Please note this information is for guidance only. The routes, activities and itineraries are subject to change in line with prevailing weather conditions and time of the year, and we reserve the right to make alterations without prior notification.
Turkey and Greek Islands
Even before you board your yacht, the atmosphere and welcome of Bodrum, our base in Turkey, will get you in your holiday mood. Bodrum, known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, is vibrant and friendly with lovely little galleries, lots of restaurants and plenty of nightlife. But the beauty of the south-west coastline becomes vividly apparent as your catamaran leaves Bodrum harbour, presided over by an impressive 15th century castle.
Before that, your first night will be spent moored: settling into your comfortable en-suite cabin; enjoying a warm welcome from your crew; getting to know them and your sail companions over drinks and dinner; then waking next day to the smell of fresh coffee and a tasty breakfast, before setting sail.
The Bodrum Peninsula, with it pristine soft sand beaches, thick woods, mountains and dazzling blue and turquoise waters of the Aegean, is exquisite and to be enjoyed on, off as well as under the sea. A scattering of small Turkish islands and the impressive Greek Dodecanese chain, lie at the sea visitor’s bidding.
The islands offer an enticing mix of large and popular - with established tourism, and small, virtually uninhabited places offering escape and opportunity to soak up the peace and scenery, while sunbathing, swimming, diving or snorkelling.
It’s a short sail to the popular Greek island of Kos; an ideal spot to drop anchor for a leisurely lunch, prepared in line with your choices, before moving on to the complete contrast of Pserimos, where the tiny population is possibly outnumbered by its sheep and goats! It’s a heavenly setting for dinner on board that evening, under the stars.
Rested and refreshed, it’s anchors-aweigh on day three as we sail to Kalymnos, famed for its sponge divers and a great place for you to dive. Reaching a secluded cove you can choose to swim, snorkel or sunbathe, before sailing round to the island´s quaint harbour, from which a stunning sunset might just steal the show over another gourmet-style feast.
Your earlier tantalising taste of Kos will be further satisfied by a return for some fun, retail therapy and Greek fare - but first the almost uninhabited island of Plati. From this sleepy idyll we return to the bustling shops, bars and restaurants of Kos, second only to Rhodes for visitor numbers and the birthplace of Hippocrates, historically the father of modern medicine. A medical school and sanctuary built in his honour in the 4th century BC is a major attraction, along with other ancient archaeological sites.
By day five, we are ready to leave Greek waters for Turgutreis, the Turkish island named after the Ottoman Admiral Turgut Reis and head for Gumusluk, one of the oldest settlements on the Bodrum Peninsula. A day to play with the on board ‘toys’, snorkel, dive or simply sunbathe stretched out on the deck nets.
Catal, our next Turkish island, is a popular weekend destination for well-heeled Turks. With its conical hills and lovely beaches, the island is a perfect backdrop for your penultimate lunch. It is also scuba heaven.
Bliss - a final day of total relaxation moored off a tiny island just round from the Bodrum Peninsula presents a further opportunity to take advantage of the yacht’s sports equipment or top up the tan. An emotional ‘farewell’ lunch is enjoyed on board, soaking up the beauty and serenity of your surroundings, before heading back to lively Bodrum and the conclusion of our sail.