Cranchi M44 HT

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Technical specs

Beyond Mykonos to Paros and Naxos

When you have a full day and settled weather, Cranchi M44 HT reaches south to Paros and Naxos, the larger neighbours in the heart of the Cyclades. From Tourlos it is a straightforward morning passage, best begun early before the meltemi fills in across the open channel. Naxos rewards the crossing with long sandy beaches at Plaka and Agios Prokopios and the marble Portara gate standing above its harbour.

Paros offers the whitewashed lanes of Naoussa and the sheltered anchorages of its eastern coast, where Cranchi M44 HT can lie for a swim and a leisurely lunch aboard. Between the two islands lies the narrow strait of Antiparos, with quiet bays that stay calm when the wider sea is lively. The captain watches the wind closely on this route, since the return leg to Mykonos can turn into a headwind against the afternoon meltemi; timing the day so the crossing home falls before the wind peaks keeps the passage comfortable. It is a rewarding itinerary for a charter that wants more of the Cyclades than Mykonos alone.

Chartering from Mykonos: your questions

Where does the charter depart from in Mykonos?

Charters aboard Cranchi M44 HT depart from Mykonos New Port at Tourlos, just north of the town, with the Old Port used as an alternative pick-up point when conditions or timing call for it. The crew confirms the exact meeting point and time the day before, and both ports are a short taxi ride from the main resorts and beaches.

What are the best months to charter around Mykonos?

The season runs from May to October. June and September offer warm seas with lighter crowds and generally gentler wind, while July and August are the hottest and liveliest months but also when the meltemi blows most consistently. May and October are quieter and well suited to relaxed cruising when you are flexible with the itinerary.

How does the meltemi affect our day, and which days are best?

The meltemi is the strong north wind of the Aegean summer, and it usually builds through the afternoon. Mornings are the calmest part of the day, so the captain starts early and plans routes to stay in the lee of the islands. On the windiest days the sheltered southern coast and Rhenia's coves stay comfortable, and the captain reads the forecast each morning to choose the best plan.

Can we reach Delos, Rhenia or Paros on a day charter?

Yes. Delos and Rhenia sit just across a short channel from Mykonos and are the classic day cruise aboard Cranchi M44 HT, easily combined in a single outing. Paros and Naxos are reachable on a full day in settled weather, best begun early to cross before the meltemi builds; for a relaxed pace over several islands a multi-day charter is the better choice.