2 Great tours to choose from in 2019Sail the Ionian Greek Islands

The Greek Islands. Just the thought conjures images of summer. It is the kind of place that brings you to the essentials of life; forcing you to stop and relax. o

West of mainland Greece, lie the Ionion Islands. Unique to Greece for their luscious green, mountainous islands dotted with olive groves, Byzantine remains and ancient fishing villages.

Spend 10 days sailing aboard one of a small flotilla of hand-picked yachts and experience this ancient, welcoming paradise from its best angle – the water. Join the thousands of travellers who have fallen in love with these gorgeous islands steeped in culture.

No sailing experience is necessary and there are so many options to join in the fun, so singles, couples and crews can shed the stress and savour the adventure of a lifetime. orests, vast savannas and

7 to 17 September - Lefkas to Zakynthos18 to 28 September - Zakynthos to Lefkas

$4,255from

per person*

Yacht Rally - Small-Group, Guided Tours

Small Group ComfortYou’ll sail in comfort on your chosen yacht, as part of a shared boat of up to 7 other travellers, or as a crew of friends on your own yacht. Sail together in a small flotilla of up to 6 yachts, guided by your Australian guides and a local technician. Along the way, catch the adventure bug as you join in fun races, land tours and dinners in fabulous Greek tavernas.

How do I join?If you bring friends, and need a skipper, we’ll include one in your price. If you’re happy to skipper yourselves, we can help you organise the appropriate paperwork to

do so . If you are a couple or single we can match you with other like-minded people on a shareboat.

How do I get there?Depending on which departure you choose, you will need to get from Athens to Preveza near Lefkas or to Zakynthos. Either way, Mariner Boating Holidays work closely with travel specialists who are experts at creating tailored flight solutions. Contact us for further details.

Life on BoardYour yacht offers the perfect space to unpack and unwind.

It’s modern and comfortable, with areas to relax both below and on deck. Throw down a cushion, curl up and read a book, or use it to dive off into the azure crystaline waters to cool off

Your travelling companionsEvery group is different, but typically you’ll find your co-travellers will be aged between 40 and 65, enjoy keeping active, love the ocean, have a sense of adventure, love fine foods, an occasional glass of wine, and a good chat.

Here’s how it works

Ionian Islands

Experience the thrill of sailing, seize the oportunity to have a go, with complete support. Or sit back, relax and soak up the sea air. Its entirely up to you.

Your yacht, guide and local technicianChoosing a bareboat yacht charter as an individual skipper and taking a crew on an overseas holiday can be fraught with disappointment, stress and, sometimes, unexpected costs.

So often, its not what you know, its who you know. Getting help from someone who has chartered yachts in Greece every year for the last 30, has some great benefits. Local knowledge, long-standing connections with charter operators, first-hand knowledge of the yachts and what to expect, are among the perks of getting great sailing support.

Choose from a hand-picked selection of yachts from Jeanneau and Beneteau, with a range of sizes and prices to suit your crew and budget. Reach out to our ground crew for yacht specifications and prices.

Your guide and technician are hand-picked by us, using our prefered charter partners. They are consumate professionals, whose job will be to make sure that you are as comfortable as you can be on your journey.

Example yacht layout

Yacht charter and equipment• 10 nights’ yacht accommodation • 24/7 support from Mariner Boating’s experienced guides• 24/7 professional technical assistance for the yacht• Race management• Prizes for race days• Marina and berthing fees on race days• Welcome drinks at embarkation• 4 Race day dinners• 1 Final night dinner function• Charter starter pack (4 bottles of water 1.5L each, 1 pack of 6 coke cans, cloth/sponge, garbage bags, 1 roll of paper towel, 1 box of matches, 1 roll of toilet paper in each head, 1 small bottle of washing up liquid.)• Bed linen, bath towels, pillows and blankets• Snorkeling equipment • Security deposit reduction for the yacht • Standard navigation equipment • End of charter cleaning• Dinghy and outboard motor • Daily weather updates• Regular newsletters with up to date itinerary suggestions

• Sailing souvenir (waterproof bag and cap)Additional costs• Airfares

• Transfers• Reduced security deposit payable locally at

the charter base

Personal travel insuranceTravel insurance is recommended by Mariner Boating Holidays. Travellers should ensure they have a valid policy at time of booking. Your travel insurance policy should provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the heads of cover. We also recommend it covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. As the event organisers we request a copy of the policy and the emergency contact number so we can act in assistance with confidence.

Please note• A booking form and deposit of AU$1500 per person are required to confirm a booking

• Prices are subject to currency fluctuation until paid in full

• Credit card transactions are subject to merchant fees

• The itinerary and prices are correct at the time of issue but subject to changes without notice

What’s included?

How do I find out more and book?

1300 131 724www.marinerboating.com

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