Blue Ocean Club
7 days · 7 stops

Greek Cyclades

A week through the whitewashed Cyclades — Mykonos, Delos, Paros and the volcanic caldera of Santorini.

Cruising region: Greece Yacht Charter

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  1. DAY 01

    Mykonos

    Embark in Mykonos and ride the meltemi down to anchor in Ornos Bay. Evening tender to Little Venice for the legendary Cycladic sunset.

    • Sunset cocktails at 180° Sunset Bar or Scarpa
    • Wander Chora's whitewashed lanes
    • Provision at the Mykonos farmers' market
    • Dinner at Kiki's Tavern in Agios Sostis
    Anchorage
    Anchor in Ornos Bay (south shore, protected from the meltemi)
    Dining
    Kiki's Tavern · Spilia Seaside · Nammos Mykonos
  2. DAY 02

    Delos

    A morning at the sacred island of Delos — birthplace of Apollo, one of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Open-air museum, all-day blue sky.

    • Guided tour of the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Terrace of the Lions
    • Climb Mount Kynthos for the view across the Cyclades
    • Visit the Delos Archaeological Museum
    • Mid-morning swim once you re-board
    Anchorage
    Visitor mooring only at Delos; no overnight permitted
    Dining
    Lunch aboard after Delos visit
  3. DAY 03

    Rinia

    The uninhabited islet of Rinia, just across from Delos. Wild, empty, perfect for a long lunch at anchor and an afternoon of swimming.

    • Anchor lunch served on deck
    • SUP and snorkel the deserted coves
    • Tender ashore for a beach walk
    • Sunset on the foredeck
    Anchorage
    Anchor in one of the south-facing bays of Rinia
    Dining
    Dinner aboard
  4. DAY 04

    Paros

    South to Paros — softer than Mykonos, with the photogenic fishing village of Naoussa at its heart. Tender into the tiny Venetian harbour for dinner.

    • Walk Naoussa's harbour at golden hour
    • Swim at Kolymbithres' sculpted rock formations
    • Visit the marble quarries that built the Venus de Milo
    • Long evening at Siparos beach restaurant
    Anchorage
    Anchor off Kolymbithres, north of Naoussa
    Dining
    Siparos · Mario · Barbarossa on the Naoussa harbour
  5. DAY 05

    Ios

    Ios — the laid-back Cycladic island with the best beaches in the group. Long anchorage lunch in Manganari Bay, hike up to the chapel of Agia Theodoti.

    • Beach lunch at Manganari
    • Hike to Homer's reputed tomb on the north of the island
    • Sunset at the windmills above Chora
    • Late night ouzo in Chora's tiny squares
    Anchorage
    Anchor in Manganari Bay (south coast)
    Dining
    Polydoros · Pithari · Calilo
  6. DAY 06

    Santorini

    Approach Santorini from the sea — the only way to truly read the caldera. Anchor under the cliffs at Ammoudi for fresh fish, then up the donkey path to Oia.

    • Caldera cruise with swims at the Red and White Beaches
    • Fresh fish lunch at Ammoudi Bay below Oia
    • Sunset from a private terrace in Oia
    • Wine tasting of Assyrtiko at Santo Wines
    Anchorage
    Anchor off Ammoudi (calm only); berth at Vlychada for overnights
    Dining
    Ammoudi Fish Tavern · Selene · La Maison
  7. DAY 07

    Santorini

    Last day in the caldera. Helicopter transfer or sail across to disembark in Athinios, with one final swim at Mesa Pigadia before the trip is done.

    • Final swim at Mesa Pigadia
    • Volcanic hike on Nea Kameni
    • Hot springs swim at Palea Kameni
    • Long farewell lunch at Selene in Pyrgos
    Anchorage
    Berth in Vlychada Marina for disembarkation
    Dining
    Selene in Pyrgos for the farewell lunch

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