Greece Sailing Trip for Teachers
Mykonos. Santorini. Naxos. These are just a few of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea.
Teachers have been asking for a Greece sailing trip for a long time, and we’re finally doing it!
Sailing is quite addictive. Anyone that’s been on one of our trips can tell you it’s become their new, favorite way to travel!
You can learn how to sail on this yacht trip, too.
Our skipper has over 15 years of experience in sailing instruction, and his experience with sailing itself far surpasses that.
The thing I love most about our skipper, is that he’s also a teacher. More specifically, he’s a member of our global Traveling Teachers community. Because of his connections and relationships with the sailing community across Europe, we’re getting an AMAZING deal on the boat rental of this trip.
Sailing trips throughout the Southern Cyclades in Greece often sell for $2,000-$3,000 per person, per week – so we’re getting a really great deal.
Please note that this package does not include airfare between your point of origin and Greece.
If coming directly from the United States for your sailing trip, we recommend booking flights in and out of Athens, then commuting to the marina from there. More information will be given to travelers who register for the trip.
Available Dates and Spots
As of January 18th, 2023, these are the available weeks and spots:
- June 3rd-10th, 2022 (7 spots available)
- June 10th-17th, 2022 (7 spots available)
- June 17th-24th, 2022 (7 spots available)
What’s Included?
The following is included in this sailing trip package:
- 24/7 access to an on-board Trip Leader (another Traveling Teacher!)
- Air conditioning when at port (by popular request!)
- Electricity when available at port
- Sailing instruction
- Yacht charter fee
- Transit log & end-of-trip cleaning
- Dinghy outboard engine
- High-speed WiFi
- Tourism
- Cooking gas
- Individual bedding (note that you’ll be sharing a small-sized bed unless you rent out an entire cabin)
- Damage insurance
- Marina fees
- Engine fuel
- Continental breakfasts
- Light lunches
- Dinners when anchored at sea
- Access to the full kitchen
- Towel rental
What’s NOT Included?
- Transportation to/from the airport, before and after the sailing trip
- Dinners and drinks in towns
What to Expect
While every trip and group is different, we understand that knowing a bit about what to expect can reduce fear of the unknown.
So if you’re wondering what the day-to-day of a sailing trip with Traveling Teachers looks like, don’t miss this section!
What’s Sailing Like?
If you’re brand new to sailing, then this is the perfect first trip for you!
On a sailing trip, the skipper (along with the help of the crew) takes us along on the boat by working with the wind.
It’s a unique travel experience, because each traveler becomes a member of the crew.
You’ll learn how to sail from a professional sailing instructor with decades of experience, across the beautiful Aegean Sea.
How involved you want to be after learning is entirely up to you, though the skipper might ask for your help when anchoring or docking.
When we’re staying out at sea (which isn’t often), we drop the anchor.
When we’re staying at a marina or at a port in town, we dock the boat.
Each of these processes takes about 15 minutes.
Some travelers choose to be at the helm for most of the trip, while others prefer to relax and sunbathe after learning the basics. You get to choose how to spend most of your time!
Flexibility with any sailing itinerary is a must, and this trip is no exception. We literally travel on the wind!
Changes might be made to the iinerary due to weather, high waves, or anything else that would impact the crew’s safety.
This route has affectionately been dubbed “glamping at sea,” and we think that’s the perfect description for it.
What Are Accommodations Like?
This route has affectionately been dubbed “glamping at sea,” and we think that’s the perfect description for it.
The type of boat we rent for that summer makes a big difference as far as the layout and configuration.
For the summer of 2023, we’re looking at a boat with 4 berths (cabins).
Individual travelers share the bed with other travelers, so we recommend booking with a friend or a loved one!
These cabins are pretty small; they’re usually about the size of a tent, albeit a bit taller.
Each cabin has its own, en-suite bathroom – so you’ll only share with your roomie!
And if you book the whole cabin to yourself, you’ll get your own bathroom.
If you prefer to book an entire cabin to yourself, you can select that option at the time of booking, should it still be available.
I cannot stress enough what a deal this is!
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Greece, now is the time to book.
Cost & Payment Plans
You can pay for your trip in full using this booking page.
As of today, the cost per person, per trip is $1,400.
You also have the option of making payments.*
- The first 30% of the trip is due at the time of booking
- The next 30% of the total is due before Monday, January 30th
- The total must be paid by Friday, March 24th
*You can setup a payment plan with and through PayPal.
Refund and Trip Cancellation Policy
Refunds will not be issued for trip payments or deposits.
We understand that things happen, and for this reason, we recommend and require that every traveler have personal travel insurance for the duration of their trip.
Your insurance policy should include travel to and from the marina in Greece, and we recommend insurance that includes your flight(s).
Should you need to change your plans, we can transfer your payments to another traveler if the request is made before May 31st, 2023. This is because we need to ensure that the Greek port authorities have accurate information on every traveler joining us.
You can read the full policy on trip booking terms, cancellations and refunds here at this link.
Covid-19 Restrictions and Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for American citizens into the country of Greece have changed several times throughout the pandemic.
Please bookmark the page at this link to track requirements.
I will send major updates as I receive them to travelers via email, and I’ll keep all of you updated here in the Traveling Teachers Community Facebook Group.
Overview
This is more than just a general trip to Greece.
This is your opportunity to truly explore and experience the parts of Greece most other people don’t get to see.
Yes, we’ll visit Mykonos and Santorini – because they’re beautiful and absolutely worth the visit.
But there are so many other, stunning islands and places worth visiting that get missed by most travelers.
That won’t be you, though.
Explore it on a sailing trip and see the lesser-known gems that the Southern Cyclades has to offer.
