Yes, your departure for this trip is guaranteed! However, please do not book any flights or make any travel arrangements until you receive confirmation from Bearing True South.

Yes! Bearing True South has a fleet of sailboats that can accommodate anywhere from four to eight guests. These additional boats open up more date availability. Please contact our Adventure Team to explore pricing and to request additional date options. Pricing varies by boat size. See the FAQ on additional boat options for descriptions of the various types of sailboats available.

Yes! Bearing True South has several brand new sailboats. See below for descriptions of each boat:

55-foot long Hanse 548 (a brand new 2020 model)
She sports 4 double cabins (2 in the bow and 2 in the stern), all of them with en-suite bathrooms and showers. There is one more cabin in the bow for the crew. Please keep in mind that one of the bathrooms is reserved for the crew. She also boasts a fully equipped kitchen and a very large dining room area in her galley, as well as an impressively large sundeck. This boat is equipped with high powered solar panels. She has a 107 hp motor engine for use when there's not enough wind to power the sails. She comes equipped with snorkeling gear and can very comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests.

Bali 4.1 Catamaran (a brand new 2021 model)
She includes 4 double cabins all of them with en-suite bathrooms and showers; however, one of the bathrooms is reserved for the crew. She sports a vast cockpit lounge area which completely opens up with a glazed door, a spacious foredeck area with large sun loungers and a raised helm station. The Bali 4.1 is ideal to families or couples looking for comfort. She has 2 x 40 hp motor engines that are used when there's not enough wind to power the sails. She comes equipped with snorkeling gear and can very comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests.

51-foot long Hanse 508 (a brand new 2020 model)
She sports 4 double cabins (2 in the bow and 2 in the stern), all of them with en-suite bathrooms and showers. There is one more cabin in the bow for the crew. Please keep in mind that one of the bathrooms is reserved for the crew. She also boasts a fully equipped kitchen and a very large dining room area in her galley, as well as an impressively large sundeck. This boat is equipped with high powered solar panels. She has an 80 hp motor engine for use when there's not enough wind to power the sails. She comes equipped with snorkeling gear and can very comfortably accommodate up to 6-8 guests.

46-foot long Elan Impression (a brand new 2020 model)
She sports 3 double cabins (1 in the bow and 2 in the stern) for the guests and 2 bathrooms/showers. There is also one more bunk bed cabin in the bow for the crew. Please keep in mind that one of the bathrooms is reserved for the crew. She also boasts a fully equipped kitchen and a very large dining room area in her galley, as well as an impressively large sundeck. This boat is equipped with high powered solar panels. She has a 75 hp motor engine for use when there's not enough wind to power the sails. She comes equipped with snorkeling gear and can very comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests.

46-foot long Hanse 458 (2019 model)
She sports 3 double cabins (1 in the bow and 2 in the stern) for the guests, 2 bathrooms/showers and 1 extra shower. There is also one more double cabin in the bow for the crew. Please keep in mind that one of the bathrooms is reserved for the crew. She also boasts a fully equipped kitchen and a very large dining room area in her galley, as well as an impressively large sundeck. This boat is equipped with high powered solar panels. She has a 57 hp motor engine for use when there's not enough wind to power the sails. She comes equipped with snorkeling gear and can very comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests.

42-foot long Hanse 418 (a brand new 2021 model)
She sports 2 double cabins (2 in the stern) for the guests and 2 bathrooms/showers. There is also one more double cabin in the bow for the crew. Please keep in mind that one of the bathrooms is reserved for the crew. She also boasts a fully equipped kitchen and a very large dining room area in her galley, as well as an impressively large sundeck. This boat is equipped with high powered solar panels. She has a 57 hp motor engine for use when there's not enough wind to power the sails. She comes equipped with snorkeling gear and can very comfortably accommodate up to 4 guests.

Please note these sailboats are subject to availability and pricing varies depending on the dates selected. If you are interested, please contact our Adventures Team.

Yes! If you are looking to spend half the time sailing and half the time exploring the Greek mainland, we also offer a week-long sailing and mountain adventure where you spend four days sailing the Greek islands and three days exploring the mountains of Arcadia in the Peloponnese Region. Please contact our Adventures Team to learn more.

