Sailing Cruise To Shipwreck Bay

Sailing Cruise to Shipwreck Bay, 6 hours, rated 4.9 across 70 traveller reviews.

Overview

It is a semi-private outing: the boat carries a maximum of 8 travellers, and several reviewers describe sharing the deck with a handful of people from different countries, which they enjoyed. The skipper, who is also the cook, prepares lunch on board while guests swim and snorkel near the wreck.

The day follows a simple rhythm. Boarding is at 11:00, followed by a sailing leg along the coast out to the bay. Once there, the group swims from the boat to the beach, and reviewers note you need to be a reasonably confident swimmer for that part, though lifejackets are available. After the swim stop, everyone comes back on board for a Greek lunch cooked fresh on the boat, typically souvlaki with pita, grilled vegetables, salad and fruit, with wine and water included.

It suits travellers who want a slow, relaxed day on the water rather than a packed sightseeing schedule. Reviewers repeatedly mention dolphins on the crossing and a friendly, informal atmosphere on board. It does not suit anyone who cannot swim out to the beach, and it is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Nea MichanionaArrive at Blue Foam Sailing Cruises, Politechniou 137, Nea Michaniona, 20 minutes before the 11:00 departure. The operator directs guests to follow the meeting point link rather than the street address.
2. Sail from Thermaikos BayThe boat cruises out along the coastline toward Shipwreck Bay, with unobstructed views of the shore along the way.
3. Swim stop at Shipwreck BayGuests swim from the boat to Navagio Beach and can snorkel around the wreck. Lifejackets are available for weaker swimmers.
4. Lunch on boardThe skipper cooks lunch on the boat while guests swim: souvlaki with pita, bread, grilled vegetables, Greek salad and fruit salad, with wine and bottled water included.
5. Return sailThe boat sails back to the meeting point, where the cruise ends. Reviewers have spotted dolphins on this leg.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from the swim to the shore to the sun on the water.

• Getting there. The departure point is outside the city, about a 45 minute taxi ride from the cruise port terminal according to one reviewer. By public transport, take bus 3 from the centre to IKEA station, then bus 72 to Nea Michaniona. Hotel transfer is available at extra cost.
• Swimming ability. You swim from the boat to the beach, a distance reviewers describe as needing decent swimming ability. The skipper provides lifejackets for anyone not confident in the water.
• Sun protection. Reviewers warn that the sun is stronger than it looks out on the water, so bring plenty of suncream. Towels are not included, so pack your own.
• Food and drink. Lunch is cooked on board and reviewers consistently call it excellent. The meal comes with wine, one bottle per 4 people, and bottled water. Alcoholic drinks beyond the included wine are available to purchase.
• Group feel. The trip is semi-private with a maximum of 8 travellers, and reviewers enjoyed meeting people from different countries. One group that expected a private boat found another couple on board, so check the booking options carefully if you want exclusivity.
• Weather and timing. The cruise can be modified or cancelled because of weather, with a different date or a full refund offered in that case. It requires a minimum number of travellers to run. Arrive 20 minutes before the 11:00 start.

Common issues. The departure point sits well outside central Thessaloniki, and travellers coming from the cruise port should plan on a substantial taxi ride or a two-bus journey. Reaching the beach means swimming from the boat, so weak swimmers depend on a lifejacket. The cruise depends on good weather and a minimum number of bookings, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Towels are not provided and infants must sit on laps.

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