Captain George Santorini Yachting - The Original Cruise
Santorini Culture Cruise - Small Group Boat Charter
Quality Over Quantity Experience the Authentic
INTRODUCTION
Captain George was raised and educated in Australia and has close to 40 years experience in skippering sea craft around the Greek Islands.
He is also the creator of the sunset
cruise in its present form! His passion for the sea and tradition has lead him to restore one of the most important boats that was used for transportation of
people and goods between the islands and the mainland for centuries.
It all started back in the early 90’s when he started BBQ cruises on
Santorini and
various islands in the Aegean. – Reminiscent of the Australian weekends of his
youth.
Original Cruise with an original Greek boat.
Go back to basics and you have yourself an adventure which is as pure and natural as the surrounding beauty itself.
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The Boat
The boat is the S/Y Eleftheria, a 55-foot wooden built
traditional Greek Kaiki / Caique -Trechandiri which nowadays are open museums and carry memories of a
world that is fading right in front of us... The design is based on crafts sailing the Aegean Sea for over 2,500 years.
This unique design offers comfort and space and it’s the perfect sailing structure for the Aegean which has not been improved upon, since the ancient Greeks mariners
first sailed these waters.
The Eleftheria was rebuilt in 2005 with a 15 meter mast, a long keel with permanent flaps that make sailing a joy.
And as a wooden vessel demands, The boat is annually cared, maintained and
improved thus keeping it in shipshape sailing condition
Now ready, it awaits to give you the pleasure of cruising with it!!!
Captain George Santorini Yachting ~ Here is why it stands out:
Authentic Experience:
Unlike the modern, mass-market catamarans, Captain George operates the S/Y Eleftheria, a built in 1971,
which nowadays are open museums and carry memories of a world that is fading
right in front of us.. This offers a vintage, "movie set" atmosphere that many travelers find magical.
Highly Rated: Captain: Captain George himself is frequently described as "informative," "funny," and "smart," with over 35 years of experience.
He is known for sharing deep knowledge of the island's history, culture, and sailing, often making guests feel like they are sailing with a friend rather than a crew.
Avoids Crowds:
Because he operates a smaller, traditional boat, he often avoids the heavy traffic of larger cruise
boats, timing stops at the volcano and hot springs o ensure a more private experience.
Excellent Food & Service:
Reviews consistently highlight the delicious, freshly prepared Greek meals (grilled on board), generous portions, and attentive service from the crew.
Strong Track Record: The company has nearly 200 reviews on Trip Advisor with a rating of 4.8/5, with
many guests returning year after year or recommending it as the
"highlight of their trip." If you are looking for a traditional, intimate, and highly personalized sailing experience rather than a large party boat,
this is widely considered one of the best options in Santorini.
The Boat is ideal for small groups, families and miscellaneous celebrations, for example: weddings,
anniversaries, bachelor or birthday parties, etc.
Captain George
Santorini Yachting and S/Y "Eleftheria",- in English, -, S/Y "Freedom" !
We look forward to welcoming you aboard—not as a customer, but as a Guest of Captain George Santorini.
Captain George Santorini Yachting
