Whenever we felt like it we hopped overboard and swam in sheltered coves in the incredibly clear sea. The yacht was equipped with scuba gear and a windsurfer. It was great fun to splash about. They even provided facilities to dry all our wet clothes afterwards.

In the late afternoon we sailed into ports for dinner and entertainment. This is the best way to see the islands, (like a cruise but you choose your own itinerary). If you like a particular island you stay longer or even return to it.

I'm more a swimmer than a sailor so I was a little aprehensive to go, but when the trip was over I wished I had booked two weeks or a month. There was much more to do than I thought. The surprising thing is that it is actually cheaper then staying in a hotel and a lot more interesting!