CLASSICAL GREECE
Day 1–Friday
MARINA ZEA, PIRAEUS - KEA
Embarkation 2-3 pm in Marina Zea, Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisia after dinner. Departure in the early hours for Delos. Overnight at sea.
Day 2–Saturday
DELOS - MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. On to the port of Tourlos in Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 3-Sunday
SANTORINI
Noon arrival in Santorini (anchorage at Fira). Experience the stunning natural drama of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to archaeological sites and typical villages with unique views over the Aegean Sea. Overnight sailing to Crete.
Day 4-Monday
RETHYMNON, CRETE
Morning arrival at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon. Optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. Late departure for Kythira. Over night at sea.
Day 5–Tuesday
KYTHIRA
Late morning swim stop and afternoon arrival to Kythira, a less known island gem now fast becoming a favourite among visitors to Greece. Evening at leisure to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island. Overnight in Kithyra.
Day 6-Wednesday
MONEMVASSIA - NAFPLION
Early morning sailing to Monemvassia. Discover a remarkable medieval fortified town, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of the natural setting. Depart for Nafplion in the early afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival at Nafplion. The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and characteristic period architecture. Also, impressive medieval fortifications can be seen in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight in Nafplion.
Day 7–Thursday.NAFPLION - HYDRA – MARINA ZEA
Optional tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric Achaean king. Early afternoon departure for the island of Hydra. Time at leisure to explore this picturesque port town. Captain’s Farewell Dinner. After midnight arrival at Marina Zea, Athens.Overnight in port.
Day 8–Friday
MARINA ZEA, PIRAEUS
Disembarkation after breakfast.
- Note: The cruise itinerary is subject to weather conditions.
2024 Sailing Dates:
Fridays From Marina Zeas
May 24, 31
June 07, 14, 21, 28
July 05, 12, 19, 26
August 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
September 06, 13, 20, 27 |
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JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES
Day 1-Friday
MARINA ZEA- POROS
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail for Poros for a short 3 hours visit, before set sail to Poliegos. Overnight at sea.
Day 2-Saturday
POLIEGOS - FOLEGANDROS
Morning arrival in Poliegos, a very small island known for its amazing beaches. Morning swim stop followed by a BBQ on deck. Afternoon sailing to Folegandros, one of the most amazing and less known islands in the Aegean Sea. Walk the amazing Upper city and dine at one of the traditional Greek tavernas.
Day 3-Sunday
SANTORINI
Morning arrival at Santorini (occasionally at anchor) to explore its unique capital Fira. Optional Excursion to a typical Winery and a tour of the villages including the small beautiful village of Oia known for it’s breathtaking view over the caldera. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 4-Monday
ANTIPAROS-PAROS
In the morning you will enjoy a swim stop in an enchanting bay of Antiparos . Early noon arrival in Paros. Visit Parikia and the quaint village of Naoussa. Time to have a fun night and show us your dancing skills during our famous Greek Night. Overnight in Paros.
Day 5-Tuesday
DELOS - MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Later on we stop at one of Mykonos beautiful bays for swimming off the ship before sailing into Tourlos port in Mykonos. The island of the jet setters is yours to explore and the night is young. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 6-Wednesday
SYROS
After a morning swim we will arrive in Syros, the capital of the Cycladic islands where you can enjoy one of its beautiful sandy beaches or walk through town and enjoy the unique architecture of the buildings. Overnight in Syros.
Day 7-Thursday
Kythnos-Marina Zea, Athens
In the morning we will arrive in Kythnos where you will enjoy a swim in Kolones bay and will then set sail for Marina Zea where we will arrive in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple of Poseidon. Overnight in Marina Zea.
Day 8-Friday
MARINA ZEA- DISEMBARKATION
Disembarkation at 8-9 a.m. after breakfast.
- Swim Stops & Beach Barbeques are weather permitting
- Itinerary is subject to weather conditions and sailing is not permitted in force 7 Beaufort winds
- The Company reserves the right to substitute the vessel.
2024 Sailing Dates:
Fridays From MARINA ZEAS
April 19, 26
May 03, 10, 17, 24
June 14, 21, 28
July 05, 12, 19, 26
August 02, 16, 30
September 06, 13, 20, 27
October 04, 11, 18 |
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UNEXPLORED GREEK ISLANDS
Day 1- Friday
MARINA ZEA
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight at sea towards the island of Ikaria.
Day 2: Saturday
IKARIA (optional excursion)
In the morning swim at the “Seychelles” beach. BBQ lunch on board. Dock at Ikaria’s port. Ikaria is a phenomenon island where people live much longer than the population of other places. Optional tour discovering authentic villages. Afternoon at leisure or at one of the village traditional fairs.
Day 3: Sunday
PATMOS-LIPSI
Early morning arrival in Patmos the island of the Apocalypse. Morning discovery of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites the Grotto & Monastery of St. John. Patmos is the “Jerusalem of the Aegean”. Afternoon sailing to Lipsi island. Lunch at fresco and swim stop in one of the glittering necklacesof 24 islets protected by the Natura 2000 making an ideal refugee for the Mediterranean Monk seal. While is Lipsi we suggest to taste the famous Aposperitis red Lipsi wine (on board treat). Evening at leisure.
Day 4: Monday
KALYMNOS (optional excursion)
Early morning sailing to Kalymnos with a swimstop on the way. Kalymnos is a hidden gem island for those who crave simplicity and authenticity. Home of the famous sponge divers, ideal island for adventurers with 1300 hiking routes. Join optional tour to engage with the locals harvesting sponges. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy a hike or marvel tge Esperidon fjord, perhaps the most beautiful fjord in Greece. Overnight in Kalymnos.
Day 5: Tuesday
LEVITHA – AMORGOS
Enjoy a stop at Levitha island inhabited by a family of four raising animals in the summer the family also rund a small but spotless restaurant for the visiting yachts grilling fresh fish and meat. Enjoy a hike at the goat paths. On top of the island there is an abandoned World War II Italian outpost. Midday sailing to Amorgos the island of Luc Besson’s Big Blue. Enjoy an afternoon with locals learning how to make the famous “Psimeni Raki”. Overnight in Amprgo’s quaint port of Katapola.
Day 6: Wednesday
AMORGOS-KOUFONISIA-IRAKLIA
Visit the impessive monastery of Chozoviotissa built in 1088 inside the rocky cliffs of the mountain. We will visit monks cells.We are offered a glass of Psimeni Raki and a local sweet while we enjoy magnifican views of the Aegean. Short sail to Small Cyclades, enjoy a swim in Koudonisia. Afternoon scenic cruise around the island of Schinoussa before we reach Iraklia a tiny hidden island gem in the midst of the Aegean with superb views. Overnight in port.
Day 7: Thursday
SERIFOS (optional excursion)
In the morning we reach Serifos island. Enjoy a swim at one of the island’s remote beaches. Barbeque lunch on board. Optional tour to a local winery or get creative in the island’s ceramic studio where you can master the basics of pottery and bring as gifts back home. Farewell dinner, sailing midnight back to Athens.
Day 8: Friday
MARINA ZEA (disembarkation)
Disembarkation after breakfast.
2024 Sailing Dates: Fridays From MARINA ZEAS
May 31
June 07, 21, 28
July 05, 12, 26
August 02, 23 |
