AMAZING! This was our second catamaran sailing trip through the Cyclades, and it was even better than our first! A couple of years ago, we traveled with a group of friends, and we loved it so much that we decided to bring our adult children along for an unforgettable family bonding experience. This trip was absolutely perfect.

We entrusted our captain, Antonis Tsotras, to plan the itinerary since he knows the region best. After discussing our priorities—sailing, swimming, exploring ports, and enjoying great food—he crafted an incredible journey for us. We comfortably sailed to Kea, Kithnos, Kimolos, and Sifnos, anchoring by Poseidon’s Temple before returning to Alimos. Antonis expertly secured the prime mooring spots and the best tables at local restaurants, ensuring we had an unforgettable dining experience. We cherished our time in the quant port of Vathi, where we spent two nights and did some hiking, swimming, relaxing, and indulging in delicious meals. Antonis is an incredibly capable yet modest skipper and was pleasure to spend time with.

Before our trip, we consulted with Eugene, who wisely advised us to visit Santorini after our sailing adventure instead of spending long hours sailing there - excellent advice. Maria took care of all our pre-travel arrangements and ensured everything went smoothly. We stayed at the Poseidon Hotel the night before sailing, conveniently located just across the street from the marina, which made provisioning and embarking a breeze.

This company provides outstanding guidance and professional service. When we decide to sail again, we will undoubtedly choose Yacht Sailing and do everything possible to have Antonis as our captain.

Again, this trip was AMAZING!

Unbelievable trip of a lifetime! There are not enough words to express how amazing this trip was. From the moment we arrived on board until the last minute we arrived back in port Captain Adonis and Elizabeth exceeded our expectations. The meals prepared by Elizabeth were top quality and delicious. When we thought she couldn’t make us any happier she was out doing herself the very next day.
Captain Adonis made sure we saw and did everything we wanted and then some.
This pair did everything with love and professionalism. They made sure we were always taken care of. They arranged excursions and taxis when needed. They helped with dinner reservations and their recommendations were never wrong! We did not have to worry or think about one thing.
The boat was in excellent condition and the accommodations were comfortable. We were a group of nine with plenty of space the eat, lounge and play.
We have never been on a more relaxing and enjoyable vacation in all our life! I can’t think of any better way to describe it than exceeding and exceptional.

Excellent trip from planning all the way to our last day. Top notch company. Great boats. Our captain Antonis was stellar.

First mate, master chef and all around hostess Elizavet was wonderful too. Couldn’t have asked for a better team.

The greatest possible way to experience Greece. Our captain, Antonis, was incredible in guiding us around the islands and in coordinating reservations and excursions. Our hostess, was an amazing cook and provided meals better than any restaurant we visited. They completely took care of us and made the experience 10x better and more relaxing. I cannot recommend this enough.

What a wonderful way to relax after several days of exploring Athens on foot. It was our first visit to Greece, and we didn't know anything. We basically asked Capt. Antonis to take us anywhere he thought we would enjoy and he did! All of his recommendations were excellent. Our Hostess, Elisabeth, was amazing. After her gourmet meals, it was so hard to go home and eat my own cooking again. The boat was very comfortable. Beds, shower pressure, storage - everything was great. We enjoyed the paddle boards and snorkel gear as well as the lounging areas.

We had the most amazing vacation through Yacht Sailing with Antonis and Alice!
The weather had been very challenging the week before our trip and continued so our captain had to reroute us at the last minute and the amount of energy he put in to make every stop an amazing experience for us was so impressive.
Not only was the boat beautiful, the food from Alice was amazing, the skill they both exhibited was top-notch and probably most importantly, they were stellar human beings. Caring, pleasant, humble… And so dedicated to us having a fabulous vacation. They introduced us to equally fascinating people on each island and I could not name one thing he could have done better.
Thank you, thank you thank you Antonis and Alice, for the vacation of a lifetime!
Special note, our crew also spoke so highly of the family run business, Yacht Sailing, stating that they were treated very well and enjoyed working for them.
That clearly was passed on to us as the customer!

