Sail and Explore Greek Islands

We had a fantastic trip sailing in the Greek islands. Our Captain, Nikolas, was professional and friendly and made everyone on the boat feel comfortable. He was tremendous. Most of the group on the boat were strangers but we had a great time. We're so glad we did this trip!

From someone who worked in very high end travel pre-covid, this was my first organised trip since and a total stab in the dark. I'd never been on a boat, to Greece, or on a non-work group trip before. Win. Win. Win. What an awesome experience and something I'd NEVER have done otherwise. The people, skipper, boat and experiences were exactly what I needed and exceeded expectations. Dreamy waters, lovely people, gorgeous hiking and 30 degrees in October. I'm sold and already planning 2025. If I have to put one negative down, I think the boat would be very tight for more people (we had 7) but otherwise take me back!

I admit I was a little apprehensive before I arrived at the boat - I'd never been sailing before & I knew we'd all be living in very close quarters. I very quickly realised I had absolutely nothing to worry about - our wonderful captain, Nikolas, put everyone at ease immediately & my fellow adventurers were an absolute delight to spend time with. It was so great to visit some of the lesser-known & lesser-visited islands. At the swim stops & on our hikes we were often the only ones there & it felt so special to be in such incredible places without crowds. The colours of the Cyclades will be forever imprinted in my memory. I highly recommend the trip if you're considering it!

Our Greek island-hopping adventure has been an absolute pleasure and one of the best trips we’ve done, mostly for two reasons: an outstanding Captain and a fantastic group of fellow travelers onboard. Our Captain Nikolas perfectly balanced his professionalism as a sailor and his enthusiasm as a guide. Captain Nikolas operates safely, knowledgeably, and yet flexible to trip demands. Personally, he is friendly, communicative, funny, and really dedicated to his customers having the best experience that they possibly can. His attitude fosters a sense of team-building that quickly brought our group together and kept us together throughout the trip. His attention to details such as learning names, arranging berthing, and making recommendations made everyone feel welcome and well cared for, and his enjoyment of his job is clear, even though his duties are not always easy. I would be remiss without mentioning our “crew” of fellow adventurers. They were great. It takes a certain attitude to group in such close quarters for a few days, and with our crew I never in any way felt uncomfortable. In fact, the nicest part of this Adventure was a re-kindling of joy and appreciation for all of the ways we can see the world through each other’s eyes and to know that the world is full of wonderful people doing amazing things in their own communities. I think that it’s this shared passion for life that will send me on my next Adventure. Cheers.

Best trip, loved every minute ❤️

A brilliant few days spent with some lovely people. Our skipper, Nikos, was an exceptional host. Serious about safely navigating us across the waves, but so relaxed and fun and informative at the same time. The islands we visited were beautifully unspoiled, and we were shown the very best bits by Nikos and George. The food was so good, the weather was perfect and i have come home feeling energised and happy. This has definitely encouraged me to look at other Much Better Adventures for future trips.

This was my second Much better adventure trip and I had high expectations from my last. This was above and beyond what I expected from the trip, the boat was amazing (even the smaller bunks were comfy), the group was a real great mix of people but all of us got a long really well, both our amazing skipper Nikolas and guide George were amazing. Overall an amazing time.

If you're wanting a nice and relaxing boat trip with great views, great food and explore the Greek islands I cannot recommend this enough.

This trip was brilliant and I would highly recommend it. We had a great group of people and Nikolas was the best host we could have asked for. We had lots of time sailing (or motoring), swim stops to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or explore local ruins. There were arranged optional hikes that did include some steep climbs but the guide George was very knowledgeable and passionate about the islands and their history. The Sunset hike gave spectacular views - don’t forget your torch! Nikolas took us to local restaurants each evening and made sure that everything was perfect for us all.

The boat itself initially looked very small and the cabins are very compact but we adapted very quickly.

Overall, a relaxing and fun trip

This was my first much better adventures trip and it was beyond what I had hoped for! George the skipper was amazing, we had a few changes due to unlucky winds but it made the trip even better! Everything he did was to make sure we were all safe and had a good time! Sailing boat life, the food, the bays, the hikes, the views… but it’s the people that you are with that really make it Panemorfi! Tears because it ended, but full of love because it happened…. Unforgettably perfect.

An excellent trip which I would thoroughly recommend. George, our skipper, was very friendly and was great at adapting the itinerary to our interests and the weather. I booked last minute and was glad I did. I will remember this trip for a while to come!

Had an amazing time on this trip. The other group members were interesting and great fun, and we had a wonderful time. The hikes were interesting too with our guide George telling us about the history of the island, and there was lots of time for swimming around in the sea! Lukas our host was fabulous too.

The food was unbelievable.

