EXPLORION - Aquila 54 Greece

EXPLORION

Iconic Greece

Greece with its plethora of islands, endless coast line, history and culture creates the ultimate charter destination for a journey that expands the mind and frees the soul.

YOUR HOME AT SEA

INDOOR DINING

Outdoor Dining & Breakfast Bar

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PANORAMIC VIEWS

PANORAMIC BAY WINDOWS PROVIDING 360 DEGREE OF UNOBSTRUCTED SEA VIEW

EXPLORION’S FORWARD LOUNGING OFFERS BOTH SUN BEDS AND A SEATING AREA FOR SUNSET COCKTAILS

FORWARD LOUNGING

From Sea to Grill to the Table

Lounging Relaxing Dining

Explorion offers it all! Multiple entertaining areas for all day fun in the sun enjoyment with an upper deck outdoor kitchen with electric bbq, fridge and sink you can go directly from Sea to Grill*without entering the yacht’s kitchen

Guest Staterooms

Guest Cabins

Three quarter walk around bed with en-suite amenities, storage, hanging closet, full bay windo w

Full walk in shower with teak base, bowel sink with ample storage for toiletries, extra towels and more

Full walk around Queen bed with seating area and working desk/vanity, ample closets and drawers to accommodate all your island wea r

GUEST CABIN PORT

GUEST BATHROOM

GUEST CABIN STARBOARD

Guest Bathrooms

5 STAR AMENITIES

Well appointed staterooms with en-suite amenities offering comfort while at sea. Full size separate showers with ample cabinets for all your traveling toiletries

EXPLORION

Master Stateroom

Explorion’s master stateroom is situated on the main deck where you are surrounded by natural light. The master cabin is a King with en-suite amenities.

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*Stateroom pictured is from a sister boat actual interior soft furnishings differ

*SISTER BOAT

GEECE 54

Argo Saronic Cyclades Dodecanese Ionian Sporades

All itineraries are custom designed based on your preferences. Do you want to experience the iconic Santorini well maybe its best to start or end your journey there. The possibilities are endless

FLOWFLOW

Whether its flowing through the waves or you’re flowing through the entertainment and relaxing areas Explorion offers comfort and safety every step of the wa y

Uniquely Suited for the Greek Islands

Hull design superiority

Explorion with its wave piercing bulbous bows and high bridge clearance optimizes not only fuel consumption but ride performance. Offering speed while offering nominal fuel consumption. Feel and enjoy the space of a 75ft motor yacht while Explorion is at 54ft consuming fuel at moderate levels due to its catamaran hull design. Fuel consumption reduction contributes to a more family friendly travel budget !

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Sea Toys

Fun in the Sun!

An abundant amount of on board sea toys to add to the fun in the sun enjoyment. If Explorion doesn’t have it on board, your Captain will arrange for a 3rd party supplier to create a day of sea toys and sports on the water. All scuba diving requests are conducted via Rendezvous Diving

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Financials at a Glance

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Bedding 1K 3Q all en-suite amenities

Jacuzzi No Date Availability TBD

Charter Rate (7 Day)* High Season

VAT (subject to change)*

CP&M Service Fee

Yacht Charter Total (7 Day)*

Fuel Supplement Subject to Itinerary

Fixed Euro-USD Contract Available

Note: High Season pricing. Does not include crew Gratuity, fuel supplementation (if required), rental of 3rd party sea toys or land activities. Repositioning is €0 when embarkation and disembarkation is ATHENS

Iconic Cyclades

Greece For ALL Seasons

The Spring and Fall are amazing seasons in Greece. One can enjoy offseason pricing without all the crowds typical in July and August. If you can’t get away any other months of the year well its a good thing that you have a floating villa at your leisure.

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Iconic Cyclades

The Cyclades iconic for their White houses, blue doors and sparkling sea. A dream oasis of picturesque ports, fine dining and an abundance of culture.

