Running on Waves Reviews 

Running on waves is a stunning sailing boat very well maintained and all amenities catered for. Staff were amazing and very professional throughout my stay. Special thank you to Taisa and Lina for their caring and warmness. Food Service in all areas was excellent, thank you Albert and boys. Captain Yury and First Officer Oleg are very professional in navigation chosen the best routes through the Greek islands. I would recommend this trip on beautiful Running on waves to everybody. It should be in the bucket list for sure. Thank you All. I will definitely be back.
Galina, with ❤️

The staff was very attentive to the needs of the passengers. The ship is a beautiful ship and if you have a request they do their best to accommodate you. The whole trip was very relaxing. The meals were superb with a great selection at each meal. Truly a wonderful experience.

This charter was run by Solamore' (my second with this company but on a different boat last time). Solamore' does a first-class job! Antoni makes sure that our excursions are curated cultural experiences. We were given a detailed printed itinerary every day. We saw 8 islands in 7 days. I think if I were to change anything, it would be to spend more time on fewer islands.

Service was fantastic. Crew of 21 for 36 guests. And they took note of what we liked and adapted their service accordingly. Food, wine and liquor selections were very good - much better than I've had on similar all-inclusive charters or resorts.

The crew was meticulous at following measures to make sure we were safe at all times.

The only con is that there wasn't a good bar/party/gathering area - it is on the middle level and could have been more "atmospheric".

I highly recommend Antoni and Solamore'.

A wonderful trip! A sea of emotions! I was very impressed by the Corinth
Canal, the island of Aegina (pistachio paradise) and the great food of
chef Rosi.
Thank you to the team! All were very helpful and friendly. See you
again!

Well where do I start. We had a 4 night experience on this beautiful sailing boat. I loved every part of it. Going to different islands, exploring them and swimming from the boat was so cool. I would like to say that all staff on this boat are exceptionally professional and just really good people. Also, a special thanks to the chef Rosi, the most delicious food I ate. From my heart thank you all and see you next year!

Pro’s

Beautiful boat
Spacious well equipped comfortable cabin (no. 3)
First class food and restaurant service
Good cabin stewards
Excellent tender boat and crew

Cons
No sailing and this was the main reason for lchoosing this boat cruise
Complete Change of itinerary due to weather
No evening entertainment at all
No information given regarding shore facilities ie busses, things to see and do etc.
No alfresco dining, this service was not offered as indicated in brochure
First day and night kept off shore only to be taken the next day to the other side of the island to anchor off off shore. At least we could have stayed in the same place and would have had the enjoyment of an evening of shore entertainment for two nights.
Not introduced to captain until last night.

I finally found a moment to summarise a cruise I took on the beginning of May 2024 from Rhodes to Athens on the sailing ship Running on Waves.

The product is absoulutely of very high quality.

Crew professional, committed extremely friendly and helpful. Meeting the expectations of the guests. Especially Ms Irina - hotel manager, but also the other staff.

Meals - delicious and varied food, nicely served. Professional waiter service. No complaints.

Ship in excellent technical condition, maintained in almost pedantic condition. Captain professional, contactable and very friendly, as well as the officers who provided a lot of interesting information during the cruise.
The cruise ran in a very pleasant atmosphere and a feeling of complete safety.

I can recommend with a clear conscience for people who expect an intimate and pleasant atmosphere, high quality service and food, welcoming another beautiful Greek island every morning....

On 06/10/2023 we arrived on board as guests,
felt as friends for seven days and left the ship
06/17/2023 with tears in the eyes.

Thanks to crew wich made everything (and a bid more) possible !!!

Hendrik & Andrea

We were the only Australians of 22 passengers, on our June trip through the Cyclades, but everyone spoke excellent or charming English and were very friendly.
The staff were sooooo helpful.
Nothing was too much trouble.
They were always happy and keen to make us happy.

Breakfast was at 8am but I was always welcome in the saloon at 7.15am as they were setting up.
I was doing travel planning on my laptop and preferred the firm, flat surface of the dining table.
I was offered fresh squeezed orange juice by Malvin and my espresso coffee by Taier.

The dining experience on board was amazing -with a varied menu which included exceptional Greek dishes.
I also loved the tuna tartare on avocado!
It was such fun to see Robert every night preparing his unique and delicious pasta station!
I loved his risotto with porcini mushrooms.

The on-off boarding for the tender transfer to shore was always safe and I felt very looked after by the sailing crew.

Robert (Tour Director) was always thinking of our welfare and was so kind and efficient in arranging an exclusive appointment in a hospital on the island of Ios.
My husband, John, needed a Medical Doctor to remove stitches on his head from a surgical procedure which had been done before we left Australia a week before. (It was a great success!)

The special touches like the bubbles on boarding on the first night, the pink Prosecco to toast the Santorini Sunset and the Photo Safari on the final night were amazing.
(A photo safari is when the passengers are in the tender circling the ship when it is in full sail. A magnificent sight!)

This ship is like a diamond - everything was perfect and shiny!

I cannot recommend it more highly and the experience is in the top 10 of a lifetime of many unique travels.

This cruise was absolutely amazing, the ship is magnificent, the crew is bending over backward to help you in any way possible, the food was delicious in every meal and for every taste.
So so worth it.

