If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to actually star in Homer’s Odyssey, Cookson Adventures has come up with an answer that’s about as over-the-top as you’d hope.
Its new The Odyssey experience isn’t your standard Mediterranean yacht trip. This seven-day immersive travel experience throws guests into the middle of the ancient Greek epic, complete with actors posing as crew, operatic performances, drone shows, mythical encounters and a digital prophet.
The adventure begins before you even land in Greece, with an audio prologue setting the scene before guests arrive at a clifftop camp inspired by the legendary Trojan Horse.
The adventure begins before you even land in Greece, with an audio prologue setting the scene before guests arrive at a clifftop camp inspired by the legendary Trojan Horse. From there, you’ll board a superyacht and chart your own course across the Aegean using traditional navigation techniques, because Google Maps didn’t exist in 8th century BC.
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Along the way, you’ll party with the Lotus Eaters on a secluded beach, dine beneath the stars as sirens perform around you, paddle into an eerie Underworld by kayak and witness a colossal Cyclops recreated with hundreds of synchronised drones. A personalised digital companion tracks every decision you make, building a profile of your bravery, leadership and loyalty before crowning one member of the group the voyage’s worthy hero.
But it’s not all Greek gods and dramatic entrances. Guests also take part in meaningful marine conservation, with projects ranging from loggerhead turtle protection to dolphin research.
Created by Cookson Adventures, the exclusive luxury adventure travel experience is designed for private groups of up to 12 people and starts from AU$3,660,340. We know what you’re thinking, it’s a super hefty price tag (like super hefty), but if you’re going to channel Odysseus, you may as well commit to the bit.
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