Discover the Cyclades islands, famed for sandy beaches and iconic blue and white
architecture as we visit some of the most famous Greek Islands.

Sharing a yacht with other guests or available for private group bookings, this trip offers a
relaxed and social sailing holiday on a modern and spacious catamaran.

Discover the Cyclades islands, famed for sandy beaches and iconic blue and white
architecture as we visit some of the most famous Greek Islands.

Sharing a yacht with other guests or available for private group bookings, this trip offers a
relaxed and social sailing holiday on a modern and spacious catamaran.

Discover the Cyclades islands, famed for sandy beaches and iconic blue and white
architecture as we visit some of the most famous Greek Islands.

Sharing a yacht with other guests or available for private group bookings, this trip offers a
relaxed and social sailing holiday on a modern and spacious catamaran.

What Is Included

  • Seven days’ accommodation on your own Catamaran
  • Explore & learn to sail with your RYA qualified Skipper
  • Superb hospitality with your professional Host
  • Breakfast and lunch freshly prepared daily
  • Accompanying wine during lunch
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and drinking water
  • BYO – Bring your own drinks and snacks on board
  • 2 Stand up paddleboards & snorkelling equipment
  • Towels and fresh linen for the week

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Itinerary Highlights

  • Explore the most picturesque villages of the Cyclades
  • Wine taste to one of the world’s best sunsets
  • Discover pristine, untouched beaches on Naxos
  • Taste the Cyclades Islands’ best seafood in traditional tavernas
  • Swim in crystal-clear waters in the Little Cyclades
  • Optional short ferry to Mykonos or Santorini

Greece Cyclades Explorer Itinerary

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Paros

Exemplary of Cycladic architecture with flat roofs, whitewash walls, and blue-painted doors, Paros is perfect for a relaxed stroll amongst the picturesque chapels, monasteries and windmills so famous in this part of the Aegean sea! Well known for a laid back atmosphere, Paros has long been popular with the yacht set and offers an authentic taste of Greek Island living with traditional Greek hospitality.

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Antiparos

Antiparos offers the perfect introduction to the Cyclades with its cobbled walkways, whitewashed walls and colourful displays of bright flowers. Located off the coast of Paros, the small island is a tranquil spot with a unique and charming character. The harbour side and main street leading to the town square is lined with lively tavernas, and a walk through town to the beach will reward you with a spectacular sunset.

Sikonos

This is the place to come if you want to experience traditional island life at its least commercial. With a charming old town and terraced hills that sweep down to sandy beaches, Sikinos offers a true escape. This island has a secret gem, as it lives up to its name of island of wine in ancient Greece, as we visit the cliff side organic winery for tastings, tours or dinner over one of the most impressive sunset vistas in Greece.

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Ios

Explore the peaceful side of this popular island by day, discovering secluded beaches and charming bays along the way before enjoying a delectable tradtional meal. Amble the narrow streets of the picturesque Chora, making your way to the hilltop church of Panagia Gremiotissa, boasting an outstanding view over the bay. The town well known for it’s lively bars and a great choice to enjoy a few cocktails!

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Schouinoussa

Often referred to as the jewel of the Cyclades, Skhinoússa offers a glimpse of the few remaining remote Greek islands, where the sparkling white beaches are pristine, with excellent opportunities for swimming and paddle boarding. Dotted with traditional tavernas, the local cuisine is exquisite, offering the best of the Mediterranean!

Koufonisia

Not a place to rush in and out, we make our way around the baby Cyclades islands at a leisurely pace stopping at night at Koufonisia. Hidden wrecks, sea caves, pristine beaches and local tavernas, welcome to paradise and your enjoy stay.

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Naxos

Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades and according to mythology was where the god Dionysus taught the inhabitants to make wine, be sure to sample the local varieties! Famous for their exotic and untouched white beaches, the island is perfect for exploring and topping up your tan! For those a little more adventurous, the western coastline is ideal for wind and kite surfing!

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Optional Transfers: Santorini

Famous for the iconic white villages dramatically perched on the steep edge of the caldera, Santorini is a romantic, idyllic town that offers breath-taking views to the sea, and the perfect place to end your week-long sailing trip.

Optional Transfers: Mykonos

With its picturesque white villages and legendary all night parties, this island is the perfect way to round off your sailing holiday before heading home. The transfer will depart from the same port after your trip and will take 1 hour.

