Fleet of five purpose-built boats set to launch in Greece for 2025
October 23, 2024 – Travelers will soon be able to leave the masses behind in the Greek Islands, sailing away on board a new state-of-the-art yacht, as G Adventures announces the launch of five vessels that have been purpose-built for the small group adventure operator’s 2025 European sailing season in Greece.
Each sailing adventure is led by a qualified G Adventures ‘Skipper CEO’ (chief experience officer, aka guide), who knows the islands like the back of their hand, and is passionate about sharing hidden spots that are far away from the well-known tourist spots. The shoreside excursions are all quintessentially local and ensure travelers interact with local people and support local communities that may not usually see a lot of tourists on their shores.
At nearly 57 feet in length, the five boats are spacious and stylish with each vessel carrying 10 travelers in five cabins that can be configured to be either twin or double, and are all equipped with bedside reading lights and USB ports. The vessels also feature a fully-equipped galley, a comfortable communal area designed to build connections with fellow travelers, and a sun-drenched deck perfect for lazy sea days, which is also fitted with an outdoor shower to rinse off after swimming.
Vince Donnelly, director of global sailing at G Adventures, says the new vessels also embody G Adventures’ commitment to sustainability and community tourism.
“All five boats have been fitted with solar panels and state-of-the-art engines and generators that minimize environmental impact without sacrificing performance. Recycled and natural materials have been prioritized in the boats’ construction, ensuring all materials used are free from harmful substances. This commitment to the environment and spreading tourism dollars to lesser-visited communities on smaller Greek Islands really sets the bar high for operators in the region, and ensures we’ll deliver an incredible experience for our travelers that is simultaneously kind to our planet and its people,” says Donnelly.
The five boats will be deployed in Greece between now and June ahead of the 2025 season running from April to October.
Trips travelers can book to experience the new boats in the Greek Islands include:
- Sailing Greece – Santorini to Mykonos – Priced from $1,729pp for an eight-day trip.
- Sailing Greece – Mykonos to Athens – Priced from $1,679pp for an eight-day trip.
- Sailing Greece – Santorini to Santorini – Priced from $2,199pp for a 10-day trip.
- Sailing Greece – Santorini to Athens – Priced from $3,349pp for a 15-day trip.
While the new boats are joining the European Sailing program in Greece, the wider G Adventures ‘Sailing’ travel style also includes sailing trips in the Canary Islands, Croatia, Italy, the Maldives, Montenegro and Thailand. For more information or to book, please visit: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/cruising/sailing/.
About G Adventures
Founded in 1990 by social entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip, G Adventures is the pioneer of community tourism and leader in small group travel, offering more than 750 life-changing trips in 100 countries on all seven continents. G Adventures’ award-winning trips support communities, giving travelers meaningful exchanges with local people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, while offering them the freedom and flexibility to explore on their own. G Adventures’ responsible approach to travel is demonstrated through its ‘G for Good’ social impact commitments, which include travel guidelines for children, wildlife and Indigenous people. The operator also has more than 100 community tourism projects built into its trips around the world, developed together with its non-profit partner, Planeterra, which was also founded by Bruce Poon Tip. In 2018, G Adventures was the first travel company to introduce an industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’ assessment which measures how many of a traveler’s dollars stay in the local economy, and in 2023 it announced its Trees for Days initiative which supports local environments and communities through tree-planting, with one tree per G Adventures’ traveler being planted per day. For more information on G Adventures, please visit www.gadventures.com.