Family Sailing Holidays

Our diverse fleet offers the perfect family sailing holiday, from island-hopping in Greece to exploring the Hebrides. So gather up the kids and climb aboard for an all-inclusive family sailing adventure.

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Great options for families

For those who are a little jaded by the usual holiday options with the kids perhaps it’s time to consider a skippered family sailing holiday. No experience is needed to climb aboard and our wide range of vessels means that we can cater for all ages and abilities – including grandparents!

With a varied selection of boats to choose from, each skippered charter comes with a full professional crew ready to teach you the ropes or simply sail you around while you sit back, enjoy some quality family-time together whilst soaking up the fabulous views.

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Sunshine Sailing

Sun-seekers will adore sailing around the Saronic Islands or the Cyclades in Greece on board modern yacht Zorba.

For those looking to explore in a touch more luxury, try sister catamaran Zorba Cat available for both berth or private charter. With easy access from the UK and Europe, you can meet the boat after a short flight to Athens. Skipper’s Aga and Greg have been sailing here for years, and they love taking guests off the beaten track, show-casing ancient UNESCO sites, deserted beaches and mouth-wateringly tempting tavernas. It’s what summer holidays are made for!

A short hop away, our luxury classic yacht Rhea offers comfortable family sailing holidays in the Mediterranean, alongside her sister yacht Kairo, ideal for those seeking a multi-generational break away. Both yachts offer ultimate style and luxury with private ensuite cabins, on board water-sport activities and 5* cabin service, what more could you ask for?

For a truly once in a lifetime experience, our traditional pinisi boats Ombak Putih and Katharina are sure to delight with their Indonesian sailing holidays. Whilst all their voyages are suitable for 3+ years, their dedicated family sailing holidays in Indonesia are where they truly stand out. With a tailored itinerary curated for young minds, you’ll have the chance to swim with gentle whale sharks and sea turtles, snorkel in the bubbles from volcanic vents and explore vibrantly bright coral reefs. On these voyages no two days are the same, but each promises remote natural treasures, as well as learning opportunities aplenty.

Our Scandinavian summer holidays explore the South Funen archipelago in Denmark – a true hidden gem. Embracing the power of the Baltic winds, these family holidays in Scandinavia onboard tall ship Aron emphasise ecological consciousness, sustainability, and local experiences.

While you indulge in delicious home-cooked meals using locally sourced produce, you can also relish the tranquility of the sea, the sound of wind-filled sails, and the gentle creaking of the wooden ship. Sailed by a live aboard family, children of all ages are welcomed onboard Aron to discover this little know archipelago of Denmark.

Family Sailing Staycation

For a skippered family sailing holiday a little closer to home, consider a sailing holiday in Scotland.

Many of our fleet sail off the West Scottish coast and around the Hebrides during the summer months, wowing guests with the breath-taking scenery and incredible wildlife watching. Children will love the powder soft white sandy beaches and enjoy some family swimming in some of the clearest waters in the world.

Anyone who is curious has the opportunity to get hands-on with the sailing aspect including taking the helm and learning navigational skills, however it is not a requirement.

And don’t forget the iconic beauty of Devon and Cornwall – both of which have long-lured tourists from around the globe.

Discover hidden coves, quaint harbours and deep secluded estuaries – perfect for swimming or anchoring up for the evening. All our vessels in Devon and Cornwall encourage participation so why not try your hand at sailing and learn new skills as a family? Hoisting the sails, taking the helm or keeping eyes peeled for dolphins, there’s plenty to keep everyone occupied. Fresh sea air, outstandingly beautiful sunsets, delicious fresh Cornish food and all far from the madding crowds.

Our family holiday options don’t end there – with numerous vessels in destinations around the globe, there’s plenty of family adventures to be had.

ALL FAMILY SAILING HOLIDAYS

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Be inspired to discover the world under sail or read our latest travel journals below.
Waterfront in Bergen, Norway

sailing holidays in Scandinavia

Explore Scandinavia by sail — from the fairy-tale islands of Denmark and the Swedish archipelago to the wild Arctic waters…

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sailing holidays in the Balearic Islands

With a blend of buzzing towns and quiet anchorages, it's easy to see why the Balearics are one of Europe’s…

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Comino, Malta

sailing in Malta

Small, sun-drenched, and steeped in history, Malta is one of the Mediterranean’s most incredible sailing destinations.

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Greece Saronic Island

sailing in the Saronic Islands

Explore these sun-soaked isles from the water, travelling off the grid to remote fishing villages, excellent tavernas and ancient ruins.

