Price includes top shelf liquor, inimitable Caviar and Champagne Splash with imported caviar, taxes and gratuities, and more! Join our gay group on this gay-friendly voyage!
With only 100 guests and a crew of 95, Zoom Vacations® brings you a luxurious alternative to big-ship cruising, aboard the fabulous SeaDream mega-yacht, rated by Berlitz as one of the top cruise ships in the world.
Visit small and unique ports such as Hydra, Fiskardo, and Capri while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and comfortable opulence on our luxury yacht. Your fare includes caviar and champagne "splashes", gourmet meals, open bar with top shelf liquor, and use of water toys such as wave-runners, kayaks, a sail boat, and more!
All outside suite Accommodations!
Recent SeaDream Awards:
“Simply the Best” – Berlitz Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships 2011
"Exclusive" above Luxury – Berlitz Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships 2008
"World's Best" Travel + Leisure 2007
"World's Best" Top Scoring Cruise Line - Condé Nast Gold List 2007
Itinerary
(Rome to Athens)
8-20-11 Civitavecchia (Rome)
Civitavecchia is the gateway to all the magnificence of the ancient city of Rome. Whether it's the Forum, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon or St. Peter's Basilica that sparks your interest and intellect, Rome is home to a lifetime's worth of historical, architectural and spiritual sites. Depending on traffic, the drive from Civitavecchia to Rome takes approximately an hour and a half.
8-21-11: Capri
Capri is an Italian island off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples, in the Campania region of southern Italy. It has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic. Features of the island are the Marina Piccola (Small Harbor), the Belvedere of Tragara, which is a high panoramic promenade lined with villas, the limestone masses called Sea Stacks that stand out of the sea (the Faraglioni), Anacapri, the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), and the ruins of the Imperial Roman villas
8-22-11: Taormina, Cicily
As soon as you arrive in Taormina, you will feel the magical, mythical atmosphere spread all around which has enchanted visitors from all over the world for years. Settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro, Taormina dominates two grand, sweeping bays below and on the southern side, the top of Mount Etna, the european highest active volcano, often capped with snow, offering visitors a breathtaking, dramatic and memorable view over almost one hundred miles of Mediterranean sea. Visitors can still find fine examples of Taormina's golden times: the splendid Greek Thetre, the Roman "Naumachiae", the 13th century Cathedral of Saint Nicolò, the 14th century Palazzo Corvaja, the 16th century Palace of the Dukes of Saint.Stefano, the public gardens, the "Badia Vecchia" (Ancient Abbey) and many others, among fine elegant shopping along the famous "Corso Umberto".
8-23-11: Fiskardo
Fiskardo is often cited as the most beautiful village in the Ionian sea. It is blessed with mountains, forests and a series of blue bays and small coves where crystal clear water laps pebble beaches sheltered by olive trees. The first thing that impresses visitors, especially if they arrive by boat, is the beautiful architecture of the houses with their tiled roofs and frenzy of colors. Ochre, blue and pink colored walls mix with the green, blue and red of the shutters. The village is now one of the most chic destinations in the Mediterranean, full of restaurants and coffee bars.
8-24-11: Delphi
Perched on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus with views of the Gulf of Corinth, Ancient Delphi, was the most famous pilgrimage destination of the ancient world, and is now one of Greece's best archeological sites. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Ancient Greeks deemed Delphi “the navel of the earth” and built the Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi to worship Apollo, god of the sun. Covered with cypress trees, it is also home to the famous Delphi Oracle and the Sanctuary of Athena.
8-24-11: Corinth Canal
Enjoy the imposing landscape in the Corinth Canal’s protected waters, one of the engineering masterpieces of the 19th Century. We will be guided through its history, which started in 602 B.C. The famous Corinth Canal separates the Peloponnese from mainland Greece, and connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. The Corinth Canal, though only completed in the late 19th century 1870's, was an idea and dream whose history began over 2000 years ago.
8-25-11: Santorini
The combination of magnificent landscape, the volcano, and the famous Cycladic architecture make Santorini a beautiful place - layer upon layer of red volcanic rock interspersed with white buildings and specks of greenery form a striking visual display - viewing the island from the deep blue sea its volcanic cliffs topped with gleaming white village homes and churches, resemble snowcapped mountains. Santorini is the home of Greece's last active volcano which still smolders today; it also has frescos depicting life over 4000 years ago and and ancient Minoan town that was covered in volcanic ash that allowed it to be amazingly preserved.
