Agios Kirikos village Harbor, Ikaria Island, Greece
In Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of the craftsman Daedalus. The two were responsible for building the labyrinth that imprisoned the minotaur in Crete, among other accomplishments. Icarus and Daedalus, in their own attempt to flee Crete, crafted wings to fly away.
Historic Block Island Harbor, Rhode Island
Off the coast of Rhode Island lies Block Island, a roughly 21-square-mile New England paradise. Few places offer a more pleasant combination of New England’s charms with laid-back island lifestyles than Block Island, which is just one reason it’s featured as one of the stops during a New England private yacht cruise.
Here’s what to do on beautiful Block Island, RI before continuing on the rest of your yacht charter cruise.
Written by Missy Johnston
Frederiksted, St. Croix, USVI
Frederiksted is the second largest town on St. Croix, the largest of the US Virgin Islands, but it’s not a “big city” by any stretch. Frederiksted’s charming Victorian style and laid-back Caribbean lifestyle make it a lovely stop during a St. Thomas private yacht charter In the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Written by Missy Johnston
The marsh of Lake Okeechobee, Florida
While it’s always nice to set sail for Greece, France, or some exotic location, it’s easy to forget how wonderful vacations can be closer to home. A Florida yacht charter that includes Lake Okeechobee, for instance, packs wonderful beach atmospheres and southern charm into a week-long excursion through the Sunshine State. The Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale private yacht itinerary is a tour of the whole southern tip of Florida, from the Keys to the Caloosahatchee River, on through Lake Okeechobee, and back to the east coast.
Written by Missy Johnston
Amphitheater of Knidos in Datca, Turkey
The southern coast of Turkey offers scenic beauty, crystal clear water, and fascinating history. Ruins of ancient cities dot the length of the coast and provide many stopping points for history-minded yacht charterers to come ashore. The western and southern coasts of Turkey were the location of an ancient trading route, often referred to as the Maritime Silk Routes of Anatolia, which today are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Silk Roads Programme. Cruise along part of the Maritime Silk Routes of Anatolia in the wake of Ancients, discovering these ancient cultures in the ruins of the trading cities left behind.
The main ancient sites that can be visited on a crewed yacht charter cruising along the coast of southern Turkey are:
Written by Missy Johnston
Catamaran Off the Coast of St Croix, Caribbean
When Danes first came to the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix during the 15th and 16th centuries, they ushered in an era of both wealth and human suffering. Today, that history is preserved by the Christiansted National Historic Site. This site can be part of a customized itinerary on a US Virgin Islands luxury private yacht charter. It’s a great way to experience the Danish way of life that led to the area’s economic boom and eventual decline.
Lavrion, Greece
Located southeast of Athens, on the mainland just north of the Cycladic Islands, the town of Lavrion, Greece might seem like just another place to board a yacht charter before heading out to sea; however, Lavrion has many fascinating history and exciting attractions of its own. Here are a few suggestions of some of the most memorable things to do while in Lavrion before cruising the lovely Greek Islands
Guests who have never taken a crewed private yacht charter before may not know what to expect from the experience. Is it going to be an adventurous yachting expedition or a spa-like experience catering to the client’s every whim?
Happily, the answer is both!
Written by Missy Johnston
Puerto de Andratx, Mallorca, Spain
During a Balearic Islands yacht charter, visitors will have the opportunity to experience Puerto de Andratx, a port on the coast of Mallorca. Those who choose to disembark and explore will be richly rewarded with a number of interesting cultural and historical attractions surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The following suggestions should make a luxury yacht charter to Puerto de Andratx, Spain a wonderful and memorable experience.
Written by Missy Johnston
The Bahamas
Many people think the Bahamas is a winter charter location, just like the Caribbean, but what many do not know is that the Bahamas can experience “winter” weather where a cold front can come through and temperatures can drop, just as can be experienced in nearby Florida from time to time. The time to have guaranteed warm weather in the Bahamas for a private yacht charter is in the spring and summer. The shallow, sandy cays stay warm from the sun’s rays, and the nighttime temperatures are marvelous. In fact, summer is considered the Bahamas High Season, and is the best time to enjoy a Bahamas Yacht Charter.