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Day 1

departure from:

Marina Zea, Athens

swimming stop: Koundouros, Kea (Tzia)

distance: 35 NM

overnight:

Ermoupoli port, Syros distance: 40 NM

Syros has been inhabited since the stone age. We do not know which was the first people to settle here, but it could have been Phoenicians. Homer mentioned the island and called it Siriin. Legend has it that the first inhabitant, Keraunus ("Lightning"), came to the island riding on the back of a dolphin after his ship had sunk. The oldest acropolis in the Cyclades has been found on Syros. The most striking feature of the island is the Venetian influence. Just like most of the Cycladic islands, the Venetians came here at the beginning of the 13th century, and stayed until the Turks took over in the 16th century. The great thing about this island is that it has everything a Greek island should have: nice beaches, taverns and bars, but it has not been too adjusted to tourism. The reason is that it is the administrative centre of the Cyclades, so the economy is doing well enough for people not to be too desperate for tourism. It also has the very unusual characteristic for Greece, half the population is Catholic. Despite the fact that the island is very harsh, people grow vegetables, make wine and breed animals. They also build ships and make cloth - the shipyards of Syros is one of the most important factor that helps the economy of the island. Syros is also famous for its loukoumia (the Greek version of the Turkish delight sweets) that are exported to Greece and many countries. Syros is the main administrative island of the Cyclades prefecture and the island is a very popular holiday destination for Greeks and foreign tourists.

Day 2

departure from:

Ermoupoli port, Siros

swimming stop: Rinia Mykonou distance: 14 NM

overnight: Mykonos port distance: 10 NM

Mykonos sits amidst the Aegean Sea like a unique jewell handcrafted by time, the greek sun and an anonymous local craftsman. All that can be said or written about Mykonos would be just too little. For centuries Mykonos existed under the shade of the religious centre of Delos and it had to wait until the 20th century to reach its international status and win a place on the world tourist map. Mykonos, famously called 'the island of the winds' due to the constant wind that blows, is the most popular and cosmopolitan island of the Cyclades and considered as one the most famous islands of the world. The sunlight of Mykonos from its first sunshine of dawn all the way to its last of the sunset is astonishing and supplements an atmosphere of images that seem to have sprung out of a painting.

Day 3

departure from: Mykonos port

swimming stop: Agios Giannis, Paros distance: 22 NM

overnight: Naousa port, Paros distance: 1 NM

Naoussa is a traditional fishing village, owning the largest fishing fleet in the Cyclades. Located at the northern coast of Paros, Naoussa hosts one of the most picturesque in the Aegean Sea. The large number of facilities for accommodation and nightlife has not eroded the traditional character of the village. During your stay, visit the interesting archaeological sites such as the settlement of Koukounaries hill, the cemetery Plastiras dated back in the Bronze Age and the Venetian castle on the north side of the harbor. You may also admire the impressing frescoes and the unique design of the nearby religious monuments. Undoubtedly, the most famous are Logovarda monastery, the medieval church dedicated to Saint George (Agios Georgios) and the Cathedral of the Assumption (Panagia).

Day 4

departure from:

Naousa port, Paros

swimming stop: Tris Klisies, Ios distance: 34 NM overnight: Ios port distance: 10 NM

Ios island is one of the most atmospheric Cycladic Island. Her unique beauty is characterized by its traditional architecture and beautiful golden beaches. Ios island took her name from the Ancient Greek word 'Ia', refering to the flowers that grow in abundance on its surface. Others believe that the name Ios derives from the same Phoenician word, meaning a pile of rocks. Today the inhabitants of the Cycladic Islands call the island Nio, a name deriving from the Byzantine Era. Ios island since the prehistoric times and due to its naturally protected harbour played a pivotal role as part of the maritime passages towards Crete. The First Cycladic settlement on the hills of Skarkos and other prehistoric smaller settlements found on the island can tell us a lot about that period in time. During the Classical and Hellenistic Periods Ios town had a strong and powerful position. Its decline began when the Romans took over and appointed the island for exiles. Its bad name carried on to the Byzantine years. A small derotation commenced during the times of the Duchy of Naxos but the abrupt invasion from the Ottoman Empire interrupted its recovery. Ios island despite a not so powerful naval force was one of the first islands who raised proud the flag of the Greek Revolution in 1821. Ios island took part on the naval battle at Kousantasi on July 9th 1821, on the 2nd National Assembly at Astros in 1823 and its 3rd National Assembly at Troezen in 1827.

