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Destination: Caribbean BVI
Title: Cabin charter on 60ft catamaran Feb 2012
Big thanks to Steve and the whole team at Poseiden for making our trip an outstanding success! We are amateurs to sailing. Never having slept on a boat before, we approached the trip with a healthy mix of trepidation and excitement! as it turned out, the trip went off smoothly from start to finish. The accomodations were better than expected, and our crew was exceptional. Our captain, Liz Anne, was flexible about our itinerary and helped us get the most out of our week long cabin charter. The boat was kept immaculately clean, and safety was a priority. Our chef, Marie, was top notch and put a few extra pounds on each of us by week's end. Her meals on board were so good that we can't imagine what she can cook up on land. In all, a great trip from start to finish!
From: Kenda and Gregg
Location: Maryland, USA
Contact details: Available upon request
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure cabin charter and flotilla Sept 2011
In some areas around the Aegean, the color of the water is so brilliant that it appears to emit a light of its own. Neon blue waters glow under a crystal blue sky a magical place! As sailors, my husband and I practiced using the Beaufort Scale of wind force, as is the local custom. We experienced beautiful weather! Under Captain Steve¹s guidance, we observed how the sea state changed over time and varied by location to estimate Beaufort wind speed. Arriving at the dock early provided the optimal conditions for Med Mooring our flotilla as well as the best 'happy hour' entertainment of all: front row seats to the competition for docking rights among the latecomer vessels. Ashore, we found fantastic archeological sites at every turn! We encountered the 5,000-year-old ruins of a city that make the classical temples we visited look relatively recent. Captain Steve was an absolute pleasure to sail with and, indeed, a man of many talents! We enjoyed the islands with the perfect mix of free time to explore on our own and shore excursions personally guided by Poseidon staff. It was easy to get by knowing only English (especially because Steve speaks Greek!). Our Poseidon charter was so awesome that I bought the Rosetta Stone software for learning Greek AFTER I returned home just to get ready for my next trip!
From: Cheryl and David Hurst
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Contact details: Available upon request
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure Sept-Oct 2011
A trip of a lifetime, incredible experience. The trip was a dream on paper which manifested into so much more and in a word tremendous...tremendous laughs, food, sites, experiences and friendships. We also experienced tremendous wind and waves which, through the confidence and experience of our excellent crew, made it a sailing adventure that will never be forgotten. The itinerary flowed to create an totally unique mix of adventure, relaxing, dining, and more in settings you wouldn't find without Steve and Sharron's extensive knowledge of the area, it's people, & it's culture. Thanks to you both for an unforgettable time and hope to see you in Croatia in the near future.
From: James and Jacqueline Roberts
Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Contact details: jjnkroberts@rogers.com
Destination: Greece
Title: Fulfilled a dream...and can’t wait to relive it...June 2011
We made a decision to fulfill a dream and sail the Greek Islands and we absolutely made the right decision when choosing to sail with Poseidon Charters. Our trip was much more than we could imagine with each day being like a new vacation, a new adventure, always full of excitement, laughter, stories, and great food. Your expertise and wealth of knowledge allowed us to truly experience Greece and it’s beauty and food. Catching a 40 lb tuna off the back of Margarita was exciting and even more so, anchoring at our favourite place, Kleftiko Bay, and cooking the tuna on the beach in this remote area in the world - a place that truly takes your breath away. WOW…. The opportunity to kayak through the caves and just relax on this remote anchorage was amazing. Your obvious passion for sailing, commitment to your guests enjoyment and safety and extensive experience sailing in Greece makes Poseidon Charters the #1 choice. For those still thinking or dreaming about sailing the Greek Islands…..think no more – LIVE your DREAM.“Dream it, live it, do it...” Sharron and Steve, we can’t thank you enough for helping make our experience all that it was and helping us to fulfill our dream.
From: Sharron Malott
Location: Ontario, Canada
Contact details: smalott16@gmail.com
Destination: Greece
Title: Sailing cruise Aegean Adventure June 2010
The experience Poseidon provides is incredible and unique. It is a wonderful mixture of (ancient) history, architecture, language, cuisine and culture. The circuit from Athens, Hydra, Kleftiko Bay, Milos, Ios and on to Santorini (where you get off the boat for a couple of days and stay in a villa on an island that is nothing but mystical), and then heading back to Athens via Paros, Mykonos and Kea is absolutely enchanting. The opportunity to meet local folks in quaint villages on islands that were on major trade routes thousands of years ago is extraordinary to say the least. Doing all of this on a sailboat with the family functioning as the crew is beyond description. I should note Steve covers every detail (including fantastic culinary experiences in family owned tavernas) and each crew member can do as much or little as he or she wants, in terms of taking the helm, raising and lowering sails and assisting with mooring the boat at the piers in the village harbors. However, I must say Margarita is a great boat and it's a thrill to be at her helm on a tack to the next port. The Aegean Adventure with Captain Parry is a wonderful family experience that your kids will enjoy and then remember the rest of their lives. Our two daughters and son literally took thousands of photos and to this day, they frequently thank us for bringing the family together for such a memorable adventure with each other. Hiking up to the monastery on Hydra and climbing through the well-preserved ruins on Delos are opportunities to experience ancient history that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else.
