Sailing Trip from Skiathos with Lunch: Which Boat to Book?
Updated October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
For most people, book the full-day sailing cruise with lunch: €140 per person, 7 hours, 4.9 stars from 400 reviews. If you want a barbecue on board, choose the all-inclusive daily sailing with BBQ, also €140 and 5.0 from 73 reviews. Sailing costs about three times what a group motor cruise costs, so decide what the extra money is for.
| Sailing trip | Duration | From | Rating | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-day sailing cruise with lunch | 7 hours | €140 | 4.9 from 400 reviews | Most travellers |
| Day-sailing tour with lunch on board | 7 hours | €145 | 5.0 from 265 reviews | Skopelos and Skiathos beaches |
| All-inclusive semi-private cruise with lunch | 7 hours | €140 | 4.9 from 92 reviews | Paddleboard, snorkel, food and drinks |
| All-inclusive daily sailing with BBQ | 8 hours | €140 | 5.0 from 73 reviews | Barbecue lunch |
| Diamanti shared or private sailing trip | 8 hours | €1,500 per group up to 12 | 4.9 from 35 reviews | A whole yacht for a group |
What is actually different
The first listing describes a private or shared tour on a large sailing yacht with snorkelling, lunch and the nearby islands of Skopelos, Tsougria and Dasia. The BBQ trip promises swimming, snorkelling, paddleboarding, Skopelos, Tsougria and, weather permitting, Lalaria, with a barbecue lunch, Greek salad, drinks and fresh fruit. The Diamanti trip is a Beneteau Cyclades 50.5 sailboat around Skiathos and Skopelos; at €1,500 for up to 12 people it is about €125 each for a full group.
Check availability and prices for the full-day sailing cruise
Check availability and prices for the sailing day with BBQ
Be realistic
- Sailing is slower than a motor cruise, so you see fewer stops. That is the point of it.
- The wind decides the route. The BBQ trip itself says Lalaria depends on weather.
- Which food and drinks are included differs by listing; read the inclusions on each booking page.
- Anyone prone to seasickness should ask a pharmacist or doctor for individual advice.
For the cheaper motor option, see around Skiathos by boat, or the page for all sailing trips from Skiathos. Our pick for most people remains the full-day sailing cruise with lunch.