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Bessie Leg 6 Orkney Islands

sailing Orkney and Shetland

Exposed and rugged, Shetland and Orkney are woven with a rich history, intertwined with a diverse range of wildlife and…

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Sailing the Hebrides

Set sail and experience some of the most outstanding scenery and untamed wilderness that the UK has to offer.

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Italy Amalfi coast

the Amalfi Coast

Famed for its natural beauty, bright blue waters, and chic coastal towns, the Amalfi Coast is undoubtedly one of the…

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Greece, ancient gate at Naxos, Cyclades islands sailing holiday

the Cyclades Islands

Experience slow travel with a taste of laid back island life in these sun-drenched isles, the crown jewels of the…

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UK sailing holidays

With thousands of miles of coastline, endless islands, charming harbours and wildlife-rich waters, a sailing holiday reveals a side of…

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Corfu sea

sailing the Ionian Sea

Azure waters, dazzling white beaches and lush green vegetation, the Ionian sea is a dream sailing destination.

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Humla red cabin with view of Lofoten Islands Norway

the Lofoten Islands

Venture to the Arctic Circle to discover iconic villages, wildlife, and mountain scenery in the Lofoten Islands.

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Sardinia Chronos anchored in quiet bay Capo Testa

sailing in Sardinia

Experience unspoilt nature, breathtaking beauty and centuries of history.

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Necker Island aerial, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean BVI

sailing in the BVIs

The British Virgin Islands are undeniably the absolute jewels of the Caribbean, famed for their natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere.

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Chile Puerto Natales

sailing to South America

Sail through untapped wilderness, experience eclectic culture and meet remote communities.

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Easter Island, Chile

sailing holidays across the Pacific Ocean

Set sail from the deep fjords of Chile across the formidable Pacific Ocean to explore ancient Easter island, the tropics…

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sailing in Antarctica

Experience the ultimate expedition adventure by sailing in Antarctica. This icy wilderness is a land of sculpted icebergs, compelling wildlife…

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Italy Amalfi coast

sailing holidays in Italy

Romantic, rich in history, untamed, rugged and exceptionally beautiful, sailing in Italy is simply idyllic.

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Croatia Hvar

sailing in Croatia

Dramatic coastlines, crystal clear waters and fabulous food; experience the allure of sailing holidays in Croatia.

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Algarve Portugal

sailing holidays in Portugal

An ever-changing coastline, fabulous food scene and constant trade-wind make sailing in Portugal simply delightful.

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Indonesia Raja Ampat anchored

sailing holidays in Indonesia

This tropical archipelago, surrounded by warm, crystal-clear waters and fabulous wildlife offers spectacularly stunning sailing.

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Jersey Channel Islands

sailing holidays around the Channel Islands

Our sailing holidays in the Channel Islands offer the chance to discover this beautiful archipelago, located in the English Channel…

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Santiago Cape Verde

sailing holidays in Cape Verde

An enchanting chain of islands sitting off the West coast of Africa. Think captivating mountains, sleepy villages & white sandy…

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sailing holidays in the Canary Islands

Set sail for some warm sunshine, sailing around some of the lesser-known Canary Islands, each rich in wildlife, heritage and…

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St Lucia unsplash Caribbean

sailing holidays in the Caribbean

Explore the breathakingly beautiful and vibrantly colourful Caribbean islands under sail.

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Italy Sicily Cerfalu

Sicily and the Aeolian islands

Experience the wild beauty, ancient history and volcanic drama of Sicily and the smouldering Aeolian archipelago.

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Corfu Greece

sailing holidays in Corfu

Experience crystal blue waters and swathes of sandy beaches while exploring Greece's emerald island Corfu under sail.

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sailing holidays in Cornwall

Explore the glorious Cornish coast from the deck of beautiful classic boat. Sail to historic harbour towns and anchor in…

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Troense Beach Huts Denmark

sailing holidays in Denmark

From fairytale castles to sandy beaches and vibrant cities, it's easy to see why Denmark is the home of Hygge…

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Devon Slapton Sands

sailing in Devon

Historic fishing ports, calm sailing waters, sheltered anchorages and foodie hot spots, sailing in Devon has it all.

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Faroe Islands

sailing holidays in the Faroe Islands

Situated in the far north Atlantic, 200 miles north of Scotland, these wild and windswept volcanic islands are one of…

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Morbihan, France

sailing holidays in France

The French coast of Brittany is the perfect location for summer sailing and maritime festivals.

