We awoke to another beautiful morning of Aegean sun feeling the gentle motion of Sea Cloud as she sailed north into the continuing meltemi wind. During breakfast, the captain turned the ship to the south to enable the lower topsails to be set, and we sailed the morning at 6 knots under wind power. Nautical archaeologist Rebecca Ingram offered a superb talk on Ancient Aegean seafaring, and afterwards, guests participated in tours of the engine room or simply relaxed on the decks to enjoy the great sailing weather. Around noon, Sea Cloud arrived in the caldera harbor of the island of Milos and dropped anchor off the port town of Adamantis. In the afternoon, we tendered in to enjoy an island tour by bus that included archeological/ historical stops, general overview of the landscape and a late afternoon visit to a spectacular beach for refreshments and a swim on the south coast.
6/18/2025
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Sifnos, Greece
Today’s port of call was Sifnos, a small island gem in the Cyclades. The captain took us to a nice little port, Platos Gialos. Two groups, Zeus and Apollo, went on a scenic drive to medieval Kastro. This town was built on a small hill as a castle, as the word Kastro suggests. As we walked the narrow streets, we were amazed by its charm. Cats invited us to pet them, and amazing views opened around every corner. Some of us went down to a small peninsula to see the picture-perfect Church of the Seven Martyrs while others immersed themselves in the town’s atmosphere. Our next stop was Kamares, a ferry port in a beautiful bay. We were treated to a selection of the best local food Sifnos can offer on a terrace by the beach. Photographers: Linda Burback and Ante Skracic