We had a large group on the Queen of Hearts and Captain Antonis and Hostess Aliki were amazing. This is one of the greatest travel experiences I have had and I would highly recommend. Aliki created the best authentic Greek meals and the Captain was phenomenal.

This was easily the best way to experience Greece and its beautiful culture. Antonis and Aliki are both first class — we could not have been left in better/more capable hands! I could not have asked for a better experience and I will remember this trip for the rest of my life.

We sailed the Cyclades for a week with the most amazing team, Antonis and Elisabeth on the Queen of Hearts! We can’t say enough about these two. It was clear from the outset we were in excellent hands. Our captain, Antonis, (who happens to be an Olympic sailor!) navigated us to beautiful Greek islands with a mix of quaint villages and hidden pristine coves, Our hostess, took wonderful care of us and THE FOOD! She is an excellent chef and treated us to the best food we experienced during our vacation. Both made sure we were always taken care of, had great recommendations at each stop, and were a pleasure to get to know and hang out with. We highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to avoid crowded cruise ships and is looking for a more intimate, personalized experience. This is the team you want!

We spent a week aboard the Queen of Hearts with our two kids (ages 7 and 5) with Antonis as our captain and Elisabeth as our cook. They were exceptional in all aspects - clearly experts in what they do. They catered to our every need and we felt completely safe with Antonis navigating through the busy ports and helping plan our itinerary. The food was top-notch and honestly some of the best dishes I have ever tasted. We originally had planned to sail through the Cyclades, but unexpected winds through that region caused a last-minute change in plans. Antonis helped create an unforgettable experience sailing through the Saronic islands, and we got to explore such beautiful, unique areas inaccessible by land that we otherwise would never have known existed. They also had swim gear available in our kids’ sizes. This was a customized trip of a lifetime that we will be very forget. I wholeheartedly recommend this trip, in particular with Antonis and Elisabeth as your crew!

Antonis and Elisabeth gave us a better vacation adventure than we could have expected. They immersed us in Greek culture, kept us safe sailing all over the Cyclades, fed us amazing food and helped us get to know each of the islands. Could not have had a better team. The boat was perfect for our group of 8, clean and comfortable. Thank you for a memorable trip!!

Amazing! We traveled with a close family friend, 2 couples and 5 teenage / young adults… it was just perfect! Captain Antonis and hostess Elisabeth were unbelievable! They fully tailored the trip just for us. We did some incredible site seeing, lots of lounging and swimming. Elisabeth’s cooking was top notch. They both helped us with dinner reservations each night. It was the perfect relaxation which we all needed! I would love to sail on the Queen of Hearts again with the same crew! We had a week full of incredible memories!

We just got back from a sailing trip around the Saronic Gulf and can’t stop thinking about how special it was. Antonis and Elizavet were truly the heart of the experience — kind, attentive, and so thoughtful in every detail. The food Elizavet made on board was amazing (honestly some of the best meals we had in Greece), and Antonis always prioritized finding the most beautiful swimming spots before they got crowded, which made each stop feel like a big private ocean swimming pool!

They also gave us some incredible local restaurant recommendations that we never would’ve found on our own. We felt completely safe and so well cared for the entire time — it made it so easy to relax and just enjoy the magic Greece. Truly an unforgettable experience. Can’t recommend it enough!

We had an incredible trip with Adonis at the helm and chef Demi. Sailing on the Queen of Hearts made island hopping easy and enjoyable. Adonis took us to quiet sparking aquamarine coves off the beaten path. We all enjoyed snorkeling, paddle boarding, and swimming to the nearby white sandy beaches. And when in port at the islands Adonis found us prime docking and made us dinner reservations at the best restaurants with ideal seating.

Adonis shared stories about his Olympic sailing days. His sailing expertise made us feel safe even on a couple blustery days at sea. It was an incredible adventure made all the more special by Demi’s preparation of flavorful, fresh local meals paired with complimentary Greek wines. Adonis and Demi were engaging, friendly, and went out of their way to make our trip special. On our last night at sea they prepared us a festive celebration for our triplets’ high school graduation with a freshly baked cake from Serifos.

