Private Sailing Cruise Thassos: Swim at Giola and Aliki

A private boat means you anchor where the group decides, not where the schedule demands.

A full-day private sailing cruise around Thassos departs from Limenas or Limenaria port and follows the northwest or southeast coast, with stops for swimming at Giola (a natural rock pool), Arsanas beach, Livadi bay and Aliki. The yacht carries snorkeling equipment, breakfast items and coffee. Lunch is prepared on board by the crew. A live guide speaks English, Greek or Serbian.

The experience

The boat leaves from either Limenas or Limenaria (whichever has availability that day), and heads toward Salonikios cape for the first swim and coffee break. On the way you pass the island of Panagia, and the skipper watches for seagulls, cormorants diving in the small green bays, and occasionally dolphins. The route then sails past Giola, a natural pool formation carved into the rocks, before anchoring at Arsanas beach and Livadi bay, where the water is turquoise and the crew prepares an appetizer if you want one (extra charge).

The second half of the day heads toward the southeastern coast and Aliki, where the crew serves lunch on board: either a sandwich with wine or a full Greek menu with salad and beer or wine (both extra). If time allows on the return, there's one more swim in Agia Anna bay before sailing back to port. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and a SUP board is available if you want to paddle out from the anchored yacht.

The yacht is a HANSE 418 sailing yacht when available, or a similar model. A live guide in English, Greek or Serbian is on board, and pickup from your accommodation is included. Breakfast, coffee, tea and snacks are part of the cruise. Any meals beyond the included items and alcoholic drinks are charged separately.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• SUP board.
• coffee, tea and breakfast items.
• all fees and taxes.
• a live guide in English, Greek or Serbian.
• and hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00Last departure this season: 30 Oct

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Greek and Serbian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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 effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aegean Sea Cruises

Is this one for you?This is a private yacht, so the skipper adjusts the route and timing to what your group wants. You're not locked into a fixed schedule with other passengers. Choose it if you want to linger at one bay longer, skip a stop, or time the day around your own pace rather than a group's.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Greek and Serbian.

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 is Giola and why do we stop there?

Giola is a natural pool formation shaped by the rocks along the northwestern coast of Thassos. The yacht sails past it on the way to Arsanas beach, and you can swim there during one of the day's stops.

Can I snorkel during this cruise?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included with the cruise, and you use it at any of the swimming stops: Salonikios cape, Arsanas, Livadi bay, Aliki or Agia Anna bay.

Is lunch included in the price?

Breakfast, coffee and snacks are included. Lunch is prepared on board by the crew, but it costs extra. You choose between a sandwich with wine or a full Greek menu with salad and a beer or glass of wine.

What wildlife might we see from the boat?

Seagulls fly low near the boat, and cormorants dive for fish in the small green bays along the route. Dolphins occasionally appear in their natural habitat, though sightings are not guaranteed.