Day 5

departure from: Ios port

swimming stop en

route overnight: Karavostasis port, Folegandros distance: 18 NM

Folegandros is a small island (32 km2, 650 inhabitants) that has become fashionable, but it is still an untouched piece of true Greece. On account of the simple and relaxing atmosphere that reigns all around the island we like to distinguish it as the "island of Peace". Folegandros Chora, closed to car and motorcycle traffic, has a unique "center" of three squares in a row with trees under which you can enjoy a drink or food in a quiet, romantic atmosphere. In the gentle breeze passing through the small streets you may feel the perfume of lime trees or of the local (exceptional) bread. Bougainvillea and hibiscus color the small wooden balconies around the Kastro (XIII century). At Folegandros, the church of Panaghia on the top of a hill, offers a nice walk and a magnificent view of the Chora and of the west coast. Also, the area of the Kastro, a small fortress made by the Venetians in 1210, a small village into the Chora village, will take you back to the Middle Ages. The village of Ano Mera is spread over cultivated fields and "dry-placed" walls and has typical "kafeneio" and taverns. It has also a Folkloristic museum, open from 10 to 18.

Day 6

departure from:

Karavostasis port, Folegandros

swimming stop: Kleftiko, Milos distance: 32 NM overnight:

Adamadas port, Milos distance: 15 NM

The mythological references to the island of Milos are minimal. The island is mentioned in works of ancient authors using various names such as: Paper, Gorgris, Mimallis, Akita, Zephyr. Because of the fact that the statue of Aphrodite was found on the island, there is the myth of worshiping the goddess and her relationship with Milos. Milos was an important center even before the Minoan era, because of the volcanic ground and especially obsidian (a black, hard, volcanic rock that was used to manufacture weapons and tools). Of course because of its position, Milos was significantly influenced by the Minoan civilization. We know that with the descent of the Dorians, Klima was built around 1100 B.C. Milos is closely linked with Greece. In the Persian wars the Milonians fought in favor of the Athenians. They participated in the battle of Salamis (480 B.C.)and in the battle of Plataea (479 B.C.),while in the Peloponnesian war they wanted to keep a neutral stance. In the year 311 A.D.,like all the Cyclades, Milos was conquered by the Macedonians, a time in which the island flourishes economically and in the arts. Milos later is conquered by the Roman and afterwards fell into Byzantine hands. During the early Christian times, the island inhabits a lots of Jews, which is why Christianity spread relatively quickly. The famous catacombs of Milos are from this era. During the Frankish domination, Marco Sanudo captured the island of Milos and in 1207 joined it with the Duchy of Naxos. In 1537 Milos was conquered by the pirate Barbarossa and in 1566 it was passed by the Venetians to the Turks. Throughout the Ottoman occupation, Milos was a pirate base.

Day 7

departure from:

Adamadas port, Milos

swimming stop: Polyaigos

distance: 16 NM

overnight:

Kamares port, Sifnos distance: 16 NM

In the 6th century A.D. Sifnos belonged to the 29th Province of the Islands, the capital of which was Rhodes. At that time, ecclesiastically it belongs to the bishopric of Paros - Sifnos - Amorgos. From the excavations it hasn't been possible to find out when Christianism started spreading in Sifnos. During the period of iconoclasms, Sifnos does not rest uninvolved. The occupation of Constantinople by the Franks in 1204 resulted in the redistribution of theempire's territories. The islands were given to private individuals and thus, in 1207 the nephew of the Duke of Venice, Markos Sanoudos, occupies 17 islands - including Sifnos - and establishes the Duchy of the Aegean. an island to which Apollo gave unsparingly the divine light and maybe this in its intellectual development. Sifnos in the field of arts and letters has excellent poets, writers, folklore scientists, journalists, tutors and legists as and it has contributed enough to Greece. It has been characteristically the antiquity, the wealth of Sifnos was measured in gold and silver, during centuries, however, it is measured in intellectual wealth." More particularly, a of Sifnos’ residents have contributed in the organization, the social the development of the free Greek state: politicians, tutors, religious fighters, poets, journalists, top jurists, financial agents etc.

