Alonissos Sailing: Full-Day Private Yacht Charter from Skopelos

Your own boat and skipper in the National Marine Park, stops and pace set by you.

A private full-day sailing cruise from Skopelos to Alonissos National Marine Park with exclusive use of the yacht, personal skipper, and flexible routing. You choose the swimming stops, timing and how long to linger at each anchorage. Breakfast and lunch are served on board. Snorkelling gear and SUP boards are included. The skipper adjusts the day to weather and your preferences.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day private sailing to Alonissos

• Depart from Skopelos in morning
• Anchor for swim and breakfast
• Swim, relax, SUP, and lunch stops
• Optional additional swim stop
• Sail back to Skopelos port

The experience

Skopelos port is where the boat departs in the morning, heading out toward Alonissos and the National Marine Park under sail. The route and stops are not fixed: you and the skipper plan the day together based on what you want to do and what the sea offers. This flexibility is the core of the experience: no schedule driving the group, no rushing between stops to keep to a timetable.

The first swim happens at a hand-picked anchorage within the park, where the water is clear enough to see the seabed. Breakfast arrives on board. From there, the day opens into multiple options: sail to secluded bays, swim again, deploy the SUP boards if the water and wind suit it, or simply drift and read. Lunch is prepared on board. A third swim stop often fits in before the return journey, depending on the day and what you choose. The skipper is there to navigate, to suggest, and to make the small adjustments that turn a route into a day that feels like yours.

The return to Skopelos happens in the afternoon at an easy pace, giving you time to sit with a final view of the water before the port comes back into sight. Snorkelling equipment, two SUP boards, bottled water, coffee and tea are all on board. Restroom facilities are available. The boat carries only your group.

What’s included

• Breakfast and lunch on board.
• snorkelling equipment.
• two stand-up paddleboards.
• bottled water, coffee and tea.
• restroom on board.
• personal skipper for your group only.
• park admission.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kardous Sailing

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Greek, so book this if your group is comfortable in one of those languages. The private boat and flexible pacing suit groups who want to set their own rhythm rather than follow a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the National Marine Park of Alonissos actually like when we get there?

The National Marine Park of Alonissos is a protected sea area around the island, known for clear waters and rocky anchorages where the seabed is visible from the surface. It's where the swimming and snorkelling stops happen, and the skipper knows the best sheltered bays within it.

Can we really choose where to stop and how long to stay?

Yes. You plan the day with the skipper before departure and adjust it as you go. The number of swimming stops, how long you linger at each one, and which bays you visit are all flexible and adapted to your pace and the conditions that day.

Is the food included, or do we need to bring our own?

Breakfast and lunch are both prepared on board and included. Bottled water, coffee and tea are also provided throughout the day.

What do we need to bring or know before booking?

Passengers must be over 18 years old. Infants can come if they sit on an adult's lap. Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen and a towel. Snorkelling gear is on board. The tour suits all fitness levels, and public transport options are available near Skopelos port if you need to get there.

How long is the full day on the water?

The cruise runs from morning departure to afternoon return, with the exact length depending on how many stops you make and how long you spend at each one. Plan for a full day on the water.