Day 1: Upon
arrival in Murighiol (our starting point, some 40-km from the capital of Tulcea County) our guests
are greeted by our friendly staff Transfer by motor boats from Murighiol to the floating hotel - Anastasia. Boarding and check
in. Welcome dinner.
Day 2: Holbina
area. From Murighiol we make our way downstream along the Sfantu Gheorge branch to Dunavat canal and further to Cocos canal.
We start to explore by motor boats along the shadowed Cocos canal and the wider and calmer Mustaca canal. We have selected
to tour the Holbina area, one of the most spectacular areas of the Danube Delta comprised of a network of small
canals, ponds, smaller marshes, and ever-changing floating islets made of reeds (called plaur), a paradise for the large flocks
of birds. Here we stop our engines and glide on the crystal water in silence
propelled by our boatsmens oars. On our way back to the Anastasia, well stop for a short visit at a small fishery and meet
some Lipovan fishermen. From early spring until late autumn, the Lipovans live
in small traditional settlements erected on the banks of the canal. After a late lunch on the floating hotel we continue our
cruise on the rectified course of Sfantu Gheorghe canal to reach our overnight
mooring station the entrance of the Dranov canal.
Day 3: Dranov
canal an old branch of the Danube. The Dranov canal used to supply
lake Razim with fresh water. Some unconventional ways of fishing such as wooden fences reduced the water volume and width of the canal.
Very close to the canals end well drop anchor and have lunch. Well continue to explore the flooded woodlands of willow and
poplar heading to lake Razim and the southern part of Holbina area
by motor boats. Well return to the floating hotel for dinner after having visited Dranov fishery.
Day 4: Perisor . When satellites were not available to monitor the migration of sturgeons, Perisor was a great fishing
area permitting fishermen from the Delta to exit to the Black Sea. By reaching this point well have
the chance to see the sea, to swim or to enjoy a sunny morning on the seaside. After lunch well continue our journey on board the floating hotel
upstream Perisor heading to Murighiol.
Day 5: Ending cruise in Murighiol with a hearty breakfast. Departure from Danube Delta.