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 tiny village at Plaka hides one of the country’s most popular night clubs. Though not stops for the whole flotilla, there’s also the chance to visit the chic holiday town of Spetses or the traffic free artists colony of Hydra.
The operator also runs an RYA sailing school so if you lack the necessary skipper certificate, you can take an ICC assessment before you flotilla, or an ICC or RYA course during the flotilla.
In high season, every Saturday from 8th July to the end of August, this one week flotilla runs in conjunction with the 2 week Peloponnese flotilla. One weekers will get a Short Nafplion flotilla, making their own way back to the Poros base over the Thursday & Friday.
2024 DatesFlotilla | April | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
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Navplion | 4th 18th | 1st 22nd 29th | 13th 20th 27th | 3rd 10th 17th 24th | 7th 21st | 12th 26th | |
Short Navplion | 29th | 13th 20th 27th | 10th 17th |
Nafplion flotilla Itinerary
The Nafplion flotilla will visit five of the following ports or bays (one overnight in a bay is included weather permitting):
Ermioni, Tiros, Nafplion, Astros, Tolo, Koiladha, Porto Heli, Dhokos (Bay), Agios Nikolaos (Bay), Kapari (Bay).
The following is a typical route:
Click to view the Nafplion flotilla on a mapSee About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Saronic gallery. For what’s included see Flotillas; inclusions and options.
Day Miles Destination
1: Sat 0 Check in.
2: Sun 20
3: Mon 30
4: Tue 10
5: Wed 20
6: Thu 24 Free Sailing: For a quiet night I'd suggest:
For a livelier stop why not head for;
7: Fri 17
8: Sat 0 Check out and depart
Average 17.3 Note: you will do more miles than this!
All routes may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Lead Crew will keep you advised during the week. Flotilla names may differ from those used by the operator.
More about the Flotilla
The yachts are very well kept by the family run business that runs the flotilla. There’s a good choice from 2 to 6 cabins, of varying ages.
The flotilla is reached via Athens airport. This has daily flights from London and many other international airports. So if you fancy a few days ashore before or after your sailing it’s easily done. Take in the sights of Athens or relax on Poros or one of the other nearby islands.
The operator offers transfers between Athens Airport or city centre hotels and Poros. Alternatively, it’s easy to make your own way there. There’s a frequent Express Bus which drops off about 100m from the ferry quay and ferry tickets can be booked on line.
There are other 1 week and 2 week flotilla options available from this base.