Arriving in Nafplio on a cruise ship is a breathtaking experience, as the tender boats drop you off right at the heart of one of Greece’s most beautiful harbors. However, once you step ashore, you are often faced with a dilemma: join a massive, crowded bus tour to distant ruins, or wander the busy port streets in the summer heat.

There is a better way to spend your limited hours in port. With Nafplio Sun Sail, you can step off your cruise liner and straight onto a private sailing yacht, luxury catamaran, or high-speed RIB for an exclusive shore excursion tailored entirely to your schedule.

Why a Boat Charter is the Best Nafplio Shore Excursion

1. Tailored to Your Ship’s Docking Times: We know that cruise schedules are strict. Our private charters are fully customized around your ship’s arrival and departure times, ensuring you enjoy every minute on the water with zero stress about making it back to the pier before sail-away.
2. Avoid the Tourist Crowds: While thousands of passengers head to the land-based tourist spots, you will be heading in the opposite direction—out into the serene, crystal-clear waters of the Argolic Gulf.
3. A Premium All-Inclusive Day: No need to worry about finding a beach bed or waiting in line at restaurants. On our yachts, your private group enjoys a dedicated crew, premium local wine, traditional Greek appetizers, and full use of our Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP) and snorkeling equipment.

Choose Your Own Pace 

Depending on what you want to achieve during your port stop, our diverse fleet has you covered:

1. Sailing & Catamarans for Pure Relaxation: Perfect for those who want to slow down, sunbathe on the deck, and swim in the turquoise waters around Romvi and Daskalio islands.
2. High-Speed RIBs for Quick Exploration: If your ship is only in town for a few hours, a RIB cruise allows you to zip across the gulf, see all the major coastal fortresses like Bourtzi and Palamidi from the water, squeeze in a quick swim, and return with time to spare for shopping in the Old Town.

FAQs

What happens if our cruise ship changes its schedule or misses the port?

We understand that maritime travel can be unpredictable due to weather or itinerary changes. If your cruise ship alters its arrival time, we do our best to adjust your sailing slot. In the rare event that your ship cancels the port call entirely, we offer flexible cancellation and refund policies specifically for cruise passengers, which you can review on Nafplio Sun Sail.

How far is the boat pickup point from where the cruise tenders drop us off?

It is incredibly convenient. The tender boats from your cruise ship drop you off at the main harbor of Nafplio. Our sailing boats, catamarans, and RIBs are docked just a short, 2-to-5-minute walk from the exact same pier. There is no need for taxis or complex transfers; you walk off your ship and straight onto ours.

Can we fit a boat cruise and a walk through the Old Town in one day?

Yes, easily. Many of our shore excursions are designed as 4 or 8-hour trips. If your ship docks for 8 to 10 hours, you can spend the first half of your day sailing and swimming, and still have plenty of time in the afternoon to explore the neoclassical streets, visit the local shops, and enjoy a coffee in the town square.