Fly into Athens International Airport (ATH) which is a mere 28 miles from the marina. Most, if not all, major airlines have regular flights to Athens from all over the world. There are pre-paid and metered taxi stands at the airport and a taxi ride to the marina should be around $50-$55 depending on traffic. If you plan to stay a few days in Athens before or after your trip, let Bearing True South know and they will recommend hotels, sightseeing guided tours, and the best of Athenian cuisine.

Bearing True South operates a fleet of sailing yachts, each with three or four double cabins, a large sundeck, and a comfortable indoor galley for meals and relaxing. They are equipped with an extra inflatable boat (dinghy) and a boat ladder to facilitate swimming and snorkeling activities. On all trips, accommodations are in double occupancy cabins and one of the WCs/showers is reserved for the crew.

On this trip, you'll be traveling on a 46-foot sailboat built in 2011. She is exceptionally catered for by Bearing True South, and boasts one of the larger decks out there. She can very comfortably accommodate up to six guests in three double cabins, plus a skipper and a guide in separate quarters. She has two WCs/showers, a large sundeck, solar panels, and a very spacious kitchen/dining room/living room area under a massive deck that is fitted with two large couches, separate sitting area for the skipper and guide, as well as a ton of space for sunbathing in the front.

On the following departure dates, the sailboat has been upgraded from the Oceanis 46 to the beautiful Bavaria 45. The Bavaria 45 is one year newer, and offers larger accommodations. On the newer sailboat you'll get three WCs/showers instead of two.

July 9 - 16, 2022
Aug 20 - 27, 2022
Sept 17 - 24, 2022
Oct 1 - 8, 2022
Oct 8 - 15, 2022

When traveling with Bearing True South, you'll experience a great variety of delicious food based on traditional Greek cuisine. Emphasizing the regional cuisine of their destinations, Bearing True South carefully selects local, family run, restaurants. On a day when a barbecue dinner is included in the itinerary, expect local cheeses, vegetables, meat or fish, and bread from local markets. Barbecues take place on beautiful island beaches, where you can either help with the grilling and marinating or, alternatively, you can opt to have a swim under the stars while your guides cook for you.

Some meals on board the sailing yacht are included in the standard price of tours. "Light lunch" and "breakfast" usually refers to fresh Mediterranean salads, milk, cereal, sandwiches, omelets, or fresh fruit and local cheeses. When a meal is not included feel free to ask the tour leader to suggest a local restaurant in the village or town you are staying. The places recommended are local eateries the guides evaluate and they constantly check to make ensure good quality. If you are vegan or vegetarian, or you have any food allergies or any special requests when it comes to food, please let Bearing True South know at the time of booking, so they can make arrangements when shopping for supplies.

Greece is pretty inexpensive compared to most European countries and North America. Plan an extra $40-$60 a day for personal expenses, alcoholic drinks, and a taverna meal. On some of the popular islands, meals tend to be on the expensive side if you opt for fine dining in Michelin star establishments, but a traditional gyro or souvlaki meal should not cost more than $5-$10.

Packing as light as possible is always important on an adventure tour and keep in mind that space is limited on board a sailing boat. Travelers are expected to bring with them a backpack or suitcase as well as a daypack for personal items and valuables. A full packing list can be provided upon request.

Travel insurance is required for this adventure. It allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. We recommend VisitorsCoverage as a provider.

We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.

Yes! Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply.

New For 2022 & 2023 Departures: We’re providing more flexible booking options on this trip.

If there are travel restrictions (your home country forbids travel to international countries or the host country forbids entry from your home country), or the operator is forced to cancel due to local restrictions the following policies will apply:

Up until your scheduled departure date*
You will have the option to:
1) Select a new date within one year of your original departure date
2) If you choose not to reschedule, you will receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within one year from your original departure date and within the same travel season to avoid any additional trip costs. A new travel requirement like vaccination status, testing or quarantine requirements are not considered a travel restriction. If there is a new travel requirement that doesn’t fit your preferences, the following policy below (no travel restrictions) comes into effect. We will do everything we can to remain flexible and supportive through any changes.

If there are no travel restrictions in place, the following policies will apply:

Up to 30 days prior to a departure
You may postpone or modify your trip up to 30 days prior to departure, additional fees will apply.

You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date, additional trip costs will apply, or
2) If you choose not to reschedule, you will receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

For more information on our Travel Cancellation Policy please Click Here.