If your clients love the sea, enjoy endless comfort, and like spending time with their favorite people on a beautiful boat, then there’s a skipper waiting for them at the helm. Looking for the best bays? Prepare to drop anchor there. Need an extra layer of ease? A private chef and hostess can serve breakfast on deck, have picnic lunches appear in secret coves, and make dinners feel effortless. And if the captain offers his hat for a photo, take it. We fully support hat selfies.

But before you set course, here are a few things to consider when navigating the waters.

The Fleet

Now let’s talk boat types. Catamarans feel like floating beach houses. Wide decks. Stable ride. Perfect for families and groups who want space to spread out and step straight into the water. Motor yachts bring speed and polish. They cover more water in less time and often come with big sun pads, plush cabins, and more toys than you can use in a week. Whatever your travelers’ style, we can match the right yachts to their dates and group size.

The Course

Greece rewards a focused route. Distances at sea add up, so a seven-night charter shines when you stick to one island group. The Cyclades deliver the postcard moments. Think Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Mykonos, and Milos. The latter is a sailor’s favorite, with pirate caves and coves like Kleftiko and Sykia that beg for a swim stop. In July and August, the local winds (Meltemia) can get lively, so we keep routes flexible and chase the best water day by day.

Looking for gentler seas? The Ionian Islands feel calm and green. Kefalonia’s Fiskardo is a classic sailor’s harbor with pretty quays and colorful houses. The Blue Caves near Zakynthos turn the water electric. It’s mellow sailing with vast swimming territory.

Meanwhile, the Saronic Gulf sits close to Athens and keeps crossings short. There, Hydra has no cars, so donkeys deliver the charm while you enjoy a cocktail by the harbor. Spetses brings chic seaside energy. And Aegina answers with pistachio ice cream and easy hop days. 

For longer adventures with a quiet vibe, the Dodecanese stretch toward Turkey. Rhodes mixes beaches with medieval walls. Symi’s pastel harbor looks like a watercolor, and the anchorages nearby feel like your own private pool.

And if you still can’t decide, perhaps our Greek Island Matchmaker can be of assistance!

When to Go

May (from mid-May onwards for warmer seas), June, September, and October (ideally up to mid-October for warmer weather) are sweet spots. Warm sea. Friendly winds. Harbors with room. July and August bring big summer energy and stronger winds in the Cyclades. If your clients’ dates fall in peak season and they want that region, a motor yacht or a flexible plan keeps the fun high. And if they want smooth sailing, the Ionian or Saronic are your best friends.

A Word on the Weather

The sea sets the rhythm, and your captain knows its moods. Routes are suggested in advance, then fine-tuned along the way for comfort or a better swim. Some of the best memories happen when the breeze shifts and you anchor in a quiet bay where the water stays calm and clear. Bring sunscreen and a good playlist. We will handle the rest.

How Costs Work

Most charters use an Advance Provisioning Allowance for fuel, food, drinks, and port fees. This is usually about thirty-five to forty percent of the weekly yacht rate and is paid to the charter company before you sail. The captain tracks everything and shares updates. Anything you do not use comes back at the end. Simple and transparent.

Sailing Off Into the Sunset

Getting started is easy. Tell us if your clients have chartered before or if this will be their first time. Share the dates, the group size, and how they would like the cabins arranged. Let us know if they prefer a catamaran or a motor yacht, and which island group feels right for their wish list. A budget range also helps hit the target faster. Most trips run seven nights, usually Saturday to Saturday, and some yachts offer flexible start days and durations in certain seasons.

Once we have the details, we’ll hold a few great yachts, sketch a route that fits the preferred pace, and send clear choices. All your clients have to do is bring swimsuits and sunglasses, and we will handle everything else. Should the sunglasses fall in, they will not be the first. Consider it an offering to Poseidon.

All Aboard!

If this sounds like the kind of summer your clients will love, then send Greece by Travelive your dates and group details, and they’ll be sailing across the deep blue seas in no time!

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“The Pearl of the Atlantic”

Could you imagine what it must have felt like for João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira to discover (albeit accidentally) Madeira for the first time? To behold it in all its glory from aboard their vessel? If ever there was a page from a travel journal worth reading, that might be it. And perhaps it would go something like this:

1419 — “It rose from the mists like some vision borne of fable, green and fierce in its beauty. Its mighty, towering cliffs, fell sheer into the foaming waves, while above them the mountains soared heavenward, their crowns veiled in clouds and mystery. The air carried a sweetness unknown upon the open waters, a fragrance of blossoms that seemed to promise abundance beyond measure. It may very well be that this verdant isle was laid upon the ocean as an emerald jewel created to reflect the magnificence of Eden itself.”

While those may not have been the actual words, there is no denying that Madeira’s beauty is worth traversing the seven seas for. But your clients won’t need to go that far, as the experiences below will ensure that their own travel journals are filled to the brim with tales of its splendor.

Private Sailing — Intimate Moments at Sea

We’re not talking about finding your sea legs here; this is about dipping your toes into uncharted oceans of beauty and serenity. It’s about awakening to a silky breeze as it carries your private boat along the curves of calm, glistening waters. Then, as you step on deck, there it is: the first light of day, painting the ever so vivid bay of Funchal with strokes of rose gold and cobalt blue. Before you know it, you’re being served a delicious breakfast in royal fashion, with front-row views of the iconic Belmond Reid’s Palace.

If only every day could start like this, right? Ideal for couples, families, or close friends, such sailing experiences let your clients embrace the fleeting charms of oceanic delights to the rhythm of their hearts and the whisper of the waves. And they can do this with:

• Sunrise Cruises with breakfast onboard — a soulful, serene start to the day.
• Private Sunset Sails — paired with curated wines and local delicacies.
• Chef-crafted dinners under the stars — where attentive service and a custom menu transform the deck into your private dining room

This is the sea on your terms; peaceful, unhurried, and boundlessly elegant.

Yacht Chartering — Freedom with Style

Carry on the legacy of renowned Portuguese explorers (though with more comfort and sophistication) by chartering a private yacht and carving our own way through the storied waters surrounding Madeira.

With your own captain and crew, glide toward the true meaning of freedom as you set course toward your innermost seabound desires. Put your mark on the map by uncovering the untamed Ponta de São Lourenço, a dramatic peninsula of sheer cliffs, turquoise coves, and hidden beaches.  Swim in crystalline waters, pause for sun-drenched moments, and savor lunch prepared by your private chef.

Should your inner seafarer yearn for more exquisite exploration, the golden beaches of Porto Santo Island await your footprints.  With no schedules and no shared groups, this is the perfect way to sail off into the sunset on an adventure all your own.

The Luxury of True Discovery

In Madeira, the sea isn’t just a backdrop, it’s the author of the island’s most unforgettable stories. From the first explorers who marveled at its shores to today’s travelers who drift along its glittering waters, the ocean has always been the gateway to the island’s beauty. And with Travelive, your clients will sail through it with luxury, comfort, wonder, and a sense that every wave is writing a story they will never forget.

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