Itineraries · Saronic Gulf
Two departure ports less than an hour from Athens airport: Alimos marina, or Lavrio, below Cape Sounion. Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Perdika: nearby islands, lively harbours and often sheltered waters.
Boat, skipper and route in one price. 1, 2 or 3 weeks from the same port: the longer you stay, the further we go. Good to know →
Departing from Athens (Alimos)
Six legs from Alimos marina between Aegina, Agkistri, Poros, Hydra and Perdika: nearby islands, historic harbours and sheltered waters, ideal for a short break or a coaching week.
With Yassir as skipper: explore the coves by paddle board or Subnado underwater scooter →
Getting there
Athens airport (ATH): direct flights from all over Europe, then 40 to 50 min by taxi or transfer to Alimos marina.
From central Athens: 20 to 30 min by taxi, or the tram to the coast. Ideal if you spend a night in Athens before boarding.
Distances are approximate. The route adapts every day to the wind and weather.
Day 1 · ≈ 17 nm
Boarding at Alimos marina, safety briefing, then a first crossing of the gulf to Aegina. Evening on the harbour, famous for its pistachios.
Day 2 · ≈ 5 nm
A short hop to Agkistri, a small pine-covered island. Anchor in turquoise water near Dragonera and swim.
Day 3 · ≈ 18 nm
South along the Methana peninsula, then into the narrow Poros channel between the island and the Peloponnese. Sunset from the clock tower.
Day 4 · ≈ 15 nm
Out of the channel and south to Hydra, a car-free island: stone captains' mansions, donkeys and small coves for swimming.
Day 5 · ≈ 28 nm
The longest leg, often under sail: back up the gulf to the fishing village of Perdika, in southern Aegina. Swim off Moni islet.
Day 6 · ≈ 20 nm
A last crossing of the gulf to Athens, with Cape Sounion in the distance. Back to Alimos marina.
Departing from Lavrio
A first evening below the temple of Poseidon, then Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Perdika. Lavrio is the closest port to Athens airport.
With Yassir as skipper: explore the coves by paddle board or Subnado underwater scooter →
Getting there
Athens airport (ATH): direct flights from all over Europe, then only 35 to 40 min by taxi or transfer to Lavrio, the closest port to the airport.
From central Athens: about 1 hour by taxi or regional bus (KTEL). No ferry needed.
Distances are approximate. The route adapts every day to the wind and weather.
Day 1 · ≈ 8 nm
Boarding in Lavrio, 40 minutes from Athens airport, safety briefing, then a short sail to Cape Sounion. Anchor below the temple of Poseidon for sunset.
Day 2 · ≈ 27 nm
Across the Saronic Gulf to Aegina, often under sail. Aegina harbour, pistachios and the temple of Aphaia.
Day 3 · ≈ 15 nm
Down past the Methana peninsula to Poros and its narrow channel, below the clock tower.
Day 4 · ≈ 14 nm
On to Hydra, the car-free island: an amphitheatre harbour, donkey lanes and swimming off the rocks.
Day 5 · ≈ 21 nm
North to the south of Aegina and the small fishing harbour of Perdika, with its fish tavernas and Moni islet opposite.
Day 6 · ≈ 30 nm
A last passage east: round Cape Sounion, then back to Lavrio for the final evening.
Optional
Two extras to add to your week, to explore the sea in a different way.
Photo by Leo Visions
On the water
An inflatable paddle board on board to explore coves, follow the cliffs or paddle ashore from the anchorage. Easy to pick up, for all ages.
€100per week
Under the water
A compact, lightweight underwater scooter to glide beneath the surface with mask and snorkel: seagrass, rocks and fish, without effort. A fun way to explore the seabed around the boat.
€160per week
On every programme (cruise, coaching or two-week voyage): the equipment travels with me.
Depending on the departure port. Easy from Athens, Lavrio and Lefkada. From Mykonos, Paros or Rhodes, on request: the equipment has to come by ferry, so ask me when you book.
Prices are per week, whatever the number of people on board.
Good to know
From €1,100 per person for the week: the boat, Yassir as your skipper, and a route planned with you and adapted to the weather. The exact price depends on your dates, the boat and the size of your group.
Fuel, harbour fees, provisioning, the skipper’s meals and the skipper’s travel to the departure port, as well as your own travel. Optional: the paddle board and the Subnado.
I reply with availability, a few boats suited to your group, each with its quote, and a sample route. It is free and with no obligation: nothing is booked until you have chosen and confirmed.
Weeks run from Saturday to Saturday, as with almost every boat in Greece: you board on Saturday and leave the boat the following Saturday morning. Two-week voyages follow the same rhythm.
A deposit confirms your week, and the rest is paid before or on the day of departure. The exact amounts and dates are written in your quote.
No. I take care of navigation, manoeuvres and safety. If you'd like, I'm happy to show you how to helm or trim a sail.
Yes, of course. Child lifejackets, short legs, sheltered anchorages and swimming: the cruise is built around the family's pace.
We choose legs and timings according to the weather, with short passages and plenty of time at anchor. A catamaran, being more stable, is also a good option.
Yassir Benchelah · Yauna Sailing
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