Half-board Dodecanese cruise on a Rhodes schooner

Your cruise

Come aboard a schooner for a half-board cruise to discover the Dodecanese archipelago. A cosmopolitan archipelago located between Greece and Turkey. Set sail with a professional crew for a week of gentle cruising on the Aegean Sea to discover Rhodes and its neighboring islands.

Your possible stops during this cruise

This is an itinerary for your Dodecanese half-board cruise on a Rhodes schooner.
It is subject to change according to weather conditions.

Day 1 - Rhodes
Meet at the Rhodes marina from 4:00 pm for embarkation. The Rhodes marina will plunge you straight into the lively atmosphere of the Dodecanese: Greek tavernas, local produce markets, boutiques and more. The "old town" of Rhodes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Once you've settled aboard the schooner, you'll enjoy your first welcome dinner (included), before returning to your cabin for the night. Overnight in Rhodes marina.

Day 2 - Symi
Breakfast on board the schooner before leaving Rhodes harbor between 10:00 and 13:00 for Symi. One of the most beautiful islands in the Dodecanese, and indeed in Greece! Your first port of call is Nanou Bay, surrounded by lush vegetation and inviting you to bathe in its crystal-clear waters. Then, at around 4:00 pm, you'll set sail again for the port of Symi. Get your camera ready to immortalize this small, fairytale-like Greek village. Dinner will be served on board the schooner, but if you wish to dine ashore in a taverna along the marina, please inform the captain in advance (PS: Symi's local tavernas are very tempting, and the captain will understand your choice). Overnight in Symi.

Day 3 - Symi
Resume sailing in the morning after breakfast between 09:00 and 10:00. Enjoy sailing aboard the schooner for a first stop at St Georges Bay or a nearby bay. It's time for lunch, followed by a relaxing swim in the crystal-clear water. At around 4:00 pm, you'll set sail again for Panormitis, just south of Symi. Disembarking on land, you can visit the Greek Orthodox monastery of the Archangel Michael of Panormitis. Built in the early 18th century, it is still inhabited by monks (NB: please note that loud music is not permitted, in order to preserve the tranquility of the monastery). please note: if sea conditions are not optimal, we may have to cancel our visit to Panormitis and go to Pedi instead. Overnight in Panormitis or Pedi, weather permitting.

Day 4 - Tilos
Enjoy a good breakfast on board the schooner, then between 9:00 and 10:00 you continue your cruise to the island of Tilos. Where you'll spend the day in Akrogiali Bay. Swimming in the crystal-clear waters is always welcome. At around 4:00 pm, the schooner will set sail again, this time to enter the port of Tilos. Disembark ashore to explore this charming town. For the more adventurous, in the center of the island, at the top of a hill, lies the abandoned village of Mikro Chorio (accessible by cab or bus). Don't forget to dine in a local taverna during this stopover, an ideal opportunity to savour traditional Greek cuisine. Overnight at the port of Tilos.

Day 5 - Chalki
New day, new destination: this time the schooner heads for the island of Chalki. An island to the north-west of Rhodes. Depending on sea conditions, sailing will start before or after breakfast (between 6:00 and 10:00 a.m.). Once there, you'll discover an island far removed from mass tourism, with crystal-clear beaches. The schooner will spend the day at anchor in Trakhia Bay or another nearby bay. Then, at around 4:00 pm, it will head for Nimporio. The island's one and only village, where the schooner will moor in its harbor. Disembark ashore and enjoy a stroll along its shores, an opportunity to select your tavern for the evening meal. If you're a seafood and/or mezze lover, the taverns are sure to welcome you. Overnight in Chalki.

Day 6 - Rhodes
day 6 of the cruise, this time heading for the island of Rhodes. Depending on weather conditions, breakfast will be served during the cruise or on arrival at Anthony Quinn Bay. This beach is named after the actor who partly bought it during the filming of "The Guns of Navarone". After a moment at Anthony Quinn Bay, the schooner will set sail again for Kalithea, where you'll spend the rest of the day. A site with magnificent coves and beaches, ideal for swimming and relaxing. Dinner and overnight in Kalithea.

Day 7 - Rhodes
You'll arrive at Rhodes marina between 9:00 and 10:00 am, giving you plenty of time to explore the island. The day is free for you to explore the medieval towns, listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, stroll through the charming alleyways and make the most of this last stopover. In the evening, return to the ship for a farewell captain's dinner. Final night aboard the schooner in Rhodes marina.

Day 8 - Rhodes
Last Mediterranean breakfast on board the schooner before disembarking at 9:00 am in Rhodes marina.

NB: the above program is subject to weather conditions. What's more, you'll be sailing among the most beautiful islands of the Dodecanese in the limited comfort of an old-fashioned schooner, which explains the very affordable price of this half-board cruise.