Operating since 2015, The Action Cruise run Kite & Sail Camps in some of the most picturesque kiting locations on the planet from Sardinia to the Greek Cyclades and the Caribbean. Taking you to private and secluded spots with a vast array of riding opportunities this is a kite adventure like no other.
During the European summer The Action Cruise team run catamaran kite and sail camps in the Mediterranean around the Greek Cyclades, to the north of Sardinia and the south of Corsica. Later and earlier in the year they also set sail in the Caribbean around St Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda.
Passionate about seeking out virgin kite spots and sailing to the most beautiful beaches, all adventures take place on premium catamarans: Nautitech 46 Fly Bridge (Sardinia), Lagoon 500 Fly Bridge (Greece) and Lagoon 45 Fly Bridge (Grenadines). Custom adventures are available too; ideal for groups of friends, company teams and families who can reserve an entire catamaran.
There’s always three experienced crew members managing sailing, kiting activities and food, all of whom love wind sports and adventure.
The setup
The cruises follow the seasons and all are timed in conjunction with the peak times of the year for wind in each location.
The Sardinia cruise (June and September) departs from the north of the island and you’ll cruise the kite spots around Porto Pollo and the Maddalena Archipelago, before heading across to the south of Corsica and the islands within the Natural Reserve of Bonifacio. Life on-board provides the ability and freedom to kite and swim in more private, harder-to-reach spots, like the amazing Lavezzi Island in the Bonifacio Straits. If there’s good riding to be had, The Action Cruise will find it! When not riding, how about a quick visit to the white cliffs of Bonifacio before dinner in the old port of Bonifacio Marina?
On the Cyclades cruise (July, August and early September) you’ll meet the boat in Paroikia, Greece, before setting sail for ten days through azure Mediterranean waters, navigating around some of the 220 islands that make up the island chain. There are countless flat water spots, many of them on secluded islands that can only be reached by boat, so they’ll be all yours! Hit spots such as Paros, Antiparos, Blue Lagoon, Naxos, Kofounissi, Mykonos and Rinia. The catamaran can take you to the best restaurants and nightlife, or to check out traditional Greek villages away from popular tourist locations.
The best months for Caribbean cruises are from December to May with the Grenadines trips starting out from Le Marin in Martinique, or St Georges in Grenada. The Antigua, Barbuda and Guadalupe tours kick-off in Antigua’s Jolly Harbour. On all Caribbean cruises you’ll stay in a double room on modern, fully equipped catamarans for ten days and the focus is mainly on finding flat water and freeride conditions around the remote atolls, sandbars and cays that dot these islands. More advanced riders can follow the catamaran on downwinders and you’ll also visit some of the area’s most iconic spots, like Union Island in the Grenadines and Green Island on Antigua.
Action Cruise have rental equipment, including foils and directionals, available on request and they also have snorkelling gear that’s free for use. On no-wind days you can go SUPing, cliff diving and also wakeboarding on the Cyclades trips and the crew will often anchor next to port towns on both their Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises, allowing you to go ashore, eat and take in some of the local culture.
Wind, weather and water
Water temperatures are lovely on all cruises with an average of 27°C / 80°F in the Grenadines, 22°C / 72°F on the Sardinia trips and 24°C / 75°F when the crew sets sail in the Cyclades. For Sardinia pack a 3mm shortie or a long wetsuit in case the wind gets strong, but for everywhere else you should only need swimwear. Air temperatures are typically tropical, but take a light jumper or jacket for the evenings if the wind’s up.
SAFETY
All of the boats that Action Cruise operate have tenders (safety boat) which are on the water with you when you go kiting. You’ll always have a team member watching over you, which means you can shred those remote, off-shore flat water spots with equanimity! The crew can help you launch your kite from the boat or they’ll take you to shore and you can set up on the beach.
RIDER LEVEL
The Action Cruise welcome kiters of all levels with instruction available for beginners and improvers. Lessons are taught 1:1 in English or Italian by IKO instructors using BBtalkin radio headsets.
The boats come fully equipped with the latest gear from North Kiteboarding, including a full quiver of Orbits that are ready to rent at a moment’s notice. The crew also have good cameras (including a drone) to capture your tricks.
Remote Riding
Instruction available for beginners and improvers
All trips take place on premium catamarans: Nautitech 46 Fly Bridge (Sardinia), Lagoon 500 Fly Bridge (Greece) and Lagoon 45 Fly Bridge (Grenadines). Custom voyages are available too; ideal for groups of friends, company teams and families who can reserve an entire catamaran.
There’s always a chef on board and a crew consisting of three experienced sailors and staff members, all of whom love wind sports and adventure. The service is full board and each catamaran can cater for any dietary requirements or culinary desires. The boats come fully equipped with the latest gear from North Kiteboarding, including a full quiver of Orbits that are ready to rent at a moment’s notice. The crew also have good cameras (including a drone) to capture your tricks.
Lunch break in the Grenadines
Cruising spot to spot
Navigation is part of the experience
Sunset on the flybridge
NO WIND
Action Cruise have rental equipment, including foils and directionals, available on request and they also have snorkelling gear that’s free for use. On no-wind days you can go SUPing, cliff diving and also wakeboarding on the Cyclades trips and the crew will often anchor next to port towns on both their Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises, allowing you to go ashore, eat and take in some of the local culture.
FOOD
There’s always a chef on board and a crew consisting of three experienced sailors and staff members, all of whom love wind sports and adventure. The service is full board and each catamaran can cater for any dietary requirements or culinary desires.
