8 independent reviews for Greece sailing holiday for families
Reviews for Greece sailing holiday for families
Anna Williamson review 2 Sep 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Where to start?! I was expecting the beautiful beaches and charming villages, however stopping the boat in the middle of the ocean and swimming in 120m deep dark sapphire water was truly special. I wasn’t expecting such great food in the villages, our skipper Spyros gave us good recommendations. This was a pleasant surprise!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
We lived in our swimmers, so I could have packed less clothes. Sleeping out on deck at night was great. And getting ‘packeto’ takeaway from the restaurants we ate dinner at to supplement our lunches upped the gourmet experience! My final tip would be to relax and go with the flow, trust your skipper and soak in the experience.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The operator is a small business owned by 2 Ionian locals, Panos and Elias were very friendly. Panos answered all my emails and gave me local recommendations for before and after the sailing trip over the months leading up it. Our skipper Spyros was a local who grew up sailing the Ionian islands, and knew all the secret spots with less people!4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This trip was a lifetime highlight. I had high expectations and they were exceeded.AMANI LESLIE review 30 Aug 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was magical to wake up each morning to find the kids jumping straight into the warm sea before breakfast. We saw so many fish and other life in the sea including an octopus when snorkelling. Eating fish that Elias caught when him and my husband went spearfishing was a particular highlight.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Travel light and listen to your skippers recommendations. Our skipper Dimitris led us to some excellent places to swim and snorkel as well as providing some wonderful recommendations for restaurants.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely. We ate at local tavernas, Panos booked local taxis, our skipper collected our recycling.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
10/10 Honestly it was genuinely the best family holiday we have ever had. We have never been sailing before and so wasn't sure what to expect. Panos patiently answered all my questions and gave us support before, during and after the trip. Our skipper Dimitris was lovely and really great with the kids. We had such an amazing time and plan on returning in the near future.Laura Harvey review 29 Aug 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Spending time with the whole family and seeing the pigs on Atokos.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don’t over pack3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes ??4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was absolutely amazingWilliam Tuff review 22 Aug 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Visiting numerous beautiful small bays for swimming. Great with the yacht in full sail. Elias was a great host, offering advice and booking restaurants for us in the busier villages. Also lots of insight into local history and politics, and a good laugh.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Family of 5 fitted on Phoebe boat nicely with plenty of space.Pack light. Say what you like to the skipper (we had Elias) and they are happy to guide/facilitate. Options to do hikes or join in with local festivals. We had a super hot week so enjoyed the sailing and swimming snorkelling (too hot for hikes!!)3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We shopped in local places, used small tavernas. Efforts made to recycle and minimise waste4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We had a wonderful week and would definitely recommend the yacht Phoebe skippered by EliasChris Ruark review 6 Aug 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Excellent hospitality whilst sailing in an exceptionally beautiful part of Greece. Panos and Ilias were patient, considerate and friendly hosts, intent on sharing the best beaches, secret swimming spots and beautiful harbours. They went out of their way to ensure that we had the best experience possible.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Enjoy, relax and trust your skipper to provide you with a memorable holiday!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A wonderful and memorable experience for all of our family. We would highly recommend to others.Olivia Porcaro review 5 Aug 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Everything was amazing . Skipper was kind, knowledgeable, attentive.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, very much4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Amazing . UnforgettableIan Stone review 20 Aug 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
I think the freedom. We could choose where to sail, where to stop, when to eat or drink, and all this in beautiful locations.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Do it. It was fantastic. Travel light - you only need a holdall’s worth of clothes.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
The best holiday ever.Deidre Weinstein review 13 Jul 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We loved exploring bays - especially the quiet ones with no one else around! It was also fascinating to see some of the towns en route and the beautiful buildings of the area. My favourite bay was Koutsoupia on the island of Kefalonia.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring some clothes pegs to clip your towel to the side of the boat to dry! If you bring individual metal bottle holders for your water it will stay cooler for longer and if they have different designs you will know who's is who's.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we spent money in local restaurants, bars and cafes, in bakeries and shops. We used local taxi services and stayed in accommodation in Lefkada too. We tried to conserve water on the boat with short showers and only used the air conditioning unit when necessary.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent! We all had a wonderful time... The route was well planned to take in as much as possible in the time we had. The boat was well equipped with plenty of space in the cabins and communal areas. Above all our skipper Paris was so friendly, professional and a mine of information he helped to make the trip so memorable.Holiday Reviews
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