Sailing Halkidiki around Sithonia

Age 1+
Destination West & East Sithonia
Difficulty3/10
Duration5 Days

Description

Join us on a 5-day trip along the beautiful coast of Sithonia. We start our adventure from the picturesque village of Neos Marmaras that has the atmosphere of an island with its small gulfs, the nice taverns by the sea, the cosmopolitan bars and beach bars. We spend a night here and then we set sails to Toroneos gulf visiting beaches only accessible by boat. The trip passes through some of the most extraordinary spots of the peninsula.

The route that we have chosen for you is of great variety and unique beauty. Halkidiki is caressed by a gentle wind that allows smooth sailing, easy access to most of the places and gives you the opportunity to learn how to sail. That would also be an easy cruise for those having their first sailing experience.

Why sail in Sithonia?

Sithonia, and Halkidiki in general, is caressed by a gentle wind that allows for smooth sailing, easy access to most of the places and gives you the opportunity to learn how to sail. This would be an easy cruise for those having their first sailing experience.

Thanks to the abundance of water and the pleasant climate the coast of the Sithonia is full of small, green paradises covered in pine and olive trees, sometimes reaching all the way to the sea. The beaches are mostly white sand. The short distances and abundance of very beautiful beaches makes the area ideal for short but relaxing sailing holidays.

Prices

Low Season (April, May & from 14.9): From 2400€
Mid Season (June & 1.9 – 13.9): From 2600€
High Season (July & August): From 2800€

 

Please note that the prices are for renting the whole boat. They are subject to the size of the group, period, and demand. The maximum capacity is 9 guests.

What’s Included

  • Boat rental

  • Professional certified skipper

  • Stand up Paddle (SUP)

  • Snorkeling equipment

  • Dingy/Tender boat & outboard engine

  • Porto Carras Grand Resort Marina Mooring fees and all the public Marinas (excluding only Marina Mirragio)
  • Electricity and water supplies

  • Liability insurance

  • VAT

     

What’s Not Included

  • Transfer to/from embarkation point

  • Food and drinks

  • Fuel (approx. 100 – 180 EUR)

  • Final cleaning & bed linens & towels (mandatory: +
    100€)
  • Beach towels

  • Personal insurance

  • Tips/gratuity

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why sailing with Flying Sailship?

The Flying Sailship experience means you’ll eat the local way, travel the local way, sleep the local way and experience the ultimate Greek Hospitality no matter what activity you choose to enjoy with us. Both crew members have spent many years in the waters of the North Aegean, have already explored all the secret paradises for you, and can give you all the necessary tips to enjoy your stay on the yacht and even show you how to sail a boat. At the same time our skipper is a very experienced, certified skipper, having great sailing experience in some of the most challenging waters of the world.

Q: What is the maximum group size?

The maximum capacity on our boat for Day Sailing Trips is 8 (plus 2 crew members).

Q: Is sailing experience required?

No. It is certainly welcome but not required.

Q: Are children allowed?

For safety reasons we would prefer not to host children below the age of 6 year old.

Q: Are animals allowed?

Although we love animals we would prefer not to host animals during these trips for the convenience of the rest of the group. In case the boat is booked by a whole group of friends, then animals could be travel on board.

Q: Which is the meeting point for the trips?

The embarkation/disembarkation point is at Aretsou Marina in Kalamaria.

Q: What should I bring with me?

  • Some deck shoes that can get wet (white rubber soles are preferable)
  • A jumper or a waterproof jacket – while days on the water can be beautifully warm (depending on the time of year off course), it can get quite cold during the evenings, so bring something to stay cozy in.
  • A beach towel
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

Tip: Just remember that it is a huge pain trying to haul a massive suitcase up and down a tiny stepladder.

Q: Can you assist me with post or pre trip accommodation in Thessaloniki?

In Thessaloniki, we can give you some accommodation options but we do not cooperate directly with any provider.

Q: How much does transfer from and to Thessaloniki Airport cost? How long does it take? One-way taxi drive costs about 10-15 EUR (max 4 passengers) – Trip duration: approx. 15 mins Buses are readily available in Thessaloniki until late at night (23:00 - 00:00)

Other Important Notes

AVAILABLE AS

Semi-private (other people may be on the boat with you)

Private (you book the boat exclusively)

TRIP SCHEDULE

Depends on the trip type, weather conditions, time of the year, sunset time etc.

WEATHER DISCLAIMER

Weather conditions may affect published itinerary.

Terms & Conditions
  • The itinerary of each trip is subject to amendment depending on weather conditions and is at the discretion of the skipper
  • Within each trip’s description it is described in detail what is included and what is not included in the price of the specific trip.
  • The start/finish point of all trips is Aretsou Marina, unless you charter the whole boat and you have arranged with the skipper to pick you up or leave you at a different port/marina.
  • Pets are not allowed, unless special permission is provided by the skipper (please contact us to discuss further)
  • Make sure you are aware of the check in time of each trip, as each trip might have a different one. In case you have any problems with that, please contact the skipper in order to try to find a solution, e.g. to embark at the next stop (if possible).
  • All prices mentioned, either in the website or quoted to you in a form of email, will include all taxes in accordance with applicable laws.

