Family sailing holidays in Greece
Seeing Greece by boat is a brilliant idea – especially for families. You can island hop with ease, stay cool and create some quality time together. If your family has trouble getting out of the hotel in the mornings, travelling with kids can be stressful. But once you’re all safely installed on a sailing boat, there’s no need to worry about packing and unpacking, missing the last ferry, or getting stranded in the heat. Instead, you can get down to the business of being on holiday. Discover ancient myths, bioluminescent bays, and second helpings of moussaka.
Greek myths are gloriously gruesome. Don’t spare the details for a great bedtime story, then let the boat rock little ones to sleep.![]()
Safe to say, your kids may want to be Greek by the end of their sailing trip. After all, Greek school kids get three months off in the summer. You’ll often see them staying up late and dining with the adults. When you go into a taverna and get your table for four, or six or ten, you’ll be greeted with open arms and restaurant staff will often make a big fuss over little ones. Your whole family will feel welcome in the country, whichever port you visit.
Our Greece sailing family Holidays
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
From
£1035 to £1359
8 days
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Liveaboard diving and sailing holiday in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
From
£677 to £788
7 days
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Sailing holiday in Greece, Mykonos to Santorini
The boat, the beach and inviting Greek villages
From
£1140 to £1280
8 days
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Learn to sail on a flotilla in Greece
Learn to sail while enjoying an exciting flotilla holiday
From
£3346
7 days
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Cyclades sailing & walking holiday in Greece
Combine a sailing & hiking adventure around the Cyclades
From
£685 to £759
7 days
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Greece sailing holiday, Saronic coast
You don't have to be Homer to know it will be a blast!
From
€525 to €799
8 days
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Yoga and sailing retreat in Greece
-A week of relaxation and yoga while sailing the Ionian sea!
From
£850 to £940
7 days
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Greek Islands sailing holiday, Santorini to Mykonos
Sapphire waters, whitewashed villages & history laden ruins
From
£1139 to £1279
8 days
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Sailing and cycling Cyclades holiday, Greece
Self guided or guided (upon request) tour in the Cyclades
From
€1500
8 days
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Lefkas flotilla sailing holiday in Greece
Sail around the stunning Southern Ionian
From
£986 to £8610
7 days
ex flights
Saronic Gulf small group sailing holiday in Greece
Spend a week navigating the idyllic waters of the Saronic Gulf
From
£1449
8 days
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Greece sailing holiday in Dodecanese
Kos you don’t have to be Homer to know it will be a blast :)
From
€662
8 days
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Sailing holiday in the Aegean Sea
Unique sailing adventure off the beaten track in Greece
From
£510 to £620
7 days
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Bareboat sailing holiday in Corfu, Greece
Sail around beautiful Corfu
From
£1238 to £11894
7 days
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Cyclades Islands sailing holiday, Greece
Swim in turquoise seas & explore ancient towns
From
£1478 to £1663
10 days
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Saronic Gulf sailing holiday in Greece
An 8 day trip combines sailing & swimming in Greece
From
€1180 to €1320
8 days
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Rhodes sailing holiday in Greece
Aegean sea island hopping and sailing school
From
€420 to €1850
8 days
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Family sailing holiday in the Cyclades, Greece
Enjoy the beauty of the Greek islands
From
£1156 to £1439
8 days
inc UK flights
Sailing holiday in the Ionian Sea
An unforgettable sailing adventure
From
£520 to £635
7 days
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Learn to sail in Lefkas Greece
Competent Crew course or Day Skipper course in Greece
From
£574 to £763
7 days
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Gastronomy and sailing holiday in Greece
Explore the Greek islands and their gastronomy with a chef!
From
€890
7 days
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Saronic Islands sailing holiday in Greece
Sail among the beautiful islands & ports of the Saronic Gulf
From
US $2695
7 days
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Ionian flotilla sailing holiday in Greece
Sail around the stunning Southern Ionian
From
£986 to £8610
7 days
ex flights
Sailing and walking holiday in Greek Islands
Explore mainland hikes and secret Greek Ionian beaches
From
£1170
7 days
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Greek Island cruising holiday
Discover a side of Greece riddled with myth and magic.
