Sailing from Rhodes to Ios:
Sustainable Sailing Expedition at the Dodecanese Islands
Dates
Check-in at Rhodes on Monday 1 August 2022 at 17:00
Check-out at Ios on Monday 8 June 2022 at 09:00
8 days, 7 nights
Sailing Route
Rhodes (Dodecanese) Greece – Ios (Cyclades) Greece
No sailing experience needed: beginner-friendly expedition
Spots available
4 Pirates registered – still 1 spot available!
The expedition is confirmed!
Sustainable Sailing Expedition at the Dodecanese Islands:
from Rodhes to Ios
Jump onboard our Sustainable Sailing Expedition at the Dodecanese and Cyclades islands in Greece! Starting from Rhodes, well known for its impressive medieval old town, fortified town walls, we will sail west into the Aegean Sea. Possible islands on our sailing route are: Chalki, Tilos, Astipalea, Amorgos, the Lesser Cyclades and eventually Ios.
Our exact sailing route (apart from departure and arrival destination) depends entirely on wind directions and weather conditions and will be decided on board during the expedition. And of course, we are happy to take into consideration our pirates’ suggestions. Let’s follow the wind!
Program Onboard
SAILING
Let’s go sailing, no experience is needed! You will learn all the basics of sailing and everyone can participate in the manoeuvers. Expect short passages of a few hours and sometimes longer tracts.
ANCHORING
Once arrived at a good spot, we drop our anchor and stay on board the boat or go on land with our little boat, the dinghy. We spend most time at sea but sometimes we’ll visit places on land or go to the harbour.
PIRATE CREW
Get ready to be active! We cooperate as a crew and help with all tasks on board to keep the boat going: sailing, cooking, cleaning dishes, keeping deck and hull clean, and documenting our expedition.
SUSTAINABLE BOATLIFE
Let’s keep our expeditions ocean-friendly! That means all meals on board are vegan (gluten-free upon request) and we avoid buying packaged foods. We use only biodegradable products to not contaminate our seas with damaging chemicals.
P4P ACTIVITIES
The ultimate goal of joining our expeditions is to turn yourself into a fully trained PIRATE for PLANET! Every day, we’ll dedicate some time to group activities that are in line with our values and mission to promote change for a better planet.
Contribution
All contributions go fully to the organization of our expeditions
and working of our association.
Shared Cabin
Bunk Bed
BOOKED
Private Cabin
Single Bed
€550 for one person
Private Cabin
Double Bed
BOOKED
What’s included
- Licensed captain and first mate
- P4P annual membership and insurance
- All meals onboard (all dry stock included, fresh fruit and vegetables are extra)
- Unlimited purified drinking water
- Accomodation & bedsheets
- Use of biodegradable hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste)
- Sailing classes and activities onboard
- Use of yoga mats, snorkeling equipment, …
- Check-Out Cleaning
What’s extra
- Fuel for the boat’s engine*
Calculated after the trip based on engine hours. - Harbours*
*Fuel costs and harbour fees will be divided in between all pirates (captain and first mate pay one part). - Fresh vegetables and fruits from farmer’s market (around 20€ pp) and alcohol consumption onboard
Extra expenses depend on weather conditions, prices of the harbours and your personal habits, estimated between 80 – 150€ per person.
Our Sailboat Grazieba
- Ketch Endurance 44 feet (14 meter)
- 2 masts, 5 sails
- Green energy from solar panels and wind generator
- Watermaker and water purification tank
- 4 cabins, and long teak deck to relax outside
How to get there
Important Notice
During the summer months in Greece, there can be very strong northern winds, called meltémi. It is not uncommon that these winds affect ferries, causing delays or cancellations. So if you’re heading back to the airport of Athens/Mykonos/Santorini to catch a flight, leave yourself a day extra to make sure you don’t miss it!
Also, if you want to make the most out of your travel, consider staying a few days longer or coming a few days earlier to visit the country a bit more.
How to get to Rhodes
Departure on 1 August 2022 in Rhodes
- Airports near Rhodes are Rhodes, Kos
- From the airport, take a (shuttle) bus to the port of Rhodes.
How to leave from Ios
Arrival on 8 August 2022 in Ios
- Airports near Ios are Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
- There are good ferry connections between Ios and Athens/Santorini/Mykonos. Check Ferryscanner or search on Google (ferry from … to …). Also, we find this article helpful.
Don’t worry, we help you find the best connection! Fill in the reservation form or contact us for any questions.
Meet the Crew
We are your captain, Tommaso, and first mate, Laura, the founders of Pirates for Planet and the crew that will guide this expedition!
