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Sailing Holiday (Bareboat Charter) - Ionian Sea, Greece with Neilson

Activities:	Yacht Sailing Holiday - Bareboat Charter in Greece
Holiday Provider:	Neilson
Area(s):	Europe    Greece
Location:	The Ionian Sea, Greece
Reference:	133

months available

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Description

Sailing Holiday (Bareboat Charter) - Ionian Sea, Greece with Neilson.  If you are looking for a yachting holiday that expands your horizons, it’s time you took to the sea with Neilson. Our Bareboat sailing holidays gives more experienced sailors the freedom to sail where, when and however they please. No itinerary, no set routes and no one to bother you.

Bareboat holidays are the ultimate getaway. Plot your own route around the many picturesque bays, lively little harbour towns and fishing villages scattered about the coastlines of our huge sailing areas. Spend as long as you like at any stop, return to your favourite places over and over, or keep on the move to discover something new around every point. Of course, since you’re with Neilson you’ll still have the benefit of our expertise.

Before you depart, our bareboat co-ordinator will go through the route you’ve planned, pointing out the highlights of your journey. And it’s always worth picking their brains, because they often have a nugget of advice that could really make your holiday. And naturally, they’ll also call or text you each morning to pass on weather conditions and check that everything on the yacht is as it should be.

All of our Bareboat holidays are provided with the following:

• Full tanks of diesel, water and gas
• Marine insurance
• Flights and transfers
• Comprehensive tools and spares
• A quick fix manual for everyday repair and maintenance
• Handheld GPS
• Additional charts and pilot book
• Mobile phone and charger
• Extra warps
• Starter pack
• No damage waiver or deposit to pay

Bareboat Holidays support Includes:

• A dedicated bareboat co-ordinator
• A full skipper and engineer’s briefing
• Details of all flotilla routes, staff and contact numbers

Experience Levels
When booking bareboat holidaywe ask that at least two people aboard are aged 18 years or over and have plenty of sailing knowledge and experience, having been in charge of a sailing vessel for several cruises, possibly on previous flotilla holidays. Both must be comfortable sailing in a range of conditions. If this level of experience cannot be satisfied, a flotilla holiday may be more appropriate.

The Ionian is one of the Mediterranean's most popular yachting destinations, with gentle breezes, sparkling seas, a scattering of picturesque islands and sheltered harbours. Sailing in the north allows you to experience more adventurous sailing with longer passages, less crowded waters and steady breezes. The southern Ionian is ideal for beginners and the less experienced sailor with sheltered waters and generally shorter routes hopping from island to island. Rising out of the clear, turquoise sea, midway between Greece and Italy, these fertile islands are a rich colourful tapestry of vineyards, olive groves and fruit orchards, setting them apart from the barren rocky terrain of other Greek islands.

There are seven main islands in the Ionian group; Cephalonia is the largest, followed by Corfu. Lefkas and Zante are popular for their pretty villages and sandy beaches. Ithaka is the legendary home of Odysseus, hero of Homer’s Odyssey; then there is the tiny island of Paxos and finally, sitting alone off the southern tip of mainland Greece, is Kythira. The beauty, quaint villages, sheltered harbours and gentle breezes of these islands, make the Ionian one of the Mediterranean’s most popular yachting destinations.

Good For: 

 - The Southern Ionian is ideal for the less experienced sailor due to its sheltered waters and generally shorter routes, whilst the Northern Ionian offers more adventurous sailing with longer passages, less crowded waters and steady breezes.

 - Beginner and intermediate sailors 
 - Light winds, generally north west, force 2-4 
 - Stunning sailing scenery 
 - Short transfer 
 - Singles, couples, groups and families

About Neilson
We've been around for around 25 years. We started as two separate companies, one providing top-end ski holidays and the other taking people sailing in Greece. For around two decades we became better and better at putting together holidays, one company doing fun things in the snow, the other having adventures in the Med. Then, in 1999, Thomas Cook, who owned both companies, decided that it would make sense for us to join together. That was when the famous orange logo appeared, and Neilson as we know it came into existence.

more details

Date:	Departure dates from May to October
Duration:	2 weeks
Level:	intermediate advanced
Price range:	From: £624
Price incudes:	Accommodation: yes Flights: yes Meals: none
Price excludes:	Flight supplements, insurance, additional fuel & water, mooring charges, shore power, optional extras, Children\'s Clubs, food and drink, visas, log books and any other services not shown as being free
Travel booking service included:	available
Excursions available:	no
Group size:	Boats sleep a maximum of seven people
Suitable for children:	yes
Pets welcome:	no
Holiday customisable:	yes
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Address:	Neilson Active Holidays Locksview Brighton Marina Brighton East Sussex BN2 5HA United Kingdom
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