PLEASE NOTE:
The above itinerary and sailing route is subject to change dependent on weather and prevailing conditions.
Guests under the age of 18 are only permitted on whole yacht bookings or our Tailored Routes.

Our Catamarans

Exclusively presented for our Explorer routes is our fleet of modern catamarans,
launched between 2016 and 2019 they are ideally suited for 8 or 10 guests.
Choose the catamaran perfect for your trip and enjoy a home away from
home on your sailing holiday.

Superior Class

  • Accommodates 8 guests
  • 4 Standard En-Suite Cabins
  • 40-45 foot catamarans, launched after 2016
  • Crew accommodation
  • Features communal AC

Prestige Class

  • Accommodates 10 guests
  • Standard, Queen (+ €145pp) and King (+ €195pp) En-Suite Cabins
  • 50-52 foot catamarans, launched after 2016
  • Crew facilities & accommodation
  • Features communal and cabin AC

Yacht images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual model shown.

Your Skipper & Host

With Yacht Getaways you are assured a relaxed and worry-free skippered sailing holiday. Our first class skipper and host teams are committed to the excellence of your trip, taking care of every detail of your holiday and ensuring you have access to all the best spots, restaurants and sights.

 

  • Fully qualified RYA Yacht Master with extensive local knowledge
  • Learn the ropes from your Skipper and sail your own yacht
  • With excellent culinary and hospitality skills, our hosts bring their own bespoke menu ensuring fresh and appetizing breakfasts and 2-course lunches throughout your week

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Pricing & Dates

Spaces for 2020 are selling fast. Don’t miss out, get in touch today!

 

Our Cyclades Explorer departs every Saturday and Wednesday.

 

The prices below are based on standard double ensuite cabins.

2020 – EARLY BIRD SALE

Departure Superior Catamaran
— per person
Prestige Catamaran
— per person
Average temp °C
May-23 (Saturday) €1154 €1085 Limited €1499 €1424 Limited
May-30 (Saturday) €1154 €1085 Limited €1499 €1424 Available
Jun-06 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Limited €1579 €1500 Available
Jun-13 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out €1579 €1500 Limited
Jun-17 (Wednesday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out €1579 €1500 Sold Out
Jun-20 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out €1767 €1679 Limited
Jun-24 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Available €1767 €1679 Sold Out
Jun-27 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out €1767 €1679 Limited
July-01 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out €1767 €1679 Available
Jul-04 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Limited €1767 €1679 Limited
July-08 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Available €1767 €1679 Available
Jul-11 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Limited €1767 €1679 Available
July-15 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Limited €1767 €1679 Available
Jul-18 (Saturday) €1411 €1327 Available €1897 €1802 Sold Out
July-22 (Wednesday) €1411 €1327 Available €1897 €1802 Limited
Jul-25 (Saturday) €1411 €1327 Sold Out €1897 €1802 Available
July-29 (Wednesday) €1411 €1327 Sold Out €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-01 (Saturday) €1411 €1327 Available €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-05 (Wednesday) €1411 €1327 Available €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-08 (Saturday) €1411 €1327 Sold Out €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-12 (Wednesday) €1411 €1327 Available €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-15 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Limited €1767 €1679 Available
Aug-19 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out €1767 €1679 Available
Aug-22 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Available €1767 €1679 Sold Out
Aug-26 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out €1767 €1679 Available
Aug-29 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Available €1767 €1679 Limited
Sep-02 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out €1767 €1679 Available
Sep-05 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Limited €1579 €1500 Limited
Sep-09 (Wednesday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out €1579 €1500 Available
Sep-12 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out €1579 €1500 Limited
Sep-16 (Wednesday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out €1579 €1500 Available
Sep-19 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out €1579 €1500 Limited
Sep-23 (Wednesday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out €1579 €1500 Available
Sep-26 (Saturday) €1154 €1085 Sold Out €1499 €1424 Sold Out
Sep-30 (Wednesday) €1154 €1085 Sold Out €1499 €1424 Available
Oct-03 (Saturday) €1154 €1085 Available €1499 €1424 Available
Oct-07 (Wednesday) €1154 €1085 Sold Out €1499 €1424 Limited

PLEASE NOTE:
A local payment of €95 per person applies to all bookings.
Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing a double cabin. There is an extra supplement of €145 pp for the Queen and €195 for the King cabins on Prestige. 

