Saronic Gulf

The Saronic combines beautiful islands with relatively short distances and generally more protected waters. That means less time travelling and more time swimming, exploring ashore, enjoying the yacht and getting to know each destination.

What we particularly like about the Saronic is its variety. Within one week you can move between very different places — traditional island towns, quiet bays, historical sites and lively waterfronts — without needing long passages between them.

One of the advantages of the Saronic is that many destinations are relatively close to one another. Some passages may take only a couple of hours, while others will be longer depending on the route.

This gives us much more freedom to build the day around the experience rather than the sailing — a morning swim, lunch onboard, time to explore an island, perhaps visit a historical site, and still arrive somewhere new for the evening.

Very much so. Its generally more protected waters and shorter distances make the Saronic particularly attractive for families, first-time charter guests and anyone who prefers a more relaxed pace.

It is also a good choice for guests who simply want more of their holiday to happen at the destination rather than between destinations.

A typical week might include places such as Poros, Hydra, Spetses and Aegina, together with smaller bays and stops along the Peloponnese coast.

But we don't consider the route a checklist. Where you actually go will depend on your group, the weather and what you are enjoying along the way. Sometimes staying longer somewhere you love creates a much better trip than adding another island simply because it was on the original plan.

Not at all. It is simply different.

The Cyclades have the famous whitewashed landscape many visitors immediately associate with Greece. The Saronic has greener scenery, neoclassical towns, beautiful harbours, important historical sites and some exceptional places to experience from the water.

For a yacht charter specifically, the shorter distances and calmer rhythm can actually make the Saronic a richer week for guests who want to experience Greece rather than spend long hours sailing through it.

No. We use the route as inspiration rather than a schedule that must be followed.

Your interests, the amount of sailing you enjoy and the places you would particularly like to experience all help shape the week. The weather then completes the picture. Your group sets the priorities, the yacht helps define what is comfortable and realistic, and the weather always has the final say.