Our recent charter arranged by yachtsailing.gr was a great experience. Prior to the trip all of the communication was clear and easy, the expenses/fees were reasonable and clearly communicated. No hidden extras like other charters we’ve booked. The boat was clean and well appointed.

Our captain, Spiros, was perfect. He had a great command of the boat, helped us plan an itinerary that really worked for us given our desires and the anticipated winds - a great balance of sailing and sightseeing. The sailing was fantastic. His passion for being under sail really shows. His warm demeanor definitely added to the success and relaxed atmosphere of our trip. He helped arrange taxis and reservations, was always available for questions, and made us feel very welcome aboard Poker Face.

We’ll sail again with him in a heartbeat. Thanks to everyone at yachtsailing.gr for a great trip.

From the booking process to developing our itinerary to the actual sailing trip (one week), Yacht Sailing provided an excellent adventure to our group of 7. The (45 ft.) catamaran "Poker Face" exceeded expectations in the cabin size, amenities, deck space, eating space, kitchen, etc. All modern, in good working order and clean. The captain (Konstantinos) and Hostess (Elisabeth) were outstanding.....very friendly, conversant and experts on all of the island destinations. The meals were superb; wonderful Greek meals full of flavor, locally sourced and expertly prepared...and large portions for everyone! On a daily basis, the crew consulted with us about destination options, preferences, etc. Their insight was invaluable and provided a most memorable trip for all. Highly recommend this option, this boat and this crew!

The excellent service provided by the crew, on a well maintained catamaran. The preparations went really smoothly with Yacht Sailing being very flexible to our wishes and taking care of many things that otherwise would have cost us a lot of time. But… the main difference on top of this is what the crew made. Our Captain Spiros was in full control of the boat, provided lots of information on the shore visits, was a great companion. I admire his dedication to safety and treating the boat lik his own.

Nefeli was our stewardess and was also a great companion. Hard working and fully dedicated to her work, ensuring we had a great time with truly excellent food and drink. We all became friends and that was absolutely a lot of added value. Thanks you two!

I have dreamed of sailing the Greek islands for 40 years and our week on Poker Face did not disappoint. We went where the wind (and skipper) took us and enjoyed the unique charms of each island we visited. It was a memorable week of relaxation and fun thanks to our trusty skipper and hostess. Konstantinos handled the boat with ease, made restaurant reservations/recommendations, booked tours, and shared interesting facts about each island. Elisabeth was the most attentive and thoughtful hostess you could ever want. She delighted us daily with her bubbly personality and delicious meals, which were always beautifully presented.

Do not hesitate to book a charter with YachtSailing—the operation is top notch! I've already recommended them to three different friend groups. Communication with Eugene and Maria was friendly, efficient, and responsive from the moment I expressed interest in booking a charter until we left the marina for the next phase of our adventures in Greece.

P.S. Ditto what my friend DesertDave said and check out the photos of our week on the waters of antiquity.

Our group of 8 friends spent a week on Poker Face with Spyros as our captain sailing the Cyclades. First of all, I would like to say that the experience from start to finish was absolutely wonderful. Yacht Sailing staff responded to queries promptly with required information. The port staff at arrival and departure were very professional and efficient - thank you Alex and staff. The cruise will leave us with a lifetime of memories. Spyros was a really pleasant and fun captain and we really appreciated being on his boat. We also elected the Hostess option which was absolutely a great decision. Nefeli prepared great meals for us while on board and we truly appreciated having her with us. I can't say enough about our experience on this trip.

We just returned from an amazing week. Together with 7 friends we enjoyed the great weather, food and beautiful places in Greece.

During this week we were very fortunate to have Spiros Vasileiou as our Skipper. Spiros wanted to make sure everybody felt comfortable on the boat so always checked the best options for the whole group.

He showed us different Islands and also beautiful spots on the main land. Also he shared nice options for dinner, arranged quad riding for us and wine tasting.

Even for October the weather was great and we could also enjoy two days of sailing. This was not just once in a lifetime experience, really worth to do again, so much more to explore.

