Classical Cruising offers a variety of yacht cruises along the Southern Shores of Turkey, as well as throughout the Greek Islands.
The crystal clear waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas combined with the many unique natural and historical wonders continue to lure visitors to the ancient shores of Greece and Turkey.
The ideal way in which to explore these magnificent coastlines is by boat. Our yachts can moor up in tiny, remote and fascinating harbours, visiting villages which tourists cannot access by road. Hundreds of uninhabited tiny bays exist in some of the most sheltered waters of the Mediterranean.
For the very best of the Mediterranean, you cannot rival the Turquoise Coast – clear waters, outstanding scenery, calm inlets, lots of culture, and tiny fishing villages.
There is something for everyone.
With a group of family or friends, you can charter one of our luxury gulets which are classic wooden boats built to an age old design. These cruises are fully crewed and all meals are provided on board. The cuisine is superb, one of the best in the world.
You can visit many wonderful sites like Cedrae, with its theatre wreathed in olive trees, or Old Knidos.
For Sailors with some experience who prefer to skipper their own yachts, the options are endless and the choice is yours. We have a wide range of Monohulls and Catamarans from which to choose in both countries.
Cruise the Greek Islands
We offer cruises both on our luxury Gulets and also on a variety of yachts you can Skipper yourself, in the Dodocanese, the Sporades or the Ionian Islands.
Those with the necessary qualifications, can take a Bareboat Charter or opt for Flotilla Sailing – a popular and sociable way to enjoy a one or two week cruise for those with minimum sailing experience.
Sun bleached temples, ancient monasteries, lively quays and wonderful Greek food, music and nightlife. Long beaches, rocky islands, many places to moor up, swim and enjoy the Mediterranean at its very best
There are many different options we offer to our clients in both sailing areas which include:
Archaeological cruises, focusing on the historical and geographical splendour of these ancient coastlines. Guided tours with qualified Historians and Archaeologists are a popular favourite with University and Alumni Groups.
Private charters for families and close friends.
Charter a boat of your own complete with Skipper and Crew for one or two weeks, and enjoy all meals on board and stunning scenery. Windsurf, snorkel, swim and wander round some of the fascinating villages along the way.
Incentive cruises for corporate groups. These cruises offer an ideal team building getaway for staff team building and top achievers.
Culinary cruises, to sample the fabulous Mediterranean Cuisine.
Pilgrimage Cruises – enquire about our special itinerary, The Best of the Seven Churches of Asia in the Wake of St. Paul. Includes Smyrna, Pergamum, Ephesus and the Aegean Coast.
Our Fleet consists of
Classic Wooden Boats also known as Gulets which we offer in both Greece and Turkey
These vessels are finished to a very high standard of comfort and safety.
Each vessel has between seven and eight double cabins, all with en suite private bathrooms. There is also a spacious saloon, bar, shaded quarter deck and a sun deck forward with loungers.
Average length of the vessels is 23m (75 feet) with a 6m (18-20 foot) width.
They are large, stable vessels powered by marine diesel engines, all equipped with a full suite of Dacron sails and advanced sailing gear.
Skippered Charter in both Greece and Turkey
For the more experienced Sailors and those with sailing qualifications, we have yachts of length 33ft to 52ft, spanning both monohulls and catamarans.
Add on options
The Turquoise Coast with Istanbul and Cappadocia
Through our own in-house tour agency in Bodrum, we are able to offer cruises of a week to ten days duration with additional programmes for Istanbul, Ephesis, Antalya and Cappadocia. These itineraries can be tailor made on request.
Greek Islands and Athens
A popular choice and a significant link between the ancient world and modern civilization. A bustling Metropolis steeped in history and archaeological wonders.
In the Mediterranean the season operates from April to the end of October. The climate during this summer period varies as follows:
April is the height of the famed wild flower season - orchids and asphodels - when the weather is bright but can have a little rain. The ancient sites are wreathed in bloom.
May and June still are green, with some of spring flowers. The weather is warm during the day and cool in the evenings. The water is cool for swimming.
By late July and early August the weather is fine to hot, with warm evenings, good swimming. Calm mornings and evenings but mid-day wind off shore (siesta time in a quiet cove!).
In September & October the vegetation is dry at the end of the summer, but the weather is balmy, cooling off in the evenings, and the sea is warm for swimming.