We are a family of six, with four older teens. There was plenty of adventure to keep everyone engaged as well as downtime to read, nap or enjoy the views. We were able to see an amazing amount of sites while still leaving the trip feeling rejuvenated. The fresh sea air, salt water and fresh food is a restorative combination, especially in the care of a wonderful crew on a gorgeous boat. Thank you!

Where to start? This trip was beyond my wildest dreams! My sister invited me and three of her closest friends as well as our significant others to celebrate her 50th birthday on board the Queen of Hearts. We sailed the islands of Kythnos, Serifos, Kimolos, Polyaigos and Milos over the course of seven days and every stop was even better than the one before. The water was so blue and clear! The food prepared by Elizabeth was incredible (rumor has it she went to culinary school and it shows)!! Our best meal was a fish Spiros caught off the side of our boat!! Spiros and Elizabeth kept us entertained and our bellies happy and full. The pictures do not do it justice, so you will have to see for yourself! Needless to say, my sister had her best birthday ever and the rest of us were incredibly thankful to have been able to experience the magic of sailing the Greek islands in celebration of her special day!!

Wow!! We were fortunate enough to sail the Cyclades on The Queen of Hearts with 4 other couples, in and Elizabeth; they are simply amazing. They worked well as a team and provided us with a one of a kind experience that fit our needs. I don’t think I’ve ever eaten better. Elizabeth is a very talented chef. She also accommodated dietary requests without batting an eye.

We had the most amazing time aboard the Queen of Hearts captained by master-skipper Spyros and gracious hostess Elizabeth. 5 active and adventurous couples from the US enjoyed so many activities onboard, in the water and throughout the Cyclades. The crew’s exceptional skill and recommendations made our experience truly special. From visiting unique, less-travelled locales to the delicious daily meals, our expectations were far exceeded. What I thought would be a bucket-list vacation was magically turned into a return-trip goal! I cannot recommend the company Yacht Sailing enough, and if you are fortunate enough to sail with Spyros and Elizabeth, you are guaranteed to have a memorable time! Bravo!

We just spent the most amazing week on the Queen of Hearts with Spiros and Aliki in the Saronic Islands. They went out of the way for us the entire week from accommodating food allergies to helping with one of our kids with special needs. The meals Aliki cooked each day were beyond what any of us expected and Spiros tailored our sights and helped arrange activities as we wished. The Agean Sea is calm and clear and the small islands were stunning. It was the perfect blend of sea and land. We had great communication prior to the trip and all of our questions were answered promptly. I highly recommend this company for your vacation.

The Queen of Hearts was a wonderful boat and just what website pictures had shown. Staterooms were comfortable and heads with showers for each stateroom was great. Lots of areas on deck for separate lounging spaces.

Once we (parents, three adult kids and boyfriends/girlfriends) decided to try to charter a captained yacht in Greece, the task of choosing a company we felt we could trust was daunting! But Yachtsailing.gr kept popping up in our research. Great, detailed website…TripAdvisor info, ratings and reviews…and finally a phone conversation with Eugene had us feeling comfortable.

All of our contacts during the choosing and reserving of a boat, provisioning, arranging airport transport, just confirmed that we’d made the right choice. All these folks were friendly, experienced and so easy to work with.

But a great boat is nothing without a great captain and crew. Our Captain Vasilis and Hostess/Mate Maria were just the best.

Vasilis, from our initial handshake and discussions about the weather being favorable for the Cyclades, was a great communicator and always wanted our feedback. This continued for the whole trip as every day we discussed plans/options for the day with stops for lunch and swimming…the cove in Kimolos!…And always great recommendations for dinners! Perfect guy for this job!

And Maria was always taking such good care of us! From the first taste of coffee in the morning, through varied delicious breakfasts, both cold and hot lunches, snacks(!) in the afternoon, and a couple of unexpected dinners when we were anchored at a cove for the night… it was wonderful. And she was always smiling and gracious!

