Mediterranean
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France Sample 7 Night Itinerary
Simply use this as a guideline. When you are on board, you can discuss each day with the crew. The only things that are somewhat fixed are where your yacht collects you and drops you!
Day 1
Antibes to St. Tropez
Your journey is 35 nautical miles & will take 3.5 hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & a little less than 6 hours on a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Marinas in Antibes host some of the world’s largest mega yachts. Walk down “billionaire’s row” for a look at the newest launches from leading shipyards before setting off for St. Tropez. Meander along the cobblestone streets & stumble on some famous faces.
Day 2
St. Tropez to Porquerolles
Your journey is 35 nautical miles & will take three and a half hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & a little less than six hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. This island is home to a natural conservatory and botanical garden. Porquerolles is protected from the kind of development that you will see all along the Côte d’Azur, giving you a chance to enjoy the region as nature created it.
Day 3
Porquerolles to Cannes
Your journey is 50 nautical miles & will take about five hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about eight hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Take a stroll along La Croisette, which is world-renowned for its beaches, boutiques, and waterfront cafés. Spend an hour or two at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Provence, which showcases the region’s history inside a converted 18th-century mansion.
Day 4
Cannes to Cap d’Antibes
Your journey is 8 nautical miles & will take less than an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & a little more than an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Cap d’Antibes is home to villas worth millions of euro overlooking some of the most beautiful seascapes in the world. The iconic Eden Roc hotel is here, on the Cap’s southernmost tip. This is where members of royal families stay when they are in the South of France.
Day 5
Cap D’Antibes to Nice
Your journey is 9 nautical miles & will take just shy of an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about an hour and a half aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. The Old Town in Nice is a maze of historic, narrow stone roads that lead to everything from a grand opera house to a casino to a farmer’s market that stretches on as far as the eye can see. Street performers do acrobatic tricks and play live music.
Day 6
Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer
Your journey is 3 nautical miles & will take less than a half an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about half an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Villefranche-sur-Mer boasts one of the deepest harbours along the French Riviera. This attracts mega yachts that are too big to anchor elsewhere. Chapels, streets & passageways date back to the 1200s & serve as a lovely backdrop for an architecture-inspired walk.
Day 7
Villefranche-sur-Mer to St.-Jean Cap Ferrat
Your journey to St.-Jean Cap Ferrat is 5 nautical miles & will take half an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & just shy of an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. St.-Jean Cap Ferrat is home to some of the most expensive houses in the world. Walk along the pedestrian paths for overhead views of villas with private beaches. In addition, the zoological garden is an inspiration of flora and fauna.
Day 8
St.-Jean Cap Ferrat to Monte Carlo
Your journey is 5 nautical miles & will take half an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & just shy of an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Take your chances in Monte Carlo’s Grand Casino before a walk around town for a look at the spectacular architecture. The Opera de Monte Carlo is a small replica of the Paris Opera House, while the Hôtel de Paris dates to the 1800s and marks the heart of the city.
Greece Sample 7 Night Itinerary
Day 1
Athens to Poros
Your journey is 31 nautical miles & will take about three hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about five hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Leave the bustling tourism locations in Athens in your wake as you cruise to Poros, where your charter yacht can dock just steps from town. Wander through the streets with the locals, listen to the Greek music at the open-air restaurants, and peek in the shops before returning to your yacht for dinner overlooking the nightlife scene.
Day 2
Poros to Hydra
Your journey is 13 nautical miles & will take a little more than one hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about two hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Cruise into Hydra, one of the prettiest ports in Greece. No cars are allowed, so boats, mules, and feet are the primary sources of transportation. The quiet and solitude are mesmerizing, as are the colourful homes that climb up the mountainsides surrounding the port.
Day 3
Hydra to Spetses
Your journey is 21 nautical miles & will take about two hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about three and a half hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. As with Hydra, cars are not allowed on Spetses, so your choices for exploration include horse-drawn carriages, walking, or mopeds. Narrow, stone-paved alleyways will enchant you in every direction, as will homes that date to neoclassical times.
Day 4
Spetses to Astros
Your journey is 18 nautical miles & will take less than two hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about three hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. A castle built on the remains of a Venetian fortress overlooks this port, which is so charming that it’s a favourite getaway spot for Athens residents. The bay is also a favourite among boaters who want to relax at anchor and enjoy a swim off the aft deck.
Day 5
Astros to Leonidio
Your journey is 15 nautical miles & will take one and a half hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about two and a half hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Leonidio projects a powerful ambience of wealth. The local homes include mansions, and historic architecture has been preserved as a local treasure. The cliff sides are absolutely majestic.
Day 6
Leonidio to Aegina
Your journey is 50 nautical miles & will take about five hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about eight hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Enjoy scenic cruising as your charter yacht begins its course back towards Athens, first stopping at the island of Aegina. The Temple of Aphaia is here, dating back to 490 B.C. It is incredibly well preserved and almost always devoid of the crowds that wait in line to see similar temples on the mainland.
Day 7
Aegina to Athens
Your journey is 13 nautical miles & will take a little more than an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about two hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Spend most of your day at anchor in Aegina, enjoying the local beaches, warm waters, and summer sunshine. Swim and snorkel using your charter yacht’s gear, and then have a late, leisurely lunch in a place that feels far from civilization.
Day 8
Athens
You're anchored in Athens for your final day with us. Spend your final morning enjoying a shore tour in Athens before heading to the city’s international airport, or to your local hotel. If you prefer, sleep late aboard your charter yacht and enjoy an onboard pre-flight brunch.