Bodrum to Greek Islands (North Dodecanese)

Bodrum

Boarding starts by 15:30 from Bodrum Harbor. You will have free time to visit the town’s highlights.This is a perfect time to visit this wonderful city and enjoy your first taste of Bodrum. Bodrum is a jewel surrounded golden sunsets and azure waters. You really should partake in all the local cuisine, cultural attractions and visit the waterfront outside the famous Bodrum Castle, built from the stones of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. It houses an amazing underwater archeology museum and is a must see when in Bodrum.Your boat will remain anchored in Bodrum for dinner and overnight stay.

Kos Island

After your breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary and boat. When the customs formalities are completed, we will cruise to Kos Island.Kos is one of the most prominent Dodecanese islands, most probably only second to Rhodes. This is where Hippocrates taught in the Asklepion, the ancient Greek college that was set under a Plane tree that still stands in its place. Kos is steeped in history, and there are many archeological treats to find here, including Corinthian columns that line the roads, the Castle of the Knights of Saint John, and the famous Kos harbor. With all this magnificent history, it is not surprising to see how modern tourism fits in perfectly, with an international marina, lost of shops, tavernas and leading restaurants that offer local cuisine as well as international dishes.Dinner and overnight stay will be at Kos Harbor. You may join our optional Asclepion

Leros Island

We will start to cruise early in the morning to Leros Islands’ famous bay Xirokampos for breakfast and lunch. Leros is a mountainous, green island with high cliffs and many small bays and villages. We will anchor in Panteli, located in the East, for the dinner and the overnight.The amazing Island of Leros, part of the Dodecanese Islands, is known for its sandy beaches and secluded coves. In fact, Leros is one of the more popular holiday destinations while it doesn’t have that touristy feel.

Patmos Island

We will cruise to Patmos Island early in the morning. We will have a swimming break in a bay around the island.
Many devout Christians know of Patmos Island since it is where the Apocalypse of St. John was written in a cave, that has become a pilgrimage site. The island of Patmos is also known as the Jerusalem of the Aegean due to this historical fact. This is why tourism on the island is split between religious visitors and holiday seekers that enjoy the amazing beaches dotted around the isle. Due to the religious significance of the island, the culture here is more subdued and conservative. You will not find an active nightlife, but you will find a lot of amazing beaches and wonderful restaurants and taverns.

Lipsi Island

We will set sail to Lipsi Island and will have a swimming break in one of the many small islands around it.
Lipsi has beautiful beaches like Platis and Giolos with their crystal green waters and an even more inviting town, with wonderful taverna and shops to enjoy. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Lipsi.

Klymnos Island

Klymnos is a beautiful island and its main town, aptly named Klymnos town provides that amazing Aegean skyline of whitewashed walls, red roofs and clear blue skies. Add to this amazing vista the wonderful inhabitants and the many-colored shutters, and you have a photo shoot part excellence. The island is famous for its rock climbing and sponge diving activities.We will take a swimming break in a beautiful bay around Kalymnos Island and we are going to enter Pothia, the main harbor. The islanders ensured their livelihood with sponge diving for centuries. There are nice beaches such as Massouri, Mirties and Vlychadia around the island.

Aquarium Bay (Adabogazi)

We return to Turkey. We will have a swimming break at the beautiful waters of Akvaryum (Aquarium) bay where you can see the fish swimming below you. Akvaryum Bay is a pristine cove with long sandy beaches and aquamarine waters. This amazing bay located between Bitez and Gumbet provides an amazing respite during your Blue Cruise voyage. Enjoy a relaxing respite in an explorable cove within the bay area and watch as ducks and geese join you in these amazing waters.We will be staying at Bodrum Harbor for dinner and our final overnight stay.