At sea · Aegina and Agistri
Sailing the Saronic
One day or two, out of Athens and across to the islands. Small enough that the day never has to be run to a timetable.
What the day is
Slow, and deliberately so
The Saronic is close enough that you are swimming before you have finished your coffee.
You sail to Aegina and Agistri — Dragonera most often, because the water there is worth the crossing. Along the way there is coffee, drinks and something to pick at, then a proper lunch on deck, then as much swimming and sitting in the sun as the day will hold.
One day or two. Private, or shared with another small group. Nothing about it is on a clock: where you stop and how long you stay is decided on the water, by the weather and by what your group feels like.
If you have a destination in mind, say so. It usually works, as long as the distance is honest about the time.
On board
Who is with you
Maria plans the day and sails it. The captain, Michalis, runs the boat. Both hold sailing licences and both are trained in first aid, and there is a medical kit aboard — the sort of detail nobody asks about until they want to know it.
Guests keep naming them together in the same sentence. That is usually the most reliable thing you can learn about a boat.
Worth knowing
The questions people actually ask
How many can come?
Up to six guests. That is what keeps the boat comfortable and the day unhurried, and it is the reason the trip feels the way it does.
Can children come?
Yes, on private cruises.
Can we sail more than two days?
Of course. Longer trips are planned with you rather than offered as a package.
Can the menu be vegan?
Yes, on request.
What about allergies?
Tell us in advance and the food comes off the menu. It is the one thing that genuinely cannot be sorted out on the morning.
Can we bring our own captain?
We would rather you did not. Michalis knows the boat, and that is not a small thing at sea.
In their words
From people who sailed
Written by people who were there. Exploring Fox holds 5.0 from 11 reviews on Google.
We chose the one-day sailing trip to Agistri. We started from Mikrolimano right on time with a great mood from our organizer Maria. The atmosphere from the first moment made you relax and enjoy the day! We arrived at Agistri and specifically at Dragonera where we enjoyed sun, sea and extra surprise many sea games!It was truly an unforgettable experience that I recommend to everyone!! Thank you very much Maria!!!
A very beautiful two-day excursion by sailing boat to Agistri and Aegina. We enjoyed swimming in crystal clear waters and enjoyed a meal with a cheese platter, cold cuts and finger food accompanied by wine or beer, together with good company and the organizer of the excursion, Maria and our skipper, Michalis. Beautiful waters, the calm of the sea and certainly a very interesting, enjoyable and different experience that you should definitely experience at least once.
What can I say about this crew? Michalis- captain and Maria-sailor are a great duo who gave us an unforgettable trip!!! Genuine people, with humor and a good mood, they made us feel immediately comfortable and the boat our home. We were very lucky to meet them on our first sailing trip. We will meet again soon Maria and Michalis, that's for sure!! Thank you!!!
I was lucky enough to try my first sailing trip through the exploring fox team! An unprecedented entertainment experience, delightful hospitality, intimacy with the crew and all this with a constant sense of safety! Thank you very much…I can't wait for our next sailing trip.
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Tell Maria what you have in mind
Nothing is fixed until she confirms it — dates, numbers and what is possible are all worked out with you, not booked from a page.