Adventure Sailing For Singles, Friends and Solos in their
20's 30's 40's, 50's and Active 60's
Singles Adventure Sailing
The "Adventure" tag applies not only to the fun, freedom and excitement of being
out on the ocean on your own yacht, but also to the get-involved
approach, where everyone is part of a real "crew" - not just passengers to be
ferried about according to some strict itinerary, or the whim of the captain.
There's no obligation to pull on ropes if you don't want to - but if you'd like
to learn more about sailing, they would love to teach you. For already
experienced sailors - hey, great ! - come take the helm and tweak the sails as much
as you like ! Though they have provisional itineraries, they are always
changeable according to the preferences of the group - and of course, the whims of
the wind gods ! The singles trips are as flexible and laid-back as
possible; as fun and hedonistic as the islands themselves.
"Adventure" also applies to the sort of places you will sail. To
some of the more well-known spots, sure - but they also venture way
beyond the usual tourist tracks; you will explore the isolated islands
& villages only accessible by sailboat - or maybe bribing a local fisherman !
These are the islands you'll never find in any travel agents' window... some of the
few remaining unspoiled pockets where traditional Greek culture and hospititality
are still very much alive.
What's more, the crews have been sailing these waters for 12yrs now - and
are pretty much part of the family in these little islands. So the SeaScape
sailors always get a real warm welcome whenever their yachts sail into
port !
So - this is no cruise ship - it's a real sailing experience! They
won't make your beds or clean up your junk - although they may well serve up
the gin n' tonics as you swing in a hammock! They will however, teach you to
sail if you wish; take you Greek dancing where the locals go, introduce you to the
delights of Turkish baths - and sail you to some of the most beautiful and
unspoiled spots still remaining in these waters....
The Greece-AND-Turkey trips sail to our favorite islands in the
Dodecanese; from tiny fishing villages where the traditional Greek spontaneity and
lively spirit lives on - to the bright lights and party nights of the more
developed islands, where one can eat, drink and be merry in modern-day Greece!
Turkey is a land of even more contrasts! From the busy, cosmopolitan port
of Bodrum, it's fascinating and fun bazaars, St John's Castle and hopping night
life - to the total contrast of the ancient port of Knidos, dating back to
500BC.... ruins and ancient amphitheatres scattered all around the bay where we
anchor.
The other favourite spots tend to be the quieter, less "touristy" parts of
Turkey, where our local friends give us a real family welcome. You
will explore more ancient sites, luxuriate in Turkish baths - and even learn
to belly-dance!
Everything on board is included..These are small
sailing yachts - 8 singles capacity - usually a few yachts will sail
together.
Click
on the Country for Sample Sailing Itineraries
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Countries
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Singles Sailing
Tidbits
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Greece-Turkey
Turkey - Greece
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Daytime temps in early & late season (May,
Oct) would be around mid 60sC; midsummer max temperatures would be
around mid/high 80s. The humidity is very low, so it rarely feels
TOO hot, even in Aug (though it is a good plan to stay out of
cities and be out on the water then!)
Another chance to experience two countries in one
trip - we'll be starting in Turkey and exploring her lovely
Turquoise Coast for the first week... then sailing north to our
favorite little Greek islands for the second week of
adventures!
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Greece
- 1 Week
Greece - 2 Week
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If you're a keen sailor (or enthusiastic newbie),
this trip could be a good pick - plenty of wind and fun sailing
conditions! Lots of swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing on deck too -
this is a great time of year for sun lovers. Even though the main
summer season is in full swing, mid July is still not too crowded
in our lovely little off-the-beaten-track islands.
Our "Younger singles" group - early
20s, 30s early 40s Aug is the lively, "party"
time to be out in the islands! We still escape to some of our
quieter, little-known spots too, of course; but it's the time to
visit if you like an active, get-out-there vacation and lots of fun
nightlife too. It's also the windiest time of year, lots of
exciting sailing for those who like a little adrenalin in their
diet !
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Thailand
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Phuket-Langkawi
All the ingredients one
could ever ask from a tropical sailing vacation... stunningly
beautiful scenery, a multitude of uncrowded anchorages; underwater
wonderlands of coral and multicoloured fish; fun nightlife if you
want it, peace and tranquilty if not.
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| Dates |
Trip
Route |
1
Week |
2
Week |
| September 12 - September
29 |
Kos-Keci Buku |
$1550 |
$2650 |
| September 12 - September
18 |
Leros-Kos |
$1550 |
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| September 12 - September
25 |
Leros-Keci Buku |
$1550 |
$2650 |
| September 19 - September
25 |
Kos -
Leros |
$1550 |
$2650 |
| September 26 - October
9 |
Keci Buku-Leros |
$1550 |
$2650 |
| September 26 - October
2 |
Keci Buku-Kos |
$1550 |
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| October 3 - October
9 |
Kos - Leros |
$1550 |
$2650 |
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10
Day |
| December 23 - January 2 |
Thailand / Malaysia |
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$2495 |
| January 9 - January 16 |
Thailand / Malaysia |
$1750 |
$2495 |
| February 10 - February 20 |
Thailand / Malaysia |
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$2495 |
| March 21 - March 31 |
Thailand / Malaysia |
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$2495 |
The Bottom Line: What will it cost?
Our philosophy is very simple; our costs are as inclusive as we can sensibly
make them. We figure most people would prefer to know ahead of time what the total
vacation cost is; not have to worry about little additional surprises along the
way!
On our Adventure Sailing trips, once you get on the boat, everything on board is
covered. We provide provisions for breakfasts, lunches, drinks (yes, that includes
open bar - local liquors, beer & wine). The only thing we don't include is
dinners - the local taverna experience ashore is much too much fun to miss!
So unlike the usual yacht charter in the Med - there's no unexpected extras to
catch you out halfway ("Oh, you didn't realise how much this marina costs?" or
"That'll be another 300 euros for the fuel bill, thank you very much!" ).
With the more usual bareboat-plus-skipper arrangement, you're up for everything
else - fuel, water, mooring, insurance, local taxes, food, on board bar bills -
even the skipper's food and drink!
SeaScape's philosophy is that nasty $$ surprises don't do anything for a
relaxing vacation - and we emphatically don't work that way. We'd prefer you to
eat, drink and be merry - without worrying how much extra it will cost!
Our price does include:
- Breakfasts
- Lunches
- Soft drinks
- Open bar (local beers, wines & liquors)
- Skipper
- Informal sailing instruction if desired
- Fuel
- Water
- Mooring fees
- Security deposit / insurance
It does not include:
- Dinners ashore
- Transport to and from the boats - airfares, transfers
- Personal & medical insurance
- Personal visas for Turkey (when applicable)
If Adventure Sailing is for you call or
email..
877
848-7477 or sailing@bestsingletravel.com
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