Depart Antalya for New York via Istanbul. Two boats have been chartered for the exclusive use of Smithsonian Associates, the Olympus and the Orfeus. These wooden yachts will cruise together and will be moored alongside each other when in harbor, or at anchor in a quiet cove. Under British management, these casual vessels, which have sails but are primarily motor-powered, were built in 1989 and 1995 respectively in the style of traditional Turkish boats. Each boat has eight cabins with either twin or double beds.
All cabins have private compact bathrooms with shower and flush toilets.
Each vessel has a spacious bar and lounge, shaded quarterdeck for dining, and a sun deck for lounging. A typical day will include three to four hours of cruising to the next port with the balance of the day for touring and relaxing. In the evening, the entire group can be brought aboard one vessel for lectures and briefings. Online ordering instructions. Yes, I am a Smithsonian member.