Northward Bound: The Sacred and Serene Dodecanese Explorer
This is a journey designed for the modern explorer—those who seek a balance between the thrill of open-water sailing and the quiet, authentic soul of the Aegean. As we leave the bustling palms of Kos behind, the horizon opens up to a chain of islands where time seems to have paused, offering a rugged, wind-swept beauty that differs sharply from the lush Saronic or Ionian.
The Path of the Ancients
The route is anchored by three distinct island personalities:
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Patmos (The Holy Isle): Known as the “Jerusalem of the Aegean,” Patmos offers a sophisticated, spiritual aura. We dock in the lively port of Skala before ascending to the UNESCO-protected Chora, where the fortress-like Monastery of St. John looms over whitewashed mansions. Sunset here is a hushed, high-end affair, perfect for a glass of Assyrtiko overlooking the archipelago. We will also anchor at Livadi Geranou bay for a quiet day in a turquoise lagoon.
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Lipsi (The Turquoise Oasis), Marathi and Arki: This tiny cluster of islets is the highlight for those who crave the “old Greece.” With no large-scale tourism, Lipsi is famous for its Aponisos-style lagoons and the legendary wine and honey found in its local markets. We often anchor in the crystal-clear bays of Katsadia for a long, lazy lunch before heading to the main village for grilled octopus and ouzo.
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Leros & Kalymnos: Along the way, we navigate the deep, fjord-like bays of Kalymnos, the world-renowned island of sponge divers and rock climbers, and stop at Leros, where Italian-influenced architecture and Byzantine castles provide a stunning backdrop for our evening flotilla gatherings.
Booking info:
There are 3 types of catamarans available for this flotilla:
a. standard catamaran – Lagoon 40, Lagoon 42, Bali 41, Bali Catspace, Bali 42 – price per week 7.500 – 9.500 euro. (from 937 euro/person)
b. comfort catamaran – Lagoon 450, Lagoon 46, Bali 44, Bali 46 – price per week 10.000 – 14.700 euro (from 1250 euro/per person)
c. premium catamaran – Lagoon 50, Lagoon 52, Bali 48, Bali 52, Bali 54 – price per week 14.000 – 17.500 euro (from 1400 euro/per person)
Bali 46 has 5 double cabins, Bali 48 has 6 double cabins, Bali 52 and 54 can have 5 or 6 double cabins layout, Lagoon 50 and 52 have 6 double cabins, other catamarans have 4 double cabins each + 4 toilets.
price may vary depending on the manufacturing year of the catamaran and equipment installed onboard.
Monohauls (sailing yachts) are also available on request, so feel free to ask for a specific one if you want to join in a mono, from 3 to 6 double cabins. (prices from 3000 euro/week for a 3 cabin sailing yacht)
There are also some extra costs, for the whole catamaran:
cleaning – 350 euro
diesel ~ 400 euro
skipper – 1500 euro
port fees – 50 euro
hostess – 1300 euro – it is optional, but truly recommended, it’s a game changer 🙂
Total extras ~ 2300 euro/catamaran + 1300 euro optional hostess. (290 + 175 euro/person for 8 people occupancy)
Our team of skippers is well-trained to provide exceptional service on a yacht. Aside of the yacht maneuvering, they have extensive local knowledge of the area and will serve as your guides for the week. Our local hostesses will enhance this experience by offering unique local flavors that cannot even be found in taverns. We strongly recommend this add on service.
Food and drinks on the boat are extra and are bought from the supermarket or distributor and delivered to the yacht.
Payment: if you book your yacht before 1 Jan 2026, you can have 3 installments for yacht payment: 30% down payment, 40% on Feb 1st and 30% on May 1st. If you book your yacht after Jan 1st 2026, you will have 2 installments: 50% down payment and 50% on May 1st.
The extra costs are to be paid in cash or card on spot.
Not a complete crew for a full catamaran? No problem.
For the best experience we recommend to gather your friends and book a full catamaran – 4 or 5 double cabins.
If your friends have other plans but you still want to join this week, just fill in this form and mention how many double cabins you are interested in and we will do our best to find similar people to fill a yacht. Please note that the yacht legal capacity can be 10-12 people, including skipper and hostess, depending on the yacht. Kids count as adults no matter the age. Usually, the catamaran has 2 skipper cabins that will be used by the crew.
Fill in this form and we will call you back for more details of the trip.