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2020 – EARLY BIRD SALE

Superior Catamaran – per person

May-23 (Saturday) €1154 €1085 Limited
May-30 (Saturday) €1154 €1085 Limited
Jun-06 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Limited
Jun-13 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out
Jun-17 (Wednesday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out
Jun-20 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out
Jun-24 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Available
Jun-27 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out
July-01 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out
Jul-04 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Limited
July-08 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Available
Jul-11 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Limited
July-15 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Limited
Jul-18 (Saturday) €1411 €1327 Available
July-22 (Wednesday) €1411 €1327 Available
Jul-25 (Saturday) €1411 €1327 Sold Out
July-29 (Wednesday) €1411 €1327 Sold Out
Aug-01 (Saturday) €1411 €1327 Available
Aug-05 (Wednesday) €1411 €1327 Available
Aug-08 (Saturday) €1411 €1327 Sold Out
Aug-12 (Wednesday) €1411 €1327 Available
Aug-15 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Limited
Aug-19 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out
Aug-22 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Available
Aug-26 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out
Aug-29 (Saturday) €1359 €1277 Available
Sep-02 (Wednesday) €1359 €1277 Sold Out
Sep-05 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Limited
Sep-09 (Wednesday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out
Sep-12 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out
Sep-16 (Wednesday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out
Sep-19 (Saturday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out
Sep-23 (Wednesday) €1233 €1159 Sold Out
Sep-26 (Saturday) €1154 €1085 Sold Out
Sep-30 (Wednesday) €1154 €1085 Sold Out
Oct-03 (Saturday) €1154 €1085 Available
Oct-07 (Wednesday) €1154 €1085 Sold Out

Prestige Catamaran – per person

May-23 (Saturday) €1499 €1424 Limited
May-30 (Saturday) €1499 €1424 Available
Jun-06 (Saturday) €1579 €1500 Available
Jun-13 (Saturday) €1579 €1500 Limited
Jun-17 (Wednesday) €1579 €1500 Sold Out
Jun-20 (Saturday) €1767 €1679 Limited
Jun-24 (Wednesday) €1767 €1679 Sold Out
Jun-27 (Saturday) €1767 €1679 Limited
July-01 (Wednesday) €1767 €1679 Available
Jul-04 (Saturday) €1767 €1679 Limited
July-08 (Wednesday) €1767 €1679 Available
Jul-11 (Saturday) €1767 €1679 Available
July-15 (Wednesday) €1767 €1679 Available
Jul-18 (Saturday) €1897 €1802 Sold Out
July-22 (Wednesday) €1897 €1802 Limited
Jul-25 (Saturday) €1897 €1802 Available
July-29 (Wednesday) €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-01 (Saturday) €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-05 (Wednesday) €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-08 (Saturday) €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-12 (Wednesday) €1897 €1802 Available
Aug-15 (Saturday) €1767 €1679 Available
Aug-19 (Wednesday) €1767 €1679 Available
Aug-22 (Saturday) €1767 €1679 Sold Out
Aug-26 (Wednesday) €1767 €1679 Available
Aug-29 (Saturday) €1767 €1679 Limited
Sep-02 (Wednesday) €1767 €1679 Available
Sep-05 (Saturday) €1579 €1500 Limited
Sep-09 (Wednesday) €1579 €1500 Available
Sep-12 (Saturday) €1579 €1500 Limited
Sep-16 (Wednesday) €1579 €1500 Available
Sep-19 (Saturday) €1579 €1500 Limited
Sep-23 (Wednesday) €1579 €1500 Available
Sep-26 (Saturday) €1499 €1424 Sold Out
Sep-30 (Wednesday) €1499 €1424 Available
Oct-03 (Saturday) €1499 €1424 Available
Oct-07 (Wednesday) €1499 €1424 Limited

PLEASE NOTE:
A local payment of €95 (approximately £85 per person) applies to all bookings.
Pricing is based on 2 people sharing a double cabin. There is an extra supplement of €145 pp for the Queen and €195 pp for the King cabins on Prestige. 

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Getting There

With a large international airport, Athens is well supported with significant European flight links. Our yachts depart from Paros and you can make your way to Paros from Athens via ferry or domestic flight. Alternatively, fly directly to Mykonos or Santorini and take a ferry from there.

Getting to Athens or Paros

There are many airlines that fly to Athens and Mykonos, including:
www.britishairways.com
www.easyjet.com
www.aegeanair.com
www.flysas.com

The following sites can help you plan your connecting travel to Paros:
www.aegeanair.com (domestic)
www.olympicair.com (domestic)
www.directferries.co.uk