The Cyclades Islands - Greece
Sat 13th - Sat 20th September 2025
Sat 13th - Sat 20th September 2025
About the Cyclades
These islands lie in the Aegean Sea between Athens and Rhodes. The name “Cyclades” refers to the islands forming a circle (“circular islands”) around the tiny island of Delos, once the trading centre for the whole of Greece. There are some 250 islands and islets, among which only 24 are inhabited, with their blue and white villages, tiny churches, many windmills and steep and narrow alleys taking you down to the sea.
Itinerary
Rather than chartering from Athens this time we’ll be boarding the yachts on the island of Paros which is in the centre of the Cyclades. It is possible to reach Paros in one day by flying to Athens and then getting a ferry from Piraeus on to Paros. We’ll set off on Sunday morning and then have a week to explore some of the most attractive islands Greece has to offer.
Sailing Area
Starting from Paros gives us the advantage of being able to sail a circular route around islands at the centre of the Aegean archipelago. In 2021 we explored he islands to the south of Paros but this time we’ll sail the ones to the north. These islands include Sifnos, Serifos, Kythnos, Syros & Mykonos. The Central Aegean islands are often inaccessible during the height of summer due to high winds (The Meltemi) but our trip later in the season should enable us to visit these gems.
Weather
By the middle of Sepember the scorching summer heat is over but it is still pleasantly warm with daytime temperatures of 21-28 degrees and an average of 7 hours sunshine a day. Winds at this time of year are around F4 but can be stronger so expect some good sailing. Many people consider September to be the best month to visit Greece with pleasant temperatures and warm seas.
Travel Options
If you don’t wish to travel to Paros in a single day you can fly to Athens or Mykonos and then take a ferry to Paros the following day. Full details of travel options can be found here.
You may like to stay on afterwards for an extra day in Paros to see the cave in Antiparos with stalactites and stalagmites.
The Route
Day 1 Saturday Paros
Day 2 Sunday Paros – Serifos 31nm
Day 3 Monday Serifos – Kythnos 25nm
Day 4 Tuesday Kythnos – Syros 22nm
Day 5 Wednesday Syros – Mykonos 28nm
Day 6 Thursday Mykonos – Naxos 22nm
Day 7 Friday Naxos – Paros 15nm
| September Weather | |
|---|---|
|
Average Temperatures |
25C |
|
High Temperature |
28C |
|
Low Temperature |
17C |
|
Rainfall |
60mm in month |
|
Rainfall Days |
4 Days |
Important Trip Information
Embarkation: 1700 onwards on Sat 13 September 2025
Set sail: 1000 on Sun 14 September 2025
Arrival Back in Paros: 1700 on Fri 19 September 2025
Disembark: 0900 on Sat 20 August 2025
The Sundowners member price of the trip for the yacht charter is:
Standard Berth £650
Single Occupancy Preferred £950 Click for details
which includes the following: Basic Yacht Charter
Not included in the sailing event price are: flights, transfers, personal insurance, victualling, meals ashore, diesel, water, mooring fees, the “Service Pack” and any personal expenditure.
Mandatory extras:
Service Pack 320 – 400 € per boat
Damage waiver 35 – 50 € per boat/night
The Club’s standard terms and conditions apply. In summary:
- Paying your deposit commits you to the trip and to paying all payments as and when required.
- If you withdraw from an event you are still liable for the full cost unless a replacement participant is found.
- If a replacement is found there will be an admin charge made for the change of participant.
- You agree to bear the shared cost of any security deposit loss levied by the charter company for loss or damages.
The full cost of the deposit is 600€ – 3,000€ per boat.
HOW TO GET THERE
Return flights to Athens are available for approx £325. You may need to leave the UK on Friday to arrive in Paros on Saturday. For a full list of travel options click here.
Do not book flights until advised to do so by the event organisers.
Payment Schedule
| Payment | Due Date | Shared Cabin | Single Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Deposit |
Immediately |
£250 |
£250 |
|
Mid Payment |
13 Jan 2025 |
£200 |
£200 |
|
Final Payment |
1 Jun 2025 |
£200 |
£500 |
|
|
Total Cost |
£650 |
£950 |