Kairós
Accommodation
- Number of guest berths: 14
- Number of bathrooms: 8
- Cabin configuration: 6x deluxe double ensuite cabins, 1x small double ensuite, 1x twin bunk ensuite
- Smoking policy: On deck only
Particulars
- Builder: Aegean Yacht Services
- Year built: 2007
- Length overall: 38m/124'8"
- Number of Sails: 5
- Beam: 8.20m/26'10"
- Rig: Schooner
- Sail Area: 556 m²
- Engine: MAN 400 hp, 160 GT
- Crew: 6
This beautiful schooner is the creation of Andreas Steidle-Sailer, a passionate sailor and visionary with a love of classic yachts. He realised that sailing on board beautiful classic yachts was often accessible only to the super-rich and wanted to create an opportunity for anyone to sail in luxury on a modern yacht with classic lines. He teamed up with Klaus Röder in 2007, who based his design on a classic yacht whilst staying true to modern-day schooners, built for performance sailing and guest comfort.
Kairós offers cabin charter berths for up to 14 guests. She has six private en-suite double cabins (all named after iconic classic yachts) with full walk-in shower cubicles, and one small double cabin with a wet-room ensuite. All her cabins have complete air conditioning, teak interior finishes, and full-size double beds. There’s a bar and navigation station in the midships, and below decks, she has a large saloon area with comfortable leather seating and dining.
Built with ultimate comfort in mind, the deck’s outline is teak and mahogany, with plenty of space to sunbathe, read a book and enjoy the views. All the sails are electronically retractable, so there is no need to “learn the ropes” here! An admiralty ladder provides the perfect place to jump off into the warm Mediterranean waters, swim, and climb back aboard easily. Kairós also offers her guests the option to use her paddle boards, snorkelling and water sports equipment!
Berths on board
Standard Double Cabin Ensuite (double occupancy): Small double cabin and ensuite for two guests. It has a wet room ensuite.
Standard Double Cabin Ensuite (solo occupancy): Small double cabin and ensuite for one guest. It has a wet room ensuite.
Single berth in Standard twin bunk cabin: Two single bunk berths. It has a wet room ensuite.
Deluxe Double Cabin Ensuite (double occupancy): Double cabin and ensuite for two guests.
Deluxe Double Cabin Ensuite (solo occupancy): Double cabin and ensuite one two guest.
Our sailing holidays on board Kairós are ones of style and comfort while exploring sunshine destinations and unforgettable locations.
Sailing with Kairós is certainly one of comfort and relaxation. Think of a boutique, intimate, classic sailing experience where nothing is too much trouble. Her dedicated and professional crew is highly trained and well-versed in smooth sailing operations.
Getting Involved
She has an impressive sail area, and her rig is electronically operated with retractable sails, so there is no need to “learn the ropes” here! Her crew are always on hand and happy to discuss the sailing operations with guests.
Although there is less focus on the “hands-on” sailing of Kairós, the Captain and crew offer interesting sailing talks and information briefs for guests during the voyage. Learn about the boat’s history and sailing terms, and even take a tour of the engine room if you fancy! Understanding these elegant classic vessels and feeling their power with the wind is truly an unforgettable experience.
Sleeping and Relaxation
Every space on Kairós is considered with the guests at the forefront of all design. From the spacious saloon, private ensuite cabins clad in tropical wood, to the sweeping open decks with plenty of sun lounging spaces.
The generously proportioned cabins all have plenty of luggage storage, full-size domestic showers and air conditioning units. Kairós has six double cabins and one smaller double ensuite (great for younger couples or solo travellers). Kairós cabins are named after the owners’ love of classic boats, of course; each cabin is given a different classic boat name (Eleanora is his favourite!). This matches the allocated swim towel set for guests, so if you leave it drying on deck, a crew member will deliver it back to your cabin when it’s dry.
Daily cabin service is also part of the offering. A crew member will make your bed and freshen your bathroom every day. If you want a towel change or a complete cabin clean, just leave the relevant sign on the cabin door!
Cabins explained…
Deluxe Cabin: This cabin features one large double bed and an ensuite with a walk-in shower.
Small Double Cabin: This cabin has one small double bed, an ensuite toilet, and a shower wet room. It is suitable for solo travellers or two young guests.
Dining Aboard
Although the day is punctuated by meal times, you certainly don’t feel like you’re running on a schedule. The relaxed nature of both the boat and the crew gives a perfect balance.
Depending on the voyage location, the daily routine can vary and be flexible, according to the group’s wishes. Perhaps sit back and relax as the crew sets sail to another remote anchorage to enjoy a freshly cooked lunch and the onboard water toys! Or spend the morning swimming in a secluded bay or exploring an ancient port city before setting sail to a new location.
Start the day with a continental buffet-style breakfast, then a light 2-course lunch at noon, coffee, tea, and cake in the afternoon, before finishing the day with a freshly cooked dinner. For every voyage on Kairós, guests enjoy a meal ashore at their own expense to really immerse themselves in the local culture and cuisine. Guests tend to go off in their own groups, but sometimes, the crew can join in if guests are unsure of the best spots!
A typical Day
Generally, after breakfast, Kairós will spend a few hours sailing to a new destination where guests can either explore ashore or swim from the boat. Guests can go ashore usually every 1-2 days. On her longer passages and Ocean crossings, she will spend consecutive days at sea.
Water-toys
For those water lovers with a sense of adventure, Kairós has a multitude of water-sport activities and equipment available for guests on her standard voyages (not crossings/passages). Adult-size snorkelling equipment is available for guests to use free of charge.
Water skiing, wakeboarding and tube riding are all chargeable once on board. Kairós offers this at a moderate price and suggests an average of 10% of the voyage price to serve as a guide for consumption. The onboard currency is EUROS, and guests can open an onboard account that can be settled at the end of their voyage.
Kairós is part of three sister ships (including Chronos and Rhea), owned by German operators – Sailing Classics. VentureSail is proud to be their UK representative and booking agent.
The crew pride themselves on high standards and generally consist of the Captain, first mate, deckhand, chef and two stewards. You will most certainly be looked after during your time aboard Kairós.
The skipper of Kairos and her crew work on a rotational basis across all three boats. All crews are multilingual, international, incredibly professional, and passionate about what they do. They are trained in-house to a high standard and clearly cared for by the Sailing Classics Team—their crew retention is a clear sign of this. Stewards, chefs, and captains work on rotation, and some have been with Sailing Classics for over 10 years.
Operating around the Mediterranean, Greece, and the Caribbean, the fleet rotates its skippers and crew. Rest assured, all the skippers and crew are well-travelled in these waters and offer their guests the best knowledge of the areas. All staff are fully up-to-date and trained with the latest qualifications, so you’ll be in safe hands whilst sailing on Kairós!
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