We would really recommend Spiros as a skipper to anyone else and book him again when we come back!

We accompanied a group of our friends on a week long sailing trip of the Cyclades Islands in early July on Pokerface and had the time of our lives. No joke, the best vacation experience we have ever had. Our Skipper Spiros Vasileiou and Hostess Gina Tasopoulou played no small part in that evaluation as they provided their assigned roles and responsibilities of course but went so far beyond that, they added a layer of authenticity to the trip with the traditional Greek cuisine prepared daily, the historical knowledge of the different islands and features, as guides on the islands and became an extended family to us, we still keep up with both of them today.
I knew when we were planning this trip that we would be visiting some of the most beautiful places on the planet but was still in awe of what we were provided. We went to places that you just can’t get to without a capable vessel. The company proved to be the best choice as well, we encountered several other vessels of the fleet and got to know a couple of the other skippers, they all get along well and can work as a team if needed, at sea or on the islands.

We planned this as a “once in a lifetime” type of adventure, and unfortunately that just isn’t accurate… we will return to sail again and again! There’s always more islands to see after all!

We took our young adult children and their significant others on the catamaran Poker Face. Everything was fairly easy as far as planning, making payments and adding extras. We did pay the extra €200 euros for luggage storage which I highly recommend. I’m not sure what you would do otherwise. There is no extra room on the boat. We also paid the extra €100 for the Wi-Fi which I thought was a good deal. We also added on the paddle boards and the sea scooter. Both were a big hit, especially the paddle boards since the water is so cold. We had Angelo as our captain and Anna Maria as our hostess. Angelo took great care of us during our week on the boat. He arranged for our taxis on land and made reservations at some great restaurants. Our first stop was Kythnos which is a small island that we enjoyed exploring. Our next stop was Syros which was a bigger island. We were there for three nights as it was pretty windy. There was plenty to explore in Syros! And to the last island we went to was Kea. This was the smallest island we went to. These less touristy islands are a lot of fun to see. Just keep in mind that the weather dictates where you go! Anna Maria had our breakfast ready every morning, which was always really good and she provided hot meals for our lunches. Everything she made was excellent! This was a true vacation even for a mom. We did spend about €1000 on food and also spent over €600 on fuel. We probably had a few hundred extra euros in port fees and extra expenses. The taxis are not cheap as well. We enjoyed our time on the boat. It is tight quarters but not uncomfortable. Overall it was an excellent experience and I would definitely recommend!

Great trip through the Saronic Islands as two couples. Our boat was just the right size, and with a Captain and a hostess, all of our needs were met. Spiros, the captain took us to some amazing destinations and made sure we had dinner recommendations every night. Our hostess, Aliki, cooked us some fabulous breakfasts and lunches, and make sure that we had everything we needed. And…when one of us got a throat infection, the captain personally found a doctor, scheduled the appointment and went to the location and took pictures of the entrance to unsure we were covered! We had a fabulous time and will return.

Sailing in the Greek Islands has been a dream for many years, and the wait was worth it! This was one of the best weeks of my life, and I believe my friends would agree. The boat was amazing, the food spectacular, the water and beaches were unlike anything I’ve seen before, and our skipper, Spiros and hostess, Gina were the icing on the cake! We visited beautiful Grecian towns, with trips to old churches, ruins, wonderful local artisan shops, and very good restaurants. Hours of diving into clear, gorgeous waters, snorkeling in tunnels and exploring coastlines as well as hours of blissful sailing were part of each day, as well as basking in the sun and reading, talking, drinking wine and chatting with friends and our wonderful captain and hostess. The accommodations were also very comfortable… so much more than I expected!
Thank you, Spiros and Gina for the trip of a life time! Well, the first Greek sailing trip of a lifetime anyway!
See you next time!

We had the most amazing week aboard Poker Face with Captain Spyros!!! I cried saying goodbye to him and leaving the yacht because it was the most incredible week of my life. Always follow Captain Spyros’s recommendations because they will exceed anything else! Thank you Captain Spyro, Eugene, Maria and Marianna for everything making this dream vacation come true.

