Round-the-world sailing project. Interview with Anatoly Vasiliev

 

Embarq Cruise Platform

 

Put off your job and things-to-do aside, and go on a virtual sailing cruise with us! Our guest today is Anatoly Vasiliev: traveler, former maritime officer, participant of many sea expeditions to Arctic,and White Sea, Antarctic, Barents Sea, archipelago Novaya Zemlya, Franz Josef Land, and many more.

 

In this interview We will talk about his Round-the-world sailing cruise which will start on 1st of October, 2025, the ways of getting yourself ready for any expedition, the importance of an adventure in a person’s life and even discuss the secret of happiness! Anatoly will be able to speak from his vast experience, as he had already taken part in such an journey once before back in 2011.

 

Join us and find out all the details about the upcoming cruise that Anatoly is going to take: 15 ports, 3 oceans, 15 seas, and more than 40 000 nautical miles.

 

Would you like to go on such a cruise? Write your opinion in the comments section and enjoy!

 

 

Athens
The birthplace of the European civilization. The City where you can find a Roman tomb in the basement of the clothing store and a metro station where you can walk through the remnants of an ancient necropolis. 

 

Napoli
The Lungomare is a beach promenade that follows the shore for about 2.4 kilometers along Via Partenope and Via Francesco Caracciolo in the Chiaia neighborhood, with beautiful views across the bay to Vesuvius and plenty of cafés and ice-cream shops.

 

Monaco

A sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, is known as a "Billionaires' Playground." The tiny city-state is famous for its lavish wealth, casinos, and glamorous events such as the Monaco Yacht Show and the Monaco Grand Prix.

 

Marseille
At the entrance of the Port of Marseille is Fort Saint-Jean, a fortification built on a hill that offers the best views of the Notre-Dame de la Garde and the city. The 17th century structure incorporates two earlier buildings, the commandery of the Order of the Knights of Saint John and the 15th century tower of Rene I, the king of Provence.

 

Barcelona

Gaudi´s world-famous masterpieces: La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, a beautifully landscaped park decorated with Gaudí's works. Wander along the ancient Roman walls and narrow, winding streets of the Gothic Quarter before visiting a 2,000-year-old Roman Temple.

 

Cadiz

The oldest city in Western Europe; records suggest that the city dates back more than 3,000 years and was the location for the original Iberian settlers. The old city is distinctly Moorish in appearance and a gem to explore with its narrow cobbled streets, beautiful plazas (squares), fabulous fish market and numerous tapas bars.

 

Alexandria (Egypt) 
Established by Alexander the Great in around 332 BC on the site of a small village. Montazah palace was once the summer home of the Egyptian royal family and now houses a museum in their honor. Built to a Turkish and Italian architectural design, it stands in some of the prettiest gardens in Alexandria. 

 

Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife (Canary islands)

You will be greated by colonial architecture, the iconic Auditorio de Tenerife and a thriving nightlife scene. Activities also include hikes through tropical volcanic landscapes, largest Penguinarium in the world and great beaches for surfing.   

 

Barbados
While it's justifiably famed for its fantastic beaches, Barbados is an island that has it all. In addition to fine powdery sand and brilliant turquoise bays, you'll find smashing nightlife, a Unesco World Heritage–listed capital, a beautiful interior dotted with gardens, and wild surf on the lonely east coast, all inhabited by a proud and welcoming populace.

 

Habana (Cuba)
The best part about walking the streets of Habana Vieja is getting a glimpse of the daily lives of the Habaneros, seeing the fading pastel-colored buildings, the local shops, and discovering the many historical sights. There’s always something new around the corner, whether it’s a nice street vendor or a line up of classic cars.

Habana (Cuba)
The best part about walking the streets of Habana Vieja is getting a glimpse of the daily lives of the Habaneros, seeing the fading pastel-colored buildings, the local shops, and discovering the many historical sights. There’s always something new around the corner, whether it’s a nice street vendor or a line up of classic cars.

 

Balboa (Panama) 
From clear turquoise seas to the coffee farms and cloud forests of Chiriquí, Panama can be as chilled out or as thrilling as you wish. Chilled Caribbean vibes on one side and monster Pacific swells on the other.

 

Pascua
After a five hour flight from Santiago across nothing but ocean, South America is long forgotten. Easter Island, a remote speck of volcanic rock in the Pacific, feels Polynesian. This is a place of wind-whipped, barren grasslands with few trees or rivers, fringed by the oversized heads of the moai. Devotedly carved, then willingly destroyed by their creators, the moai’s history and existence is stranger than fiction.

 

Papeete (Tahiti) 
Jeep safari in wild nature is a vastly available tycoon here, or walk around the black-sand beaches of Matavai Bay at Venus Point and the Arahoho blowhole, marvel at the ancient Polynesian temples of the west coast.   

 

Moresby (Papua New Guinea) 
Visitors can find bargains at several colourful markets selling paintings, masks and other indigenous handicrafts. The Port Moresby Nature Park provides a chance to see birds of paradise and other exotic creatures.

 

Manila (Philippines)
Intramuros, the “Walled City”, is the oldest district and historic core of Manila. Philippines overall represent thousands of islands with deserted beaches, azure waters and swaying palm trees.

 

Singapore 
Though physically small, Singapore is an economic giant. It has been Southeast Asia's most modern city for over a century. The city blends Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and English cultures and religions.  The island republic's excellent infrastructure enables visitors to enjoy its many sites and attractions in a safe, clean and green environment. 

 

Phuket (Thailand) 
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, and arguably the most famous. Blue waters, sandy beaches, spicy Thai cuisine, and excellent snorkeling and diving are all part of the appeal.

 

Colombo (Sri Lanka) 
In 1517 the recently arrived Portuguese built a fort here, which was to subsequently form the nucleus of the modern city. The Dutch expanded the fortifications and gave the fledgling city new suburbs and an extensive system of canals, though it was not until the arrival of the British that Colombo really began to take off, by now an important staging post on the Indian Ocean’s maritime routes.

 

Mumbai (India) 
South Mumbai is home to some of the world’s grandest colonial-era buildings and an equally impressive Art Deco heritage. Mumbai has the second largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world, behind only Miami.

 

Dubai (UAE) 
Dubai is a city of skyscrapers, ports, and beaches, where big business takes place alongside sun-seeking tourism. Because of its large expatriate population, it feels like a Middle Eastern melting pot, and the atmosphere is generally tolerant. Religious affiliations are not a prominent aspect of city life.

 

Doha (Qatar) 
Desert landscapes and futuristic skyline. Ever-growing cityscape of avant-garde architecture. Katara cultural village offers everything from art galleries to classical musical recitals. 

 

Muscat (Oman) 
Highlights of the city include the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Bait Al Zubair Museum, and the historic souk in Muttrah, as well as Old Muscat and the 16th century Al-Mirani & Al-Jelani forts. 

 

Jiddah (Saudi Arabia) 
As the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia, Jiddah is home to a variety of amazing museums and historical landmarks, but it also is famous for its modern attractions – and an astonishing number of Guinness World Records!

 

Alexandria (Egypt) 
Established by Alexander the Great in around 332 BC on the site of a small village. Montazah palace was once the summer home of the Egyptian royal family and now houses a museum in their honor. Built to a Turkish and Italian architectural design, it stands in some of the prettiest gardens in Alexandria. Qaitbay Citadel was built in the 15th century on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.