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Greek island sailing holiday Greece Poros Sunset

sailing holidays in Greece

A skippered charter sailing holiday in Greece is the perfect island hopping experience and a great way to explore many…

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Aerial view of the bay of Vis, Croatia

sailing holidays in the Mediterranean

Where better than to experience the beautiful countries of the Mediterranean coastline than from the sturdy deck of a beautiful ship?

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Greenland Disko Bay

sailing holidays in Greenland

With Inuit settlements, majestic glaciers, incredible marine wildlife and the world’s largest fjord system, our sailing holidays to Greenland are…

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Lofoten islands Norway in winter sailing expedition

sailing holidays in Norway

Dramatic Norway with her breathtaking fjords, wonderful wildlife and a myriad of islands. The land of the midnight sun certainly…

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View over the isle of Kerrera, Hebrides, Scotland

sailing holidays in Scotland

Experience the romantic beauty of Scotland, from far-flung isles to majestic mountains.

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Scotland Isles of Arran

sailing holidays in the Firth of Clyde

Uncover the lesser-known utterly stunning Firth of Clyde.

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Hirta and dun at St. Kilda sailing

Scotland - St Kilda

Shrouded in mystery and legend, the St Kilda islands are the most remote destination in the British Isles and only…

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Scilly Isles sailing holidays

Explore this beautiful Cornish archipelago under sail with stretches of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. You'd be forgiven for…

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sailing holidays in Spain

From glacial fjords to beautiful archipelagos, exploring Spain under sail surely has to be the best way to experience this…

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sailing holidays in Svalbard

Enchanting Svalbard, a land of glaciers, polar bears and the northern lights offers real adventure sailing. Sail with us as…

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View of Gotland, Sweden

sailing holidays in Sweden

From picturesque lakes to meandering canals and with over 200,000 islands surrounding her coast, there is no better way to…

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Meet the fleet

From historical tall ships to sleek modern yachts, explore our range of unique vessels.
Acacia catamaran under full sail sailing in Croatia

Acacia

A luxury catamaran offering exclusive luxury holidays exploring the islands and coastline of Croatia. She sleeps up to 8 guests…

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Agave Catamaran full sailing

Agave

A catamaran offering sailing holidays exploring the island of Sardinia and the British Virgin Islands. She sleeps up to 8…

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Aron underway from the side, South Funenm Denmark

Aron of Svendborg

A traditional tall ship offering guests a hands-on sailing experience while exploring Denmark and Sweden. She sleeps 12 guests in…

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Bessie Ellen tall ship sailing full sail

Bessie Ellen

A traditional tall ship exploring Scotland, Cornwall and Europe. Offering hands-on sailing, she sleeps 12 guests in a spacious open…

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Blue Clipper full sails Scotland

Blue Clipper

A traditionally rigged tall ship sailing from Portugal to Cornwall, to Scotland, and the Caribbean. Sleeping 12 guests in private…

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Cherokee under full sail

Cherokee

A comfortable, modern expedition yacht offering hands-on sailing adventures across Europe. She sleeps 8 in private cabins.

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Chronos in full sail in the Caribbean

Chronos

A unique sailing experience exploring the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and the Caribbean islands. She sleeps 24 guests in…

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Emma Claire yacht sailing in Devon

Emma Claire

A modern yacht spending her summers sailing in the UK and her winters in the Caribbean. She sleeps four guests…

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Escape Bow sailing devon

Escape

A classic wooden boat sailing and exploring the South Devon coast to Cornwall. Perfect for beginners and small groups, she…

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Eye of the Wind Brig History

Eye of the Wind

A traditional brigantine taking guests on hands-on sailing holidays all over the world. She sleeps 12 guests in private en-suite…

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Florette in full sail with sunshine behind

Florette

A traditional tall ship offering an authentic hands-on sailing experience while exploring the Mediterranean Sea. She sleeps up to 28…

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New Flying Dutchman Sailing towards Oban, Hebrides, Scotland

Flying Dutchman

A traditionally rigged Schooner, spending her summers sailing from Holland to explore Scotland. She sleeps 22 guests in private en-suite…

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Goxsheim traditional boat sailing full sail

Goxsheim

A traditional wooden sailing boat offering an immersive, hands-on sailing experience while exploring the wild coastlines of Northern Norway and…

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Grayhound full sail

Grayhound

From Cargo runs to France, to coastal sailing in Cornwall, traditional lugger Grayhound is also crossing the Atlantic to spend…

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Humla sailing calm seas Norway

Humla

A modern yacht sailing the coasts and fjords on the West coast of Norway. She sleeps 10 in private cabins.

