Down to an art

An eastern Mediterranean cruise is a TRIPTYCH of turquoise, aquamarine and TERRACOTTA set against a BACKDROP of whitewashed villages. But there's a lot more COLOUR to be found when you have the right ITINERARY and ship, says Quentin Long.

I find the perfect balance of island pleasure and cultural immersion with historic poignancy while enjoying impeccable service, food and wine, amenities and accommodation onboard Explora Journeys’ ultra-luxury ship EXPLORA I. My wife and I spend a leisurely two days in an uncrowded Mykonos and a languid day in Skiathos, before diving into the astonishing history of Macedonia and arriving in Istanbul. ISLAND GLAM The careful itinerary planning of EXPLORA I has us arriving in Mykonos without another cruise ship in port. And with just 700 guests on this sailing in late September (the ship takes a maximum 922 guests onboard), Mykonos is at its ideal: warm and uncrowded. The waterfront restaurants in the Old Town of Mykonos all have ample tables, but at 10am we are in search of…

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International Traveller (Digital) - 1 Issue, March - May 2025

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