The best bride and groom photos with top wedding photographers. Wedding photoshoot on a boat. Next-day wedding photos at sea, with Thessaloniki and Halkidiki as your backdrop “Next-day” photo shoots are trending. The bride and groom, relaxed and without time pressure, meet their wedding photographer the following day for the session. Better photos, better light, […]
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Our Articles section is where we share practical, skipper-led insight to help you plan better time on the water in Greece. From summer sailing in Chalkidiki to motor yacht cruising highlights like Porto Carras or Miraggio, we focus on what actually matters on board: weather patterns, sea state, routes, anchoring options, marina logistics, and the small decisions that turn a good day into an excellent one.
You’ll find destination guides, itinerary ideas, and straightforward comparisons between sailing yachts, catamarans, and motor yachts—written with real charter experience from Halkidiki, Athens (Alimos), and the Ionian base of Preveza/Lefkada. We cover timing, distances, fuel and provisioning considerations, family-friendly bays, swim stops, and the best ways to avoid crowds without missing the must-see spots.
Whether you’re booking a day trip, a bareboat charter, or a skippered holiday, these articles are designed to set expectations clearly and help you choose the right boat and plan with confidence. We keep it honest, current, and focused on safe, enjoyable cruising.
9 budget ways to an unforgettable 2026 honeymoon in Halkidiki
9 Tips for a Dream Honeymoon on a Realistic Budget in You don’t need a billionaire’s budget to have a honeymoon that feels like a film. You need a smart plan, a bit of flexibility, and a destination that gives you plenty for every euro you spend. I skipper charters around Halkidiki and the North […]
Boat wedding proposals in Halkidiki
Boat Wedding Proposals: The smartest idea for your engagement. Out here in Halkidiki and Thessaloniki, I see the same thing every season. Couples step onboard with one plan, and the sea gives them something bigger. A proposal on a boat feels private, cinematic and real, all at the same time. And yes, it also solves […]
How far is Halkidiki from Thessaloniki airport?
Halkidiki sits just southeast of Thessaloniki, which is why many visitors use the city as a short base before escaping to the sea. As a skipper here, I see the same pattern every week: land at SKG, grab a quick coffee, and within a short drive you are already smelling pine and salt. It looks […]
Sailing Gadgets & Travel Accessories for 2026 — Halkidiki
Gadgets and accessories tested at sea, in , those we use at charterAyacht After enough miles around Halkidiki, you stop trusting glossy specs and start trusting what survives salt, sun and the odd drop on a teak deck. The kit below is what we have actually used on motor yachts and sailing boats on day […]
Top 10 reasons for sailing Chalkidiki 2026 summer holidays , an undiscovered Greek heaven
Is Halkidiki a good place to go on holiday? If you like clear water, pine forests that touch the sea, and evenings that can be either quiet or loud, you will feel at home here. Halkidiki sits in Northern Greece, just southeast of Thessaloniki, and it still feels local even when the season is busy. […]
Porto Caras or Miraggio motor yacht cruise
Private Toroneos Cruises Toroneos Gulf is the bit of Halkidiki I never get tired of. In one day you can swim in water that looks like glass, tuck into coves you would never reach by car, and still be back in time for dinner in Neos Marmaras. Our company offers private cruises, giving travellers the […]