Great time cruising the Greek Islands with YachtSailing, Gr from Alimos on an awesome catamaran, Poker Face with the most incredible Captain, Spyros Vassiliou & Hostess Maria Mandela! Our 2 weeks were awesome, seeing the most beautiful Islands. The Captain briefed us daily on weather & wind conditions & on our trip for the day, timing, locations, stops. Our Hostess waited on us hand & foot, providing delicious meals, snacks, fresh fruit & veggies daily with the best butcher meats! Good Greek beer & wine. Highly recommend this company & crew. We were fortunate enough to spend 2 beautiful weeks. It was a lifetime dream for us. Swam in some of the most beautiful beaches, unbelievable!

One of our best family holidays ever. Sailing from Athens to visit many different Islands was an amazing experience. Captain Spyros took us to the best beaches and harbours what made every day a new adventure. Being on the boat was being on your own private Island. The fresh breakfast and lunches by our lovely host Maria made us feel very special. It felt like being on our own private family cruise. Thank you Spyros and Maria for this unforgettable week.

A vacation to remember! - Visited June 2018

From the moment I reached out to Eugene via email for the first time, to the day we sadly said our good-bye’s, the team at yachtsailing.gr was phenomenal! Angelo not only made us feel safe the entire week, he also created an itinerary for us that checked off each one of our requests! Vicky was hands down the best decision we made for the week!! She took such great care of us...having our coffee in hand within minutes of waking up each morning and fed us amazing authentic Greek cuisine every day! We wanted to bring her home with us!! Sailing was a new adventure for all 4 of us but it will definitely not be our last...it has proven to be a phenomenal way to travel! Thank you a million times yachtsailing.gr for helping us to make memories that will last a lifetime!!

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Amazing trip on the Poker Face with a great skipper!

We had an incredible trip over the past week on the Poker Face catamaran. Our skipper - Theodore - went above and beyond to make our voyage extremely fun, relaxing and memorable. We visited the islands of Hydra, Paros, Kithnos, and Siros - it was a ton of fun. From the very start the team at YachtSailing were extremely professional and accommodating. Theodore put together a fantastic itinerary based on our preferences, and kept a keen eye on the changing weather. One note: when ordering food ahead of time, make sure to confirm quantities as they tend to buy in kilos and not individual items (so 3 carrots actually means 3 kilos of carrots!). Overall, couldn’t recommend this trip any more. Amazing boat, fantastic crew, and beautiful sights. We’ll be back!

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Excellent service made for a wonderful trip.

We returned a week ago from a 6 day trip on the Poker Face catamaran. It was wonderful. There was great communication from the beginning with Eugene and we felt like he worked with us on the price and listened to what we wanted in a boat. Once we arrived, we were thrilled with the catamaran. It was roomy, and had areas both in the sun and shade that we could hang out it. Our captain, Thodoris was the consummate professional. He sat down with us and we determined out itinerary together. He suggested a place that we had never heard of, and it ended up being off the beaten track, and the highlight of our trip. He worked hard to ensure our comfort, even moving the boat one evening to reduce wave action, and changing out the mooring ropes so that the noise at night was reduced. There were only three of us on the yacht, but we felt the price we paid was very reasonable. It was such a treat to have it just for our small family. My only suggestion is that you really don't need to bother with getting groceries ordered ahead of time. Each island will have grocery stores near the docks, and you can get whatever you want, without waste. It was very easy to get the provisions, as well as find great, reasonable restaurants nearby. Eugene met us upon our return to ensure everything was great on our trip, and it was. We hope to sail with this group again in the future.

