The Peloponnese flotillas sail from Poros and Corinth. Of these I prefer the Poros based flotillas. It’s both a prettier place and situated in the middle of the cruising area. It also offers a superb fleet of yachts. But if you want a run through the Corinth Canal, start from Corinth.
The Peloponnese includes the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs. The Saronic is the area between Athens and Poros. The Argolic is the area south and west of Poros. See the Saronic & Peloponnese Sailing Map if you need to get your bearings.
North of Poros winds are steady but rarely strong, typically force 1-3. The weather often runs in 3 day cycles so it is unusual to get prolonged windless spells as can happen in the Ionian.
The Saronic, Epidavros, Peloponnese and Laconia flotillas visit this area. Attractions include:
- At Epidavros the superb Roman amphitheatre and underwater ruins.
- The fishing village of Perdika, with its camera obscura and remains of German barracks.
- The small island of Agistri, which has several beaches.
- The island of Aegina has an impressive church, a great fish market and horse and trap rides.
- At Vathi, you can walk up to the volcano crater.
South of Poros there’s a little more wind though it’s still easy sailing. The Nafplion, Monemvasia, Argolic, Laconia and Peloponnese flotillas all visit this area. The run down to Monemvasia can be a bit windier, typically force 2-4. Attractions include:
- The fascinating medieval rock island town at Monemvasia.
- At Nafplion, the large castle that towers over the town.
- The holiday town of Astros has a smaller castle.
- Fishing villages such as Yerikas and Kiparissi
- The traffic free island of Hydra, where donkeys rule the streets.
You can read more about the area on the Sailing the Peloponnese page. Peloponnese flotillas take you to a Greece that’s still truly Greek.
Peloponnese flotilla choices
Peloponnese flotillas from Poros 2026
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monemvasia | 13th | 4th 18th | 1st 15th | 12th | 3rd | ||
| Nafplion | 9th 23rd | 6th 20th | 11th 25th | 8th 22nd | 5th 19th | 10th 24th | |
| Saronic | 2nd 16th 30th | 27th | 29th | 26th | 17th |
Peloponnese & Gulf of Corinth from Kiato/Korfos 2026
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidavros | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th 25th | 8th 22nd | 5th 19th | 3rd 17th 24th |
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About the Epidavros flotilla
The Epidavros flotilla is an easy route. It sails from Kiato near Corinth making its way through the Corinth Canal to the Saronic Gulf.
First stop is Palais Epidavros, from where you can visit the superbly preserved Greek amphitheatre. Plays are still performed here and there are extensive remains of the surrounding settlement to explore.
The flotilla moves on to the pretty holiday island of Poros. There’s the chance to add to your islands with visits to the animal sanctuary on Moni. Perdika offers the ruins of the world war ...
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About the Monemvasia flotilla
The Monemvasia flotilla is probably the most exciting of the Peloponnese flotillas. The flotilla sails south from Poros down to the dramatic and well preserved Byzantine island at Monemvasia.
The flotilla sails from the pretty island of Poros, about a hours fast ferry ride south of Athens. It’s at the intermediate end of easy, as the open seas down the east side of the Peloponnese can allow a bit more swell than elsewhere.
Once away from Poros, the stops are mostly small villages with the option of calling at the towns of Spetses, Ermioni ...
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About the Nafplion flotilla
The Nafplion flotilla is a great choice for less experienced skippers and crews. However with sailing distances varying from shorter runs to longer sails, old hands won’t be disappointed either.
The flotilla sails from the charming island of Poros. Poros is about a hours fast ferry ride south of Athens. The flotilla sails south in to the Argolic Gulf. It reaches the most northerly point at the historic fortress city of Nafplion.
Stops range from small holiday towns to sleepy bays. In addition to the fort at Nafplion, there’s a castle at Astros and windmills at Tiros. The ...
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About the Saronic flotilla
The Saronic flotilla is ideal for newly qualified skippers or families wanting a gentle introduction to sailing. The flotilla sails from the island of Poros, about an hours fast ferry ride south of Athens.
It’s a delightful mix of small towns and traditional fishing villages. You can also visit the stunning Greek amphitheatre at Epidavros. This is so well preserved it still hosts plays.The route also offers the chance to visit the islands of Agistri and Aegina.
Navigation is mainly line of sight with fairly short sails. However, there are plenty of options for detours ...
Peloponnese flotillas from Poros 2026
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
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| Argolic 2 weeks | 6th 13th | 4th 11th 18th 25th | 1st 8th 15th | 5th 12th | 3rd | ||
| Laconia 2 weeks | 27th | 26th | |||||
| Peloponnese 2 weeks | |||||||
| ..North then south | 2nd 16th 30th | 29th | 17th | ||||
| ..South then north | 9th 23rd | 20th | 22nd | 19th | 10th | ||
Peloponnese & Gulf of Corinth from Kiato/Korfos 2026
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Canal 2 weeks | |||||||
| ..East then west | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th 25th | 8th 22nd | 5th 19th | 3rd | |
| ..West then east | 25th | 9th 23rd | 6th 20th | 4th 18th | 1st 15th 29th | 12th 26th | 10th |
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About the Argolic flotilla (2 weeks)
The Argolic flotilla explores the whole of the cruising ground south of Poros, from the fortress town of Nafplion to the Byzantine town at Monemvasia. In between you will experience rural Greece from fishing villages to small holiday towns.
