Description
Weekly Bareboat Charter: Thassos & Samothraki Explorer from Kavala
Two complementary worlds in one voyage: Thassos delivers long beaches and lively promenades; Samothraki offers mountain silhouettes, waterfalls, and hushed anchorages. Starting at Kavala Marina, this bareboat itinerary combines short, swim-heavy island hops with a single satisfying open-sea leg, shaping a week that pleases both leisure cruisers and mileage-loving skippers.
About Our Service across Thassos & Samothraki
We recommend setting a gentle cadence: morning sails, midday swims, and golden-hour arrivals. Provisioning points are frequent, fuel and water straightforward, and shore excursions easy to weave in. The plan below is a framework you can personalize on the fly—stay longer where the water is clearest, move sooner when a village festival beckons.
Day 1 (Saturday, 17:00) – Kavala to Nea Iraklitsa
Embark, complete the handover, and enjoy a short inaugural sail to Nea Iraklitsa for a first dip and a relaxed dinner onboard. Overnight at anchor.
Day 2 (Sunday) – Nea Iraklitsa to Limenaria (Thassos)
Sail south with pauses in quiet coves for snorkeling and sun. In Limenaria, explore the waterfront and the historic Palataki building overlooking the bay.
Day 3 (Monday) – Aliki Bay & Limenas
Morning at Aliki Bay among marble-quarry ruins visible beneath clear water, then onward to Limenas for ancient sites, the amphitheater, and an engaging evening town scene.
Day 4 (Tuesday) – Thassos to Samothraki (~55 NM)
Weigh anchor early for the crossing to Kamariotissa. Arrive to island stillness and a dinner of grilled fish at a harbor-side taverna.
Day 5 (Wednesday) – Natural Highlights of Samothraki
Choose between hiking the Fonias river pools, soaking in Therma hot springs, or unwinding at Pachia Ammos beach. Overnight at anchor or in port.
Day 6 (Thursday) – Samothraki to Keramoti
Sail back toward the mainland and anchor off Keramoti for long sandy beaches, shallow turquoise water, and a quiet evening ashore.
Day 7 (Friday) – Keramoti to Kavala
Return to Kavala for castle views, the Ottoman aqueduct, and a celebratory final meal in the old quarter.
Day 8 (Saturday, 09:00) – Disembarkation
Breakfast, checkout, and a last look at the harbor before you go.
About Our Yacht – Fountaine Pajot Isla 40
The Isla 40 pairs easy handling with generous living zones. Expect 4 cabins + 2 additional cabins (up to 12 guests), 4 bathrooms, indoor/outdoor showers, and a bright saloon-galley connection that makes family meal prep sociable. The shaded cockpit is the daytime hub; broad foredecks and sun pads invite stargazing at anchor. With reliable systems and safety gear aligned to local cruising, it’s a confident platform for mixed-pace weeks like this one.
Lock in your week to secure popular berths and align extras—SUPs, snorkeling kits, early check-in—around your custom blend of Thassos charm and Samothraki wildness.
