Sail Ionian’s informal flotilla holidays in Greece combine the freedom of an independent bareboat charter with the reassurance of professional support. Any yacht from our charter fleet can join. Sail at your own pace during the day, then meet the flotilla along our South Ionian route, where our experienced team assists with mooring. It is designed to add confidence without taking over your family holiday: there are no compulsory group meals, organised social events or fixed daytime sailing arrangements.
We will get you out sailing the day you arrive and let you bring the boat back at 9am the day of your return flight. Don’t spend the last night of your holiday at base – enjoy all your time in Greece out on the water!
You choose your pace and daily plans, while still having a friendly flotilla support network nearby. If you wish, you can even spend a quiet night or two at anchor away from the group and rejoin the flotilla whenever it suits you. You can contact the flotilla crew at any point to let them know where you're going, or for advice on anchorages and the weather.
Our routes take in the best of the Ionian ensuring you get to enjoy all the most popular harbours without the stress of finding the space to moor yourself. We like to long line in the harbour entrance and swim off the back of the boat, and we don't organise group meals or events, so there's no pressure to join in socially if you don't want to.
Choose from our fleet of modern, high-spec yachts (34–50ft), many with air conditioning, for a comfortable and luxurious experience. Whether you’re a couple seeking peaceful sailing or a family wanting stress-free mooring assistance, our informal flotilla offers the perfect balance of freedom and expertise.
The Informal Flotilla Holidays Greece costs an additional £350 on top of the bareboat charter price.
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Ideal for:
⛵ Independent sailors who value flexibility love our flotilla holidays Greece Sail without group obligations.
⚓ Skippers who prefer support when mooring in busy harbours Expert crew assistance every evening in the most popular Ionian ports.
🧑🤝🧑 Couples sailing short-handed who want a little help Peace of mind with lines and docking.
👨👩👧👦 Families with children who like a little help with lines and the anchor Stress-free mooring for relaxed family adventures.
If you are choosing a flotilla for your first sailing holiday, take advantage of our Assisted Sailing scheme, where one of our qualified instructors joins you on board for the first day. Depending on your experience this will help cover important safety information and build the confidence and capability of you and your crew for the rest of your holiday. All of this helps make your flotilla sailing holiday in Greece a stress free and relaxing experience.
You do not have to join us every day, making this a flexible and non-intrusive alternative. If there's a harbour you'd rather go to one night just let us know, we can give you help and advice, and you can re-join the flotilla the following evening!
Read about our Informal Flotilla Route on our blog here
The informal flotilla leaves the quay on Sunday afternoon, subject to weather conditions, your arrival time and completion of the yacht handover. The weekly supplement is £350 per yacht and pre-booking is essential.
NOTE: 8-10 Boats maximum on the flotilla.
Pre-booking is ESSENTIAL for the flotilla!
Travelling with friends or family across several yachts? A private flotilla gives your group its own dedicated lead crew for route planning, weather guidance and evening mooring assistance. Your group can still enjoy independent sailing during the day, with support tailored to your plans.
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Wondering what the weather is like in the Ionian and when to visit? See our Ionian Islands Weather post on our blog here.
If you aren't sure which holiday is for you, go back to the Holidays summary page here or contact our office for advice.
Any yacht from our charter fleet can join the informal flotilla. Choose the yacht that best fits your family or crew, then add flotilla support when you enquire.
Tell us your preferred dates and crew details. Our charter team will recommend a yacht and confirm informal flotilla availability.
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Our lead boat is crewed by two professional skippers. The crew are on hand to help, keeping the freedom of sailing independently during the day while taking the stress out of mooring each evening. We try to be as unobtrusive as possible and let you enjoy your holiday. Sail at your own pace; arrive when it suits you, and join in socially only if you feel like it.
On Sunday, when you arrive in the afternoon, you’ll meet your flotilla team. Subject to weather conditions, your arrival time and completion of the yacht handover, the flotilla leaves the quay on Sunday afternoon. We’ll introduce ourselves and talk through the proposed route for the week, and check in to see if you have any requests or particular places you’d like to visit. All yachts will then complete their individual handovers before departure.
Your first destination will be Little Vathi around an hour away on Meganisi. The flotilla team will be there to assist you with mooring on arrival.
If you’d like additional manoeuvring / Med mooring practice this will take place on Little Vathi town quay with the lead crew on Monday morning.
Monday – Friday
The flotilla begins exploring further afield. We normally stop in Sivota on Monday night; it's a great place to provision the boat before heading south. Our route during the middle of the week may include places such as:
You’ll continue to sail independently during the day, with flotilla staff ahead of you to assist on arrival.
Friday – Heading Back North
On Friday, the flotilla will generally begin returning toward the northern cruising area to prepare for the end of the week.
Our set route might stop at some of:
Saturday – Independent Sailing Day
Saturday is a free-sail day. On Saturday night you can either:
General Format During the Week
A local government mooring tax of approximately €5–€10 per night may be collected, including when you are moored on a taverna pontoon. This is separate from any arrangement with the taverna; some tavernas provide the berth on the understanding that crews eat there.
Our most popular flotilla yacht is a Bavaria 37. We have many other models available though. Please contact our office for individual yacht advice, we like to find the perfect boat to fit your group! Try our flotilla holidays Greece!
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The skipper must hold a minimum of an RYA Day Skipper or an International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
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