ISLAND HOPPING – Nonstoptravellers

SEAJETS YOUR ISLAND HOPPING PARTNER IN GREECE

Olga — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:52:36 +0000

Have you heard of the new summer trend that attracts more and more travelers? Would you like the idea of visiting many islands on a single trip? Then island hopping is an ideal choice!

Why choose Island hopping?

The reason we love island hopping is the great flexibility along with the countless experiences you can reap on a single trip! Basically what you do is to start a trip to a new island of Cyclades almost every day! The Cyclades have countless islands waiting to be discovered that satisfy every type of traveler and now with Seajets travelling from one island to another has become even faster, comfortable and easy!

seajets island hopping greece

Why Choose Seajets?

Because:

It covers 260 connections from Piraeus, Rafina and Crete for the islands of Cyclades, allowing you to discover as much as you can in a single summer!
It is ideal when your time is limited, but your mood for exploration is limitless, offering you a great variety of choices.
Because it has ready-made ideas for romantic getaways, nightlife, adventure etc.
Because it has the largest high-speed fleet in the Aegean (20 ships)!
A total of 26 islands including Crete are available.

3 Summer proposals for island hopping in the Cyclades with Seajets

Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Naxos-Santorini with WorldChampion Jet the fastest speedboat in the world.

The only speedboat with a Guinness record for its speed, travels daily from Piraeus to Syros, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini! Four unique islands that stand out each for a different reason! You enjoy a journey of incomparable speed and luxury in the brand new WorldChampion Jet lounges, reaching islands such as Syros with its unique chora (the main town on the island) and its incredible alleys or picturesque villages in Naxos, or even the cosmopolitan and colourful Mykonos! the words of course are not enough to describe the unparalleled beauty of one of the most popular islands (and rightly so), Santorini. Also worth highlighting is the pioneering concept of WorldChampion Jet, as you can find an authentic Formula 1 car, which has run in the world’s leading institution of motorsports. So until you are photographed and see a genuine Minardi driven by Jos Verstappen, which made its appearance on the track the years 2003-2004, you will already have reached your destination! A colorful and fast itinerary for every type of traveler!

Piraeus-Paros-iOS-Santorini with Tera Jet the world’s biggest speedboat

Our second proposal is a unique 5 star travel experience with Tera Jet! You travel fast, affordably and comfortably with spacious seats! The journey starts with a stop to wonderful Paros. Once you’re done drinking your coffee in one of the lounges of the ship , you’ll have reached your destination! big Island, with crystal clear beaches, hiking trails, quite lively nightlife and undoubtedly good food! You continue with the cosmopolitan iOS which has a beautiful chora that challenges you for night getaways and then the itinerary ends up in Santorini! The island is world famous for its magnificent sunsets, as well as its geology due to the volcano activity. Easy and luxurious itinerary with Tera Jet.

Piraeus-Santorini-iOS-Milos-Naxos-Koufonisia-Mykonos The Nonstoptravellers route

The choices are really countless so in addition to the ready-made proposals with WorldChampion Jet and Tera Jet that offer you ready-made routes, you can improvise as we did! We traveled with WorldChampion Jet, Tera Jet, Superjet and Naxos Jet. We practically tried every speedboat of Seajets! We started the route romantically, going to our beloved Santorini , which we basically visit every year. Then, we went to Ios and got a taste of its nightlife. We couldn’t help but continue the route by stopping at the number one destination for 2019, Milos. The landscapes, the enchanting beaches, the picturesque alleys are breathtaking and definitely not to be missed. Leaving Milos and as we were heading to Koufonisia we were fortunate enough to stop at the port of Naxos for a few hours. There we found ourselves in the famous Portara of Naxos gazing at the endless blue. Next stop Koufonisia! A paradise on earth that gives you moments of tranquility. Finally, we arrived at the cosmopolitan Mykonos! Little Venice, windmills and a beautiful chora with charming alleys will definitely meet your expectation.

Extra tips for island hopping with Seajets

Start with the suggested routes you will find here!
Continue with improvising, choosing your own favorite islands here!
Invest in a good backpack ideal for island hopping!
Take only the essentials, summer needs simplicity!

Enjoy your trip!

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ISLAND HOPPING IN THE AEGEAN SEA

Olga — Sun, 05 May 2019 13:00:24 +0000

Greek islands, summer, holidays… Three little words, that bring spontaneously to our minds sweet memories! A whitewashed alley, a colourful flowerpot, a blooming flower corner, a local old man telling you a story, blue tablecloths on modest tables in the middle of a square and endless blue scenery, are just a few of those characteristic images that we all love and can’t wait to see more in summer months!

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Aegean Islands are characterized by incredible diversity, able to satisfy all types of travelers! There are islands like the romantic Santorini, which is now one of the top destinations in the whole world! Along with Santorini, there are plenty of islands to discover such as scenic Folegandros and Milos the island with the unique natural beauty. There are islands such as Crete which is a real travel gem for Greece and Greek tourism, with natural landscapes under the protection of UNESCO, seas, gorges and warm people, Crete is one of the blessed places for sure! For more cosmopolitan vibes, islands like Mykonos and Ios are amongst travellers’ top choices! Islands such as those of the Eastern Aegean, like Limnos or Chios, are perfect mainly for family vacations as they are still quite and pure enough! The list goes on with some more alternative islands like Samothrace, Anafi, Ikaria, Kalymnos, Koufonisia and Nisyros, all being little travel surprises waiting to be unrevealed! Last but not least the nearby islets of both Argosaronic gulf and Cyclades, due to the proximity to the port of Piraeus are ideal for fast track escapes and not only!

