Private Sunset Sailing Cruise from Skopelos: Swim & Drinks

Set your own pace on the water as the sun drops

A 3.5-hour private sunset sailing cruise from Skopelos takes your group into the National Marine Park of Alonissos to find the best vantage for sunset, with a swim stop and paddle boards on board. Drinks and traditional Skopelos milk pie come as the light fades, and you watch the stars emerge on the sail back to shore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset sailing and swim

• Sail to sunset viewing spot
• Enjoy swimming and paddle boarding
• Drink onboard while watching sunset
• Gaze at stars on return

The experience

The boat leaves Skopelos with raised sails when conditions allow, heading into the National Marine Park of Alonissos to chase the best light. You pick the rhythm: the crew finds a sheltered spot where the water is calm enough to jump in, and you swim or float on one of the two stand-up paddle boards while the boat drifts nearby. There's no fixed itinerary, no schedule of stops: the evening unfolds around what the sea and the sky offer that night.

As the sun moves lower, drinks come on board and you get a slice of traditional Skopelos milk pie. The crew speaks English and Greek, so questions about what you're seeing get answered without a translator. A restroom is on board, and WiFi stays live if you want to share what you're watching. The sail back happens after dark, when the stars are visible: a quieter return than the outbound run.

This is a private booking, so it's your group alone on the water. The boat is small enough to reach into the park's quieter corners but set up for comfort: you're not roughing it, and the crew knows the area well enough to adapt if weather or swell shifts the plan. Snorkelling gear is there if you want it, though most people just swim.

What’s included

• Drinks on board.
• traditional Skopelos milk pie.
• use of snorkelling equipment.
• two stand-up paddle boards.
• restroom on board.
• WiFi on board.
• live guide in English and Greek.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:30

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Kardous Sailing

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to control the evening's pace and spend time in the water without a fixed schedule. The private booking means no other passengers, and the crew adapts the route to the conditions and your mood rather than following a set itinerary.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 like when you sail through it?

The National Marine Park of Alonissos is a protected stretch of the Sporades where the water stays clear and the islands rise steeply from the sea. It's quieter than the main tourist routes, and the park's rules keep the number of boats low, so you're not crowded even at sunset.

Can you swim during the cruise, or is it just a sailing experience?

You stop to swim during the cruise. The crew picks a sheltered spot where the water is calm, and you can jump in or use one of the two paddle boards to float and explore. Snorkelling gear is available if you want to look underwater.

What happens if the weather turns bad on the evening of your booking?

The boat operates in a range of conditions, but if wind or swell makes it unsafe, the crew will adjust the route or timing to keep you comfortable. Raised sails happen when conditions allow, so some evenings may be under motor instead.

Is this tour suitable if you're not a strong swimmer?

Yes. The crew picks a calm spot for the swim stop, and the paddle boards let you stay afloat without swimming. You're never forced into the water, and the boat stays close by the whole time.

Do you need to bring anything, or is gear provided?

Snorkelling equipment and paddle boards are on board. Bring a towel and a light layer for the evening, since the breeze picks up once the sun sets and the air cools quickly on the water.