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It’s always sad when a charter comes to an end and people go their separate ways. Week 1 ended on a high on the island of Ios, and as guests said their fond farewells, we busied ourselves getting lead flotilla yacht, Christianna ready for new arrivals. At 5pm, guests arrived to a glass of local kókkino (red) wine before heading up for sunset and dinner in the Chora (town) of Ios. This week, we welcomed repeat and new guests from Canada, the States and Cuba along with a newly married couple from the hit Broadway show the Lion King – we’re looking forward to hearing Robbie sing like a Hyena! Sunday was a touring day on Ios, with a top picnic stop at Manganari beach and a homage to Homer. Homer was among the greatest poets in ancient Greek history who wrote epics like the Odyssey and Iliad. Legend has it that it was on the island of Ios where Homer took his last breath and now he lies buried in his grave at the northernmost part of island on a hill.

Everyone always asks us why can’t we find recent feedback about Poseidon Charters on Trip Advisor? Well, the simple answer is we are not allowed to have Trip Advisor feedback – we have tried! Trip Advisor’s regualtions stipulate that only accomodations, restaurants and day trips are offically allowed to be reviewed. If you find a 7-night sailing tours or bareboat charter reviews on TA, it’s because they are listed as a one-day tour initially and get around it that way. As we don’t offer anything for just a day, we can’t be on there! You will however, find a few snippets about us on Adventure Travel forums on TA but our main source of feedback is really our Youtube channel where you can see genuine reviews from people who have been on our trips speaking directly to you – via the camera of course! In recent weeks we’ve also been asking our sailors to review on Google and you should be able to read just from a google search.  We’ve just finished the first week of our 2017 sailing season and love this photo from Poseidon’s facebook. Safe travels home guys. 

The wonderful thing about sailing the Greek islands at the beginning of June, is that we catch the end of strawberry season. Our new Greek/American crewmate Johnathan helped out with the provisioning at Hydra island market and decided strawberries were in – can one ever have too many strawberries? Tuesday morning we left the cobbled laneways and roman architecture of Hydra behind, to catch up to flotilla yacht Ealis and her crew relaxing on deck and Capt Kostis holding a steady course for Kithnos. Upon arrival at Kolona bay, the girls from Ealis were among the first to ever hike up to the ridge overlooking the bay and they snapped some stunning images – thanks for sharing Ealis crew. Just a short hop around  the corner is Loutra harbour where a thermal spring just off the beach is perfect to hop from hot water to cold sea – we’re told the hot and cold contrast therapy can help relieve pain, heal the body, and rejuvenate the mind which gave us the spirit to enjoy our first pirate night of the season – we even found a little four-legged pirate begging to join in! Tonight, well, we’re enjoying fantastic food at Mamma Mia’s restaurant in Sifnos a mix of Greek and Italian, what a combination!See the pics so far this season. Remember you can now follow us on instagram and share your best sailing pics at #poseidoncharters.

Finally, the 2017 season is underway, as we left Athens yesterday on a windless passage to Poros. Our first day included a lunch stop for a hike to the temple of Aphaia in Aegina. Later in the day we arrived for an overnight in the Poros channel where we enjoyed a delicious dinner of fresh fish and lamb kleftiko at Garden Taverna. Looking stunning as always, Christianna VIII has welcomed aboard cabin charter guests from Canada and the States.  Following on flotilla with us are two monohulls and a 44ft catamaran, again with guests from the States and Canada. As the sun sets behind the hills, we’re now camped out in Hydra for the night after a few guests took a hike up to the spectacular monastery. Our Floridian crew aboard the catamaran Georgina, are proving they can take good care of themselves after docking the yacht perfectly in Hydra…not the easiest port on our itinerary! 

With the Greek sailing season just around the corner, we have just a few cabins left available. For departures on 10 and 24 June and 01 July leaving Ios island snap up these last minute discounts. 

The booking season for Med cruises 2017 is now well underway but there are still some great deals to be had. From as little as USD1763 you can cruise the islands of Greece on a small ship cruise. Gaining in popularity for those who prefer a more cultural way to cruise, the cruises offer the same creature comforts as larger cruise ships, but with no more than 70 passengers onboard offer a more intimate way to cruise. 

Ia Orana everyone! The countdown to our first flotilla in French Polynesian was a long one…years in the making in fact! We decided about 3 years ago that we would add to our Greece and Croatia summer destinations and set out to find a fantastic winter flotilla destination. We considered the BVI’s again but decided to stretch our wings a lot further and for the past week, 3 catamarans plus the lead flotilla catamaran with cabin charter guests have been enjoying the turquoise waters of the Society Island chain in French Polynesia. Led by our very own Steven Parry, the flotilla has included cultural excursions such as pearl farms, vanilla plantations and ancient ceremonial sites. Remote motus have been visited for lunch, and coral gardens teaming with fish have circled the amazed snorkelers every day. The wifi signal has been almost none existent so it’s been a real escape for the group but a few images have started slowing getting out from the Poseidon crew and I’m sure there will be more to follow at the end of the trip on 31st March. Enjoy the last 4 days everyone!

Calling all Ottawa ladies. We’ve just signed onto the Ottawa National Women’s Show. We’ll be at booth 203 in the travel and adventure section of the show. 

Due to popular demand additional dates have been added for cabin charters in the Grenadines. Take a sailing vacation in the Grenadines and explore the unique beauty of this island chain. Bequia, the first island in the Grenadines archipelago, with its un-spoilt charm, enjoy wonderful island hikes to the volcano Soufriere of St Vincent and discover Mustique, the island of the rich and famous.  Why not spoil yourself this December and spend Christmas in paradise with the high society! View the trip.