Liveaboard diving holiday in Greece
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
The underwater environment in Greece has two distinctive attractions: First, the local marine ecosystem in terms of flora & fauna & second, the underwater cultural sites including ancient underwater cities, artefacts & wrecks.
So, every dive briefing includes the following: a) respect the marine environment by not touching or taking anything underwater as souvenir, b) do not interact with underwater findings (moving around things), c) obligation to report any non recorded underwater archaeological findings to the Greek Ministry of Culture, d) maintain neutral buoyancy at least 1m(3 feet) above the sea bottom, e) take notes, photos or video of underwater flora & fauna & discuss/analyze while onboard.
The primary means of movement of S/C ATHOS is the wind. The engines are of low horse-power and are used only in calm, manoeuvring or emergency. Special holding tanks & sewage system is fitted in our catamarans, which comply with Lloyd's Certificate for the Prevention of Sewage Pollution from black (waste) water. Biodegradable washing liquids and detergents, suitable for boat use will be only found in our kitchen and hull's antifouling are biocide free, eco-friendly paints.
Organic waste from food is gathered & thrown at sea chopped in small pieces while sailing far away from the coastline. All plastic, glass, paper & metal are gathered separately for disposing in respective blue recycling bins onshore, when moored in a marina. Black (waste) water from toilets & grey water from sinks/showers are hold in respective black & grey holding tanks, then treated & finally evacuated only while sailing offshore, far away from the coastline.
Community
The skipper & the host originate from the Ionian where the trips are performed and they also live there. These professionals know the beauties & secrets of their home land better than anyone else. In addition, other valuable local assets are utilized as traditional taverns / restaurants, grocery shops, transfer operators, guides etc.
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