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Ingrid More catamaran anchored in turquoise cover

Ingrid

A modern sailing catamaran offering guests relaxed sailing holidays through the Caribbean. She sleeps up to twelve guests in private…

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Iris Sailing

Iris

A traditional tall ship offering a hands-on experience while exploring the Baltic Sea. She sleeps 12 guests in private cabins.

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KAIROS under sail

Kairós

Sail in style exploring the Mediterranean Sea from Italy to Croatia, and Greece to the British Virgin Islands. She sleeps…

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Katharina guests bowsprit

Katharina

Offering guests Indonesian island-hopping, discovering the jewels of Raja Ampat, and encountering the Orangutans of Borneo. She sleeps 12 guests…

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Linden tall ship half sails in Arctic Circle sailing Greenland

Linden

A three-masted wooden schooner built for the high Arctic, offering hands-on expedition sailing through the fjords and ice of Svalbard,…

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Morgenster Full Sail

Morgenster

Sailing all over the world, traditionally rigged tall ship Morgenster offers guests authentic hands-on sailing experiences. She sleeps 24 guests…

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Noonmark VI yacht underway full sail Hebrides, Scotland

Noonmark VI

Experience the thrill of sailing aboard the renowned Swan 56 Noonmark VI as she cruises Scotland’s beautiful west coast, offering…

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Noorderlicht tall ship sailing with floating ice Svalbard summer

Noorderlicht

A traditional tall ship sailing the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. She sleeps 12 guests in private cabins.

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Ombak sailing

Ombak Putih

Offering guests Indonesian island-hopping, discovering the Orangutans of Borneo, and the jewels of Raja Ampat. She sleeps 24 guests in…

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Oosterschelde Cape Verde Sailing

Oosterschelde

The oldest & largest Dutch schooner still sailing today, she offers authentic tall ship sailing from Europe to Cape Verde.…

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Pellew pilot cutter in full sail in Cornwall

Pellew

A traditional pilot cutter offering an exhilarating hands-on experience from Cornwall to Scotland to France. She sleeps eight guests in…

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Pilgrim at sea

Pilgrim of Brixham

A traditional wooden boat sailing from Devon to Cornwall, France and the Channel Islands. She sleeps 10 in two shared…

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Rhea sailing in the Med with Chronos in the background

Rhea

A unique sailing experience exploring the Mediterranean, Greece and the Caribbean islands. She sleeps 24 guests in private en-suite cabins.

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Santa Maria Manuela full sails side on

Santa Maria Manuela

Offering tall ship experiences all over Europe, she combines adventure sailing with comfort aboard. She sleeps up to 44 guests…

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Sea dragon sailing yacht underway from side full sail adventure -

Sea Dragon

A modern expedition yacht offering an immersive hands-on sailing experience with offshore voyages all around the world.

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Skyelark sail

Skyelark

A modern luxury yacht offering charter sailing in the Caribbean. She sleeps 8 in private cabins.

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Steady small Isles Eigg

Steady

An expedition yacht exploring the remote islands on the West coast of Scotland. She sleeps eight guests in private twin…

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Stravaigin under sail

Stravaigin

A modern yacht sailing and exploring the Hebrides on the West coast of Scotland. She sleeps six in private cabins.

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Tecla

An expedition vessel offering hands-on adventure worldwide. She sleeps 12 guests in private en-suite cabins.

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Twister schooner in full sailing sailing in Canary Islands : Caribbean

Twister

This 1902 two masted tall ship offers her guests sailing holidays from the Canaries to the Caribbean with great food…

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Valiente under full sail in sunshine

Valiente

An expedition yacht built to withstand icy conditions, explore the Arctic Circle, Svalbard and Norway as you become part of…

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Zorba yacht Greek island sailing holiday full sails Greece

Zorba

A comfortable modern yacht exploring Greece under sail. From the Saronics to the Cyclades, she sleeps eight guests in private…

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Zorba Cat guests swimming

Zorba Cat

Offering smooth catamaran sailing in Greece from the Saronic Islands to the Cyclades. She sleeps 8 in private cabins.

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Zuza close view of boat sailing

Zuza

A comfortable expedition yacht exploring the West coast of Scotland, sleeping eight guests in private cabins.

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