Both Vasilis and Maria made us feel like friends and that is a luxury that is so hard to find! This was the best family vacation we’ve ever had and as wonderful as the places we visited were, our family enjoyed each other even more. Thanks Vasilis and Maria!

Our extended family (8 of us aged 6 to 75) spent a wonderful week sailing the Saronic Islands with Spiros. The boat was spacious enough for us all to feel comfortable, Spiros got the right balance of sailing and giving us time in the water for swimming and paddle boarding. We visited popular islands and small coves, ate great food and had a lot of fun. An incident was dealt with effectively by Spiros, Alex and the Yacht Sailing team, meaning something that could have ruined our holiday was just a small blip. One thing I didn’t realise before the trip was how early you have to get into some ports to secure a spot, which does limit the time you can sail (vs cruise/motor) if you are keen to visit specific islands. I’d love to go again when it’s a bit quieter and spend more time sailing properly without the engine. I’d definitely recommend having a skipper as Spiros magicked up spots for us everywhere we wanted to go (although he couldn’t quite believe we turned down the Hydra spot as we wanted to go paddle boarding instead!). The weather was perfect and we had an amazing time. Would recommend Yacht Sailing to anyone looking to charter a boat from Athens and already planning a trip with friends and without the kids 😀

We were matched with an amazing skipper (Spiros) who we cannot recommend more highly!! We knew he was tasked with sailing us safely from island to island but he went above and beyond at each stop by making us restaurant reservations and renting us cars to pop around at each island. We couldn't get over how professional, patient, kind and accommodating he was. No matter what island we went to or what weather we experienced, Spiros was able to communicate our daily options and prioritize our safely and fun.

Spiros is now our 'life skipper,' and we cannot wait to travel with yachtsailing.gr again. It is easy to call this a trip of a life time and we are committed to recreating this trip for years to come.

Let me start off by saying this was by far the best week I’ve ever experienced. I spent 3 weeks in Europe and 9 of those days were spent in Athens and then with Yacht Sailing on a week long adventure.

I don’t even know where to begin but I will start with the crew, Vasillis and

Aliki. They went above and beyond on our journey to make sure everything was spectacular.

I made some of the best memories of a lifetime that I will never forget. The way Vasillis handled everything was so great and Aliki made sure everyone was happy at all times. The food on the boat was some of my favorite parts and she catered to everyone’s likings and everything was phenomenal, especially her lamb chops the last day woooow.

I will be back with these guys and wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else. Vasillis was not only the best captain at the end he turned into one of my true good friends I made in Greece and my time in Europe. As well as Aliki, I looked at her as another best friend that was so kind and phenomenal. To Vasillis and Aliki thank you so much, I hope to see you guys either here in the mountains or back on the boat. Yamas!

Wonderful week with very smart captain: great saling with safety as the first starting point. Amazing places and a lot of fun !

Our family had a great trip exploring the Cyclades islands. The boat was extremely comfortable, the crew was very responsive and attentive to ensure it was a trip to remember for every member our family. Our skipper, Vasilis, was very professional and made our family feel safe. He recommended great restaurants at each of the islands and anchored in beautiful spots each night. It was a great experience. We look forward to sailing again with yachtsailing.gr. We highly recommend both this company and Skipper Vasilis.

We had an amazing week, sailing the Argolic and Saronic Gulfs on The Queen of Hearts. Our captain, Vasilis, was able to get us where we wanted to go and made sure that we would have an experience of a lifetime. Not only did he captain the boat, but he was always two steps ahead of us and had everything arranged, everywhere we went. He definitely went above and beyond and I would highly recommend him as a skipper. On this trip we mostly rock climbed in Leonidio and Kyparissi, but were able to squeeze in many other activities. We went scuba diving, snorkeling, paddle boarding, hiking, biked around Spetses and explored a sea cave, and took in countless breathtaking views!!