Sailing boat with owner-skipper, RYA qualified, departing from Athens. Sailing, tailored itineraries, and authentic experiences.
Chat directly with Jean-Michel, owner-skipper of Najida
WhatsApp: +336 17 34 75 27 E-mail: jm@najida.com
Family holidays or trips with friends aboard the Najida
In 2026, I welcome you aboard the Najida departing from Athens for a professional owner-skippered yacht charter, for a private cruise in Greece, with family or friends, in a spirit of simplicity, calm, and authenticity.
The aim is to help you discover Greece in a different way: peaceful sailing, unspoilt anchorages, the pleasure of sailing and a cruise entirely adapted to your wishes with particular attention paid to comfort, safety and respect for the places explored.
Depending on the weather and your desires, sailing can take you into the Gulf of Euboea, les Cyclades or the Saronic Gulf, three ideal areas for a private sailing cruise departing from Athens.
The month of June in Greece offers particularly balanced conditions for sailing from Athens. Certain weeks in June can be offered on a cabin basis or 100% women’s cruise, subject to availability.
Sailing holiday in Greece: the Cyclades, the Saronic Gulf and Euboea
These skippered sailing cruises in Greece are for those who love sailing, peace and quiet, and simplicity, and who are looking for an experience far from standardised formats.
Sailing in the Gulf of Euboea: calm seas, secluded anchorages and turquoise waters.
Sailing cruise in the Cyclades: more open sailing, white villages and iconic landscapes.
Sailing cruise in the Saronic Gulf: sheltered areas, ideal for a first experience.
Some navigation is also offered in a specific format, such as the 100% women’s sailing trip in Greece with a skipper.
Why choose this sailing cruise in Greece with a professional skipper
1 — Qualified RYA skipper and experienced owner for safe sailing
By choosing the Najida, you embark on a sailing trip in Greece with a skipper owner.
An experienced sailor, he knows his boat perfectly, Mediterranean sailing and Greek anchorages.
Her presence ensures safe, smooth, and reassuring navigation, while respecting your privacy and your pace.
This knowledge of the boat and the Aegean Sea guarantees a smoother and more serene sailing cruise in Greece.
2 — A comfortable sailboat, designed for life on board
Najida is a charter sailing yacht in Greece designed for long-distance cruising.
Solid, perfectly maintained, and self-sufficient, it offers excellent comfort on board, for both adults and children.
Living spaces, both indoors and outdoors, allow you to fully enjoy the sea, anchorages, and sailing.
The boat is suitable for families as well as adult crews.
3 — A sailing yacht cruise in Greece, far from standardised formats
Each cruise aboard the Najida is a unique experience.
This is not just a simple sailboat rental in Greece, but a private skippered cruise tailored to your desires: sailing, swimming, exploring, and relaxation time.
You’re experiencing an authentic maritime adventure, far from standardised fleets and impersonal formulas.
Each week adapts to the conditions and the crew, with no set programme.
These skippered sailing cruises in Greece are designed for a smooth and serene experience.
The Najida sailboat: a boat designed for living at sea
The Najida is a long-distance sailing yacht, personally maintained and prepared by its skipper.
Designed for long and serene voyages, it prioritises reliability, comfort, simplicity and sailing quality over the pursuit of performance.
Stable, marine and self-sufficient, the Najida is designed for a real life on board, made up of calm anchorages, chosen passages and fully experienced stops.
Every detail of the boat is optimised for safety, comfort and sailing pleasure, respecting the rhythm of the sea and the environment.
The onboard cuisine is simple, fresh, and carefully prepared – we discuss it in detail in the logbook.
This type of boat allows for a sailing cruise in Greece in very good conditions, both under sail and at anchor.
The Najida spends six months of the year without calling at a marina.
Jean Michel and his Bruce Roberts 57 Najida in a few words
I personally welcome you aboard the Najida to share a simple, smooth, and authentic sailing experience.
Owner and skipper for over thirty years, I offer you much more than a simple sailboat rental in Greece: a true sailing experience, at the pace of real life on board. For years, I have sailed the Mediterranean by sailboat, favouring preserved areas, chosen anchorages, and sailing that respects the sea and the environment.
Le Najida is my boat, my home, and the one I place at your disposal for a private cruise, with family or friends, always far from standardised and impersonal formulas.
The Najida is a comfortable long-distance cruising sailboat, designed for self-sufficiency, economy, and the pleasure of simple sailing, without unnecessary frills.
Every cruise always starts with a discussion, to see if this way of navigating suits you.
The exterior of the yacht Najida
As soon as you step aboard, you are often surprised by the space and smooth circulation that the Najida offers…
The interior of the sailing boat Najida
View of the interior square of the sailing ship Najida with a laid table.
On-board comfort: another definition of luxury
The Najida boasts a rare level of equipment for a cruising sailboat, allowing for true autonomy at sea without compromising on comfort.
Navigation and manoeuvring
• Full navigation electronics
Electric winch for genoa furler
Mainsail Harken track
Energy & Autonomy
• 4 large solar panels (approx. 2,000 W at 24 volts)
• 400 Ah 24-volt battery bank
• 12 kW generator
• 220 V + USB / USB-C sockets throughout the yacht
Comfort and onboard living
• 3 refrigerators
• 1 freezer
• 1 dishwasher
• Fans in the cabins
Outdoor & relaxation
• 3 large outdoor beds
• 2 hammocks
• 2 Fatboy pouffes
Annex and travel
• 3.50 m semi-rigid dinghy with 15 HP outboard engine
Dinghy davits
Water and autonomy
• Watermaker (approx. 200 litres / hour)
• 1,750 litres of fresh water
Cuisine and equipment
Gas cooker (2 rings + gas oven)
• Electric power (generator or batteries)
• 2-zone induction hob (generator or batteries)
• Gas barbecue (up to 10 people)
Leisure & Activities
• 2 paddles
• 2 kayaks
• Flippers, masks and snorkels
Fuel capacity and range
• 1,250 litres of diesel
The Najida has numerous onboard amenities, designed for comfort, navigation, and life at sea.
The boat is steered by its Independent skipper, responsible for the maintenance and technical preparation of the sailing boat.
Discover our skippered sailing cruises in Greece departing from Athens.
Enjoy a private, tailor-made experience between the Cyclades and the Saronic Gulf.,
with a comfortable sailing boat and an experienced skipper.
Hiring a sailboat in Greece with a skipper allows for stress-free sailing.
and to discover coves accessible only by sea, far from mass tourism.
The 2026 rates and availability are available for consultation online.
Let's build your next cruise together. jm@najida.com – WhatsApp: +336 17 34 75 27