days.
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