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BAREBOAT YACHT CHARTER: Explore one of these glorious holiday destinations in your own sailing yacht.
FLOTILLA SAILING HOLIDAYS: Sail your own yacht with the added support of a lead boat crew.
LEARN TO SAIL HOLIDAYS: Start from scratch or brush up your skills.
MOTORYACHT CHARTER: Do you prefer power to sail?
CREWED YACHTS: Relax, let the crew do the work.
SAIL AND STAY HOLIDAYS: Why not add a few days ashore in a hotel?
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BAREBOAT YACHT CHARTER: Sail your yacht in any one of our glorious holiday destinations and explore at your own pace.
MOTORYACHT CHARTER: Do you prefer power to sail?
CREWED YACHTS: Relax, let the crew do the work.
SAIL AND STAY HOLIDAYS: Why not add a few days ashore in a hotel?
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AIRPORT PARKING & HOTELS: Save up to 60% when you book airport parking & hotels in advance.
BOOKING CONDITIONS: Check our Booking Conditions.
CAR RENTAL: Rent a car instead of an airport transfer or if you add a week ashore.
CRUISING GUIDES: Start planning before you travel with a cruising guide or chart to your sailing destination.
PASSPORTS & VISAS: Check the passport & visa requirements of your sailing destination.
SAILING LOGS: Read our reports on sailing holidays we've been on.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Don't travel without adequate insurance. We offer single trip or Annual multi-trip travel insurance.
TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN: Read our handy hints on taking small children on a sailing holiday.
USEFUL LINKS: Check these websites for more information on your sailing destination.
WHAT'S ONBOARD: Standard inventory for all charter yachts.
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Are you thinking of buying a new yacht and putting her with a charter fleet? Speak to us about the best deal for you. Nautilus Yachting has been arranging sailing holidays throughout the Mediterranean & Caribbean since 1992 so we are ideally qualified to advise you on yacht charter management. Find out more
To charter a yacht bareboat or on flotilla you should be Day Skipper standard and be assisted by at least one competent crew.
At present you need an RYA Day Skipper qualification or RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC) for charters in Croatia, Montenegro, Mallorca, Tenerife and Malta.
The RYA ICC will be ever more required by overseas port authorities but if you have skipper experience it is easily obtained in a day from RYA sailing schools in the UK such as Hamilton Sailing or Brixham Sea School
Whether you are an experienced sailor or setting foot on a yacht for the first time, we can offer you a holiday afloat to suit you. We have given all the sailing areas a level with 'Experience Level 1' suitable for less experienced crews and 'Experience Level 3' for the experts.
This takes into account the wind strength, tidal range and currents, distances between stops and ease of mooring. Of course even experts may choose to sail in Level 1 areas as they still offer stunning scenery and great sailing.
Experience Level 1: Ionian
Generally light winds Force 2-4, line of sight navigation, shorter sailing distances under 20nm. You will be Day Skipper standard having sailed at least 1 week or 100nm as skipper
Experience Level 2: Saronic Gulf & Sporades
Stronger winds up to Force 3-5 with some longer passages up to 30nm. You will be Day Skipper standard having sailed at least 2 weeks or 200nm as skipper
Experience Level 3: Aegean & Dodecanese
Stronger winds up to Force 4-7 which can lead to bigger seas on long passages between the islands. You will be Coastal Skipper standard with experience to a higher level having sailed at least 4 weeks or 400nm as skipper
The island of Kefalonia in the Ionian is a firm favourite. The harbour at Fiskardo is a delight with candy-coloured, 18th century Venetian buildings that have been made into smart restaurants and shops. The romantic epic, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was filmed on the island, mostly at Sami and on Myrtos Beach. Hire a car and explore inland - the Drogarati Caves and Melissani Lake are worth the trip. Visit Kefalonia on the Ionian flotilla.
The Ancient Theatre of Epidavros, one of the best preserved in Greece, was built in the 4th century BC. Even in ancient times, it was considered to have great acoustics. The actors can be heard perfectly by all 15,000 spectators. The limestone rows filter the low-frequency murmur of the crowd but amplify the sounds from the stage. It's well worth the short taxi ride from the harbour. Visit Epidavros on the Saronic flotilla.
Skopelos is a favourite in the Sporades. There's two harbours on the island - Skopelos town and Glossa - small, traditional and unashamedly Greek. There are lovely beaches and anchorages, such as the pine-clad bay of Panormos featured in Michael Carroll’s Gates of the Wind, which describes these enchanted islands before tourism. The wedding scene in the movie Mamma Mia was filmed at chapel on the cliff at Kastri. Visit Skopelos on the flotilla from Skiathos.
Flotillas in Greece
An ideal mix between sailing your own yacht and having the support and advice of the flotilla lead crew to make the most of your holiday.
If you have sailing experience you can join a flotilla and skipper your own yacht. Less experienced skippers will appreciate help from the flotilla skipper with mooring stern to or bows to the quayside at the end of an enjoyable afternoon's sail. More experienced skippers join a flotilla for the social life. It's a popular choice for couples, friends and families. During the school holidays there are usually other families in the flotillas so it's fun for the kids as well.
The flotilla sailing itineraries are arranged so that you visit the best places but there is always the opportunity for free sailing. Stop for a lunchtime swim and picnic in a beautiful bay. Enjoy great sailing in the afternoon breeze before mooring up for the night in a bustling Greek harbour where you can step off your yacht onto a quayside full of bars and tavernas.
Flotillas in Greece
The Ionian Flotilla from Palairos is a perfect choice for couples and families with children seeking a relaxed sailing holiday with lighter winds, easy navigation and shorter sailing passages. Explore the beautiful islands of Lefkas, Meganissi, Kalamos, Ithaca and Kephalonia.
The Saronic Flotilla from Athens is ideal for couples and families who have already sailed in the Ionian. Reliable winds and islands just far enough apart to allow a good sail without being too challenging. Highlights include the amphitheatre at Epidavros and the islands of Poros, Aegina and Hydra - a great mix of modern and ancient Greek culture.
The Skiathos Flotilla suits more experienced crews who relish the sailing challenge of some fresh breezes and quieter islands. One week the flotilla heads west into the beautiful Gulf of Volos, the following week east to the islands of the Sporades - Skopelos, Alonissos, Peristeri, renowned for their sandy beaches, scenic pine-wood hills and pretty harbours.
