For European boat vacation enthusiasts, Greece, Italy and Polynesia are famous destinations. Some imagine they've already seen it all, while others fear the crowds at anchor or in port. However, there are ways to discover new ports of call and find ever-renewed pleasure in sailing there, sometimes far from the crowds, by choosing from a variety of offers, such as the Dream Yacht Worldwide catalog.
Greece: an abundance of gourmet ports of call
While the Cyclades remain the flagship destination for yacht charters in Greece, it's enough to pull a tack to get away from the crowds and discover other ports of call. Other magnificent islands, as well as the continent's pretty coastline, can be explored in the Aegean, Ionian or Dodecanese Seas. With 6 bases to choose from, charter company Dream Yacht offers a wide range of vacation options, starting from Paros, Lefkada, Lavrion, Kos, Corfu or Athens.
By choosing dates in spring, in the early season, it will be easy to take advantage of the calm of the ports of call, with weather that is already pleasant. Visits ashore and typical restaurants will be all the more enjoyable.
Italy: the other Mediterranean cruise
Italy may be a must-see tourist destination, but approaching it by sea isn't always in vogue, with Greece and Croatia topping the list of boat rental destinations. And yet, the Bel Paese has plenty to offer as a charming alternative to the latter. Between the islands of Sardinia and Sicily, and the Tyrrhenian coast, there's no shortage of ports of call and anchorages. You can combine gastronomy and ancient heritage, and admire the volcanoes of Etna or Vesuvius from the sea. In spring and autumn, the mild climate lends itself to fine sailing, with winds more favorable to sailing than during the high season. From the Dream Yacht bases in Olbia, Naples or Portorosa, you can discover mythical archipelagos, from the Maddalena to Capri, via the Aeolian Islands.
Polynesia: from atoll to atoll
Further afield, Polynesia retains a magical appeal for any sailing enthusiast. Anchoring in a turquoise lagoon is the stuff of dreams. Heavenly landscapes, a change of scenery and a warm welcome from the locals form the cocktail needed for "the cruise of a lifetime". Departing from the Dream Yacht base in Tahiti, you can discover the archipelago on your own. Once again, we combine the pleasure of contact with warm water and nature, multicolored fish while snorkeling and the joy of a fine plate of fresh fruit and local catch.
Whether you're in the Mediterranean or the Pacific, you'll be able to find the yacht charter that's right for you, so you can set your own course and chart your own course!
