SAIL AND DIVE IN CYCLADES ISLANDS: TWO WEEKS CRUISE

The Sailing Experience 

Sail from Athens marinas (Alimos or Lavrion) to the islands of Cyclades: Kea, Mykonos, Amorgos, Paros, Sifnos and Kythnos. There is also the option to charter the boat from Paros island, reducing the total distance to the islands. However, availability of yachts in Cyclades islands is limited so it is not always possible to start the cruise on Paros.

Sailing routes can be demanding because the winds are strong in summer months and create tall waves. Besides, some trips might last for up to seven hours (e.g. Mykonos to Amorgos) which is fascinating to people who seek a challenging experience. However, it is unlikely to be suitable for those that prefer idle and relaxing holidays.

Dives are planned every second day and in between takes place the sailing trip, from one island to the other. Everyday however, there is some time for swimming and relaxing in the beautiful coves of the Cycladic islands. Nights are spent either in ports or at anchor in picturesque bays. You can take the decision, respecting however the weather conditions and the advice of our professional skipper, aiming at your safety and pleasure.

Mykonos island

Combine your visit to cosmopolitan Mykonos island with a colourful diving experience. The ship wreck Anna II, reefs with scarce underwater life, the caverns by the uninhabited islet of Dragonisi, or ancient artifacts like amphorae, all compose a unique experience to explore underwater, during a dive at Mykonos. Diving centers are located on the south coast of the island, in bays protected from the strong north winds of summer months. Visit the famous Paradise Beach in Mykonos, have the yacht moored there while you experience your dive and continue your day in the busy bars on the beach, enjoying the full experience of Mykonos island.

Paros island

Paros includes a great variety of diving destinations and is suitable for all levels of divers. Main underwater sight seeing are the ship wrecks from ancient to modern years. Wrecks are scattered along the coast line of Paros island. Ancient settlements are also preserved underwater near Paros, where at some spots the tracks of walls and roads are obvious even from the sea level. The magnificent scenery comes together with protected fish life, spectacular reefs and scattered amphorae from the Roman Age. Paros and the neighboring, secluded islets with historic importance still to be discovered on its full size, create a diversified and impressive diving destination. Learn more about the Aegean Sea: the dive instructors are pioneer marine researchers and experts on sea environmental issues, protection of marine archaeological research, oceanography. Diving at the heart of Cyclades offers a unique experience.

Kythnos island

Kythnos island is abundant of diving spots, which include impressive formations of reefs such as declining walls falling into endless depths. “Abyss” is one of the most impressive sites. The wall goes sharp down to over 84 meters, offering a unique spectacle. There you will see the balcony, at 32 meters, a combination of man construction and a layer of sea life, covering the ancient walls.
Along the coast line of Kythnos there is variety of sea life, big fish, lobsters (visit the “Lobster Reef” on the north), golden groupers over tens kilos and countless more species. All add a special color to the seascape. Rock formations like the Crater, the Submarine the Bridge and many equally impressive sites sparkle the mind and leave the best memories. It is convenient to visit Kythnos island when sailing the Cyclades islands. The diving center is located in a very good shelter for sailing yachts, the port of Loutra. Besides, the island lies close to the entry of the Saronic Gulf, thus it lies on the route from Cyclades to the marinas of Athens.