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I went on a trip with 3 other guests (2 couples) in late April/early May and we had an absolutely phenomenal time, and loved working with the Yacht Sailing Gr team. Upon first email, they were quick to respond and providing lots of clear information around every question we asked - Eugene made us feel like we were covered. Prior to arrival, they helped us with grocery shopping and stocking the boat. Finding the boat at the marina was easy (took 5 mins!), and they generously gave us an upgrade to the Poker Face because our other catamaran was having some engine issues. Poker Face is an astoundingly beautiful boat - everything was not only clean, but working in perfect order. So many wonderful places to lounge, read, play games or have a drink. Within an hour of getting situated, we were out on the water making our journey (groceries were already loaded in on the boat!) Eugene was there to greet us and helped us get situated, manage payment and work on route with our captain, which leads me to my next point... Our captain Theodore was incredible - he helped us plan a route that accommodated ALL of our needs/desires (less crazy/crowded, balance of Saronic islands and Cyclades), all while factoring in weather and experience on the journey. We had so much fun with him, and it wouldn't have been the same trip without him. All the same, he was also respectful of our space and gave us time to hang out independently as well. He was respectful, hilarious, accommodating, and always made us feel safe on the boat. Had lots of great restaurant, bar and hangout recommendations along the way that were phenomenal. Our journey was unforgettable and covered so many places we wanted to see in a short amount of time - Hydra, Kitnos, Paros, Siros and back, all in 6 days. I only wish we could have stayed longer! Our experience was so wonderful, I already have plans to return back to Greece and hopefully work with YachtSailing to explore other areas of the Cyclades for a longer period of time. The boat is your home base, your transportation and your entertainment - I loved life every day. I cannot thank the team enough for taking us out to seas, offering endless great recommendations and making our trip so special. We'll see you again soon!!

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Just spent a magical week cruising around the Cyclades with captain George Maleas and our group of three couples. Having never done a trip like this before, we had lots of questions that were patiently and thoroughly answered by Eugene via email in the months leading up to our departure. Joanna was also helpful and kind while helping us with transfers, boat provisioning, and payment. We couldn't be happier about our amazing experiences with yachtsailing. Everything far exceeded our expectations from the quality of the catamaran to the places we visited to our knowledgeable captain. George really knows these islands well and took us to some beautiful coves for swimming and quintessential little island villages for exploring. We visited Poros, Milos, Kimolos, Serifos, and Kythnos and each island was more beautiful than the last. Thank you, George, Eugene, and the entire yachtsailing team for an unforgettable experience! It was a trip of a lifetime!

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We are a family of five who travel often. Everyone agrees that this was one of our favorite trips ever. Our skipper George Maleas and hostess Josie were integral in making memories we will not soon forget. They both listened carefully to what we wanted and made suggestions accordingly. We ended up completely changing our itinerary based on their suggestions and were sooooo happy we did. We saw and experienced things the typical larger Greek Island Tourists are not privy to. Also noteworthy was the superb (REALLY superb) communication from the team (Eugene in particular). Rest assured this is a company who states all costs & information BEFORE booking. An honest company that can and should be trusted.

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Just completed a week on Poker Face sailing the Cyclades and it was an amazing vacation experience! The entire process dealing with YachtSailing.gr was excellent and exceeded my expectations. From the initial booking, communication prior to arrival, check-in and departure was all handled professionally and as they said it would be.

Our Captain, Spiros, and hostess, Aliki, truly made the experience exceptional and the vacation unforgettable! They worked so well as a Team to curate a personal and special experience for us each day. Prior to departing Spiros sat with us and asked what we wanted on our vacation - how much we wanted to sail each day, how much time we wanted at the beach, and how much time we wanted to spend on each island. Aliki asked about our food preferences, drink requests and anything else we wanted / needed.

Everyday Spiros and Aliki exceeded our expectations, making our vacation a truly unique and memorable experience. Spiros communicated our route, expected travel time and sea/wind conditions. Aliki went shopping and purchased fresh items for breakfast and lunch (and ice for me!) - her meals were simply incredible! The quality, selection, and taste were incredible!! I cannot express enough how awesome Siros and Aliki are!!

I would absolutely do business with YaghtSailing.gr again - and will absolutely request Spiros and Aliki!!