private sailing cruises
5.0 / 5 · 7 traveler reviews
During the activity you will sail in south Ionian sea, you will discover the uninhabited islands of Proti and Sapientza as well as a number of beautiful locations and route. We combine various activities for a remarkable sailing trip. You will go snorkeling, island trekking, visit castles and old lighthouses on these unspoiled isles. You will have a beautiful sea adventure, experiencing the Ionian sea from the inside. All in all it will be an experience to remember for years to come.
Your experience
Stop 1
Leaaving Pilos, on our way to either destination we visit the awesome Navarino bay exit. It is an impressive place with beautiful rock formations, and spot full of history
Stop 2
Proti Isle is just opposite to Marathopoli. It is a picturesque, uninhabited island. On top of visiting its beautiful spots, there is a large choice of activities on the island. Hiking can start from a small bay with vertical rocky walls and centuries-old inscriptions that include wishes for good luck and fair weather. At the end of the hike, you can swim into a cave just below a monastery. Later on, we visit a sandy beach on the south side of the island. There, you can swim over or dive into a shipwreck just 4 meters deep. An ancient castle ruin lies right at the top of the rock that closes the beach. Leaving the island, we pass close to its lighthouse to the south.
Stop 3
The Sapientza island is located just south of Methoni village, close to the tip of the Messinian peninsula. Sapientza is an ideal sailing destination because it includes a number of beautiful anchorages. Close to the northern tip of the island, there is a scenic beach with a path next to it leading to the top of a hill after a 10-minute hike. At the center of the island is a beautiful bay with turquoise waters and a couple of small gravel beaches. At the south end of the island, there is an awesome old stone lighthouse that you can visit after a 20-minute hike.
Stop 4
Voidokilia is one of the most popular places in the area. It consists of a beautiful round beach with a lagoon just behind it, a cave over the beach, and a castle right above the cave. This place is ideal for swimming and hiking to the cave and castle.
What’s included
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is in the Pylos marina at the middle pier.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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