Islands with incredible beaches, natural wealth, hiking trails, diving spots, rich history, traditional Greek food and anything else one can ask for a complete experience and travel adventure! This is the first reason why you should visit Greece, travellers!

Despite the many many differences amongst those islands mentioned above its hard to visit only one single island to satisfy sumer vibes, and thats why we recommend island hopping in the Aegean islands! So get yourself together, pack a few light clothes and explore the different options regarding island hopping, depending on your mood and time.

Mini Island hopping

The easiest and cheapest choice especially for those of you who don’t have a lot of time is to join a mini cruise to our beloved one, Gulf of Argosaronic. Visit even in a day both Aegina, Hydra and Poros. There are several travel agencies now offering a one day excursion at a very good price. For those of you who have three-days at your disposal we suggest that you leave at least one night on each island and include in your travel path Agkistri! Each Islet has its own unique beauty and particularity, colourful alleys, roads without cars, unique varieties of nuts and ice-cream flavors, hiking trails, tavernas, historical monuments, organized camping and of course theres no reason to envy the blue waters of the Aegean sea!

Mainstream Island hopping

Theres actually no enough words to describe the beautiness of the mainland of the Aegean sea… talking about Cyclades can last for about forever… Finally travellers now have the chance to choose between several ferry connections and can enjoy many islands on a single trip! Choose between Cyclades and Dodecanese, while for those of you who want more adventurous scens you will find itineraries that combine a mainstream island with Crete, for example! You can find plenty of itineraries and cruises that can be ideal options for those of you that you do not have the time to organize the trip by their own. There are options that acan also take you to the coast of Turkey. Try various combinations, from cosmopolitan Mykonos and romantic Santorini to authentic Crete and islands of eastern Aegean, all in one trip! Actually, there is no rule just indulge yourself to the magic!

Alternative island hopping

Board on a ship at the port of Piraeus and plan your trip onboard. Does that sound crazy? It might be a little crazy, but you can dare it! Starting from Athens and having a station at one of the Cyclades islands, such as the beautiful Folegandros or Sikinos you will find yourself in the romantic Santorini for a stroll in the sunset and the next day leave your senses to the most alternative Anafi, the Gibraltar of the Aegean! Continue the journey to the particular island of Ikaria and find yourself in the Dodecanese. Leros, Kalymnos and Nisyros should not be missing from your list since they combine natural and cultural beauty, activities such as climbing and diving and unique landscapes such as the volcano crater in Nisyros! For the most powerful travelers, an intresting choice would be the route Piraeus-Limnos-Samothrace. The itineraries are changing every year, but there are certainly so many different options that allow you to plan routes beyond the classics. Besides, Greece has more than 110 inhabited islands waiting to be discovered!

Fun fact: Did You know that Greece has over 6000 islands and rocky islets?

As featured in Visitgreece.gr

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ISLAND HOPPING IN ARGOSARONIKOS

Dimosthenis — Thu, 17 May 2018 17:00:06 +0000

Spring is probably the most beautiful time of year! Definitely the most colourful and the most pleasant because we begin to dream of our summer holidays. But why waiting for Summer when we can have one weekend getaway in the beautiful Argosaronikos now? Let’s look at 4 nearby options from the port of Piraeus to start the excursions soon.

These are picturesque island destinations near Attica for you who love the sea, for you who love the Greek islands and the lovely sun!

Hydra

The most enchanting island of Argosaronikos, in my opinion, leaves all cars and anything that makes noise behind and allows you to enjoy your walks on the paved paths on foot or on a donkey. Walk through the narrow streets of the island, admire the beautifully preserved mansions, climb up the high alleys and enjoy great views! Those who dare to do your first dives those will be on the rocky slopes just 5 minutes from the harbor.

Agkistri

Agkistri is an island just 55 minutes from Piraeus, making it an excellent destination for small getaways. It can be quite small but has fantastic beaches while it is worth renting bikes to discover easily the island. For the lovers of free camping like us is the best choice and you will definitely love it!

Aegina

Aegina island is about 30 minutres away from Agkistri and it is another picturesque island known for its nuts! The two islands are so close that you can discover them together if you have 3 days at your disposal! Alternatively, especially owhen it come to Aegina, you can visit it on the same day, it has a very cheap ticket but caution on holidays as it is very likely that the tickets are sold oul so go ahead and book them!

Spetses

For our most cosmopolitan friends we recommend a more lifestyle island just as beautiful and picturesque as the previous ones and this is the island of Spetses! Full of historical alleys and picturesque houses that you will discover walking along a very beautiful route along the main harbor. Amongst other things, you will experience the island’s history at the Spetses Museum and the house of Bouboulina and you can visit many cute churches. Enjoy the experience of cycling at the harbor where you will also find no cars!

Regarding the budget you need, there are enough low budget options, starting an average price of 150 € a weekend for accommodation, transportation and food for two people (eg Aegina), or cheaper for the campers or even higher for the travelers who look for a more comfortable stay!

So why dont you tell us where would or will you start?

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