Greek eco-sailing with Odyssey Sailing

Eco-sailing and diving amid the Greek islands.

With global warming reaching unprecedented levels adopting greener lifestyles has never been so imperative. Many travellers, who travel to their destinations by plane, worry about their ‘carbon footprint’ and the damage air travel has on the environment. There are, however, several ways that you can offset carbon emissions. The obvious one, is to find a ‘cleaner’ mode of transport, whilst the less ‘obvious’ way to become more environmentally-conscious is to embark on an eco-sailing and diving holiday in Greece.

There are a total of 6000 islands and islets scattered in the Ionian and Aegean Sea. While only 227 of these islands are inhabited, these mystic waters are home to an incredible collection of sea life, meaning the Ionian and Aegean Oceans are utopia for environmentalists.

The term ‘Mystic blue’ was a phrase coined by a team of environmentalists, divers, biologists and sailors, who were brought together through a shared interest – their love of nature and the sea. This team of ocean nature lovers bought a sailing boat, named Tahita, which sails around the Greek islands, doing a series of eco activities, aimed at protecting the marine world and raising public awareness to environmental issues effecting sea life.

Greek eco sailing on Tahita and its nature-loving crew welcome guests with similar interests, to join them on their adventure around the azure and mesmeric waters of the Ionian and Aegean Oceans.

Throughout this unforgettable trip, you will discover islands that rarely appear on a map, you will explore species of marine life that exist only around the seas of Greece, you will have the opportunity to spot dolphins and sperm whales, whilst relaxing on deck, with an ice-cold beverage of course!

As well as Greek eco-sailing around the Greek islands, Odyssey Sailing also offers diving cruises, where you can discover the Ionian and Aegean waters from the perceptive of the marine life itself. These crystal-clear oceans provide outstanding visibility of up to 30 – 40 metres, for divers to witness the spectacular biodiversity of the magnificent waters surrounding Greece and its islands.

All diving excursions off Tahita are led by a trained crew and licensed divers, who, prior to the dives, present to guests a history about the marine ecology of these waters and what they are likely to see.

Odyssey Sailing offers flexible itineraries of both eco-sailing and diving to suit personal requirements.

To find out more about an unforgettable experience weaning through the Greek islands, which will contribute to offsetting your carbon emissions, visit odysseysailing.gr.

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