Syracuse – Malta

FULLY BOOKED – this voyage is sold out. Contact us for the waiting list or another voyage on the Kairós.

Five nights sailing from Syracuse along the south coast of Sicily to Malta, with swimming stops in beautiful bays, aboard the Kairós.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Syracuse – Sicilian south coast – Malta
Departure: Syracuse, Sicily
Arrival: Malta
Airport: Catania at departure, Malta at arrival
Duration: 5 nights
Ship: Kairós, 38-metre staysail schooner (2007)

Departure and prices per person

Sat 23 Oct 2027 – Thu 28 Oct 2027: B cabin € 2,200, A cabin € 2,400 – FULLY BOOKED

Lowest price from € 2,200 per person in a B cabin shared by two.

FROM SICILY TO MALTA

You start in Syracuse, one of the most historic cities of Sicily, where Greek temples and Baroque splendour meet. After boarding the Kairós sets course along the south coast, with time for beautiful bays and refreshing swimming stops.

The crossing to Malta is a real highlight for sailing enthusiasts: open sea, gentle waves and a wide horizon. On Malta the impressive fortress walls of Valletta, picturesque coastal villages and the fascinating history of the island await.

THE ROUTE

Syracuse

Boarding and time for the old town of Ortigia.

Along the south coast

Bays and swimming stops along the south of Sicily.

Crossing to Malta

Across open sea to Malta and arrival in the Grand Harbour.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Kairós is a 38-metre steel staysail schooner, built in 2007 in the style of a classic yacht and designed by Klaus Röder. She carries 556 m² of sail and sails as a passenger ship under the Maltese flag. A permanent crew of six (captain, mate-engineer, bosun, cook and two stewardesses) looks after the ship and after you. With eight cabins and at most twelve guests it feels like sailing on a large private yacht. Six A cabins of 10 to 11 m² have a fixed double bed and a private bathroom with shower cubicle; the two B cabins of 8 to 9 m² have a small double bed or bunk beds and a private bathroom with classic yacht shower. Every cabin has adjustable air conditioning, a wardrobe, towels and a hair dryer. On deck there is plenty of room to sit and sunbathe, below deck a cosy saloon with bar. The pace is relaxed: sailing by day from bay to bay or island to island, with time to swim from the ship, go ashore and enjoy the deck. You are always welcome to help with the sails, but you do not have to. The route is indicative and depends on wind and weather.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For those looking for a sailing holiday with the comfort of a boutique hotel: a private cabin with bathroom, good meals on board and a new anchorage every day. No sailing experience is needed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Included: crew and service, accommodation in the booked cabin category, the voyage, full board on board (one dinner a week ashore at your own expense), water, tea and filter coffee.
• Not included: travel to and from the ship, transfers, soft drinks, alcohol and espresso, water sports, shore excursions and tips.
• Using a cabin on your own costs a surcharge of 50 or 80%. Solo travellers sharing a cabin pay no surcharge; ask us about the options.
• Travel to the port of departure and home is not included; ideally arrive a day before departure.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to be able to sail?

No. The permanent crew sails the ship; you may help, but you do not have to.

Do we go ashore every day?

Usually, but wind and weather decide the programme. There is also plenty of time to swim from the ship.

How do I book this trip?

Send us a request through the booking form on this page. Together we will check availability, your choice of cabin and the next steps.

The trip description and route are indicative. The programme depends on weather, wind and sea conditions; the captain has the final say on the route and ports.

All services that make up your trip are provided by independent suppliers. When you book, you enter into a contract directly with the supplier, the ship, under the booking conditions of that ship. As an agent, our service consists of promoting the trips offered by the supplier and acting as a facilitator in obtaining a booking agreement between the customer and the supplier. In doing so, we are always at your disposal with our experience and service.