Semi-Private All-Inclusive Sail

Set sail from Nafplio on a semi-private half-day cruise on the Argolic Gulf. Swim from the boat and enjoy included food and drinks while cruising along the coastline.

Overview

This half-day cruise puts a crewed sailing boat at the service of a group capped at nine travellers, for four hours and thirty minutes on the water off Nafplio and Tolo. The crew handles the sailing and the provisions, so the day is mostly about swimming, eating and looking at the coast from offshore. It runs from a meeting point on the waterfront at Boumpoulinas 3 in Tolo, where the boats sit across from the restaurant Noa Verde.

The route passes Bourtzi, then heads out to quieter water. The main stop is Romvi Island, where the boat anchors for an hour of swimming, snorkelling or paddleboarding in crystal clear water. Guests can borrow snorkel gear and a stand-up paddleboard at no extra charge, and reviewers regularly mention being taken to additional secluded swim spots beyond the island itself, with some counting three stops in total.

Food and drink are part of the package: traditional Greek snacks such as spinach and cheese pie, seasonal fruit or dessert, bottled water, local wine and beer. A restroom and WiFi are on board.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Tolo waterfrontMeet at Boumpoulinas 3, Tolo. Search for Sailing Nafplio on Google Maps for the exact point; the boats are across from the restaurant Noa Verde. One reviewer noted free parking at the port.
2. Pass BourtziThe boat passes by or makes a short stop at Bourtzi on the way out.
3. Romvi Island stopOne hour anchored at Romvi Island for swimming, snorkelling, paddleboarding and relaxing. Admission is free.
4. Return to ToloSail back to the same meeting point on the Tolo waterfront. Reviewers describe the return leg as relaxed, with commentary on the local area along the way.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this cruise.

• What to bring. Snorkelling equipment and a paddleboard are provided on board, so there is no need to carry your own gear. The listing does not specify other items, so pack as you would for any boat day.
• Pace and effort. The pace is slow and unhurried. Most of the activity happens at anchor, where you choose between swimming, paddling or sitting on deck, so no particular fitness level is required.
• Group feel. Reviewers describe a friendly crew and a relaxed atmosphere, with one group of nine having the whole boat to themselves.
• Food and drink. Spinach and cheese pies, seasonal fruit or dessert, bottled water, local wine and beer are all included. Reviewers consistently praise the snacks and drinks, and one mentioned a birthday cake appearing for a fellow passenger.
• Shade and comfort. One reviewer noted there is shade on the boat when the sun gets strong, which matters in hot weather. There is also a restroom on board and WiFi.
• Snorkelling expectations. The water is clear and several reviewers called the swim spots great or lovely. One reviewer, however, found few interesting fish species due to warm water temperatures, so go in expecting pleasant swimming first and marine life as a bonus.

Common issues. The trip depends on good weather and a minimum number of travellers, and if either condition is not met you will be offered a different date or a full refund, which could disrupt tight schedules. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded. One reviewer found the snorkelling thin on fish species because of warm water, something no operator can control. The meeting point is in Tolo, not Nafplio itself, so anyone staying in Nafplio town needs to make their own way there.

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