Unwind & Rejuvenate: Luxury Yoga Cruise in the Ionian Islands

4 August 2024 - 11 August 2024

Ionian Islands, GR
7 days trip
26 places avaliable
Small Ship

Shared cruises may require a minimum number of guests.
Price may vary depending on the cabin type, occupancy and cruise date.
Reservations are subjected to acceptance after availability checks. In case, the selected cruise is not available we will contact you with similar offers.

Price per Person

-10% € 1703

04.08.2024 / 11.08.2024 (DEAL)

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Immerse Yourself in Greece: Luxury Yoga Sailing Adventure Through the Ionian Islands

Embark on a transformative journey of yoga, relaxation, and cultural discovery aboard a luxurious sailing vessel. Explore the breathtaking Ionian Islands - Corfu, Paxi, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Ithaki, and Saranda - while practicing daily yoga sessions and enjoying gourmet meals. This unforgettable 8-day cruise is perfect for yogis of all levels seeking a unique blend of wellness and adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1

Corfu

Still recognisable as the idyllic refuge where the shipwrecked Odysseus was soothed and sent on his way home, Corfu continues to welcome weary travellers with its lush scenery, bountiful produce and pristine beaches. Since the 8th century BC the island the Greeks call Kerkyra has been prized for its untamed beauty and strategic location. Ancient armies fought to possess it, while in the early days of modern Greece it was a beacon of learning. Corfiots remain proud of their intellectual and artistic roots, with vestiges of the past ranging from Corfu Town's Venetian architecture to British legacies such as cricket and ginger beer.

Day 2

Paxi - Antipaxi

Measuring a mere 13km from tip to toe, and spared overdevelopment by its lack of an airport, Paxi packs a lot of punch into its tiny frame. Facilities are concentrated in three delightful harbour villages tucked into its eastern shores – Lakka, Loggos and the ferry port of Gaïos. Each has its own crop of tasteful little hotels, rental apartments and seafront tavernas, and its own devoted fans. All make wonderful bases for exploring the rolling hills and centuries-old olive groves of the interior, and the wilder scenery of the west coast. Unspoiled coves can be reached by motorboat, while former mule trails lead to sheer limestone cliffs that plunge into the azure sea. Great hikes lead out to majestic Tripitos Arch in the south, and down to Erimitis Beach in the west, beneath a vast wall of crumbling rock, with a potential pause at Erimitis Bar & Restaurant en route.

Day 3

Lefkas

Despite being connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway, making it one of the few Greek islands that you can drive to, Lefkada remains surprisingly unaffected by tourism. Laid-back Lefkada Town is a charming place to spend a day or two, while the hills of the interior still conceal timeless villages and wild olive groves, and the rugged west coast holds some amazing beaches, albeit in some cases badly damaged by recent earthquakes. Only along the east coast are there some overdeveloped enclaves; if you continue all the way south you’ll find stunning little bays and inlets, as well as windy conditions that attract kitesurfers and windsurfers from all over the world. Lefkada was originally a peninsula, not a true island. Corinthian colonisers cut a canal through the narrow isthmus that joined it to the rest of Greece in the 8th century BC.

Day 4

Kefalonia

Kefalonia is the island of sailors and mountain climbers, Greeks and Venetians, winemakers and travelers. Here stands Enom – the tallest mountain of Ionic islands (1628 m), covered with unique pine trees. Those willing to make a pilgrim tour may get into the Saint Gerasim monastery. There you will find an ancient sycamore tree still standing, said to have been planted by the saint himself. His cave-cell is located under the building of the monastery. Then we shall go for Andrew the First-Called Apostle monastery, the museum with miracle-making icons of Stephano Tsagarol, the Monastery of Saint Crucifixion in Pessado and the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary with benches. It is also possible to pop into the local winery, where six kinds of Kefalonian wine are being made out of Robola grape. Another excursion will go to the famous Drogarati cave with stalactites, stalagmites and unusual acoustics, due to which Maria Kallas and Luchano Povarotti took the floor there once. Then the observation ground above the famous beach Mirtos awaits us, followed by a lunch in the picturesque nearby village of Agia Efimia. Our trip will end with the visit to the underground lake Melissani; the cave that once stood over it was destroyed during an earthquake. Now the lake is exposed to the sun, which creates beautiful light show on the water with colors ranging from sky-blue to intense dark-blue.

