Sailing yachts rafted in a quiet bay near Porto Carras, guests swimming off the beach

Sithonia Half Day Cruise

  • Porto Carras Marina
  • 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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Same boat, same skipper, same route.

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Guests on a sailing yacht at anchor in a calm bay below pine-covered hills near Porto Carras
Guests on a sailing yacht at anchor in a calm bay below pine-covered hills near Porto Carras

About this cruise

Five hours down the west coast of Sithonia: the Limanakia, Agia Kyriaki and the Spalathronisia islets. Leave at 10:00 or 16:00.

South of Porto Carras the road turns inland and the coast keeps going on its own. Pine down to the water, bays with no beach bar, no sunbeds, nothing but the boat you came on.

We stop three times: the Limanakia first, then Agia Kyriaki where the water goes flat and green, and the Spalathronisia, a handful of uninhabited islets, before we turn back.

Pick your half of the day. At 10:00 the sea is usually calmer. At 16:00 you get the coast in afternoon light and dinner still ahead of you. The price is the whole boat for up to 8 people, and up to three more at 60 € each.

What this trip feels like

  • Sea & swim
  • Chill
  • Private

Highlights

  • Three swim stops on the coast south of the marina
  • Morning or afternoon, 10:00 or 16:00
  • Bays you cannot reach by car
  • Paddleboard and snorkelling gear
  • 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 Porto Carras Marina

    A short safety briefing, then we cast off.

  2. Limanakia

    The first bays south of the marina. First swim of the day.

  3. Agia Kyriaki

    Flat green water under the pines. The longest stop.

  4. Spalathronisia islets

    Uninhabited islets at the south end of the run. Last swim.

  5. Back at Porto Carras Marina

Porto Carras MarinaLimanakiaAgia 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

Porto Carras Marina

Porto Carras Marina, Neos Marmaras 630 81, Halkidiki

Arrive 15 minutes early for a short safety briefing.

Inside the Porto Carras resort. Follow the signs to the marina and park at the quay. Two hours from Thessaloniki.

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Toroneos GulfNeos MarmarasThessalonikiPorto Carras
© 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

10:00 or 16:00?

Same stops, same price. The morning usually has calmer water, the afternoon has better light and leaves your evening free.

Can we reach these beaches by car?

Not really. That is the point of the trip. The Limanakia and the Spalathronisia are reached by boat, which is why they stay quiet in August.

What is on board?

Water, soft drinks and light snacks, a paddleboard, snorkelling gear, shade in the cockpit and a swim platform at the stern. A proper meal, alcohol and towels are not included.

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

Sithonia 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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