Aurora is a 2021 Oceanis 40.1 sailboat based at Rhodes New Marina, your gateway to the Dodecanese islands and the crystalline waters of the Aegean. This four-cabin, ten-berth vessel offers the perfect balance of comfort and performance for groups of friends, families, or couples seeking a week of genuine Mediterranean sailing. From Rhodes, you'll have immediate access to a cruising ground that ranges from the sheltered anchorages of Symi and Panormitis to the dramatic coastlines of Tilos and Nisyros—each destination revealing something distinct, whether it's Byzantine monasteries perched on cliffsides or secluded pebble coves where the water runs so clear you can see the seabed thirty metres down.

Life aboard Aurora centres on her well-appointed cockpit, fitted with teak decking, comfortable cushions, and a Bimini top that provides essential shade during long days at anchor. The sprayhood offers protection during passages, while the bow thruster and 45 HP engine make manoeuvring in tight anchorages straightforward, even for less experienced sailors. Below deck, the galley includes a refrigerator to keep provisions fresh, and two heads ensure comfort for a full complement of guests. Navigation is intuitive with GPS and chart plotting at your fingertips, while the autopilot allows you to settle into the rhythm of the sea without constant helm work.

Your typical week unfolds between sailing and swimming. Mornings might find you motoring to a new island, perhaps Chalki or Alimia, where you'll drop anchor and lower the tender for exploration. Afternoons are for snorkelling directly from the boat—the charter includes full snorkelling equipment—discovering underwater life in waters that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Evenings bring the ritual of sunset from the cockpit, a cold drink in hand, as the light turns the surrounding islands amber and rose. By night, you're anchored in a quiet bay, the boat gently swinging to the breeze, the galley stocked with local cheese, wine, and fresh fish from the morning's market visit. A week aboard Aurora is a week of unhurried discovery, where the next anchorage is always within reach and the rhythm of the sea becomes your own.