EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Stretching from the scenic fishing villages of Cyprus, across Bodrum – the beating heart of Turkey’s shipbuilding empire – and through to Croatia’s cluster of 1000 stylish isles, the Eastern Mediterranean cruising grounds string together like pearls on a necklace.

Wind your way along Croatia’s coastline, littered with vineyards and dramatic coves. Dive deep at Blue Grotto on BiÅ¡evo Island. Kick back on white pebbled beaches on the island of Vis. Miles of Dalmatian vineyards line Croatia’s rugged hillsides that slope towards the city of Split. Adjacent, the Bay of Kotor provides fjord-like sailing. Little wonder it’s Montenegro’s jewel in the crown.

On Greece’s mythical mainland, white-washed buildings and turquoise church domes are framed by mountains, forests and lakes. Island hop around the Adriatic Sea in search of hidden tavernas serving up inspiring mezze dishes. Found in the Ionian Sea, the pocket-sized island of Antipaxos has long proven a favorite with the yachting crowd, cherished for the snorkeling opportunities in its cool, blue waters.