Ulysses Multihull Adventures

Ulysses Multihull Adventures provides a specialized liveaboard experience that bridges the gap between recreational diving and scientific exploration. Operating primarily out of Greece, they cater to divers looking for more than just a day trip, offering immersive itineraries that traverse several different seas.

Depending on the season, you can choose between exploring the islands of the Ionian Sea, such as Kefalonia and Zakynthos, or navigating the wreck-heavy waters of the Argo-Saronic Gulf. For those seeking a more extensive journey, their two-week Round of Peloponnese itinerary covers the Aegean, Cretan, and Ionian seas, visiting everything from the sunken city of Pavlopetri to the remote Strofades islands.

The centre is uniquely positioned to support both hardcore divers and those interested in marine science. They frequently host scientific expeditions for universities and environmental consulting firms, focusing on fields such as marine biology, oceanography, and archaeology.

For recreational divers, they provide a structured environment where you can complete your training while at sea. They offer certification programmes for non-divers and certified divers of all levels, ensuring that the technical needs of a liveaboard are met by a team accustomed to both exploration and education.

Ulysses Multihull Adventures offers training for divers who wish to become certified during their cruise. They facilitate the process for non-divers to gain their initial qualifications while sailing between destinations.

They cater to all levels of certified divers, from those looking for guided exploration to those requiring more bespoke, tailor-made marine adventures. While specific course names are tailored to your needs, the focus remains on providing high-quality instruction within the context of a liveaboard expedition.

The R/V Athos is a fully equipped sailing catamaran that serves as a floating dive centre. It is designed to accommodate up to eight guests in four double cabins, with additional crew cabins and facilities including four WCs and showers. The vessel is highly self-sufficient, featuring a 210lt/h desalinator, an ice maker, and a large gas barbeque for on-board dining.

For dive operations, the catamaran carries a 4m RIB dive tender to move divers to sites and manage surface intervals. The boat is well-equipped for long-range cruising with a 15 kVA generator, solar panels, and a wind generator, allowing for 220VAC power throughout the day. Onboard amenities include air conditioning, a fully equipped galley with three electric fridges, and even a cinema projector for evening relaxation.

The onboard dive centre is equipped to handle all your technical requirements. They run two electric dive compressors with a capacity of 210lt/min, maintaining a stock of 8 x 12lt steel cylinders and 4 x 15lt steel cylinders. Nitrox is available upon request for those looking to extend their bottom times.

Full scuba kit is available for hire, meaning you can travel light. The vessel also carries advanced navigation and survey equipment, including a Multibeam Echosounder, Single Beam Sounder, and Furuno Radar, which supports their scientific mission profile.

In the Ionian Sea, you can expect dead calm seas in the mornings, which provides ideal conditions for diving. As the day progresses, a typical afternoon thermic breeze can develop, sometimes reaching wind speeds of up to 20 knots.

In the Argo-Saronic Gulf, the sailing legs between islands like Aegina and Spetses are relatively short. The Round of Peloponnese covers a vast area across three seas, requiring a vessel capable of handling varying maritime environments.