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Ready for an unforgettable sailing adventure in Greece?Bronze under the Mediterranean sun. Grab floaties for refreshing swim stops. Get a taste of island life. Our hands-on crew will navigate the sparkling seas, taking us to incredible islands full of cute towns, tranquil waters and awesome atmospheres. Plus, we have included breakfasts and lunches prepped by our own on-board chef. And an expert Topdeck rep who’s providing the details on everything Saronic Greek Islands.
Hope you’ve packed your best swimmers, we’re about to splash our way around the Saronic Greek Islands. Meet your new crew in Athens and jump aboard your home for the next 7 days. First up, Aegina calls. Get all the island info during an orientation walk with our in-the-know Trip Leader. After, a visit to the Temple of Apollo during your free time is a must. This place has been standing longer than the Parthenon in Athens. Dinner’s on you lot this eve. Go all out on a meze board or do as the locals do and hunt down some fish. For dessert, get some of that famous Aegina pistachio butter. And later: bar hop between seafront tavernas. Yamas!
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Had an absolute blast, our Topdeck rep Kostas was amazing and really made the trip!
I loved this sail. The swim stops each day were a highlight. I think maybe Methana could have been skipped for an extra day in Hydra. Hydra was definitely my favourite, but it was a good choice of islands overall. Niko and the crew were all fabulous. Breakfast and lunch were delicious and I really appreciated getting a vego option when the meal had meat.
It was a pleasure to have a more low-key and relaxing sail in Greece. The crew looked after us really well, and the standout was our Tour Leader, Nikos. He made the experience all the more better with his great conversation, support for everyone and his warm hospitality. He went out of his way to ensure we were all looked after and most importantly safe. The food onboard was delicious and ensured we didnt go hungry. The cooking class with Katerina was a highlight, highly recommend! Only feedback I have is that the itinerary of the trip on the Top Deck website/app doesn't match the actual itinerary of the trip, which caused some confusion but other than that it was an enjoyable week!
Was thoroughly enjoyable. Sail to an angelic swimming destination and swim for 3ish hours before being fed delicious Greek luncheon. Then Sail to the island of the night, visit around town, dinner in delicious restaurants, picturesque towns, information presentations, before the evening to connect with your fellows into the evening. For those early birds a couple hours in the morning of the same town before the day repeats onto a swim spot and next island. Did not want it to end. Relaxation on a beautiful boat in paradise, would recommend.
I recently did the Sail & Swim Greece tour and while there were some amazing highlights, the whole experience felt a bit undercooked especially compared to other Topdeck tours we’ve done. 🏝️ Swim Stops & Downtime The swim spots were beautiful and relaxing, and it was great having time to unwind. But if you’re someone who likes to stay active, it can drag. Most of the time we were just sitting around reading, with paddleboards and floaties provided. I bought a ball and the vibes, and a friend had a deck of water proof cards. But there wasn’t much initiative from the crew or guide to make the most of the downtime. One stop had a cool cave; more things like that would’ve helped break it up. 🎟️ Lack of Optional Activities There was just one optional activity across 8 days, a cooking class (which was fantastic). But surely one of the islands offers something like jet skiing, kayaking, hiking, or even a cultural tour? It felt like a missed opportunity to not include more. Also, although it’s advertised as 8 days, we started around midday on Day 1 and finished by 10am on the final day, so really, it’s more like 6.5 days. 🧭 Guide & Organisation Our guide was nice but felt a bit green. Orientation walks mostly involved reading info off her phone. Following this pinning us locations to a pharmacy, ATM, beach, or gelato shop not much local insight or history, and what there was, could’ve been sourced easily. A few times we were delayed waiting for bridges or for the guide to wake up, one morning we were told to be back on board by 10am, but the guide slept in and didn’t reappear until 10:40, only to leave again for a coffee. That’s 90 minutes we could’ve used exploring. 🎉 Vibes & Socials The social side was disappointing. The vibe was left entirely up to us. One night we had a “boat party,” but there were no decorations, no real effort put into setup, no theme, just overpriced drinks (€7 vodka sodas) and not much atmosphere. We weren’t allowed to BYO, even though wine on land was €2.50 for 500ml, which made it feel like a bit of a money grab. No ice-breakers, no games, no planned bar crawls, even the beer pong night was something we set up ourselves. My wife found a great bar one night that saved the evening and our guide and crew had no idea it even existed. That sums it up: the group was putting in more effort than the people running the tour. There’s so much potential for easy wins: dress-up nights, scavenger hunts, trivia, welcome games that turn into drinking games… even a simple pub crawl like every other Topdeck tour seems to offer. 👫 The Group Made It That said, we had a fantastic group and met some genuinely wonderful people which has always been our experience with Topdeck. It’s the people that made the trip memorable. ⚖️ Overall If you’re happy to relax and switch off completely, this is your trip! But if you’re hoping for more activities, better organisation, and a bit more energy from the crew and guide, it might not meet your expectations. With more effort put into planning, guiding, and group engagement, this could easily be a much better experience.
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