Day 8

departure from:

Kamares port, Sifnos

swimming stop: Kolona, Kythnos

distance: 33 NM

disembarkation:

Marina Agios Kosmas, Athens distance: 43 NM

In antiquity, Kythnos was also named Dryopis or Ofiousa. Later on, during the middle ages, the island was called Thermis, due to the thermal springs found in the Loutra area. The Turks called itHamam Adashi, meaning Baths and the Italians, much later, called itFermina. Kythnos owes its name to Kythnos, the leader of the Dryopans. The Dryopans originated from Evia and arrived on the island during the 12th and 11th centuries B.C. during the Midan years. The oldest evidence of human activity in the area of Cyclades has been found, dating back to the Mesolithic

Era, which is between 9500 and 8500 B.C. During the Persian Wars, the Kythnians took part in the battle of Salamina and the battle of Artemisio. Later on, during the Peloponnesian Wars, the Kythnians appear once again as allies to the Athenians. During the Roman Times, the island was occupied by the Romans who used it as an exile for their most prominent citizens. During the rule of the Emperor Diocletian, the island became a part of the Achaia prefecture. Later on, during the Byzantine Times it was included in the Cyclades. In 1207 A.D.,the Venetian nobleman Marco Sanudo imposed Frankish rule on Kythnos. In 1292 A.D., the admiral of Aragonia plundered the island and in 1537 A.D.,the island is occupied by the Russians but only for a short time. For a long period after the Roman Times, the island suffered from pirate attacks, who also used it as their base. The island was heavily plundered and severely destroyed by the notorious pirate Hayreddin Barbarossa, in 1537 A.D. In 1617 A.D. the Turks placed the island under the command of the Sultan and forced out the Venetians. The island, under Turkish Rule and until before the Greek Revolution, flourished both spiritually and artistically. In 1821, Kythnos was among the first islands to join (raise the flag of) the Greek Revolution and bravely fought the Turks for their freedom.

SouthEvoicGulf ΝότιοςΕυβοϊκόςΚόλπος

Athens Αθήνα

Agios Kosmas Αγιος Κοσµάς

SUGGESTED ITINERARY Cyclades

Itinerary map

Evia Εύβοια

Petalioi Gulf Κόλπος Πεταλιών

Karistos Κάρυστος

Rinia Ρήνεια

Cyclades Κυκλάδες

Aegean Sea Αιγαίο Πέλαγος

Koufonisia Κουφονήσια Keros Κέρος Schinousa Σχοινούσσα Amorgos Αµοργός

PRELIMINARY TERMS

All-Inclusive Terms consists of (3) meals a day Full Breakfast, Light Lunch and Dinner. Soft drinks, teas, coffee, juices and local wines and spirits served with meals. All premium label wines & spirits, specific brands and special requests are not part of the all inclusive package - payment for these items can be deducted from the APA. A 10% Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) is recommended to cover special requests and costs not covered by the All-Inc.

APA Terms = Advance provisioning allowance. This is the amount prepaid to cover the cost of food, beverages, liquor, and a portion of the fuel for the charter. If underused, the remaining amount is refunded upon disembarkation. If overused, the difference is due upon disembarkation. The APA does not include fuel for the motorized water crafts or extra fuel required to resume an itinerary following any sailing route changes due to inclement weather/sea conditions or client-initiated changes. The APA does NOT constitute an all-inclusive charter and additional funds may be required to cover fuel costs for actual itinerary executed (see section on Fuel Supplement). The APA also does not cover any extra requirements for sailing into international waters (for applicable itineraries only). NOTE: The APA is in USD currency and must be included in the overall total cost of the charter. Payment of the APA will be direct by the charterer to the yacht charter manager and can be paid by credit card (3.5% charterer's bank fee additional applies) or by wire transfer (minimal fee, bank details to be provided with yacht charter agreement). The APA is converted to local currency EURO at time of receipt of cleared funds of 2nd Payment Installment. (for applicable charters with Euro currency requirements). Charters in the Caribbean are also subject to Euro currency depending upon destination.

