The mythological and historical significance of Greece provides a distinct charm to Greek sailing vacations. One can visit the ancient islands in the Aegean and the Ionian Sea. There are the groups of islands such as the Dodecanese, the Cyclades and the Sporades, all brimming with old-world charm. Sailors can also cruise along the coasts of Crete and Turkey. The Greek coast is famed for its clear blue waters, clear sky, the enchanting Mediterranean climate and rare sights of whales, porpoises and friendly dolphins.

There are many options to sail on the coastline of Greece. You can hire a bareboat. Bareboats provide great privacy, but you will have to do the navigating and the rowing yourself. If you are not very confident of yourself, then you can hire a skipper, who is a hired captain to guide you through the waters. Flotillas are also available, in which several boats follow one leading ship. But flotillas follow a set itinerary and that could get boring at times. People who go sailing along the Greek coasts can also hire their traditional boats