The Eastern Mediterranean offers countless possible cruises. You may embark and debark in different places; the earliest reservations will determine, as they come, the itinerary for the season.
According to the time at your disposal, the type of cruising you have in mind, and your personal preferences, we can explore together different possible programs. Here are several possible cruises:
Venice - Dubrovnik: an enchanting lagune, a string of diverse islands, the marvellous harbour-towns of the Dalmatian coast; but quite busy in mid-summer.
The Ionian sea or the gulfs of Athens and Nafplion: numerous anchorages, and easy sailing; but, there again, it can be a bit cluttered by flotillas in high season.
South Peloponnesus and Cythera: beautiful landscapes, still quite wild, with possibilities of stronger winds.
Cyclades: numerous white islands, blue sea, sun… the summum of Greek islands, many famous ones of course, but also, more interesting, forgotten ones. Especially in July and August, the itinerary should take into account the famous wind "Meltemi".
Sporades: somewhat out of the tourist stream (except for Skiathos); each island has its own personality: Alonisos, Pelagos, Skyros...
North East Aegean: discover the warm welcome of these traditionnal Greek islands: Chios, Psara, Mytilène, Limnos, Samothrace …
Dodecanese: alternance of famous islands like Samos, Patmos, Kos, Rhodes, and many others unknown, different, and charming, with magnificent weather.
North-west Turkey: Istanbul, the Marmara sea, the Dardanelles, and the north-east Aegean, offer a complete change of atmosphere, and several remarkable archaeological sites.
From Kus Adasi to Antalya: the combination of ancient culture, and fabulous landscapes, enhance the reputation of this part of the Turkish coast. In the south, it can be very hot in the middle of summer.
This is only a quick overview which we could refine together when planning a possible cruise. Generally speaking, one should not try to do too much, and one should keep a certain flexibility with the itineraries, so they can be adapted according to the winds and the crew's moods (except, of course for the starting and ending points).