Day 5

Zakynthos, the most reserved island of Greece

Zakynthos is the only Greek island having international status of the natural wildlife preserve. The island has been called “The flower of Mediterranean East” for its beauty and balmy gardens. Mirror-like waters of Zakynthos may be seen on almost every postcard of Greece. Yachts floating on the water surface appear to be suspended in the air. It would be a crime to visit and not to swim in this magical place! Once in town, one may go to the National Sea Wildlife Preserve or visit the temple of Saint Dionysus, the local winery and the olive oil pressing factory or walk along the coastal avenue – Strata Marina – the liveliest street in the town, filled with coffee shops, bars and restaurants.

Day 6

Ithaki, the most romantic Ionic island

Ithaki is known worldwide as the motherland of Homeric hero Odysseus. The island became a symbol of returning home, as was here that his beloved wife, P enelope, has been waiting for him for 20 years. Ithaki attracts with its rich archeological heritage. Katharon – the most significant monastery on the island is located north from the capital at the elevation of 500 meters above sea level in Anogi. This is the monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A unique view of the island opens up from its bell tower - Arcadia mountains, Arkhinades islands, eastern coast of Kefalonia and even the entrance to Patra Bay can be seen on the horizon. The coastlines of Peloponnesus and Zakynthos are visible in good weather. Ithaki is a refuge of romantics. Lonely bays, stately calmness, quietness and silence and conciliatory atmosphere attract them here. It is an ideal place to restore spiritual balance.

Day 7

Saranda

Saranda is the unofficial capital of the Albanian Riviera, and come the summer months it seems like half of Tirana relocates here to enjoy the busy beach and busier nightlife along its crowd-filled seaside promenade. What was once a sleepy fishing village is now a thriving city, and while Saranda has lost much of its quaintness in the past two decades, it has retained much of its charisma. Day 8 Corfu Still recognisable as the idyllic refuge where the shipwrecked Odysseus was soothed and sent on his way home, Corfu continues to welcome weary travellers with its lush scenery, bountiful produce and pristine beaches. Since the 8th century BC the island the Greeks call Kerkyra has been prized for its untamed beauty and strategic location. Ancient armies fought to possess it, while in the early days of modern Greece it was a beacon of learning. Corfiots remain proud of their intellectual and artistic roots, with vestiges of the past ranging from Corfu Town's Venetian architecture to British legacies such as cricket and ginger beer.

Price per person

~~€ 1892~~ € 1703

Accomodation on selected shared cabin, check out single use and details

Classic Cabins

Located on Tween Deck - Cabins located on the lower deck are fitted with portholes (circular windows). Cabins sizes vary between 11m2 – 12m2 (118ft2 – 129ft2). The tween deck cabins can accommodate up to three people with the Pullman berth.

cabin capacity
double bed
private bathroom
air conditioning

Price/person
€ 1703/

Deluxe Cabin

Located on Main Deck - Cabin sizes located on the Main deck vary between 14m2 – 20m2 (150ft2 – 215ft2)

cabin capacity
double bed
private bathroom
air conditioning

Price/person
€ 1703/

Full board

Coffee/ tea and still water, crackers free during the day at the bar counter

Kayaks, windsurf boards, fins and masks for snorkeling

Entertainments on board: show and animation programs, sails practices, yoga classes, karaoke (activities are indicative and may differ from cruise to cruise, depending on weather, cruise schedule, cruise program, cruise itinerary, guests' preferences, etc)

SAT TV in the cabins

Jacuzzi

Yoga sessions with professional instructor

Special deal for children:
2 adults +1 child 8-12 years, discount for children (in Economy class)                 - 100% off
2 adults +1 child 12-18 years, discount for children (in Economy class)                       - 50% off
1 adult + 1 child 8-12 years, discount for children (in Standard & Premium class)     - 50% off
1 adult + 1 child 12-18 years, discount for children (in Standard & Premium class)   - 25% off
Notice:    For safety reasons children are allowed on board starting from the age of 8. Children under 8 may be allowed on board by special permission of the Company.

