All Aboard a Wooden Yacht – sailing holidays in Greece

Chartering a private yacht is a dream we all harbour, and occasionally dock forever. But if you’re looking to finally make it a reality, there’s no better place to take to the decks, than the birds-egg blue ocean of the Greek Islands.

There are many companies with registered professional sailing boats for cruising the Greek Islands, but to sail faster and stronger then anyone else cruising the islands, you’ll need a 74 tonne, double bedroom wooden vessel for up to eight adventurous adults – like the Yacht Irena.

Contemplating a sailing holiday as a group? The Yacht Anatolie could be your oceanic home from home, featuring five cabins with private bathrooms. Both of these yachts are available for adventure. Ask us to organise your group yachting adventure with Captains Alex and Michael.

For a holiday in Greece with your feet firmly on dry land, just 20 minutes from the airport awaits a refreshing cold towel and a glass of champagne at the luxurious, five star Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort, in Crete.

Your private courtyard and heated pool make the perfect spots to toast another day spent relaxing in the sun, or climbing a rugged mountain road on a Greek Jeep safari. How active are you feeling? The Crete Golf Club is home to the island’s first 18-hole course, and the nearby Heraklion Horse-riding Club can easily offer a leisurely trek into the stunning Cretan countryside.

On a yacht, land, or all four legs of a horse, you’ll barely scratch the surface of all a Greek holiday can offer. But whether you choose to sail with family friends, or watch the clouds roll by from an exclusive resort sun-lounger, chances are you’ll be planning your next break in this beautiful part of the world before you’ve even finished your first.

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