From: Steve and Sharon Olson
Location: Illinois, USA
Contact details: Available upon request
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure aboard yacht Dream
The only word I can think of to describe our charter trip experience through the Greek Islands is 'Awesome'. Even though we are not experienced sailors, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the trip and would go back and do it again tomorrow if we could. Obviously there are always small things a company can do to improve; however, this trip was absolutely tremendous. The accommodations aboard the yacht were quite satisfactory, clean, well maintained, etc. The itinerary was well thought out and provided us with an excellent overview of the Greek Islands and a good portion of Greek history. The selection of our fellow passengers only increased our enjoyment of the trip. The staff aboard the yacht (Program Director Johnny and Capt. George) made the trip just that much more enjoyable. I believe everyone aboard the yacht was totally impressed with Johnny and appreciated all his support. The foods that Johnny prepared (breakfasts and lunches) were five star quality. And then there is Captain George. There are no words to describe 'Big' George, except to say that for those of us aboard the Dream, George made the experience that much more enjoyable. A professional, a historian, funny, highly respected are only some of the words that could be used to describe him.
From: Terry & Penny Winters
Location: Toronto, Canada
Contact details: terry.winters2@sympatico.ca
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure aboard yacht Margarita
Steve and Sharron. Thanks for a great experience. Great boat, good healthy food, and super selection of ports. Sharron is our ‘favourite' first mate and your ship handling and local knowledge were a highlite for us motor sailors.
From: Sam and Phil
Location: Florida, USA
Contact details: available upon request
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure aboard yacht Margarita
Thank you Steve for giving us a real taste of the Greek islands – our first experience of traveling in Greece. Each island was so uniquely different. While we had previous sailing experience we learned a lot from the two weeks we were aboard. You are very knowledgeable about the ports and points of interest on each island – especially the archaeological sites. Great adventures! It was super to meet so many nice people who were part of our Margarita experience as well as the members of the five flotilla boats. Our ‘chef' Florence, was truly a gem!
From: Alastair and Beverley Robertson
Location: Ontario, Canada
Contact details: available upon request
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure aboard yacht Anastasia
This was a great trip! I couldn't have imagined it would have been so great. We have seen great places, great experiences and most of all have met some great people. This has certainly been a trip of a lifetime!
From: Janet and David Blumberg
Location: California, USA
Contact details: available upon request
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure aboard yacht Margarita
Thank you Poseidon for adding this wonderful experience to our honeymoon in Greece. We'll always remember our fantastic swim stops at deserted little coves…and thanks to Sharron for finally introducing us to a proper cup of English tea! Thank you.
From: Nicole and Tim
Location: Boston, USA
Contact details: available upon request
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure aboard yacht Margarita
Greece is such an enchanting country and the Cyclades particularly close to heart. I so miss the Margarita & being at sea. My mind is following her every day and I can see her tilt along with her sails up and Captain Panos at the helm. It's hard to convey the attachment one can have to an object. I felt privileged to meet her owner George, at the end of the trip. I gather you are gearing yourself up for the Annapolis show. Wise move to have Capt. George with you - a fan club will be queuing up in front of your stand and your Greek cruises will be sold out for the next 10 years! It was nice meeting you and getting to know "Les Québécois" (I learned some good expressions with Edouard & Denise). I will put my pictures on a web portal in the next couple of weeks and let you know when/where they are available. If the pictures are as good as they look on camera then we have some good shots of the flotillas (I have so many of Dream & Bloom & Kithira). Thank you for making this happen.
From: Fabienne Chamoux
Location: London, UK
Contact details: available upon request
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure aboard yacht Margarita
Dear Poseidon, Carol and I would like to thank you for an excellent trip this past two weeks. We were fortunate to have almost perfect weather and the trip was nicely paced with enough time for sailing, shopping, swimming, and much eating and drinking! For the type of adventure you advertised the trip was first-rate and we thank Capt. Parry for working so hard on our behalf. Since I have been back in Toronto we have been telling everyone what a wonderful trip we had and given out your web site address. Indirectly we are marketing for you so I hope you will receive some future clients from our raving. When we show our trip pictures I’m sure you will be hearing from some of our friends!
From: Bill and Carol Sceviou
Location: Ontario, Canada
Contact details: available upon request
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure
I have visited Greece many times but this was my 1st time sailing. Poseidon Charters staff and services were wonderful. I would very much like to sail with Poseidon again for my holiday. Caio Gianna. It was the first time for Gianna, but the second time through your wonderful 2-week Archaeological circuit for me. I am so pleased that I could share the experience with her. The sites, food, Poseidon staff and services were all 5 star! See you again soon. Many thanks.
From: Joseph Weiss
Location: Philadelphia, USA
Contact details: Jpew49@hotmail.com
Destination: Greece
Title: Aegean Adventure
Our Greek adventure sailing vacation has been everything we hoped for and so much more. We have had a fantastic time and really appreciated all the information and funny stories. We have learned a lot more about sailing safely and having fun doing it. We wish you all the very best and please come and visit us if you are in the area! This has been a fantastic way to start retirement.
From: Cheryl and Gareth Goodchild
Location: Ontario, Canada
Contact details: available upon request