Description
Thoughtful pacing makes the Northern Cyclades shine. Depart D-Marin Zea, stage in Lavrio to streamline admin and provisioning, then arc through Kea and Kythnos where hillside villages, chapels on headlands and rinsed turquoise coves reward an easy cadence. You are never far from a sheltered anchorage or a good taverna, and each evening feels stitched to the colour of the light.
About Our Service in the Northern Cyclades
Delivered as a bareboat charter with optional skipper and chef or hostess. We help select simple, comfortable windows for each hop and suggest shore stops that match your appetite for beaches, walks or craftshops.
Day 1 (Sat) Piraeus → Lavrio 15-20 nm 2-3 h Use Lavrio as the practical hub. Confirm fuel, water and lines, complete any admin and enjoy a relaxed dinner ashore before the island legs begin.
Day 2 (Sun) Lavrio → Kea 12-15 nm ~2 h Berth in Korissia, stroll up to Ioulida for sunset views and return to a calm night in Vourkari bay. Kea’s first evening is all about easing into the week.
Day 3 (Mon) Kea → Kythnos 25-30 nm 4-5 h Anchor at Loutra or Merichas, soak in the hot springs and swim at the signature Kolona sandbar where a single ridge separates two shades of blue. Dine on simple island fare under vines.
Day 4 (Tue) Kythnos exploration Choose beaches for morning swims, then walk into village lanes threaded with bougainvillea. Give the crew a true reset and let the afternoon drift.
Day 5 (Wed) Options day Use the tender to reach pocket coves for snorkelling or keep the boat swinging lightly while you grill on deck. Sunset often becomes the week’s quiet favourite here.
Day 6 (Thu) Kythnos → Kea 16-20 nm 3-4 h Return for final photos, a last wander through Ioulida’s alleys and a calm anchorage that sets up an easy return toward Attica.
Day 7 (Fri) Kea → Piraeus region 2-4 h Select a final swim stop and time your approach so Saturday morning is unhurried and tidy.
Day 8 (Sat) Arrival to Zea Refuel, clean and complete paperwork with a friendly handover at the same professional base where the week began.
About Our Yacht - Lagoon 52 2013 refit 2020
The Lagoon 52 is the right tool for this loop: bright saloon, sociable aft cockpit and a flybridge that turns navigation into sightseeing. Four en-suite double cabins preserve privacy while A C, Wi Fi, quality audio and a water maker keep comfort high on and off the dock. Broad side decks and uncluttered transitions make movement natural and safe.
Choose this Northern Cyclades itinerary if clean logistics and timeless island character appeal. We tune daily choices around wind, curiosity and appetite so the loop feels crafted to your crew rather than copied from a brochure.
