We are happy to share that 3 years after our first boat trip with Yacht Gateways in Croatia, we spent another great one in July in the Cyclades. The crew with Martin and Carmel contributed to an unforgettable experience for us, with their warm hospitality, kind attitude, human touch and care. They made us feel at home from the moment we stepped on board until the end, and all 7 days passed by like an instant as we were fully enjoying the delicious meals at breakfast and lunch, all the picturesque swim-stops along the way, the afternoon chills on various beaches, the evening strolls in all the visited islands and enjoying beautiful sunsets and dinners in all the recommended local restaurants. Thank you Martian and Carmel for having treated us so well and making us disconnect from our busy lives and enjoy this wonderful sea adventure!

Wow!!!! What a trip! I had never done something like this and I was a bit worried. I was so wrong to be worried. This was a trip of a lifetime!!! We had Dal and Roxanne with us and they made the week. Anything and everything we needed or wanted they took care of. Dal was the best Skipper and knew all the places to go and things to see. He made the sailing fun and comfortable for us all. Roxanne’s food??! Epic!!! Not a single thing to complain about!!! Would HIGHLY recommend Yacht Getaways and especially Dal and Roxanne to anyone looking for a fun adventure!

So the good bits: - pre departure information and communication was superb. Great customer support - Daan the skipper was experienced and guided us to some great locations around the Cyclades. We would sail with him again. - the itinerary was fabulous. We would definitely revisit some of the islands we were taken to. - lunches prepared by the host were excellent. Now for the negatives which turned our promised luxury trip into an expensive average holiday: - the host's lack of experience showed in the displays of unprofessional behaviour and awareness of every guest on board. No attention to detail or presentation like the hosts on other boats witnessed by us during the week. - one bottle of wine for 8 people at lunch is not sufficient which left us relying on our own supplies at lunchtime. On one occasion the host forgot to bring out any wine for lunch. We also were left clearing our own plates on some occasions. Small things such as no condiments, no water glasses, no ice for two days etc. Breakfast was a bit hit and miss - we certainly didn't have any of the food the company likes to post on instagram. - Disorganisation regarding storage led to a help yourself culture on the boat to guests drinks which could have been prevented if the host had been on the ball. - Boat was dirty when we boarded. Hair clinging to the decks, dust/debris around the bed so bring your disinfectant wipes! - While evening meal recommendations were welcome, we felt obliged to take part in whole boat dinners at restaurants we would rather not have visited. Again paying more attention to individual guests rather than the mass would have led to a more special experience. In summary we enjoyed our trip but the quality of the experience didn't meet luxury trip expectations advertised by the company. I suspect we were just unlucky as the other boats seemed to have got it together with their skipper and crew relations.

Our recent Cyclades trip was fantastic, mainly because of our amazing skipper - Dal and superb host - Ellen. They both made our trip outstanding, going above and beyond to make everyday amazing. Both helped to address any and all questions/issues, regularly offered wonderful excursion recommendations, took us to the most beautiful swim spots - and the FOOD (both on the boat and with the many assisted reservations) made this trip a hard one to beat. They are just amazing humans!! They both speak very highly of the company so I am sure you already value them but - what ever you pay them - double it. They are the kind of people and talent that make your brand and experience one that will bring customers back, again and again. I only hope we get the chance to cross their paths again someday. Oh and Greece, it was beautiful hahaha.

Couldn't recommend this more! The perfect way to visit the greek islands. Such a special week. Host and skipper were so professional, considerate, helpful and accomodating in any way. I would definitely do this again!

An absolute pleasure to sail with a team that are both professional & fun to share this amazing experience with. The cuisine was first class as was the sailing and local knowledge of the beautiful Croatian islands, along with great recommendations for exploring & restaurants. We would like to personally thank both Davide & Toby for welcoming us onboard & making us feel so comfortable, we left with smiles on ours faces, along with great memories.Happy sailing boys!

Our group had an amazing time! The crew went above and beyond to make our voyage fun, comfortable, and memorable. The meals prepared on the vessel by Ellen (our host) were phenomenal. Our skipper Daniel was a joy and shared great insights into the local islands. Over all the trip and our crew exceeded our expectations.

We just finished touring the Cyclades with Dal and Ellen. This was our first charter experience and we are already planning our next. Dal's calm nature and obvious yachting expertise let us all relax and enjoy the journey while underway. There was no shortage of wonderful dishes prepared by Ellen with great care and tasteful presentation. The bar has surely been set high for our next charter crew.

I had an amazing time during our travels from Paros, Greece to all the other little islands. Ellen was an amazing host, it never felt like she was just doing her job, it felt like she was part our group but made sure to cook the most delicious meals, & went out of her way to make us feel exceptionally comfortable. Dal was the best skipper, answered all our questions & asked us what we thought about the plans & gave us options. We went to the most beautiful islands & their recommendations for dinner were “chefs kiss”. I left feeling like I’ve made friends with our amazing crew. Thank you Dal & Ellen for an amazing week!

As a return customer for Yacht Getaways and a fan of the Cyclades, I had high expectations for this trip. Dal and Ellen exceeded expectations and made the trip truly enjoyable! Small hiccups were quickly made to disappear, and it was clear that they worked well together as a team from the tasty food to the efficient anchoring in cozy swim spots. Yacht Getaways continues to impress!