Cocktails, alcohol and drinks in the bar

Diving equipment and diving instructor services, underwater group tours

Water ski, wakeboards etc.

Bus excursions with invited guide

Laundry services

Air tickets, transfer and visa cost

Port charges

Service charge (tips) (on passengers decision)

Minimum guests for departure

1 person

Departure is guaranteed.

This three-mast sailing vessel, rigging type – barquentine. With the length (LOA) of 64 metres and maximum capacity of 45 guests, she is most likely the world's smallest ocean cruise ship.

Classification by PRS: KM Sailing Passenger Ship 1 (+ 100 A5 by German Lloyd), implies unrestricted sailing region, except for glacial zones in wintertime.

According to SOLAS convention, the highest safety standards are maintained on board a vessel of this class, the same as would apply to a cruise liner carrying thousands of passengers.

The ship was conceived to combine maneuverability of a sport yacht, the highest standards of comfort and decor, and a shallow draft that allows calling at small marinas inaccessible even to many a big yacht, let alone cruise liners. The unmatched draft of 3.2 metres was made possible owing to a brilliant idea to use lead ballast.

The uniqueness of a number of technological solutions confirmed by the US Patent Department.

Every guest of ours enjoys 15,5 square metres of available open teakwood deck space, that is three times more than aboard most expensive cruise ships and would befit a most prestigious private mega-yacht.

The policy of the Company is to always keep the boat in a mint condition. That is why, despite her tender age, we do profound refitting every winter, so that in Spring she welcomes you in full glamour of perfection.

Sails are our main driving power, thus we boast unbeatably low level of fuel consumption, on average 75 l per hour only, which is about 10 times lower than on a motor boat of a comparable size.

Premium comfort notwithstanding, she is nothing close to a floating hotel or a museum on water, she is a supercharged windship, and with favourable wind can run at 16 – 17 knots under sail.

The ship’s superbly efficient ratio of sailing surface to displacement 2 sw.m/t makes her one of the fastest sailboats of old and new times.

To make sailing comfortable at any sea conditions, cutting-edge technologies were used, such as pitch-killing stabilizers, while sophisticatedly calculated mass distribution prevents the hull oscillation frequency from resonating with the frequency, which affects human vestibular system.

There are desalinators on board which account for the unlimited supply of fresh water.

Air–conditioning throughout the vessel makes you feel a sheikh even in hottest days of Mediterranean summer.

Our state-of-the-art hydraulic ramp at the stern of the vessel allows for a direct access to water for swimming and water sports.

Model

2011 Ship-64

Length

64 m

Tender size

6 m

Air conditioning

Yes

Snorkeling equipment

Yes

Toys on board

Yes

Max guests

Double cabins

Bathrooms

Private Bathrooms

Yes

Crew

Chef on board

Yes

Our ship’s rigging – barquentine– has four-sided sails on the foremast and gaff-sails on the main mast and on the mizzen.
Hydraulic rollers govern four-sided sails on the foremast and three jibs. Sails on the main mast and mizzen mast are governed by hydraulic capstans. Boom of the rear jib-header serves as an additional device for cargo lifting.

Classic Cabins

cabin capacity
double bed
private bathroom
air conditioning

Deluxe Cabin

Located on Main Deck - Cabin sizes located on the Main deck vary between 14m2 – 20m2 (150ft2 – 215ft2)

cabin capacity
double bed
private bathroom
air conditioning