Just returned from a seven day cruise with Running on Waves. It was truly amazing in every way. The ship is gorgeous, the staff exemplary, food amazing and activities wonderful. The shop held 47 passengers which allows for such a rich and wonderful experience. I absolutely recommend this cruise! I will never forget it!!!

We had an amazing time on board this beautiful ship during the month of june. We were a big group, family of 15 (including teenage kids). The accommodations are superb, the food is delicious and the itinerary worked wonderful for us. Claudia and Robert were super attentive and flexible to our needs and they always found a way to make our experience incredible. From finding tours on the islands we visited, transportation and taking care of every little detail. Even though there were changes in our itinerary due to bad weather, Claudia, Robert and the crew found alternative islands we could visit that were equally charming and beautiful.
I would recommend this type of vacation in a heart beat and would love to come back! It would be great if Sicily or Croatia was included in the itinerary in the near future, we would definitely join in!

My sister and I just returned from an amazing trip with Running on Waves. From the start, they had the guests in mind. The itinerary was adjusted due to rough seas to avoid discomfort. Instead of going to Kos and Patmos, we adjusted to go to Poros and Nafpilon instead.

The crew was amazing and attentive. Claudia and Robert truly made the trip amazing with their attention to detail. At every stop, Claudia had ideas for adventures or would set up excursions for us if we chose. The crew did everything they could to ensure our comfort. I was having some back issues from being on the plane and they found extra padding to add to my bed. The only thing I would want more is some shade on the upper deck. It is the best seat in the house but you can't escape the sun. There is a great shady spot on the back of the boat but because of the configuration there isn't a view from there (I know I'm getting very picky LOL) The food was amazing. Every day we had a full buffet of salad, bread, olives, cheeses, and fruit. There was always a delicious soup and 2 hot options. They accommodated dietary restrictions very well (pescatarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free all had plentiful options). I am still trying to understand how they got every piece of meat cooked to perfection and so tender.

The captain recognized that many on the ship were avid sailors and made sure to give us extra sailing time which was so spectacular. We missed Mykonos due to confusion with the port authority but that just means we will have to go back again. I am actually really hoping they might add a Croatia itinerary for 2024. if they do, we will be back with friends and family for sure.

Just returned from Greece for a wonderful week on Running-on Waves. This was my 3rd Private Yacht Charter and also the best! The food was FANTASTIC and the service provided by the crew was impeccable! I am already in the process of rebooking this Yacht for another trip!

My experience with Running On Waves was a once in a lifetime experience in the summer of 2022. Throughout the time, we sailed to several Greek islands with a tremendous staff that was attentive and knowledgeable about each island we went to. Claudia was beyond cheerful, with a steady schedule that included all the details needed to maximize each day with. The crew was charming, helpful, easy to communicate with, and very present for anything the guests requested. To say that our stay on Running On Waves was enjoyed is an understatement. All of us as guests felt fortunate and lucky to be with such a magnificent ship. Not only did we each leave a piece of our hearts with Running On Waves and the staff, but we confidently look forward to returning.

A spectacular trip on Running on Waves with Claudia and Robert as well as the rest of the crew, special mention to Malvin, Alexi, Nicholas, Richard, and Albert. They made our stay on the ship feel like we were home while enjoying the beautiful Aegean Sea and all the beauty each island has to share! There is no better way to enjoy the Greek islands. We would tour in the mornings but chose to dine on board each evening other than one because no other place could match the delicious dinners on board specially prepared by the on board chef Rosalito. If I make it back to Europe I hope to have the pleasure of traveling on ROW again. Side note to Robert, I am still waiting on that lamb Bolognese recipe!

I can say that enough: the best service I ever had, the best crew, the best of the best.

We did the South Aegean cruise with Running on Waves on Sep 2021, and we definitely will be going back. And I have to add that the destination isn't going to be the most important aspect of my booking any more.

I'm very impressed with how qualify every single individual of this crew is. From attention to the smallest details that make each passenger unique to the level of food, wine list, cleanness which was 10/10.

We stayed on the cabin 18 and several times a day things were cleaned, organized, towels changed and much more. The bar service was 24/7 if you wanted, the hotel and activities managers were on point at all times and the crew were nothing but amazing.

If you are looking for a unique cruise experience where tailor made decisions are taken with your best interested in mind at all times, you found your ship.

The ship is gorgeous, and you even have the opportunity of seeing it at full blast with the sails down in a show made just for you.

I left the ship 7 days ago, and I'm missing last week more than I'm missing home.

A fantastic custom adventure through the Greek isles! The ship is one-of-a-kind, beautiful, comfortable. We enjoyed a real sailing experience with wonderful activities. First class service without being pretentious. Casual atmosphere, but still a custom luxury feel. We were able to be as active or relaxed as we wanted at any time. Claudia and Robert and the entire staff and crew were there to help us get the most our of vacation. Helpful and attentive in too many ways to mention. Food was fresh and extraordinarily delicious with plenty of healthy choices. Unique touches like a ship's tender available at any time we were in harbor and swimming and water sports directly from the ship. Tremendous memories made with a small group of fellow passengers, now friends, from around the globe!

A personal sailing mega yacht experience, staff wonderful Claudia and Robert professional and pure hospitality driven. As a Hospitality professional the service was impeccable, food delicious. I would absolutely 1000% recommend!
Every other sailing yacht has a challenger!!