Cyclades Yacht Charter Guide
WITH THEIR STEADY WINDS, DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES AND NATURAL HARBORS, THE CYCLADES ARE A HAVEN FOR WATERBORNE TRAVELERS
Offering everything from total silence to a vibrant nightlight, numerous itineraries can be carved out through the Cyclades archipelago. Begging to be approached by sea, they reveal their charms in a sudden moment of sheer drama. You could see them all in a week, but chances are you will want to linger longer. All of the islands offer an astonishing wealth of historical sites and legacies left by countless successive civilizations. From the cosmopolitan Mykonos, famous for its nightlife, to bohemian Hydra and majestic Santorini, each island has a unique personality, but their charms are unanimous.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
CHARTER EXPERIENCE
With a combination of steady winds, dramatic landscapes and natural harbors, the sun-drenched Cyclades are a hub of superyacht activity throughout the summer season. The idyllic chain, with its picture-postcard whitewashed villages and bright blue church domes piled above the sea, has been luring visitors to its shores for centuries. From poets, historians, romantics an, today, the superyacht set, the archipelago’s popularity is such that there is little left undiscovered on these islands. Fortunately, there are plenty of them to go around, with something to appeal to everyone.
Making your way anticlockwise around the Cyclades, the islands offer so many choices. They have everything from unpopulated islets with secret bays to cosmopolitan islands with chic beach clubs and first-class restaurants. Sophisticated and relaxed, Sifnos is like a small piece of chic Caribbean, while Milos has an excess of sandy inlets only accessible by boat. Folengandros is known as the “island of peace” on account of its relaxing atmosphere, and Santorini’s satellite islands envelop visitors with peace and tranquility. Mykonos and Santorini are famous for their plethora of hip bars and restaurants, but there is more to these cosmopolitan islands than its hedonistic party vibe. And finally, come full circle and discover the sacred grounds of Delos. A moving experience to end your cruise through these varied cruising grounds.
Location Highlights
- Savor sushi and cocktails at Ovac, Santorini
- Enjoy an Aegean Julep ashore or on board
- Dip your toes in the black sand at the Seaside by Notos, Santorini
- Drink Palomas at Theros Wave Bar, Santorini
- Step ashore to the outdoor Anemo Theatre, Mykonos
- Pick up a matching kaftan and bikini at Luisa Beach, Mykonos
- Explore the beautiful caves of Dragonisi, Mykonos
- Head to Caprice for sunset cocktails, Mykonos