Wellness Sailing Retreat on the Ionian Sea, Greece

The retreat centres on a 16-metre sailing yacht with three guest cabins, each sleeping two. You'll share the boat with a small group, the skipper, and Hasika, who leads the wellness programme. Her work draws on trauma-informed care, Vedic wisdom, and energy medicine. Expect cacao ceremonies where you sit in circle, chanting, breathwork, and guided meditations that start with tapping and somatic movement to help you land in your body before going inward. There are also women's circles—gatherings that past guests describe as deeply connecting and heart-opening.

Days follow a gentle rhythm. Mornings start with meditation or movement on deck as the boat finds its next anchorage. Afternoons are for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, or snorkelling in secluded bays. Evenings bring another ceremony or sharing circle under a sky full of stars. The boat is always on the move, so each night is a different spot—a different island, a different view. That variety is part of the point: you get to see more of the Ionian coast than you would from a single resort.

Alex, the skipper, is a professional Yacht First Officer with the highest-level maritime safety qualifications and more than six years of experience. He knows these waters well and will show you his favourite spots. He also handles the cooking, with a focus on fresh, mostly vegan food—breakfasts of fruit and porridge, brunches with protein-rich salads, and light dinners. Lunch is often on your own at a seaside taverna when you're ashore, which gives you a taste of local Greek food too.

Past guests consistently rate the retreat five stars, praising Hasika's presence and the transformative quality of the sessions. One review describes her meditation as 'the most warm, caring, supportive presence' and a women's circle as 'powerful and heart opening.' The combination of the small group, the intimacy of the boat, and the open water creates a space that's rare to find on land.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a double cabin on a 45ft sailing yacht - 2 daily meals: brunch and dinner (plant-based, with snacks) - Welcome drink - Daily meditation and movement classes - Cacao ceremonies and singing circles - Specialized wellness workshops - Group excursions and activities (snorkelling, paddleboarding, swimming) - Use of paddleboards and snorkelling gear - Towels and beach towels - Wi-Fi on board - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Transportation during the retreat (sailing) - 30-minute 1:1 private sound healing session - Concierge flights & travel assistance - Curated playlists - Post-retreat integration support (online)

What's not included

- Flights and airport transfers - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Lunches (available ashore at your own cost) - Additional treatments or excursions not listed - Single-occupancy cabin supplement (if applicable)