Rhea is spending the winter in Turkey and will be voyaging across the Aegean to the Ionian Islands of Greece, an area that we know and love, and which is perfect for cruising. However we will also be sailing North to Montenegro and Croatia, and possibly elsewhere!!?!! You would be welcome to join us on any of these adventures.
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The Ionian region is more luxuriant than the Aegean. There are fields, olives, vines, figs, and many other trees. The colourful history is reflected in ancient ruins through to architecture showing the influence of France, Italy and even the English.
Each island has an individual character. The seven main islands are Corfu, Paxos, Anti Paxos, Levkas, Ithaca, Cephalonia and Zakinthos, and there are other less known tranquil islands. On the mainland there is much of interest.... ports, historical sites, and the Gulf of Amvrakia - an inland sea full of wildlife. |
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Montenegro has many little known delights and is a spectacular country. The beautiful coastline culminates in the extensive Gulf of Kotor which has three basins with many places of interest. The outer basins have the ports of Herceg Novi and Tivat. The inner basin includes the fascinating medieval walled city of Kotor with walls extending up the mountainside, the attractive village of Perast and two nearby islands of Gospe od Skrpjela and Sveti Djordje with their churches and a museum... all set in extraordinary fjord-like scenery.
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Croatia has 5,835 km of coastline and 1,185 islands (66 of which are inhabited)! In the north is the largest peninsula of Istria, inside which is the Gulf of Kvarner with its liberal scattering of islands. Continuing south is the Dalmatian coast with a wealth of variety from the beautiful "moonscape" and subtle colours of the Kornati National Park, virtually uninhabited with over 90 islands, through to larger green islands such as the beautiful Hvar, Korcula and Mljet. The grand historic mainland city of Dubrovnik contrasts with tiny traffic free islands known as the Elaphites.
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A Sample Ionian Itinerary -
Sailing distances in the Ionian usually allow for a lunch time stop and then another sail to an evening anchorage or port. We can create special itineraries on request, but our plan is to explore the Ionian in 7 days by starting and finishing in different ports - Corfu in the North and Kefalonia in the South (both have direct flights from UK airports). This affords lots of flexibility and variety, depending upon the weather and the wishes of the guests, and no trip is ever the same.
A typical itinerary from Corfu could be:
Day 1: Embark at Corfu (from 5 pm onwards)
Day 2: Sail to the small fishing port of Petriti on the south end of Corfu and then onwards to the port of Lakka on Paxos.
Day 3: Sail to Sivota on the mainland and then back to Longos or Ghaios on Paxos
Day 4: Early start and breakfast at Anti Paxos before a great sail to the Levkas Canal .... overnight at Vliho, an attractive Levkas lagoon.
Day 5: Swim off Skorpios (formerly owned by the Onassis family), lunch at the island of Meganisi, and overnight at Kalamos or Kastos islands, or at Frikes on Ithaca.
Day 6: Explore Ithaca and overnight at Fiscardo (the "St. Tropez" of the Greek Islands)
Day 7: Enjoy beautiful bays and sailing down to Sami or nearby Effimia on Kefalonia
Day 8: Depart from Kefalonia (by 10 am)
A typical itinerary from Corfu could be:
Day 1: Embark at Corfu (from 5 pm onwards)
Day 2: Sail to the small fishing port of Petriti on the south end of Corfu and then onwards to the port of Lakka on Paxos.
Day 3: Sail to Sivota on the mainland and then back to Longos or Ghaios on Paxos
Day 4: Early start and breakfast at Anti Paxos before a great sail to the Levkas Canal .... overnight at Vliho, an attractive Levkas lagoon.
Day 5: Swim off Skorpios (formerly owned by the Onassis family), lunch at the island of Meganisi, and overnight at Kalamos or Kastos islands, or at Frikes on Ithaca.
Day 6: Explore Ithaca and overnight at Fiscardo (the "St. Tropez" of the Greek Islands)
Day 7: Enjoy beautiful bays and sailing down to Sami or nearby Effimia on Kefalonia
Day 8: Depart from Kefalonia (by 10 am)
Dates -
We will create itineraries on demand. Our adventures will include:
passage making over longer distances across historic seas,
and intimate exploring amidst exquisite settings.
Please contact your usual charter broker/agent for more details
passage making over longer distances across historic seas,
and intimate exploring amidst exquisite settings.
Please contact your usual charter broker/agent for more details
Prices -
Rhea can be chartered by singles, couples, or exclusively as a whole boat, and the rates are below.
EXCLUSIVE WHOLE BOAT CHARTER:
From €10,000 to €15,000 per week.
Provisions, fuel, harbour fees, and formalities are payable by the charterer at cost.
SINGLES:
£1,120 per person per week*, sharing a cabin (50 % supplement for guaranteed single occupancy of a cabin)
A CABIN FOR 2:
£ 2,240 per week*
*Please note: There is a menu plan at £40 per person per day, payable on arrival. This includes all breakfasts, all lunches including wine, and 3 evening meals including wine, plus teas, coffees and water throughout the day. Alcoholic and soft drinks served on an honesty bar basis.
EXCLUSIVE WHOLE BOAT CHARTER:
From €10,000 to €15,000 per week.
Provisions, fuel, harbour fees, and formalities are payable by the charterer at cost.
SINGLES:
£1,120 per person per week*, sharing a cabin (50 % supplement for guaranteed single occupancy of a cabin)
A CABIN FOR 2:
£ 2,240 per week*
*Please note: There is a menu plan at £40 per person per day, payable on arrival. This includes all breakfasts, all lunches including wine, and 3 evening meals including wine, plus teas, coffees and water throughout the day. Alcoholic and soft drinks served on an honesty bar basis.