Following of Odysseus: Greece - Croatia

Experience Level

Basic level

Event languages

Start point

Athens, Greece

End point

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Route description

"Following in the footsteps of Odysseus."
A fantastic sailing yacht trip from Turkish Lycia to the Canary Islands.

My friends, I announce that at the beginning of August 2024, we will start from Turkey on a grandiose, first Mediterranean, and then Transatlantic journey!

It will not be just a crossing (a stage), but a real journey. We will walk with you slowly, enjoying the beauty of everything that will be on our way... wild lagoons, fantastic beaches, not inferior in beauty to Thai and Seychelles, islands, volcanic islands. Of course, we will make stops in the most interesting and significant places that attract either historical significance or enchanting beauty ... ancient cities and of course authentic taverns, bars and restaurants ... Yo-hoo!))


For the convenience of everyone involved in this fantastic)) during the campaign, the docking points are tied to large cities or iconic places, where we will definitely make stops for "looting" the city) and visiting hot and interesting places where you can comfortably get to make a shift or pick up the crew.

Photo and video filming is constantly carried out on the yacht, including using underwater equipment and drones - we will capture your journey so that there is something to remember at home on a cold winter evening…

We are traveling on a very cozy, high-speed yacht Beneteau Oceanis 43. This is a private, well-maintained 13-meter beauty with a classic grotto and an enlarged genoa staysail, has 4 double cabins, 2 bathrooms with showers, electric and mechanical toilet…

The yacht is equipped with the latest technology, as well as equipped with the necessary technical means for the convenience and comfort of guests.

Navigation and yacht management:
Raymarine chartplotter with 3D echo sounder, Raymarine autopilot, VHF with AIS, EPIRB, rescue, life jackets, individual fall overboard alarms

Comfort:
air conditioning (heat/cold), heater (diesel), desalination
boiler (electric/ engine) - therefore, there is always hot water on the yacht,
2 bathrooms with washbasin, shower and toilet (electric and mechanical)
gas stove with oven, microwave, deck grill, refrigerator,
washing machine,
guitar.

Electrical preparation:
solar panels, lithium batteries, generator, 3.5/7 kW inverter

Fishing:
glasses for a trolling rod, trolling spinning, other gear and an underwater gun…

Additional watercraft:
"dings" with an outboard Mercury engine, SUP board.

Everyone who decides to go with us is waiting for a fantastic, enchanting adventure, because we are creative, looking for all the most interesting things ... do not forget, in the evenings we play different games, sing and play musical instruments, we love to dance, have fun, cook and eat delicious food, as well as the coziness on the boat and comfort (flowers, candles in the cockpit, music for every taste in high quality, lighting of the cockpit and the bottom)


Prices and terms of stay.
Most of the sections are 7 and 10-day crossings.
7-days:
A place in a double cabin - 650 euros,
The whole double cabin costs 1190 euros.
10 days:
A place in a double cabin - 890 euros,
The whole double cabin costs 1,750 euros.

Expenses for food, parking, and fuel are additionally paid.

Discounts:
- those who have a significant event during the transition: DR, wedding day (if a couple), etc. - 50 euros,
- those who take two transitions and more - 50 euros.


Yachting qualification can be improved at all crossings:
1) when rolling 500 miles - Yachtmaster Coastal IYT yacht stage;
2) when rolling 2500 miles - Yachtmaster Offshore IYT yacht stage
The additional fee for training / advanced training is 300 euros!!!

Previous events:
Marmaris - Athens (1) - 8 days - 300Nm
03.08. - 13.08.

Our event:
Athens - Dubrovnik (1) - 10 days - 400Nm
15.08. - 24.08.

The following events:
Dubrovnik - Venice (2) - 9 days - 300Nm
26.08. - 02.09.
Venice - Bari (1)- 8 days - 350Nm
05.09. - 12.09.
Bari - Sicily (1) - 8 days - 350Nm
14.09. - 21.09.
Sicily - Pisa (1) - 10 days - 500Nm
23.09. - 02.10.
Pisa - Marseille (1) - 8 days - 300Nm
04.10. - 11.10.
Marseille - Mallorca (1) - 8 days - 300Nm
13.10. - 21.10.
Marseille - Gibraltar (1) - 10 days - 450Nm
23.10. - 03.11.
Gibraltar - Canary Islands (3) - 10 days - 600Nm
05.11. - 12.11.

You will be able to choose the most interesting sites for yourself and adjust to convenient dates.
By the way, the waypoints of the sites can flexibly change according to our interests, requests, as well as weather conditions.

Prepayment amount %

60

Prepayment is made without additional charges

Included in the price

The nearest airport to the start point

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)