Sailing yacht anchored in a turquoise cove, seen past sunlit rocks

Kassandra Half Day Cruise

  • Chrousso pier, Paliouri
  • 5 hours
  • Up to 11 guests
  • Private

More of you? We can take two or more boats together, sailing as a flotilla. Message us on WhatsApp.

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Here: from €610

ViatorGetYourGuideClick&Boat: €650

Same boat, same skipper, same route.

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Guests relaxing on the bow of a sailing yacht beside another yacht off Kassandra
Guests relaxing on the bow of a sailing yacht beside another yacht off Kassandra

About this cruise

Five hours from Paliouri, across the gulf to Sithonia for three swim stops. Leave at 10:00 or at 16:00.

Five hours gets you properly away from the sunbeds and still leaves you the evening. You pick the start: 10:00 for calmer water and a fresh breeze, or 16:00 for the golden light on the way home.

From Chrousso pier we cross the gulf to Sithonia. First the small bays of Limanakia near Porto Carras, then Agia Kyriaki and its turquoise water, and last the Spalathronisia, a cluster of small uninhabited islets. Then back across to Paliouri.

There is room to lie in the sun on deck, shade in the cockpit and a swim platform at the stern, so getting in and out of the water takes no effort. The price covers the whole boat for up to 8 people, and up to three more join at 60 € each.

What this trip feels like

  • Sea & swim
  • Family
  • Private

Highlights

  • Your choice of start: 10:00 or 16:00
  • Three swim stops on the Sithonia coast
  • Paddleboard and snorkelling gear
  • Water, soft drinks and light snacks on board
  • Skipper included, no sailing experience needed

Included

  • Private boat for your group only
  • Professional skipper
  • Fuel and port fees
  • Bottled water and soft drinks
  • Light snacks
  • Stand up paddleboard
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Cleaning
  • VAT and taxes

Not included

  • Weather cancellation cover (optional): 45 €
  • Underwater camera: 80 €
  • Transfer from/to your hotel: on request
  • Meals at restaurants
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Towels
  • Tips

How the day goes

  1. 10:00 or 16:00

    Boarding at Chrousso pier, Paliouri

    A short safety briefing, then we cast off.

  2. Limanakia, Porto Carras

    After the crossing, the first swim in the small bays near Porto Carras.

  3. Agia Kyriaki

    Turquoise water and a quiet beach. Good for snorkelling.

  4. Spalathronisia islets

    Small uninhabited islets. Last swim, then back to Paliouri.

  5. Back at Chrousso pier, Paliouri

Chrousso pier, PaliouriLimanakiaAgia KyriakiSpalathronisia
The line is indicative. The skipper picks the exact course on the day.© OpenStreetMap contributors

Our boats

One of our sailing yachts, depending on availability. Every one has shade, a swim platform and a galley.

  • Sailing yacht at anchor over rippled turquoise water, seen from directly above
  • Two sailing yachts seen through a narrow inlet between rocky cliffs
  • Sailing yacht under way with guests sunbathing on deck, wooded hills behind
  • Friends relaxing in a sailing yacht’s cockpit on open water
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Where we meet

Chrousso pier, Paliouri

Paliouri 630 85, Halkidiki

Arrive 15 minutes early for a short safety briefing.

The pier sits below Chrousso beach, at the south end of Kassandra. Park on the road above and walk down. Around an hour and a half from Thessaloniki.

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Toroneos GulfPaliouriPefkochoriGlarokavosThessalonikiChrousso
© OpenStreetMap contributors

What to bring

  • Swimsuit and a towel
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • Soft soled shoes or bare feet
  • A jacket for the evening
  • Your own food and drinks if you want them

Cancellation policy

  • A 30% deposit confirms your booking.
  • Cancel more than 21 days before departure: no charge.
  • Between 21 and 7 days: 50% of the deposit.
  • Within 7 days: the full deposit.

Questions we get asked

Morning or afternoon, which is better?

Same stops either way. At 10:00 the sea is usually calmer and the breeze fresher. At 16:00 you come back in the golden afternoon light.

Why do we cross to Sithonia?

Because that is where the stops are. Limanakia, Agia Kyriaki and the Spalathronisia are on the west coast of Sithonia, across the gulf from Paliouri.

Is food included?

Light snacks, water and soft drinks are. A proper meal and alcohol are not, so bring those if you want them.

How many of us fit?

Up to 11. The 610 € covers the whole boat for up to 8 people, and each extra person up to 11 is 60 €.

What if we need to cancel?

A 30% deposit confirms the booking. More than 21 days before departure you pay nothing. Between 21 and 7 days we keep half the deposit. Within 7 days we keep the full deposit.

Reviews

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from €610

Whole boat, up to 8 guests

Kassandra Half Day Cruise

from €610 · Whole boat, up to 8 guests · +€60 per extra guest, max 11

Book direct and save

Here: from €610

ViatorGetYourGuideClick&Boat: €650

Same boat, same skipper, same route.

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