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We have a Mykonos stop on our Greek Island round and get this- the ship is anchored overnight! There was already a buzz on the ship where an excited chatter from people planning to party hard later in the evening. This came from the passengers and crew alike.
What got me excited was the prospect of being able to get there early in the morning to see Mykonos in its calm state and having very few people around. I checked the cruise schedule and was glad to see that in the early mornings before 7am , there were no other ships except us.
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Seeing Mykonos
This was a leisurely stop for us and we planned to get to Mykonos later in the day. This was because we have already visited Mykonos years ago spending a few nights in one of the luxury hotels with a private beach.
Exploring Mykonos on a luxury stay
This time round we decided to exclude other further parts of Mykonos and focus on the old town. If you want to make full use of your time in Mykonos – you can check out some private tours with your preference below
Getting from the cruise ship to Mykonos
We were tendered to shore by boat and only later I found out that cruise ships were either docked at the new port or parked by the bay. Apparently it was not a sure thing which it would be – if the dock was already occupied at the time. Here is a short summary:
*new update: I got to know that the tender boats from the cruise ships drop off directly at Mykonos old Town or drop off at the Mykonos old port – abt 1km away from the old Town
Tender Boats drop off at Old Port (#3-on map)
Some tender boats send the cruise ship guests to this stop which is about a 1km walk away from Mykonos old Town. The walk itself is quite pleasant as it is always by the beach. Besides walking there is the sea bus station to directly get to the old town.
A quick note that some of the buses here at the North Station do go to the beaches – here is a useful link for schedules.
Tender Boats directly to Mykonos old Town (#4-on map)
Honestly I prefer the tender boats that took us directly to the old town. We were parked out on the bay which gave us a fabulous outlook of Mykonos town and to catch that famous sunset too. However the conditions of the sea are not always optimal and the tenders could be affected by that. If particularly rough waters – the tenders will not run. Cruise ships have been known to skip Mykonos due to weather conditions. If you are on a tender , it is good to be prepared with some seasick pills although the trip is rather short.
Docked at new port and getting to Mykonos old Town (#1-on map)
My most preferred option is to take the sea bus which costs 2 Euros/way. An economical direct drop-off at the Mykonos old Town which incidentally would be where to take the boat to Delos for an excursion as well. Check the link here for more information on the Seabus.
Otherwise depending on the cruise ship some free , others paid option shuttle buses running to the bus stop (#3-on map) in Mykonos 3km away , from there additionally is about a 1km walk to the old town.
Walking around Mykonos old Town
I fell in love with the white washed buildings decorated with beautiful bougainvillea while walking through paved narrow streets of white. Very characteristic of Greek islands and the poster child of many travel post cards make Mykonos very recognizable. The nice thing is to get lost and explore the pretty alleys and discover interesting shops along the way.
Catching an epic sunset in Mykonos
On our previous visit we caught an amazing sunset from the waterfront near the Windmills. This time round: since our cruise ship was perfectly situated – we decided to just catch it from the comfort there. We were serenaded with great music as we watched the sun go down and the colours of the skies after it disappeared from sight were top-notch.
Summary
We are not party people but I would like to check out the famous Mykonos party scene once. This time around I saw the aftermath of the party when I walked around very early in the morning. There were still stragglers around. For now and every time I visit Mykonos – the old town with its quaint alleys and shops will always be a nice place to explore.
Favourite Memory Friday Series #48
It`s that time of the year again.. Christmas decorations adorn the cities of Europe bringing forth the feeling of anticipation and festive mood. The Christmas markets are particularly popular in December.
Are you visiting the Christmas market this year ?
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Favourite Memory Friday Series #47
I love foodie destinations but what if the transportation that brought you, was foodie-worthy itself ??
With more than 20 eateries on board the Virgin Voyages cruise ship , made some of my favourite food memories !
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Favourite Memory Friday Series #46
Ah massages at 35000 feet in the air ...
Whenever I get a chance to fly home on a minimum 16 hour flight, on business class; I feel like I have earned it.
Having spent so many years working in the rat race flying business makes it feel as if it was worth it. And what better way to pamper yourself ?
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Favourite Memory Friday Series #45
Windmill Heaven -
My Favourite Memory of seeing the Netherlands Windmill live.
Growing up with Dutch Lady products and advertisements, windmills had a certain mystique and very representative of Netherlands.
The first time visiting the village of Zaanse Schans felt quite surreal coming face to face with what I only imagined previously in my mind.
I have been since 3 more times here for a visit at different times of the day /season and got incredible views every time.
If you plan to visit Amsterdam - don`t miss making a day trip here for an experience of a Dutch village
Read about it here https://zeweekendtraveller.com/index.php/europe/netherlands/zaanse-schans/
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Favourite Memory Friday Series #44
In November 2017 - I started to write my first travel blog. https://zeweekendtraveller.com
151 posts later I am still writing : it has not always been smooth sailing , there are months that I stopped posting altogether.
However travel blogging remain one of my favourite things because I can combine telling my travel stories with pictures I have taken along the way.
The satisfaction after publishing a post is such a great feeling of achievement.
*This is an AI-generated photo by #googlegemini
which took my description of how I envision putting words on my canvas of a travel blog from my experiences travelling to different parts of the globe. I just love the result.
Tell me what you think .
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Favourite Memory Friday Series #43
I love two seasons : the first is late spring and the second is mid autumn or fall. My mind (and camera) has kept some favourite memories of walking through colourful forests in Autumn / Fall.
It is also mushroom season
One of my favourite memories is us finding an edible mushroom in the Austrian forest and bringing it home for dinner. It was super delicious.
Note : You need to have a license or permit to pick mushrooms in Italy with several restrictions that come with it.
What`s your favourite season ?
p/s: watch my next reel for snippets from the walk.
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Favourite Memory Friday Series #42
You form bonds with people who share unique experiences together.
This memory goes way back when we were a group of young engineers sent to the US for a knowledge transfer to build our very first Wafer Fabrication Factory in West Malaysia.
For many of us, it was the first time staying so long in a foreign country that it felt like a close-knit family in the end.
Even though I have lost contact with some , I will not forget my "US Family" and our adventures together.
None of the photos are from me- luckily there were some photo enthusiasts like HH and Boey back then.
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