A week on a yacht in the Aegean is one of the most relaxing ways to see Greece, and one of the most active: swimming, watersports, long days in the sun. A little wellness planning makes the difference between coming home tired and coming home restored.
Talk to the crew first
On a yacht, space, timing and transfers are decided by the captain and the chief stew. Before booking any session, agree where it can take place, when the deck will be quiet, and how the practitioner will come aboard, at the marina or by tender at anchor.
Choose the right moments
Mornings at anchor, before the day’s cruising, are ideal for yoga on the sundeck. Late afternoon, after watersports, is the natural time for stretching or a recovery massage. Avoid sessions while the yacht is under way.
Or bring a practitioner along
On longer charters and larger yachts, a single visit is often not enough. A wellness practitioner who sails with you for part or all of the voyage can offer a morning class every day, massage after watersports and quiet recovery in the evening, adjusted to how each guest feels.
Think compact
Experienced practitioners bring portable tables and mats and work comfortably in small spaces, from a cabin to a corner of the aft deck. Ask for someone who has worked on board before; it shows.
Do not forget the crew
Crew work long hours through the season. A recovery session for the team at the end of a charter is a simple gesture that is always appreciated.
OUSIA arranges wellness on board around Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and the Cyclades, and from Athens and the Athens Riviera. Share the itinerary with us and we will suggest what fits.