From Tree to Table: Sailing Athens’ Own Olive Oil — A Taste of Greek Tradition at Sea

A Mediterranean Story Worth Tasting

There’s a moment on every Sailing Athens cruise when the Aegean sun glints off the water and something simple becomes unforgettable. A sip of local wine, a dip in turquoise water… and the sheer, liquid gold of freshly pressed Greek olive oil drizzled over your plate.

At Sailing Athens, this is no accident. Our meals aren’t just Greek inspired, they’re Greek rooted. That’s because we cultivate our own olive trees and produce our own extra virgin olive oil, bringing centuries-old tradition directly onto your catamaran dining experience.

Our olive oil is not an afterthought. It’s an emblem of quality, heritage, and unmistakable Greek authenticity you won’t find in ordinary vacation meals.

A Legacy Written Among the Olive Groves

Olive oil isn’t just Greece’s favorite ingredient, it’s part of its history. Evidence shows olive cultivation in Greece dates back thousands of years, notably in Crete during the Early Minoan period around 3500 BC, and the olive tree has been central to Greek life ever since.

From nourishment and medicine to sacred symbolism in the ancient Olympic Games, Greeks have long revered the olive tree and its oil as a treasure of both daily life and cultural heritage.

Today, Greece remains one of the world’s most vibrant olive oil producers, where traditions of gentle harvest and careful pressing are preserved alongside modern excellence.

Our Olive Oil: From Grove to Galley

What sets Sailing Athens apart isn’t only where you sail, but what you taste onboard.

Harvesting with Care

Each autumn, when the olives reach peak ripeness, our groves come alive with the subtle rhythm of harvest. Olives are gently picked by hand or with light tools that protect the integrity of each fruit, ensuring the best possible flavor before pressing.

Fresh Cold-Pressing

The olives are taken swiftly to mill within hours. They are washed, crushed, and gently pressed using cold-extraction methods that preserve aroma, nutrients, and that rich, fruity character unique to top-tier Greek extra virgin olive oil.

Cold-pressed olive oil like ours is not refined or treated with heat, which means it retains its natural qualities, from antioxidants to heart-healthy components and delivers robust, fresh flavor.

Onboard Every Meal

Once pressed, our extra virgin olive oil becomes part of your Sailing Athens culinary experience. It seasons crisp salads, complements fresh local produce, and finishes our traditional Greek dishes cooked right on board. When you taste it, you’re tasting a small piece of Greek soil, sunshine, and sea breeze — served with care as part of your luxury sailing journey.

 

A Taste to Remember

Onboard a Sailing Athens cruise, every dish has a story. And when you drizzle our own olive oil over fresh Greek flavors, that story becomes part of your own, a travel memory grounded in tradition, quality, and the authentic taste of Mediterranean life.

Join us on the water and let your palate sail, too.