From
£2845 to £3830
9 days
ex flights
Greek Islands bike and boat holiday
Cycle and sail around the Cyclades Greek Islands
From
£1590 to £1680
8 days
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Athens bareboat sailing holiday, Greece
Sail around beautiful Athens
From
£1826 to £10565
7 days
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Cyclades sailing honeymoon, Greece
Enjoy a romantic honeymoon sailing in the Cyclades islands
From
£3440 to £5209
7 days
ex flights
Greece sailing holiday in Lefkas
Sail by the cabin in the stunning Southern Ionian
From
£1498
7 days
ex flights
What does family sailing in Greece entail?
Some family sailing trips in Greece use traditional wooden caiques – fishing boats found mainly in the Ionian and the Aegean, which look like they’ve sailed straight out of a storybook. If you go bareboat or flotilla sailing, you’ll get a more modern vessel, but it will prove completely kid-proof, able to withstand countless clamberings over the deck, and unlimited attempts to climb up the anchor chain.
The minimum age for some trips with kids is seven years old, but on flotilla and bareboat, where you’re sailing the boat yourselves, there’s no minimum. Note that some trips are for adults only – like sailing and yoga holidays.
The minimum age for some trips with kids is seven years old, but on flotilla and bareboat, where you’re sailing the boat yourselves, there’s no minimum. Note that some trips are for adults only – like sailing and yoga holidays.
Flotilla sailing with kids
Flotilla sailing is a great way to get your kids into sailing. You can show them the ropes on board in the day, and in the evenings they can make friends across the fleet of boats – let them clamber on board your neighbour’s boat in the harbour to eat their pre-dinner crisps for a change. If you’re sailing on flotilla with kids then try the Ionian Islands. This is one of the safest areas for family sailing. There are no tides or currents, the sea is flat and the wind is kind. Most anchorages are very safe, though in deep water. But this depth means dolphins: tell kids to keep their eyes peeled, especially off the northern shore of Kalamos.
In the Ionian Islands, you’re never more than an hour by boat from a great beach: make the most of them. To prevent boredom between beaches you can give your kids easy little jobs to do such as putting fenders out, coiling lines and helming, and factor in plenty of swimming spots.
You might want to pre-provision your boat if you’re worried about getting everything on board, especially if you’re coming with young children or babies. You can order supplies in advance through your charter operator.
In the Ionian Islands, you’re never more than an hour by boat from a great beach: make the most of them. To prevent boredom between beaches you can give your kids easy little jobs to do such as putting fenders out, coiling lines and helming, and factor in plenty of swimming spots.
You might want to pre-provision your boat if you’re worried about getting everything on board, especially if you’re coming with young children or babies. You can order supplies in advance through your charter operator.
Our top Greece sailing family Holiday
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
From
£1035 to £1359
8 days
ex flights
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Special considerations for sailing with kids
Safety is taken very seriously as sea, but rigorous safety briefings shouldn’t put you off sailing holidays with kids – if anything, they’re reassuring. Get your kids familiar with a few simple rules and everyone should feel happy and safe. Make sure children wear lifejackets on deck, especially if they want to venture outside the cockpit. You can also make sure that they wear a harness and are kept clipped onto the deck at all times. Make sure everything fits comfortably, and wearing them should become second nature. In general, children under the age of 16 aren’t allowed to operate motorised tenders alone – but of course everyone can have a go at steering the boat itself – it’s often one of the most fun things about the holiday. There’s no minimum age for taking your family flotilla sailing, though you might be more comfortable if your kids are good swimmers; it will be hot when you anchor, and swimming off the boat soon becomes second nature.
More about Greece sailing
Greece’s sapphire waters are dotted with so many white sails that you’d be forgiven for thinking the colour combination inspired the Greek flag.
With over 6,000 islands and one of the longest coastlines in the world, Greece certainly keeps cartographers in business.
Don’t mess with a classic. Greece is the original bareboating destination and it might still be the best. Read our guide to bareboat holidays in Greece to discover more.
Flotilla sailing was invented in Greece, and it’s still the perfect place to ease yourself into sailing solo. It gives you the freedom of having your own boat, with very little of the responsibility. Learn how to book your next trip with our guide.
Combine the meditative mindfulness of scuba with the lulling lilt of a boat under sail. There are arguably no two sports which bring you more in touch with the elements; learn more about combining the two sports with our diving and sailing guide.
When you sail in Greece you become part of a community. It’s a community of tanned captains and crew, all very happy to give advice. We’ve asked experts and customers for their best tips for sailing in Greece.
Sailors care about their seas. When not engaged on holiday trips, some operators use their boats to help with beach clean-up and conservation projects. But we can always be better. Find out about responsible sailing in Greece with our guide to being a good tourist.
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