Traditional Wooden Boat SemiPrivate Trip with Greek Lunch in Skiathos
by Traditional Yacht
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Overview
This semi-private boat trip lasts about 7 to 8 hours aboard a 50-foot traditional wooden yacht designed for comfort. The route varies according to sea conditions but typically includes stops at several quiet bays around Skiathos and nearby islands. You start in Skiathos Town, where the captain welcomes guests, gives a safety briefing, and prepares for the day. The boat then sails to Arkos island for the first swim stop. Here, guests can snorkel with provided masks, swim, or relax onboard with drinks. Next, weather permitting, the trip continues to the west side of Skopelos island, stopping at Ekatopenindari beach. At this location, snorkeling, swimming, or paddleboarding with the SUP board are options, or guests can stay on the boat and enjoy views of the limestone cliffs and pine trees. The longest stop is near Paralia Kastani beach, made famous by the Mama Mia film. The boat anchors a short distance from the beach to provide a private area. Guests can swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or relax on the boat. During this time, the captain prepares a Greek lunch served onboard above the turquoise waters. The final swim stop is at Tsougrias island. Depending on sea conditions, the best beach on the island is chosen for swimming or water activities. If Lalarias beach is selected, guests can visit the small chapel of Agios Floros on a nearby cliff. Fresh fruit salad and other snacks are offered before the return trip to the port. If sea conditions prevent visiting Skopelos island, the itinerary adjusts to include swim stops at Arkos island, Diamandi beach, Toufekoverga bay, and Tsougrias island, with similar opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Lunch is prepared onboard during the longest stop in this case as well. Included in the trip are carbonated and alcoholic beverages, bottled water, lunch, snorkeling equipment, a stand-up paddleboard, onboard WiFi, and restroom facilities. Tea, coffee, and beach towels are not provided. The boat features a 25-square-meter shaded tent over the stern deck, sunbeds for 12 guests on the bow sundeck, a wide walk-around deck, a user-friendly swimming ladder, and a restroom with a sewage tank system.
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Itinerary
Skiathos Town
Guests board the traditional wooden boat "Soft Machine II" in Skiathos Town. The captain welcomes everyone, gives a safety briefing, and prepares the group for the day ahead. The trip starts with the boat heading towards various turquoise water bays around Western Skopelos island and Skiathos, with the exact route depending on sea conditions to ensure a relaxing trip.
45 min
Arkos
The first swim stop is Arkos island, where the boat anchors at a quiet bay near the shore. Guests can snorkel using provided masks, swim, or relax onboard with a drink. The island is covered in pine trees and surrounded by clear water.
50 min
Ekatopenindari Beach
Weather permitting, the boat reaches the west side of Skopelos island to visit secluded bays with turquoise waters. The boat anchors at Ekatopenindari beach, where guests can swim, snorkel, or use the stand-up paddleboard. Those not swimming can relax onboard and enjoy views of limestone cliffs and nearby pine trees.
50 min
Paralia Kastani
The boat moves to a small bay near Kastani beach, known from the Mama Mia film. Anchoring a short distance from the shore provides a private spot away from other visitors. Guests can swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or relax on the boat. While guests enjoy this stop lasting about an hour, the captain prepares a freshly cooked Greek lunch served onboard above the turquoise waters.
120 min
Tsougrias Beach
The final swim stop is on Tsougrias island. The captain picks the best beach depending on sea conditions. Guests can swim, snorkel, or relax onboard. If stopping at Lalarias beach, there is an option to walk to the small chapel of Agios Floros on a cliff. The island is covered with olive and pine trees. Fresh fruit salad and other snacks are served before the return to port.
50 min
Skiathos
If sea conditions prevent visiting Skopelos island, the trip stays around South Skiathos and the nearby islands of Tsougrias and Arkos. Swim stops include Arkos island, Diamandi beach, and Toufekoverga bay, a favorite secluded spot of the captain. Lunch with Greek dishes is prepared onboard during the longest stop. The trip ends with a swim and refreshments at Tsougrias island before returning to port.
120 min
Meeting point
End of the Old Port of Skiathos, in front of the church, on the right hand of the dock.
End point
End of the Old Port of Skiathos, in front of the church, on the right hand of the dock.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.