Our Yachts

Notos — Our Flagship Sailboat

The boat that gave the business its name. A classic monohull sailboat for guests who want the authentic feel of sailing — leaning into the wind, moving with the sea, the rhythm only a true sailing yacht can give.

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Private Sailing

Type

Monohull Sailboat

Length

-

Capacity

Up to 10 guests

Departure

Old Venetian Harbour

Available For

All cruise formats

About the Boat

The Sailboat That Started Everything

Notos is our flagship — the boat that gave the company its name, and still the heart of the fleet. Classic, traditional, and made for guests who want the feel of real sailing.

A Name From the Wind

In ancient Greek mythology, Notos was the south wind — one of the four sons of Aeolus, the keeper of the winds. The Notos is the warm, often languid wind that blows up from Africa across the Cretan sea, the one that fills the sails in late summer when the bay quiets and the days grow long. It seemed like the right name for a sailboat working these waters.

What Sailing Feels Like

Notos is a classic monohull — one hull, deep keel, the boat that defined sailing for centuries. There is nothing complicated about her. The sails fill, the boat leans into the wind, and you feel everything the sea is doing beneath you. For guests who have only known motor boats, the first time on a sailboat under wind alone is often a surprise: the silence, the gentle tilt, the way the boat moves with the water rather than against it.

This is the experience Notos is built for. She is not the boat for those who want a level platform and a stable cocktail at all times — that is the catamaran. Notos is for guests who want to sail, in the older meaning of the word. To feel the wind on the boat, to watch the captain trim the sails, to be part of the rhythm of moving by wind alone.

“There is a particular pleasure to a classic sailboat that the more modern hulls cannot quite replicate.”

On the Cretan Coast

The Bay of Chania is a forgiving stretch of water for sailing. The prevailing winds are reliable but rarely fierce, the bays are sheltered, and the distances between stops are comfortable. Notos has been working these waters for years — there is no cove the captain hasn’t anchored in, no wind shift he hasn’t read. The boat knows the coast as well as he does.

Like all our yachts, Notos departs directly from the Old Venetian Harbour in the heart of Chania. No drive to Kolymvari, no time lost getting to the boat. You walk to the harbour, step on board, and you are sailing within minutes.

Specifications

Technical Details

Type
Monohull sailboat
Length
Beam (Width)
Year
Builder / Model
Capacity
Up to 10 guests for day cruises
Crew
Experienced skipper included
Departure Port
Old Venetian Harbour, Chania, Crete
Licensing
Fully licensed & insured under Greek maritime regulations

Features & Amenities

What's on Board

Everything you need for a comfortable day under sail.

Sun deck

Open deck space for sunbathing and taking in the view while the boat is at anchor or under sail.

Comfortable cockpit

Seating in the cockpit for the whole group — the social heart of the boat, where meals are shared and conversation flows.

Swim ladder

An easy ladder at the stern for getting in and out of the water at every anchor stop.

Bathroom on board

Marine bathroom (head) for guests’ convenience throughout the day.

Sound system

Bluetooth speakers — bring your own playlist or simply enjoy the sound of the wind in the sails.

Full safety equipment

Life jackets for adults and children, first aid kit, communication and navigation equipment.

Towels provided

Clean towels on board for every guest — one less thing to think about before you set sail.

Experienced skipper

Captain Nikos or a member of our crew at the helm — locals with decades on this coastline.

Gallery

See Notos

Available Cruises

Sail on Notos

Notos is available for all our cruise formats. Pick the one that suits your day.

young woman enjoying the sun on deck of notos sailing boat while sailing in chania

Full-Day Cruise

7 hours

3 stops

Cretan lunch

A full day of private sailing with three swim stops at Maherida, Thodorou and Lazaretta. Cretan-inspired lunch served on board.

Notos boat passing by the lighthouse of chania

Half-Day Cruise

4 hours

2 stops

Morning or afternoon

A shorter cruise with two swim stops at Thodorou and Lazaretta. Ideal for short stays or first-time sailors.

Sunset Cruise

3-4 hours

Late afternoon

Light snack

An evening cruise timed to the sunset. Sail past the lighthouse and watch the White Mountains turn gold in the late light.

GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently Asked Questions

Notos is a classic monohull sailboat — our flagship vessel and the boat that gave the business its name. She is built for traditional sailing, with a single hull that leans into the wind and moves with the sea, giving guests the authentic feel of being under sail.

Notos is the ancient Greek name for the south wind, one of the four sons of Aeolus, the keeper of the winds in Greek mythology. The south wind is the warm wind that blows over the Cretan sea — it felt like the right name for a sailboat working these waters.

Notos is based at the Old Venetian Harbour in the heart of Chania’s old town. All cruises with Notos depart from this historic harbour — not from Kolymvari or other surrounding ports.

Notos accommodates up to 10 guests for day cruises. The boat is private — your group sails alone, with no other guests on board.

Notos is available for all our standard cruise formats — full-day private cruises, sunset cruises, half-day cruises, and fully custom charters. She is especially popular for guests who want the authentic feel of traditional sailing.

Yes. While monohulls do lean under sail in stronger winds, Notos is an easy boat for first-time sailors. The captain adjusts the sailing style to your group’s comfort, and the calm waters of the Bay of Chania mean conditions are usually gentle. For very young children or guests prone to seasickness, we often recommend the catamaran instead.

Other Yachts

Explore the Rest of the Fleet

Avra is available for all our cruise formats — especially well-suited to sunset cruises and smaller-group sailing.

notos sailing chania

Avra

A sleek Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32ft. Ideal for couples and small-group sunset cruises.

The Catamaran

Our twin-hull sailing catamaran. Stable, spacious, ideal for families and larger groups.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Book Notos

Reach out to charter Notos for a private sailing cruise — full-day, sunset, half-day, or fully custom. We’ll confirm availability and shape the day around your group.