Relocation & Re-Positioning: Relocation and Re-Positioning costs are $0 only when the charter client embarks and disembarks in the yacht’s home port or agreed embarkation/disembarkation points. Relocation and Re-Positioning is an extra cost and will be determined with your yacht charter specialist if/when a relocation/ re-positioning is financially beneficial for the charter client. The Captain of the chosen yacht may recommend alternate embarkation/disembarkation points as well to reduce any repositioning costs.

Charter Rates are broken down into 3 portions - charter, VAT and APA. The sum of all 3 portions is the amount to be paid by the charterer. Rates are subject to change and to currency fluctuations until booked and payment posted.

Rate inclusions: Charter rates include crew, crew subsistence, and yacht’s insurance. Crew Gratuity is NOT included in the rates. Other charges: Due to the caliber of yacht type requested, owners may also impose a REFUNDABLE security deposit on the charter agreement. This will be highlighted on the agreement if it will be imposed. This is a non-negotiable item if included on the agreement. The yacht broker does try to negotiate the amount prior to obtaining the agreement.

CP&M Service: The contract, processing and management service (CP&M) listed below, is your peace of mind. The CP&M service ensures that all funds are managed properly, usage of APA funds are utilized effectively, as well as, proper contractual architecture is in place protecting your travel investment . In addition, the CP&M service provides an in-destination representative who is your command and control center to assist in any possible disruptions of service, medical emergency, change of plans or other events that may affect your experience.

Payment Requirements: A preliminary down payment of 50% of the charter rate is due upon signing of agreement and no more than 7 days from signed date. The balance of 50% charter rate, VAT and applicable APA is due 45 days prior to embarkation date. For charters within 30 days of embarkation date, 100% full payment is required upon signing of the agreement. The charter is non-refundable once paid in full.

Yacht Charter Terms Special Conditions:

1. Advanced Provisioning Allowance (A.P.A) shall be converted to local currency EURO at time of receipt of 2nd payment installment of charter. (for applicable charters only)

2. A.P.A Escrow account shall be managed by authorized yacht charter specialist for and on behalf of the CHARTERER.

3. Over-usage of A.P.A shall be due in local currency prior to disembarkation. Authorized yacht specialist shall settle accounts overage through CHARTERER’S ESCROW ACCOUNT for an on behalf of CHARTERER. Under-usage shall be reimbursed in the currency received or apply towards crew gratuity.

4. Authorized yacht specialists will settle over-usage of A.P.A via credit card with a 3.5% service fee if zero balance is available in charterer’s escrow account.

5. Any applicable bank charges and credit card fees will be deducted from A.P.A escrow account. Use of a credit card for payment will incur a 3.5% credit card fee on total charter amount and charged separately as a transaction fee unless otherwise agreed.

6. Crew gratuities are customary but at the charterer's discretion and not included in charter rate. A crew gratuity table is provided with A.P.A Escrow Account Notification. Charterer is to advise authorized yacht advisor of crew’s service and instruct amount of crew gratuity to be released. Funds will be provided from available escrow A.P.A funds and are released only with written authorization from the Charterer.

7. Use of any on-board motorized water craft is subject to the operator having the appropriate license and meeting with local regulation.

8. All itineraries are subject to weather and sea conditions as well as, port authorities at time of charter and no port is guaranteed. Private yacht charters do no follow a cruise ship itinerary. All itineraries are custom designed in collaboration with the Captain of the selected yacht.

9. Smoking is not permitted inside and only in designated external areas.

10. Any changes to the defined embarkation/disembarkation itinerary will incur increased fuel consumption and re-positioning fees. All changes must be agreed prior to charterer's embarkation and require written approval from yacht owner to execute change in itinerary.

11. Charter for local country waters only - traveling outside of local waters will incur transit entry visas and customs tax.

12. Children must be under the supervision of an adult at all times and are not the responsibility of the crew.

13. In the event of cancellation, the cancellation process listed within the yacht charter agreement will take effect and the authorized yacht broker will mediate the process for and on behalf of charterer together with yacht's management. It is recommended to obtain a Travel Insurance policy for the yacht charter.

Additional special conditions may apply depending upon the nature of the charter request.