We awoke to another beautiful morning of Aegean sun feeling the gentle motion of Sea Cloud as she sailed north into the continuing meltemi wind. During breakfast, the captain turned the ship to the south to enable the lower topsails to be set, and we sailed the morning at 6 knots under wind power. Nautical archaeologist Rebecca Ingram offered a superb talk on Ancient Aegean seafaring, and afterwards, guests participated in tours of the engine room or simply relaxed on the decks to enjoy the great sailing weather. Around noon, Sea Cloud arrived in the caldera harbor of the island of Milos and dropped anchor off the port town of Adamantis. In the afternoon, we tendered in to enjoy an island tour by bus that included archeological/ historical stops, general overview of the landscape and a late afternoon visit to a spectacular beach for refreshments and a swim on the south coast.
9/13/2024
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Poros, Greece
Like the first day of our voyage, some improvisation occurred on our last, and the strong winds of the Aegean led us to the charming island of Poros. There, we enjoyed an unhurried morning in a typical Greek port town of shaded cafes, lively shops, and photogenic pathways draped in fragrant jasmine and bright bougainvillea. After a guided walk up to the clock tower which offered splendid views of the surrounding landscape, some of us opted for one final swim in the Saronic Gulf, while others browsed the town’s enticing shops. Back on the ship, our afternoon was once more spent sailing the lovely waters of Greece. This evening, we gathered on the lido deck for a cocktail hour hosted by Captain Sergei, followed by a sumptuous farewell dinner in Sea Cloud’ s elegant dining room. We concluded our memorable week aboard this beautiful ship sharing enlightening conversation with our fellow travelers.