There’s a chance to visit more compact ports not suitable for the whole flotilla over the middle weekend.
So whether you want beaches, beautiful swim stops, ancient buildings or to watch the local fishermen at work, there’s something for everyone.
The further south you ...
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About the Laconia flotilla (2 weeks)
The Laconia flotilla visits both the Argolic and Saronic Gulfs from the base on the island of Poros. From beaches to ancient monuments, holiday towns to fishing villages, there’s something for everyone.
The flotilla is a combination of the one week Monemvasia and Saronic flotillas. You get a few days over the middle weekend to head off to places that are too small for the whole flotilla to visit.
Cultural highlights are the brilliantly preserved amphitheatre and settlement at Epidavros and the fascinating byzantine town at ...
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About The Peloponnese Flotilla (2 weeks)
The Peloponnese flotilla sails from Poros. It explores the Saronic Gulf to the north and the Argolic Gulf to the south. (Note this route is different to the one of the same name which ran up until 2021. For those wanting a two week trip taking in Monemvasia, see the Argolic flotilla and the Laconia flotilla).
This route is a combination of the Saronic and Nafplion one week flotillas. Depending which week you start you may go north first then south, or south first then north. The Saronic is a ...
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About The Peloponnese Flotilla (2 weeks)
The Peloponnese flotilla sails from Poros. It explores the Saronic Gulf to the north and the Argolic Gulf to the south. (Note this route is different to the one of the same name which ran up until 2021. For those wanting a two week trip taking in Monemvasia, see the Argolic flotilla and the Laconia flotilla).
This route is a combination of the Saronic and Nafplion one week flotillas. Depending which week you start you may go north first then south, or south first then north. The Saronic is a ...
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About the Corinth Canal flotilla
The Corinth Canal flotilla is a combination of the two 1 week routes that explore the Saronic Gulf and the Gulf of Corinth.
Depending which week you start, your holiday will start and finish either in Kiato, near Corinth, or Korfos, south of the east end of the Corinth Canal. You will traverse the Canal in both directions. This is normally a very expensive exercise but your locally based yacht will get a vastly discounted rate.
This is a flotilla of contrasts. The Saronic Gulf area is easy ...
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About the Corinth Canal flotilla
The Corinth Canal flotilla is a combination of the two 1 week routes that explore the Saronic Gulf and the Gulf of Corinth.
Depending which week you start, your holiday will start and finish either in Kiato, near Corinth, or Korfos, south of the east end of the Corinth Canal. You will traverse the Canal in both directions. This is normally a very expensive exercise but your locally based yacht will get a vastly discounted rate.
This is a flotilla of contrasts. The Saronic Gulf area is easy ...
More about the Poros flotillas
For most of the season, the Poros flotillas sail the areas north and south of Poros on alternate weeks. Those on two week holidays will cover both areas.
In high season, the flotilla stay south of Poros. This avoids the harbours in the north which get busy in summer. Options include a “proper” two week flotilla (not just two one week runs joined up) which gives the chance to get down to Monemvasia.
The flotillas from Poros also offer sail training options. The associated RYA Sailing School offers courses you can take whilst on flotilla. These include Competent Crew, Day Skipper and the International Certificate of Competence (ICC). Bareboat and skippered charter are also available across the area.
More About the Corinth Flotillas
The Corinth flotillas are unusual in giving the chance to sail in two contrasting sailing areas. Every other week the flotilla sails in the northern Peloponnese (the Saronic Gulf). On the intervening weeks the flotilla sails in the windier Gulf of Corinth which is intermediate sailing.
Those taking two week trips will therefore get a week of easy sailing in the Peloponnese then a week in the much less visited and windier Gulf of Corinth. Depending on your start date you may do the two weeks in the reverse order.
Getting there – Peloponnese flotillas
The Peloponnese flotillas are well served by international flights to Athens. From the UK there are services from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester and Edinburgh. There are also flights from Bristol though not on Saturdays.
A popular extension to these flotillas is to spend a day or two in Athens before or after sailing. Alternatively, you can enjoy a few days ashore on one of the many islands readily accessible from Athens.
The flotilla operators offer optional transfers between the airport and base. Corinth is about an hour and a quarter by road or a couple of hours by train. For Poros you’ve a choice of either a fast ferry or road transfer. The ferry ride sometimes offers the increasingly rare chance to experience the hydrofoils (flying dolphins). These are converted Russian troop carriers. They used to form the mainstay of Greek ferry services but are now being phased out.