Seniors on a sailing trip in Greece - "We were so incredibly well looked after"

Mia and Anders recently returned from a sailing trip with More Sailing in Greece. A week that offered beautiful views, warm bathing stops and new acquaintances.

Name: Mia Chrona & Anders Tell | Age: 67 years and 70 years | Lives: Stockholm | Sailing destination: Greece

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Why did you choose to travel with More Sailing?

- 23 years ago I sailed with my family in Greece. At that time we rented a 50-foot sailboat without crew and we were the largest in all ports. Earlier this year, when Anders and I were thinking about where to travel this fall, we both felt it would be fun to try something new! When More Sailing appeared via an ad on Facebook, we felt it would be a perfect fit, says Mia Chrona.

What is the best thing about going on a sailing trip?

- For me, it is that you sail during the day and in the afternoon go into different ports with the opportunity to stroll to cozy restaurants that are often located along the quayside, says Anders Tell and is supported by Mia Chrona.

- Yes, joining a sailing trip with crew is such a convenient way to sail, even if you do not want or can sail yourself. I never felt worried and we were so incredibly well looked after, both by our skipper Morgan who was safe and knowledgeable, and by our host Karin who served fantastic food every day. I really hope that More Sailing will launch a cookbook for sailors in the future with nice pictures of the food we were served.

Sailing trip in Greece with crew - read more here.

What is it like to vacation on a sailboat with others?

- We are super happy with the whole week and the guests worked great together. Even if you did not know each other before, we think everyone got along very well. Those who book a trip like this like the sea and maybe also sailing - so you have the same conditions there. But you don't have to be interested in sailing to go on this type of trip. For me (Mia), for example, it's because I'm crazy about water and boats.

How was the accommodation on a sailboat compared to, for example, a hotel?

- We think it's always exciting to see what hotel rooms you get when you go on a vacation - and it was no exception on this one. We are very happy with the cabin on the boat, which was close to the toilet and shower. You get your private place where you can close the door when you want to get away for a bit.

4 highlights of the sailing trip in Greece

📍 "We visited a bar located at an old windmill on the island of Kastos. That evening all the guests on the boat met a bit spontaneously at the mill and had a great evening with incredibly beautiful views. "

📍 "The meals on board the boat always came with such a happy and nice atmosphere. Even the day when it rained and Karin offered fish soup inside the boat, the atmosphere was really at its best. I don't understand how she could produce all these delicacies in this small kitchen!"

📍 "We loved all the opportunities to swim from the boat and I didn't miss a single sauna stop!"

📍 "It's nice that there is a dinghy with a motor on the boat to make excursions with. We stopped at a cave that some of the guests went into which seemed fantastic!"

Did you know that we have specific senior trips? Read more here!

Your best tip for those who are curious about a sailing trip?

- During a sailing trip, you get to see a lot more than if you check into a hotel on land. You come into different ports every night, visit cozy restaurants with wobbly tables on cobblestones, yes so you have to put a napkin under the table leg. Typical Greece. Getting to see something new every day is clearly a highlight! You just have to dare. Dare to travel with other people, because in the end everyone is quite similar we think! Another tip is to extend the stay and stay after the sailing week as a Norwegian couple on board our boat did. They continued their vacation in Greece, which seemed really nice.

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Sail with us in Greece too - read more about our crewed sailing trips here.