Croatia – Apulia – Sicily

Seven nights sailing from Cavtat across the Adriatic to Otranto and Gallipoli in Apulia and on across the Ionian Sea to Syracuse, aboard the Kairós.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Cavtat – Adriatic Sea – Otranto – Gallipoli – Ionian Sea – Syracuse
Departure: Cavtat, Croatia
Arrival: Syracuse, Sicily
Airport: Dubrovnik at departure, Catania at arrival
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: Kairós, 38-metre staysail schooner (2007)

Departure and prices per person

Sat 18 Sep 2027 – Sat 25 Sep 2027: B cabin € 2,500, A cabin € 2,800

Lowest price from € 2,500 per person in a B cabin shared by two.

ACROSS TWO SEAS TO SICILY

The Kairós leaves the Croatian coast and sails southwest across the Adriatic to Apulia: about 150 nautical miles to Otranto, on the heel of the Italian boot.

Via the white fortified town of Gallipoli the voyage continues into the Ionian Sea, another 200 nautical miles or so to ancient Syracuse. A relaxed voyage with somewhat longer legs, but also time to swim from the ship and go ashore.

THE ROUTE

Cavtat and the Adriatic

Boarding in Cavtat and crossing to Otranto.

Apulia

Otranto and Gallipoli, with their white old towns.

Ionian Sea and Syracuse

Across open water to Sicily and arrival in Syracuse.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Kairós is a 38-metre steel staysail schooner, built in 2007 in the style of a classic yacht and designed by Klaus Röder. She carries 556 m² of sail and sails as a passenger ship under the Maltese flag. A permanent crew of six (captain, mate-engineer, bosun, cook and two stewardesses) looks after the ship and after you. With eight cabins and at most twelve guests it feels like sailing on a large private yacht. Six A cabins of 10 to 11 m² have a fixed double bed and a private bathroom with shower cubicle; the two B cabins of 8 to 9 m² have a small double bed or bunk beds and a private bathroom with classic yacht shower. Every cabin has adjustable air conditioning, a wardrobe, towels and a hair dryer. On deck there is plenty of room to sit and sunbathe, below deck a cosy saloon with bar. This voyage has somewhat longer sailing legs, but also time to swim from the ship and go ashore. You can lend a hand with the manoeuvres or simply watch, just as you like.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For those who enjoy covering some distance under sail, but also want to enjoy bays, harbours and a comfortable life on board. No sailing experience is needed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Included: crew and service, accommodation in the booked cabin category, the voyage, full board on board (one dinner a week ashore at your own expense), water, tea and filter coffee.
• Not included: travel to and from the ship, transfers, soft drinks, alcohol and espresso, water sports, shore excursions and tips.
• Using a cabin on your own costs a surcharge of 50 or 80%. Solo travellers sharing a cabin pay no surcharge; ask us about the options.
• Travel to the port of departure and home is not included; ideally arrive a day before departure.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do we also sail at night?

On the longer legs the ship may sail through the night; the crew then keeps watch.

Do I have to help on deck?

No, you may help, but the permanent crew sails the ship.

How do I book this trip?

Send us a request through the booking form on this page. Together we will check availability, your choice of cabin and the next steps.

The trip description and route are indicative. The programme depends on weather, wind and sea conditions; the captain has the final say on the route and ports.

All services that make up your trip are provided by independent suppliers. When you book, you enter into a contract directly with the supplier, the ship, under the booking conditions of that ship. As an agent, our service consists of promoting the trips offered by the supplier and acting as a facilitator in obtaining a booking agreement between the customer and the supplier. In doing so, we are always at your disposal with our experience and service.