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Name: Sail in Greece
Rating: 4.49

4.5 Rating 560 Reviews

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About Sail in Greece:

Sail in Greece, is a UK tour operator specializing in small ship cruises and sailing tours within Greece ideal for all ages. A week of epic days whilst cruising the most spectacular Greek islands, such as Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Zakynthos and many others on the way. Private boat charter is also available

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02032399253

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info@sail-ingreece.com

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Rizountos 16A & Thrakis, Elliniko,
16777

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Fabulous experience island hopping with a bunch of crazy, wonderful people, including my best friends! Loved every second (except the seasickness on the first day, so don’t forget your motion sickness medication kids)! The crew were amazing, so knowledgeable and eager to make our stay comfortable. Thanks for a wonderful week exploring, sun bathing, drinking and sailing. Until next time - 10/10 will do it again!”

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“THE PERFECT CRUISE. The scenery was beautiful, the weather perfect and the swimming wonderful. What the staff and crew of the m/b sail in greece provided was the icing on the cake. Splendid cuisine, impeccably clean cabins and saloons, friendly and helpful bar staff, an informative captain and a really professional crew. We would recommend the ionion Cruise for all those who enjoy quiet and luxurious travel.”

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“DON’T THINK TWICE, JUST BOOK IT!! We sailed Aug 24-31, 2019 on board Hemera from Corfu to Lefkas. Firstly, the boat was spectacular!! Luxury in every way. Crew exceptional, Captain Stelios had top notch skills in always getting us where we needed to go without delay and finding the perfect swim stops daily. The entire crew, from wait staff to bartenders to cleaning staff and cooks all made this trip unforgettable. I would like to say thank you to each of you. A special extra thanks to Rodos, who lent a hand and a shoulder under extenuating circumstances I had to deal with while on board. The nightly stops were wonderful giving us a taste of what Greece is really like. Honestly I didn’t want to leave that little bit of heaven on the islands. We had a great group of 20 and everyone got along ..probably making friends for life I’m betting. I will do this cruise again. Greece, Lovely people lovely country Paxoi Parga”

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“We were a group of 6 50 yr old mom's. Excellent relaxing trip. Crew was exceptionally accommodating, Hemera is a beautiful boat-they take very good care of her. Our on board rep. Niko bent over back wards to make recommendations and reservations for us- Can't say enough wonderful things about him. On board food was better than I expected!...coffee?? If this is important to you, I'd recommend bringing Starbucks Via. Enjoyed all stops and islands, breathtaking to be experiencing a part of the world most people do not. Food and wine options in towns are plentiful. My last recommendation is you need half as many clothes as you think you do:) This is a casual experience.”

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“Enjoyable and relaxing week! thanks to Hemeras crew!”

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“The trip was fantastic, well organised yet casual. With only 20 passengers we made some great friends along the way. The crew were faultless, enjoying a laugh along the way. The destinations were amazing with plenty of time allowed for exploring and enjoying the atmosphere. I would recommend the trip to all age groups simply wanting to have fun and relax.”

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“WHAT A HEAVENLY WEEK ON BOARD HARMONIA First, the crew was AMAZING – and each person was helpful. Please know that everyone could not have been nicer. The cruise coordinator, Simos showed spirit, dedication and caring throughout the week Nick and Pamela worked so hard serving food and drinks and were always, even when tired, went above and beyond to accommodate everyone's needs. The captain (Christos) and the sailors who worked with them made the sailing and each docking easy - and we appreciated the extra effort one day taking us off the boat on a dingy to shore a bit early! Special kudos to the cooks for delicious means (always making things accommodating our dietary needs) and Mahmout, for keeping our room and the boat so clean. I am singing the praises of the cruise to everyone back home. Second, the places we went to were amazing. Finally, we loved who we traveled with and enjoyed making new friends from around the world. The guests just made the traveling easy. Thank you for a heavenly week.”

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“FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE, FROM START TO FINISH on board MS HERA. The crew were amazing! They did everything that could be expected of them and more. Particular mention should be made of the Captain, the lovely, helpful cabin attendant, the chefs and the two men who served in the dining area. John, the SIG representative, was such a good person and added so much value too. Our cabin was fantastic. All fellow passengers were friendly and really considerate, interesting folk.. The meals were wonderfully varied. Sleep quality was excellent.. We loved the swim stops and the opportunity to visit a variety of islands. All excursions on the islands were well organised. The only disappointment on the whole trip was the quality of wine offered on the evening when we were taken to a venue for a traditional meal. By contrast, the Captain's dinner was a highlight! I shall look for another different SIG cruise to other areas someday. I thank George for her effective, helpful communications too. What a great team and itinerary made this such a memorable experience!”

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“Just finished our week cruise on board Hera. Great crew spacious boat and beautiful islands. appreciated the ac on board and the meals of taison our chef. cozy lounge and comfy sundeck as well. thanks Sail in Greece for taking care of all our needs”

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“just finished the 30th celebration on board Hera and really enjoyed every single moment on board. great crew, taison was helpful and funny and clean boat. We were a group of 20 and sailed around mykonos. good weather and nice bays around.”

