Itinerary · 7 nights
A natural extension from Bodrum into the northern Dodecanese, balancing lively island harbours with quieter anchorages, history and village life.
The northern Dodecanese rewards a measured pace. Kos gives the week an immediate Greek harbour atmosphere, while Kalymnos, Leros and Lipsi gradually shift the mood toward smaller communities, rocky coastlines and quieter water.
Patmos adds a powerful cultural finish with Chora, the Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse. The route feels varied without losing coherence: each island is distinct, yet the distances allow the week to remain about life on board rather than constant movement.
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Use Bodrum for the change of rhythm before the yacht slips into quieter water — harbour life, a final dinner ashore and immediate access to the Gulf.
Why BMY likes itIt gives guests an easy, memorable embarkation point without asking the first day to feel rushed.
Harbour life, historic streets and time ashore make Kos a natural first change of atmosphere after Bodrum.
Why BMY likes itIts proximity and variety make it useful at the beginning or end of a Dodecanese week without demanding a long passage.
The stop is intentionally uncomplicated: swim, walk through the tiny settlement and keep the day light.
Why BMY likes itIt gives the route a quiet counterpoint between larger islands and works well when the group wants less shore programme.
The contrast between dramatic rock, working-island culture and clear coves gives the stop more depth than a simple harbour visit.
Why BMY likes itIt adds a strong local identity to a northern Dodecanese route and breaks up the softer island landscapes around it.
Lakki gives the yacht a very different architectural arrival, while the rest of the island rewards a slower look beyond the harbour.
Why BMY likes itLeros brings depth and local texture without the intensity of the better-known Greek islands.
Spend less time planning and more time swimming, walking or taking a simple meal ashore.
Why BMY likes itLipsi is one of our favourite ways to soften a Dodecanese itinerary between larger, more structured stops.
Move from the yacht into one of the Aegean’s most distinctive island landscapes, then return to the water before the day feels over-programmed.
Why BMY likes itPatmos gives a northern route a memorable shore experience and a very different emotional tone from the surrounding islands.
Use Bodrum for the change of rhythm before the yacht slips into quieter water — harbour life, a final dinner ashore and immediate access to the Gulf.
Why BMY likes itIt gives guests an easy, memorable embarkation point without asking the first day to feel rushed.
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