8-26-11: Hydra
Hydra is the most famous island in Argosaronikos and one of the most cosmopolitan points in the Mediterranean. Many international artists, writers and jet-setters call this island home at least part of the year. The countless natural beauties, architecturally historic stone mansions, narrow paved backstreets, beautiful monasteries, picturesque churches in combination with the historical and cultural wealth of the island fascinate the visitor. The fact that there are no cars on the island, and the transfers are on foot, by lovely little donkeys or by marine taxis, gives a charming sense of peace. Chic boutiques and crafty stores line the limani (harbor) along with excellent restaurants serving a wide variety of international and local cuisine. At night Hydra comes into its own with a vibrant taverna, bar and disco scene.
8-27-10: Athens Athens is a city with a most glorious history, a city worshipped by gods and people, a magical city. This enchanting capital of Greece is the city where democracy was born and many of the wise men of ancient times. The architecture of this capital city reveals its history, including the famous Acropolis, that was nominated to be one of the 7 wonders of the world. Athens is a city of different aspects - old mansions, luxurious department stores and small intimate shops, fancy restaurants and traditional taverns, and a vivid nightlife - all have their place in this city.
• Fully air conditioned
• Stabilized
SOLAS 2005 Fire Safety Standards
• Medical facility
• Multiple open seating dining options
• 24-hour menu
• Electric current: 110/220 AC
Elevators – 1
• Complete Asian spa
• Massage rooms (3)
• Steam Shower (3)
• Sauna
• Thalasso Tub
• Fitness Center with state
of the art equipment
• Outdoor whirlpool
• Outdoor pool
• Water Sports Marina
• Direct-dial telephones
• Casino
• Beauty Salon
• Laundry/dry cleaning
• Library with laptops
• SeaDream Boutique
• Laptops for guest use in stateroom
• MP3 Juke Box for Guest Use on request
Activities Equipment (Included)
• Golf simulator - 50 courses
• Mountain bikes
• Wave runners
• Kayaks
• Sailboat
• Zodiac motor boats Water skis and wake boards
• Snorkel gear
• Captains chairs with binoculars
• Hammocks
• Private double sun beds
• Cardroom
All Staterooms Include:
• Private safe
• Hair dryer
• Refrigerator
• CD/ DVD player
• Flat screen TV
• High speed satellite Internet access
• Fine Linens
Air: International and domestic airfare not included. Zoom Vacations® has negotiated a 5% off your fare with American Airlines on this trip. Go to aa.com/rainbow, type in your departure city and arrival city and don’t forget to enter the Promotion Code: 5280AA. Click " Get Fare".
*Land onlyIntroductory rate, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. Need a roommate? Zoom Vacations® is happy to match you with someone, at no additional charge. Or, you may pay a single supplement and go as a single.
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Zoom Vacations®
Mediterranean Mega-Yacht Trip 2009 Video
Click on the video to the right to get an idea of our mega-yacht voyages! We started in Venice, and went to several Croatian, Turkish, and Greek ports, including Mykonos, and ended in Athens. We jet-skied in Dubrovnik, had a private concert in the ruins of Ephesus, and ate and drank incredibly well on the yacht. In addition to seeing beautiful sites, we spent some important time pampering ourselves. One can never get too much of that!
Testimonials From Past Zoom Cruisers
One of the worst things about the recent Zoom Vacation tour on SeaDream to Croatia (okay, the ONLY thing wrong with the Croatia trip) was the fact that I did not get to personally thank you for such an amazing adventure and to get a chance to tell you how much I enjoyed meeting you! It's often just the simple things with me that make the most lasting impression. So, I LOVED my Zoom vacation, and I am definitely considering Rome to Rome in June. I'm sort of in that post-vacation frame of mind right now where I'm in a daze. Was it all a dream? You know, sorta like Christmas. You wait months and months for the big day to come, and in a matter of mere minutes you've opened the presents, the food has been eaten, and the Christmas tree is coming down. You're left thinking, "it can't be over yet!" It's the same with me right now. Well, they say the best way to get over one trip is to start planning another one. So, Rome....here I come. Just wanted to take an opportunity to give you a cyber-hug and say thanks. You made an excellent vacation even more excellent!
Wayne, Palm Springs: Zoom Croatia Cruise
Dear Bryan and Joel,
Thank you for arranging another wonderful vacation for me. It seems each Zoom Vacation is so different that you never know really what to expect, other than knowing it will be a wonderful experience. Keeping it short: Peru was a fascinating cultural experience; Brazil was exciting and highly charged, and the Dalmation coast was enchanting. Also, I met some of the most compatible and charming guys I have met in my life!
Patrick, North Minneapolis: Zoom Croatia Cruise
Joel and Bryan,
Thank you for the photos!They are great!We had such a great time and can not wait to go on another adventure with you!
Shane, Salt Lake City: Zoom Croatia Cruise
Our Zoom cruise was absolutely my highlight of 2004.See you in 2005!