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“we chartered Eros for a week with our family and friends and island hop around mykonos for a week. very windy and would not suggest that part of Greece for july. we did not have the option to visit the islands we wanted due to weather. captain Nikos and his crew did everything from our end to enjoy our week as much as possible. chef made our nights memorable with his meals that we did appreciate. cleaning of our cabins was on a daily basis and breakfast with a large variety as well. The cruise exceeded our expectations.”

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“We were a group of friends and family and booked M/S Aphrodite for a week around the Ionion islands. Captain George and his crew were phenomenal. well experienced of the hidden gems of the area, taking care of all our needs and kept the vessel clean at all times. Very nice food from our chef and cater for our vegeterian friends as well. very nice islands all the way, ithaca, lefkas, meganisi ( our favourite) is a must, even if there were so ,many vessels around! Thanks to our crew of aphrodite!”

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“Excellent sailing on board Hera motor sailer. windy week and we could not manage to do the planned route, but captain and crew did everything possible to enjoy our week. Ismail prepared fresh meals for us daily and enjoyed.”

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“One of the best cruises we have done in the last 5 years. we chartered eros from Sail in Greece and cruised around ionion islands. what a wonderful experience.!! lovely crew, captain sotiris knew all hidden gems and islami our chef prepared greek meals for us, even cater for one of our friends who was vegetarian. fully refurbished cabins, spacious sun deck and wifi on board was free. I highly recommend eros if you have kids as well.”

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“We chartered a vessel from Sail in Greece, harmonia and was a lovely experience. Used zizoo for finding the boat and had a week sail around kefalonia and ionion area. captain was well mannered and knew every detail of the region. meals were great and very cleaned the rooms. very small issue with the tender at one day but quickly resolved. a great experience.”

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“We were on board our vessel M/S Hemera and cruised around the Saronic islands. Crew on board took care of our needs and were at all times kind and pay attention to our needs. The vessel was well maintained and food was delicious”

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“Simply, Don’t hire them, you will regret. I could enumerate a huge amount of problems that we have had during our trip at Hera, but this is the second time trying to post this review and the first time took me more than an hour to write everything that I could tell. Now I’m resuming. Boat and crew were not what Sail in Greece make you expect with their website. We were completely disappointed with absolutely everything. Only good were our travel companions (friends and family) with whom we were able to make a laugh of all these unbearable and incredible situations we had to face on board of Hera every single day of our trip. I encourage you NOT TO HIRE THEM. YOULL REGRET IT. ah! They shouldn’t be using a Sail in their Logo if they are going to make the whole trip on engine in spite the favourable winds and our express petition to both company and captain. Read all the comments with 1 star. I absolutely agree with everything that has been said there. Disappointing from beginning to end.”

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Dear Raquel, We are sorry to hear that we did not manage to meet up to your expectations and hope that the next charter with us will be up to your standards. We would like to inform you however, that all our fleet of motor sailers / gulets use 99% of their time the engine/motor and in very rare occasions we use the sails. A decision that is solely on our captain's responsibility. Thank you

