Kassandra sunset sailing tour: Turquoise waters

The best anchorages in Halkidiki sit beyond the roads.

A 3-hour sailing yacht tour from Chroumarinarina in Halkidiki takes small groups to turquoise coves and islands unreachable by car, departing in the afternoon or at sunset. You choose between a day sail or sunset option, both departing from a port a short drive from Sani, Potidea, Pefkohori and nearby towns. Water and tea or coffee are included. Children travel at the same rate as adults and require safety gear.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing tour around Halkidiki

• Drive to marina
• Board sailing yacht
• Sail through Halkidiki coast
• Enjoy views of turquoise waters
• Return to marina

The experience

You drive to Chroumarinarina port near Sani (a short trip from the main beach towns), and board a sailing yacht with a small group. The boat leaves the crowded shoreline behind and heads into the open water where the turquoise deepens and the anchoring spots don't exist on any road map. Three hours on the water means you reach places the car-bound tourists never find, and the afternoon breeze does the work of getting there.

The two options split on timing: a day sail in the afternoon or a sunset departure that catches the light as it drops. Both follow the same route through the same water. The choice is whether you want the full brightness of the afternoon or the angle of the evening. Bottled water and tea or coffee come with you. The boat carries life jackets for emergencies, and anyone unable to swim should bring their own flotation gear. The operator will tell you the details when you book.

After you reserve, contact the operator to arrange transport from your accommodation to the port. Children count as full passengers and need the same safety equipment and attention as adults, so the pricing reflects that. The tour runs through the summer season and suits families with kids, though anyone with spinal injuries or serious heart conditions should check with the operator first.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• tea or coffee.
• all fees and taxes included in the price.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, from € 69 per person, in groups of up to 11 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 25 May 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesUp to age 89

GroupUp to 11

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by charterAyacht

Is this one for you?Book the sunset option if you're free in the late afternoon and want to sail into the evening light. Choose the day sail if you prefer the full brightness of midday water and want to be back on shore by early evening. The small-group format means the boat never feels crowded, and the three-hour span fits easily into a day split between land and water.

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Top questions

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.

Can I sail from Kassandra if I'm staying in one of the beach towns nearby?

Chroumarinarina port sits a short drive from Sani, Potidea, Pefkohori, Polyhrono, Hanioti, Kryopigi and Nea Moudania. After booking, contact the operator to arrange transport from your accommodation to the port.

What's the difference between the day sail and the sunset tour?

Both sail the same route through the same turquoise waters for three hours. The day sail departs in the afternoon, while the sunset tour leaves as the light begins to drop. You pick one at checkout.

What happens if I can't swim?

Anyone unable to swim should arrange their own flotation assistance equipment before boarding. The boat carries life jackets for emergencies only, so bring a personal flotation device if you need one.

Are children allowed on the yacht?

Children sail at the same passenger rate as adults because they require extra safety gear, attention and amenities under Greek maritime regulations. Families with kids are welcome, and the small-group size keeps the boat manageable for younger travelers.

What's included in the tour price?

Bottled water, tea or coffee, and all fees and taxes are included. Dinner is not included, and transport to the port is arranged separately after you book.