Seven days, endless sunshine, and a sailing holiday in Greece that feels like a cheeky wink from the Aegean. This Southern Dodecanese sailing adventure is all about swapping busy harbours for secret coves, cruise crowds for chilled vibes, and hurried sightseeing for slow, salty days. You’ll glide from the candy-coloured charm of Symi to Tilos’s wild hills, drop anchor in Chalki’s colourful bay, and marvel at Nisyros’s volcanic drama—all classic Greek island magic, minus the selfie sticks. We’ll squeeze in a quick hop to Turkey for a legendary feast at Ogun’s (because, let’s face it, who says no to Turkish meze?), but the real story is sailing in Greece the SeaScape way: barefoot decks, local laughs, fresh sea breezes, and sunsets so good they should come with a soundtrack.
* Mentioned islands are indicative, as the routes we plan and the islands we visit always depend on sailing conditions dictated to us by the Greek gods Poseidon and Aeolus. As true SeaScapers we always make sure you’ll have the trip of a lifetime.
All Greece sailing holiday itineraries are available for everyone. Traveling solo, with your partner or a friend? Hop on board of one of the ‘share boat‘ weeks together with other fellow travellers. The other option is to book a private charter week for your own private group, which is available for up to 8 persons.
For individuals, couples, or friends travelling together – join likeminded adventurers on one of our share boat weeks.
€ 1395
low season
€ 1595
high season
Already have your own group? Charter the whole boat with our skipper and hostess to have the time of your life with your partner, family or friends on a private sailing trip. Private charters are available from
€ 6500
low season
€ 7500
high season
Low Season – May and October
High Season – June, July, August and September
*Cabins for private use in Greece are available at a 50% extra fee
For those who like a little adreline with their sailing, the midsummer months have the strongest winds: 25knots or so on average. It tends to be a little mellower in the early and late season. Even if you never sailed before, you could join any month really. There is no such thing as beginner months or intermediate / advanced months. From late May-Oct, it’s pretty much guaranteed sun, sun and more sun – once again, a perfect yachties’ playground!
Kos to Nisyros
Embark 9:00 AM in Kos. After boat briefing, unpacking, and generally getting comfortable with the yacht, we’ll set sail for Nisyros – the volcano island. After noonwe will stop in a quiet bay for a delicious on-board lunch and a swim, before we continue our sail to Nisyros. The island is not on the main ferry routes, nor does it have an airport… which has happily kept it from any mass tourist influx. The traditional little harbour town is just gorgeous – a photographer’s dream of postcard material around every corner. The volcano is still officially active, though has not erupted since 1888. One can hike around the huge, lunar-like crater, the smell of sulphur still very much in the air. During the day we’ll arrange a car for you to hire so that you’re all prepared to head up to the volcano the next morning by the crack of dawn. After enjoying our first ‘anchor beer’ – our daily ritual after successfully docking the boat in port – we’ll go out for dinner in a small family taverna right next to the dock.
Miles: 22.5
Duration: 4.5 hours
Nisyros to Tilos
Tilos is a green, eco-conscious island with just the right amount of charm to make you want to linger. The island is famous for its medieval ghost village, Mikro Chorio, perched on the hillside, where abandoned houses echo with the past and goats act as unofficial tour guides. Bonus trivia: dwarf elephants once roamed here. Yes, you read that right. History, wildlife, and a perfect swimming bay make Tilos a quiet, restorative stop.
Miles: 18
Duration: 3.5 hours
Tilos to Chalki
Next up is Chalki, a tiny island that’s basically Greek island life distilled. Pastel neoclassical houses cluster around the harbor, fishermen mend nets at the water’s edge, and the pace is slow enough that you start to forget what day it is. We want to arrive in Chalki on time to find a space at their tiny town dock. Many of our passengers say that Chalki was one of their highlights, not only because of its picture-perfect pastel houses, but also for enjoying the little things in life… Wandering around without specific destination, enjoy a delicious freddo cappuccino and meze dinner until late, or swim in the beautiful blue bay around the corner.
Miles: 18
Duration: 3.5 hours
Chalki to Symi
From Rhodes we return to the delicate charm of Symi Town, a harbor that’s one of the prettiest in all of Greece. Pastel mansions climb the hills like an Aegean painting, their reflections shimmering in the water. While it has some similarities to the architecture you’ve seen in Chalki, Symi is more lively with all of its restaurants and bars around the horseshoe-shaped port. After we let all of you wander of in town, we reunite later for a dinner that will most certainly include Symi shrimp. Lively as Symi is, we won’t expect you to be back on the boat and in bed before midnight – this is the place to go out for some late night drinks if you’re up for it.
Miles: 31
Duration: 6 hours
Symi to Hayıtbükü, Turkey
Sail to Hayıtbükü – a lovely sandy beach; a little village and farmland as the backdrop. The key feature here is “Ogun’s Place” – an off-beat little establishment, right on the beachfront. It’s a restaurant, bar, hangout spot all rolled into one. We’re welcome to use their beach beds, wifi, showers and generally feel like visiting family (we pretty much are, after all these years). The main character is Ogun himself – the larger-than-life, exuberant proprietor. He bounces around from table to table with his characteristic Ogun laugh; smiles are always infectious, and Ogun’s Place reflects his contagiously positive energy. Ogun’s sister, Semra is responsible for the very unusual array of home-cooked food which they are also famous for. Married to a French guy, imagine the combo of French and Turkish cuisine… yum!!!
Miles: 18
Duration: 3.5 hours
Hayıtbükü to Kos
It is time to sail back to Kos. The luxury of land showers and a laundry, and perhaps a cold one at a bar. We will stop in a remote bay somewhere en route to enjoy our last lunch on board before continuing the journey back to Kos, where the loop began. After arriving back we’ll have an anchor beer, say YAMAS to this unforgettable time together, and possibly share favourite highlights with a sense of melancholy about this trip coming to an end. Our final dinner is usually at a gorgeous beachfront restaurant.
Miles: 27
Duration: 5.5 hours
Disembark the boat
Disembarkation is at 9:00 AM. For those wishing to stay longer in Kos, we can recommend some great little places to stay around the island. For onward travel, there are several daily flights to many European cities. You will definitely be heading home with a nice tan!
| Week | Dates | Destination | Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | May 15 – 21 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | |
| 21 | May 22 – 28 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | |
| 22 | May 29 – June 4 | Greece, Dodecanese | Share boat | |
| 23 | June 5 – 11 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | FULL |
| 24 | June 12 – 23 | Greece, Dodecanese 12 days | Private charter | FULL |
| 26 | June 26 – July 2 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | FULL |
| 27 | July 3 – 9 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | FULL |
| 28 | July 10 – 16 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | FULL |
| 29 | July 17 – 23 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | |
| 30 | July 24 – 30 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | |
| 31 | July 31 – August 6 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | |
| 32 | August 7 – 13 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | |
| 33 | August 14 – 20 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | FULL |
| 34 | August 21 – 27 | Greece, Dodecanese | Share boat | |
| 35 | August 28 – September 3 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | FULL |
| 36 | September 4- 15 | Greece, Cyclades 12 days | Share boat | |
| 38 | September 18 – 24 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | |
| 39 | September 25 – October 1 | Greece, Dodecanese | Share boat | |
| 40 | October 2 – 8 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | |
| 41 | October 9 – 15 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | |
| 42 | October 16 – 22 | Greece, Dodecanese | Private charter | FULL |
We don’t do ‘hidden extra fees’. Excluded are transportation from and to the boat, onshore dinners, and alcoholic drinks after the Happy Hour supply we provide you with (BYO!).
Ready to hop on board?