The Mediterranean doesn't shut down in October. These guides make the commercial and practical case for chartering outside the peak window — lower rates, empty anchorages, warm water into autumn. They also cover timing for the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and emerging destinations, helping clients and owners read the calendar like a broker does.
Seasonal Guides
October is when the Aegean stops performing and starts being itself — water at 22–24°C, anchorages you don’t have to fight for, and charter rates running 30–40% below the July-August peak. ADY has been putting clients on the water in October for decades. Here is why it works.
March 2026 · 3 min read
Seasonal Guides
May is when the Mediterranean opens for the season — wildflowers still on the hillsides, water at 20–22°C, and charter rates 20–40% below the July–August peak. The guests who move in May secure the best itineraries before the crowd arrives.
March 2026 · 3 min read
Seasonal Guides
When the summer crowds retreat and the light turns golden, the Aegean reveals its truest self. October offers warm seas, empty anchorages, and a pace of life that no peak-season itinerary can match.
February 2026 · 3 min read
Seasonal Guides
Before the heat and the crowds, May offers the Greek islands at their most verdant and unhurried. Wildflowers carpet the hillsides, the water is crystalline, and crews are rested and eager for the season ahead.
February 2026 · 3 min read
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