Sailing in Greece; Athens to Naxos

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Zorba

Guest berths: 10 Rig: Sloop

Zorba lives up to her name as she takes guests on unforgettable, authentically Greek sailing holidays!

Built in 2007, Zorba is a modern and comfortable Beneteau Cyclades 50.5. She has five private cabins for guests, made up with four doubles and one twin bunk cabin; all share 3 bathrooms with showers. With a generous saloon and a well-equipped galley, Zorba was built with charter and guest comfort at the forefront of her design. A further skippers cabin with a separate entrance means guests have full and free use of the communal spaces. With a dropped transom and outdoor seating area at the stern, Zorba gives guests the perfect access to that crystal clear Mediterranean water!

A sailing holiday in Greece with Zorba is accessible to all ages and abilities. Her simple rig makes her an easy sail with winch systems and modern navigation equipment. That being said, she’s a great boat to sail whether you’re an experienced sailor looking for some sunshine or a novice wanting to try something new. Her owners and skippers absolutely love what they do and that’s very evident for guests to see and even better to experience first hand. They are well tuned to all abilities and ages, from family charters with young children to groups of friends or voyages for couples and solo travellers. They tailor every trip to suit their guests needs so if you simply want to sit back, enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine and enjoy the cuisine of the local tavernas – that’s fine too!

A sailing holiday on Zorba is certainly one that will leave you with long-lasting memories. Read more about what to expect from Life on Board Zorba here.

Among all the standard safety equipment required for charter, Zorba has a dinghy with a Tohatsu outboard engine, gas cooker and gas stove, refrigerator, ample storage space, 3 independent tanks of water (1000 litres each) a 400 litre fuel tank and portable air conditioning.

Each year the technical inspection of the boat is made by Lloyd’s register. In case of emergency the boat is equipped with: satellite device EPIRB – Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (second as a back up), various pyrotechnics, marine DSC radio plus handheld VHF, electronic active radar reflector, life raft (second as a back up) and personal life jackets.

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Travel insurance notes

As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.

Please read more information on our Insurance guidelines page.

FAQ

• Are all meals included?

  Yes

• Are there any added extra's?

  No

• Can you cater for dietary needs?

  Yes - please specify at time of enquiry

• What language is spoken onboard?

  English/Polish

• What are the sleeping arrangements?

  4x double cabins, 1x twin bunk cabin

• How many toilet/showers does she have?

  3

• Do I need to tip the crew?

  Tips are not mandatory but are welcomed by the crew!

• Is there WIFI?

  No

• Are there life jackets provided?

  Yes

• Are Waterproofs provided?

  No

• Do I need sailing experience?

  No, absolutely not! Just a lust for adventure.

• Will I be sea sick?

  Everyone reacts differently but we recommend if you are at all worried to take some medication 24 hours before departure.

• Is bedding included?

  All bedding is included but please bring towels.

• Is offshore sailing insurance required for Zorba's voyages?

  No - but you will still need coastal sailing insurance in addition to your usual travel insurance.

Travel Planning

From: Athens

To: Naxos

To see where the ports are, along with your likely sailing area, please view the sail area & highlights.

Athens

BY AIR:

Flights go direct to Athens International airport from London Stansted with Ryanair, and London Gatwick with Wizz Air, British Airways and easyJet.

Zorba’s crew, Greg & Aga can then assist you in arranging an airport/hotel transfer to take you to Athens Marina – this could be as little as 15€ per person payable on the day. Further details will be provided on booking.

STAY IN ATHENS:

Try Athens Starlight Hotel, Attalos Hotel or Athens Hotel.

Naxos

BY AIR:

You can fly internally from Naxos to Athens International with Sky Express, to then connect you to your international flight out of Greece.

BY FERRY:

Get a Blue Star ferry from Naxos to Piraeus, which is then approximately 1 hour bus ride on the X96 (airport shuttle/express) from Athens International to catch your international flight.

STAY IN NAXOS:

Try Hotel Grotta, Naxos Antony Suites or Nastasia Village Boutique Hotel.