Payment & Cancellation Policies

Passengers will be asked to pay the fee onsite, however, a deposit payment (up till 50%) might be asked upon booking.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Neos Marmaras

During Day 1 you will check in to the boat, a briefing meeting will take place at 19.00 onboard and a bit later a group will go to a local supermarket to buy the supplies for the trip. We will spend the night aboard the boat at Neos Marmaras port.

Day 2

Day 2: Sailing The Toroneos Gulf / Anchorage: Porto Koufo

This morning we head to the private Porto Carras Bays for breakfast and a swim, before making our way to the Turtle island at the centre of the Toroneos Gulf. In the early afternoon, a local soft breeze is out and we will take advantage of it to do some sailing and learn how to handle the ropes. If you do not want to participate you can just sit back and relax, just reading your book or watching the others sail the boat. We spend the night at Porto Koufo, a quaint fishing villages with great fish taverns, having dinner either on board or at a local fish tavern.

Day 3

Day 3: Kartalia, Kalamitsi & Amouliani/ Anchorage: Amouliani

South, from the harbors exit we will find Kartalia, the most southern part of Sithonia, a very impressive area which puts its visitors under a spell with its rocky secluded beaches.  We will visit some more beaches during the day: Korakas, Marathias, Kalamitsi, Kriaritsi are few of them. We set sail to go around the Sithonia, ending up during the evening at Amoulaini Island that lies between the second and the third leg  of Halkidiki.

Day 4

Day 4: Diaporos / Anchorage: Ormos Panagias

Next is a brief sail to Diaporos island, sometimes called “the Greek Polynesia” with many small islands with crystal clear waters, blue and green sands and pine tries coming all the way down to the sea. Lagonisi beach and Myrsini Beach are also interesting spots that we will probably visit. We will end up the day at the port of Ormos Panagias.

Day 5

Day 5: Armenistis and Kavourotrypes / Anchorage: Porto Koufo

We sail around Sithonia again and just before we leave the east coast of Sithonia we make some stops at a few of the most famous beaches of Halkidiki: Armenistis, Platanitsi, Kavourotrypes, Klimataria. We end the day at Porto Koufo or οffshore depending on the weather conditions.

Day 6

Day 6: Neos Marmaras – Debarkation

We reach the port of Neos Marmaras at any time between 8 and 12 o’clock next morning. Your adventure comes to an end today! Please let us know if you require any extra nights accommodation to explore the rest of the beaches in Sithonia and enjoy Neos Marmaras and Halkidiki

Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Neos Marmaras

During Day 1 you will check in to the boat, a briefing meeting will take place at 19.00 onboard and a bit later a group will go to a local supermarket to buy the supplies for the trip. We will spend the night aboard the boat at Neos Marmaras port.

Day 2

Day 2: Sailing The Toroneos Gulf / Anchorage: Porto Koufo

This morning we head to the private Porto Carras Bays for breakfast and a swim, before making our way to the Turtle island at the centre of the Toroneos Gulf. In the early afternoon, a local soft breeze is out and we will take advantage of it to do some sailing and learn how to handle the ropes. If you do not want to participate you can just sit back and relax, just reading your book or watching the others sail the boat. We spend the night at Porto Koufo, a quaint fishing villages with great fish taverns, having dinner either on board or at a local fish tavern.

Day 3

Day 3: Kartalia, Kalamitsi & Amouliani/ Anchorage: Amouliani

South, from the harbors exit we will find Kartalia, the most southern part of Sithonia, a very impressive area which puts its visitors under a spell with its rocky secluded beaches.  We will visit some more beaches during the day: Korakas, Marathias, Kalamitsi, Kriaritsi are few of them. We set sail to go around the Sithonia, ending up during the evening at Amoulaini Island that lies between the second and the third leg  of Halkidiki.

Day 4

Day 4: Diaporos / Anchorage: Ormos Panagias

Next is a brief sail to Diaporos island, sometimes called “the Greek Polynesia” with many small islands with crystal clear waters, blue and green sands and pine tries coming all the way down to the sea. Lagonisi beach and Myrsini Beach are also interesting spots that we will probably visit. We will end up the day at the port of Ormos Panagias.

Day 5

Day 5: Armenistis and Kavourotrypes / Anchorage: Porto Koufo

We sail around Sithonia again and just before we leave the east coast of Sithonia we make some stops at a few of the most famous beaches of Halkidiki: Armenistis, Platanitsi, Kavourotrypes, Klimataria. We end the day at Porto Koufo or οffshore depending on the weather conditions.

Day 6

Day 6: Neos Marmaras – Debarkation

We reach the port of Neos Marmaras at any time between 8 and 12 o’clock next morning. Your adventure comes to an end today! Please let us know if you require any extra nights accommodation to explore the rest of the beaches in Sithonia and enjoy Neos Marmaras and Halkidiki

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