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DODECANESE SECRET: volcanic islands with skipper and kitchen

Greece:

Dodecanese

Duration:

6 days - 6 nights

Max number of passengers:

6 people

Available:

-

Suitable for travellers:

18 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Kardamena

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Emanuel & Annalisa

Member since 2016 -

Organisation

Italian

German

English

Spanish

French

This experience, in a nutshell




We are Annalisa and Emanuel, a couple of skippers who spend six months a year in the Dodecanese, an archipelago of over 163 islands and islets where the beauty of unspoiled nature blends with the richness of Greek culture. Our itineraries are called "SECRET DODECANESE" because they are born from the love for these islands and the desire to share their most beautiful and hidden treasures with our guests.



Our route

The South Dodecanese offers its visitors both magnificent deserted bays, where nature dominates unchallenged, and beautiful medieval villages or colorful neoclassical architecture. The itinerary is a nice mix of activities because it includes a lot of sailing, sea life, hiking and visits to natural and man-made treasures. We will abandon ourselves to the slow life of these islands where you can already breathe the air of the East. We will sail pushed by the bearing winds for the first part to the south and then we will face a navigation upwind and across, therefore, it will be a very varied experience for sailing lovers. The sea and air temperature is slightly higher in this area than in the north of the Dodecanese, and the winds are generally gentler.



Life on board


Barca is synonymous with freedom, so ours are always offered and everyone is free to choose how to spend their time. On board you can take part in the management of the boat, sunbathe, read, chat. There are fins and masks for snorkeling and a dinghy with outboard to reach the beaches or to go ashore and explore the islands. We take care of the preparation of meals on the boat, because in addition to our passion for the sea and sailing, we also like to cook. If anyone shares this passion, they are welcome in the kitchen! Fixing up, on the other hand, is a team game, everyone does their part. Sometimes we will have dinner on land in typical taverns where we can taste the cuisine of the Dodecanese, a treasure trove of Mediterranean flavors with Middle Eastern influences from neighboring Turkey.



With

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sky always clear and the wind that fills the sails, we will discover the islands of our itinerary. The wind and the sea will show us the best path to follow. With 25-30 knots of wind in the tails or downwind, sailing is a pleasure; If upwind, sailing can become challenging, therefore, itineraries are always at the discretion of the skippers who are responsible for the well-being and safety of the crew. And, by the way, often the best things happen when they are not planned.



 


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Boat & Classes of Service

Dufour 455 Grand Large - 2006

Type

Sailboat

Length

13.75 m.

Toilets

3

Cabins

4

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Kardamena.

Check-in: 8:00 AM

Our trip ends here:

Kos Town.

Check-out: 9:00 AM

Leg 1

Saturday: Yali

Departure from Kardamena, island of Kos to Yali, the white island of pumice where we will spend a lazy day exploring Caribbean bays and seabed. A short walk at sunset to greet the sun with a toast, dinner on the boat and a night at anchor under the stars.


Saturday: Yali

Leg 2

Sunday: North Tylos

We'll sail south along the volcanic island of Nysiros and head to Tylos. A natural oasis and geological park, it is the world's first zero-waste island. We will drop anchor near the pebble beach of Livadia, the largest on the island, where we will spend the night at anchor or in the small marina, with dinner at the restaurant.


Sunday: North Tylos

Leg 3

Monday: South Tylos

A paradise of deserted bays and crystal clear seabeds where we will spend our third day, completely immersed in nature and away from everything. We will sleep at anchor under the stars, lulled by the waves.


Monday: South Tylos

Leg 4

Tuesday: Nysiros

Practically an island in the shape of a volcano. It has no natural landings, only small villages. We will moor in Paloi which will be our base to visit by car the black sand beach, the cyclopean-walled castro and the town of Mandraki with the beautiful black pebble beach.

Leg 5

Wednesday: Pergoussa

We'll take a nice sail using the uninhabited island of Pergoussa as a buoy and stop to swim in its crystal clear waters rich in marine fauna. In the afternoon we will return to Nysiros to visit the Agios Stefanos volcano and have dinner in a medieval village overlooking the volcano.


Wednesday: Pergoussa

Leg 6

Thursday: South Kos

In the morning we will

depart for Kefalos, the cape of Kos with a stop in Agios Stefanos, for a swim and bell ringing at the monastery on the water and then we will sail east and the thermal baths of volcanic origin, for another bath. We'll continue to Kos Town, where we'll explore the alleys of the old town and the vestiges of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, medieval, and Italian origins. History can already be breathed from the port, bordered by the massive walls of the Fortress of the Knights of St. John, a stone's throw from the plane tree where, according to legend, Hippocrates taught the art of medicine to his students.


Thursday: South Kos

Leg 7

Friday: Disembarkation in Kos Town

The harbour below the old fortress is within easy reach of Kos' main attractions, including the Archaeological Museum where you can admire sculptures from the Hellenistic and late Roman periods, the Castle of the Knights, and the ancient Agora with the ruins of the Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the Temple of Heracles and a Christian basilica.

Friday: Disembarkation in Kos Town

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

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Boat equipment and facilities

    Final cleaning

    Tender and outboard

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Meals and beverages

    Purchase and storage of the galley

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Onboard staff

    Skipper

    Chef

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€180 - €250 Per person

We'll use an app to record payments, who they're made by, and split them. Everyone will have total visibility. In case of vegetarians or teetotallers, they will be excluded from the related expenses

    Galley

    Food for the skipper

    Food for the crew

    Mooring fees

    Visitor or navigation taxes

    Fuel (boat/tender)

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

    Bedding kit

    Towels kit

    Meals/drinks consumed ashore

    Transfers from/to the airport

    Flights or Transfers from/to the destination

    Accident insurance

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Emanuel & Annalisa

Member since 2016 -

Organisation

Italian

German

English

Spanish

French

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51

reviews

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Secret Aegean with skipper and kitchen on board - Rhodes to Kos

10/22/2025

Douglas B.

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United Kingdom

An extraordinary experience that exceeded all expectations
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Secret Aegean with skipper and kitchen on board - Rhodes to Kos

10/19/2025

Catherine S.

My first sailing experience was simply extraordinary! ⛵️ Unforgettable moments spent at sea, surrounded by incredible people. Anna Lisa and Emmanuel were amazing hosts! Thank you to everyone for your good humor, your kindness and this unique adventure. Can't wait to do it again! 🌊✨
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Secret Aegean with skipper and kitchen on board - Rhodes to Kos

10/19/2025

Olivier P.

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France

Some sailings leave a softer trace than that of the boat's wake. The sailing week was perfect: beautiful sailing, delicious food and a friendly atmosphere. Thank you to them for this wonderful interlude — I will leave without hesitation!
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Secret Aegean with skipper and kitchen on board from Rhodes to Kos

08/10/2025

BARBARA C.

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Italy

Excellent experience both as a proposal for the various destinations visited and for the culinary aspect! Yes, you eat and surf well on MIVIDA! Interesting and well organized shore excursions!

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