Fantastic experience. The boat was well equipped and there was plenty of space for us all. Great facilities and local guides. Going at the end of the season meant we had the islands mostly to ourselves while still having the perfect boat weather. I want to take up sailing now!

The trip was very enjoyable. The sailing was great when the wind the allowed. The skipper had a good sense of humour, was very competent, and was aware of our comfort and safety. Seeing the Spring wildflowers was lovely on the hikes and the hike guide was well informed. We learnt a lot about the local herbs which went into our lunch! Swimming from the boat was a great moment and it was great to visit some of the islands off the beaten track.

Amazing experience! Lovely boat, beautiful islands, great hikes with spectacular views. Fotis (excellent skipper and great company) made sure we all had a great time!

This trip was simply beautiful. The islands we visited were truly lovely and unspoilt, and visiting in spring before the main summer tourist season kicked off was a good decision. The weather in April was warm, comfortable and (mostly) sunny, and we also got to see the islands as green and flowery as possible.

Living and travelling on the boat was a great experience. Skippers, Fotis and Lucas, did an awesome job looking after us, they kept us comfortable and safe and explained everything as we went along. We had almost no wind for actual sailing until the final day, but that's just the luck of the draw and we still had a good time pottering around by motor. It was brilliant fun when we could actually go by wind power, too. Fotis even hit the jackpot on the first day, and managed to pull a huge yellowfin tuna out of the sea, which a local restaurant cooked for us the same night. He made it clear that this is not a normal occurrence, though, so don't get your hopes up!

Walking guide George was extremely knowledgeable, and really got under the skin of Kythnos. We learned a huge amount about the island's history, flora, fauna, economics, and local lifestyle.

Overall there was a good balance between activity and relaxation, the food throughout was delicious, and the small Cyclades are certainly a recommended destination.

Great trip made even better by the awesome group of travellers we were lucky to spend time with. Favourite part was the remote beach at Kythnos where we stopped for the day.

This is as my 1st MBA and it’s was awesome! If you are hesitating to book, take the plunge and book!! Relaxing, exhilarating, fun and an amazing group of people. Don’t overpack as there is limited space on the yacht but saying that you have everything you need. You need to be happy to go with the flow as the winds and weather changes but that made the adventure more fun. Our skipper Foatis was amazing and we were kept safe and informed at all times. Great hiking with George as well! Amazing trip!!

This sailing trip was a lot of fun. The hike versus sailing ratio was perfect. The views, sensational. The local food was delicious. The Skipper made sure there was enough food and water for everyone and made everyone feel that they were being taken care of. My only gripe was the lack of room when sailing. A few too many people for the space. But if you don't mind tight living, definitely go for this trip.

My husband and I went on this trip for the beginning of our honeymoon! It was unbelievable!! Would definitely recommend. We enjoy exploring and hiking and would not have been able to see what we did without this trip. The hikes are INCREDIBLE!

This is a true Once in a Lifetime experiance. There were many times when we were sat on deck and saying "there is no other way to see these things and experiance this than on the water" Having sailed for many years, this trip was exactly what I hoped it would be and more, you really can do as much or as little as you like, sit and read, sunbathe chat or get on the wheel and steer, trim the sails etc. Our trip was diverted due to unusually high winds so the whole itinary was changed which made it a little more challanging for our guide to pull together, but I actually think that this made it even better because it made the whole trip much more fluid and flexible. But our guide, Costas, What an amazing guy, at no point did we feel unsafe or uneasy and you can really see how much he loves sailing and showing off his country.

Had a great time and would really recommend! I went in October but I would suggest going in Spring to see the islands in full colour. An enjoyable trip with a lovely group, skipper and local guide.

Everything was great!

Very chill trip sitting on a boat and short walks through a couple islands. But good fun none the less. Advice June and September probably best months. I expect it is too busy and hot in summer and you won't do the walks.

Fantastic trip; the skipper was friendly and competent and did an excellent job of accommodating changes based on weather conditions and group requests. The islands we visited were wonderful even though we couldn't get to the ones in the itinerary because of strong winds. Brilliant group dynamic even with the tiny rooms.

What a fabulous adventure! Costas, the skipper, was absolutely brilliant. So competent and chilled. Made it all look so easy and I felt completely safe at all times. Lovely bunch of people. A truly terrific experience. Highly recommended.

This was an amazing trip - our captain Costas was really good fun and the sailing felt very safe at all times. We called at some beautiful islands and ate great food. Perfect!

Excellent Trip. Great Captain in Costas. Walking guide George was very knowledgeable. Excellent weather and warm water even in September. Pretty much exclusive use of beaches. Overnight Ports were nice, with good choices for dinners.

Great

I had a great time sailing the Greek Islands! Costas was a fabulous skipper and our group of Much Better Adventurers were fantastic. We visited wonderful secluded beaches, swam, SUP’d and admired beautiful views on two hikes. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this trip.