Itineraries · Sporades
Six legs between Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos and Kira Panagia: pine-covered islands, Greece's largest marine park and quiet anchorages away from the crowds.
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 Skiathos
Six legs from Skiathos between Skopelos, Alonnisos and Kira Panagia: pine-covered islands, Greece's largest marine park, dolphins and quiet anchorages away from the crowds.
With Yassir as skipper: explore the coves by paddle board or Subnado underwater scooter →
Getting there
Skiathos airport (JSI): direct flights in season from many European cities, or via Athens, then a few minutes by taxi to the harbour.
By ferry: from Volos or Agios Konstantinos, a few hours' drive from Athens. Departure from Volos is also possible, with two longer legs.
Distances are approximate. The route adapts every day to the wind and weather. Departure from Volos is also possible, with two longer legs.
Day 1 · ≈ 14 nm
Boarding in Skiathos and safety briefing, then across to Skopelos, the green island where Mamma Mia was filmed. Anchor in a pine-fringed cove.
Day 2 · ≈ 8 nm
A short hop to Patitiri, Alonnisos's harbour and gateway to the National Marine Park, one of the largest in the Mediterranean.
Day 3 · ≈ 14 nm
Into the heart of the marine park: Kira Panagia, a wild, uninhabited island with an old monastery and the enclosed bay of Planitis, one of the most sheltered anchorages in the Aegean.
Day 4 · ≈ 8 nm
Back to the east coast of Alonnisos, keeping an eye out for dolphins and, with luck, monk seals. Evening in the small fishing harbour of Steni Vala.
Day 5 · ≈ 22 nm
The longest leg, often under sail: round the north of Alonnisos, then west to Loutraki, below the hilltop village of Glossa. Sunset over Skiathos.
Day 6 · ≈ 8 nm
A short crossing and a last swim at one of Skiathos's beaches, such as Lalaria or Koukounaries, before the final evening in town.
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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