“El Hera se encuentra en un estado de conservación TERRIBLE. Enumeraré alguna de las cosas que han estado muy mal en nuestro viaje del 3-9 de Agosto 2019. - Tres dias antes del embarque, se cambió el puerto de salida, mucho más lejos que el que estaba previsto. - La hora de embarque e inicio de navegación era a las 3. Pero cuando llegamos al supuesto punto de encuentro, el barco no estaba allí. Llamamos a Globe Sailor, la empresa a través de la cual habíamos subcontratado el barco para que nos dijeran qué pasaba. Pero nadie les contestaba. Finalmente, casi hora y media después de lo previsto y en un punto totalmente diferente apareció una goleta. - El barco no tenía agua, seguía con los platos de los anteriores clientes, decenas de bolsas de basura inundaban el salón. No habían preparado nada, ni hecho la limpieza. - Las fotos que publican en la web no tienen nada que ver con el estado real del barco. - El Hera está en un estado de abandono y suciedad extremo. Huele a cloaca siempre y en todas partes. Y cuando encienden los motores además el olor y el humo del petróleo se mezclan con el hedor ambiental y la experiencia es insoportable. Hay que subir a cubierta para sobrevivir. -Adjunto fotos de la suciedad en colchones y sillas, cuartos de baño, cristales. Creo que jamas he estado en un sitio TAN SUCIO Y DESAGRADABLE. Nos daba asco tumbarnos en los colchones exteriores, apestosos y completamente rotos, o sentarnos en las sillas de tela. - la wifi no funciona. - El aire acondicionado no ha funcionado en algunas habitaciones. Y cuando funciona es tan ruidoso que parece que estés en una pista de despegue. Ya pueden imaginar lo que supone dormir así una semana. - la tripulación iba mal vestida: pantalones sucios y rotos, y, por supuesto ni una camiseta de uniforme. Muy mala imagen. - El Capitan no nos ha dado opción a la hora de elegir nuestro itinerario, había que ir a buscarlo y preguntarle mucho para conseguir algo de información. Nuestra intención era hacer las Cycladas, pero El Capitan se negó argumentando mal tiempo, aunque varios especialistas comentaban que las condiciones meteorológicas eran las ideales. No me siento partícipe de la elección de nuestros destinos. - La comida era correcta, pero no coincidió ni un sólo día con las que nos habían hecho elegir en la lista de preferencias. Supongo que nadie lo lee y te lo hacen rellenar para que parezca que eres importante. No es verdad. - las horas de desayuno y comida han ido variando según ha ido conviniéndole a la tripulación. Nunca sabíamos cuándo. - las toallas no se han cambiado NUNCA. A pesar de que se usaban continuamente, entre baños en el mar y duchas. Tampoco sábanas. - en los últimos cuatro días nadie ha limpiado nuestro baño ni recogido la papelera con los restos de papel higiénico sucios. Un asco. - un día nos hicieron esperar una hora y media en el puerto para recogernos con la dingui . La tripulación no tiene móvil y el capitán estaba fuera. - 4 noches hemos dormido fuera de puerto. Tengo claro que para ahorrarse el atraque. Mover a 25 personas a puerto con una neumática para tres supone una pérdida de tiempo en nuestras vacaciones muy importante. - uno de los miembros de la tripulación, Abdul, tenía muy malos modales. Incluso aprovechaba nuestras bebidas en ocasiones. - Los últimos días el capitán ha estado trabajando con una sonda urinaria y una bolsa de orina en la mano. No entendemos cómo puede abusar así SAIL IN GREECE de sus trabajadores, en vez de buscar un sustituto. El no estaba en condiciones de trabajar, y por ello nosotros visitamos menos lugares de lo que teníamos previsto (Agistri) y terminamos nuestra navegación bastantes horas antes de lo contratado y en un puerto diferente. - Hemos pagado por navegar a vela y en ningún momento lo hemos hecho. Y lo peor es que se llaman “Sail” in Greece. En definitiva, aunque la experiencia en familia y amigos en un entorno tan maravilloso es siempre especial, tantas cosas estrambóticas le han dado un componente SURREALISTA. NO VOLVERÍA A CONTRATAR UN VIAJE CON SAIL IN GREECE JAMÁS.”

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Dear Clara, We are sorry to hear that we did not manage to meet up to your expectations and hope that the next charter with us will be up to your standards. Please email us directly to follow up with your case: info@sail-ingreece.com Thank you

“Good formula for visiting the Greece islands because of the rather wide freedom we get to visiting the islands without too much bothering about the clock, as the boat awaits at the dock until the next day. Very pleasant as well to have the possibility to jump in the water when we get to on quiet lagoon close to the island. However, we weren’t as pleased with many things that we got from Sail in Greece. 1- the boat was dirty, the deck needs a complete and thorough brushing (if not an actual buffing), the restrooms floor in our rooms were as dirty and the shower floor was worst, with even some algues between the deck floor, we were all disgusted with the mattresses on the deck that were all stained, etc. ; 2- air conditioned limited to night, often starting around 10:00 or 11:00 PM, and the smell from the engine was spreading to the rooms area, which was terrible; 3- the crew was cold to us, because they were asked not to talk to the passengers; 4- Communication from the captain was scarce, only one group safety meeting at the start, no other meeting to explain where and when we leave, or even make a statement about the ongoings on the boat, and no good by meeting on the last day; 5- and finally the boat didn’t look at all as what we could have seen from the pictures on your web site, it was quite a deception when we saw it docking (on a late arrival) on the first day. Sincerely, Martin Lafrance”

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Dear guest, Thank you for your review and sad to hear we did not meet your expectations. Regarding the comments raised for our M/S Artemis please find below our replies : 1) The a/c during night time and normally after 23:00 is turned off due to Greek regulations in all ports, a process that have been advised to all of our guests before booking. 2) Our M/S Artemis is a budget 35 meters vessel, that offers space and can accommodate comfortably large groups. The vessel is not luxury, which is clearly depicted on the photos provided. If our guests were expecting a higher standards vessel, we could not be accountable for. 3) Our 6 crew members during your week did everything possible to please all your needs and work around the clock to make your cruise memorable. It is sad to hear that you did not feel that way. We hope to meet your expectations next time if you to charter a vessel from our fleet and suggest you to charter a more luxurious one. Thank you

“The stink that rises from the bedroom is unbearable. Just the smell of sewage and burnt oil. The ship's safety conditions are dangerous to human life. We went through a difficult experience and almost killed us traveling when a heavy table that was not tied flew on the passengers”

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Sail in Greece is rated 4.5 based on 560 reviews