Sicily, the Adriatic Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean

From the magnificent palaces of Venice to the whitewashed villages of the Cyclades, and from the majestic Etna to Dubrovnik’s brick red roofs, our sailing yachts host an exciting journey of discovery between Sicily, the Adriatic Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Atlantic Coast and Northern Europe

Entirely new perspectives of Northern Europe and the sunny coasts of the Atlantic are in store, whether discovering the joy of pintxos, legendary gardens, or fortified port cities with a taste for fine cuisine, there is much to be experienced between Portugal and Great Britain.

Spain and Portugal: Proud seafaring cities, hip culture

Where the great explorers set out centuries ago, today the glorious old seafaring cities are constantly reinventing themselves. From the cultural metropolises of Lisbon and Bilbao to epicurean cities like Porto and the natural port of Vigo, the Iberian Peninsula impresses with its variety.

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France: Coasts full of character

Rugged coasts and mighty fortresses, picturesque islands, and the fi nest culinary delights: The French Atlantic coast constantly surprises its guests.

Between Normandy, Brittany and Gironde, pretty fi shing villages, rich trading towns, and the winegrowing region of Bordeaux wait to be explored.

The many facets of Great Britain

Nature in the British Isles loves contrasts: It created the rugged rocky coasts of Scotland as well as the Southern English Riviera, gentle like the Mediterranean. The contrasts of Belfast, Edinburgh and Dublin are also attractive – steeped in history, these cities have much to tell.

The sea of flowers in the Atlantic Ocean: Madeira

The island of eternal spring is a blooming garden with green mountains, lovely evergreen valleys, deep gorges, wild coasts and breathtaking views of the sea. Along the streets, lush hydrangeas form flowering hedges and in the capital Funchal, every balcony wears a colorful flower dress. For hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers there is hardly a more enjoyable winter destination.

Azores and Madeira

Far out, the Atlantic suddenly turns balmy: The Gulf Stream indulges Madeira and the Azores with a subtropical climate. But it’s not only the breathtaking nature of these volcanic islands that enchants – their delightful towns and villages proudly present the old traditions.

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The fascinating nature of the Azores

For centuries, the Azores have been a popular stop for sailors between the Old and New Worlds. Yet they are far too beautiful to be considered just a stopover: With dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush green plateaus, and turquoise crater lakes, each magnifi cent island has a distinct look of its own.