Yacht charter in Paxi · John G. Alden — Classic Ketch (1984)

________________________________________ Weekly (Multi-day) Cruises --> PRICE: 2000€ / per day Included: - Skipper - Hostess - Accommodation in hotel rooms Send us a message to know more about our multi-day and weekly trips ! --------------------------- Daily Cruises: Included: -skipper -hostess -lunch on boat ________________________________________ Our boat is designed by the famous American designer John G Alden in 1944 under the code name RENA CLASS 0744N. Plans were bought from Alden Company, through Peabody Museum Massachusetts U.S. in 1975, by the British captain mr. Nigel Halliwell . Construction (Iroko, for the hull and deck - mahogany, for the interior) tooke place in Cape Town and get done in 1984. Her "father" Nigel choose this type of vessel because of the ideal water line for the ocean length of waves and because of the flexibility of sail area (two masts and double fore stay). So he believes that she was the right vessel to do transatlantic passages from South Africa to United States, from there to United Kingdom and back to South Africa ! His record ......... 60.000 nautical miles, in five years !!! She came to us in 2012 and she had a respectfull restoration, to stay a jewel of the sea which takes us back to time. She has 2 cabins, with 2 double beds and 2 single convertible beds in the living room. On the deck you can find plenty of space for sunbathing. You can charter the boat for daily cruises or more days in small groups or alone. ............................................. PAXOS – ANTIPAXOS AND THE CAVES {daily sailing} Experience a Paxoi islands private cruise, on our beautiful mistress, soaking up by the brilliant colors of the sea, in its most dazzling form. Starting our trip, at 10.30, from the extraordinary natural harbor of Gaios, heading northwest, enjoying the east coastal line of Paxos and passing outside the picturesque Loggos, we approach the small gulf of Lakka with the magnificent light house. A short stop here to offer you a salad of seasonal fruits and to let you have some refreshing swimming. Later we hoist sails, heading southeast and keeping Paxos west coast at our yachts port side,we go to find out if Erimitis is really the most impressive of islands areas, we admire nature`s amazing skulpture in caves and the spectacular gigantic rock of Ortholithos. Feeling the harmony of interplay, between wind (in sails) and water (under the boat`s bow) into complete silence, we cross the passage between the two islands, approaching Antipaxos and during the rounding of the island, we discover nature`s small wonders, we explore the hidden bays with turquoise waters, and choose one of them to anchor for swimming and make time for our hostess to prepare your lunch, which includes, a full meal (vegetarian dishes upon request), accompanied with several side dishes and season salad as well as variety of white wines and soft drinks . Completing the round of Antipaxos, we head northwest and as you are enjoying a nice dessert, we cross the passage once more and while sailing we past Kaltsonisi (separated by a very narrow channel from Paxos) and right after Mogonisi (picturesque natural shelter) we finish our amazing cruise, which costs 1.400e, at late afternoon, in the magical harbor of Gaios. HALF DAY CRUISE Paxos - Antipaxos excursion has also the option to be a half day cruise, during which we only approach the island of Antipaxos for swimming and lunch on morning time (10.30 am to 15.30 pm) and for swimming and cocktail with snacks for the sunset (16.00 pm to sunset).Cost 700e ............................................. BLUE LAGOON - SAILING EXPERIENCE {daily sailing} Departure at 10.30 , for a day full of action, with our crew teaching you the basic rules of sailing and giving you the opportunity to hoist sails, trim them and let mother nature give you the satisfaction of moving on harmony by the wind. Crossing Corfu channel, we head northeast to Syvota, enjoying the view of the coast and the small islands, while tasting season fruits on deck and having as a background the high mountains of Epirus. A sailing trip to unforgettable beaches where you will have the chance to enjoy the absolute turquoise of the waters and the unique nature. We approach the islands of Aghios Nikolaos and Mourtos where the famous Blue Lagoon is and anchor in one of the stunning bays "La Pichine" or "Bella Vraka" for swimming and lunch, which will be prepared by our hostess and includes a full meal (vegetarian dishes upon request) accompanied with several side dishes and season salad as well as variety of white wines and soft drinks . Late noon and with the prevailing wind, we start the returning upwind trip. We, together, hoist - trim sails and as "Nereida" is heeling, we feel the power of the wind and her bow cutting through the waves, to "conquer" the Ionian Islands! It`s time to lay back and enjoy the sunset and your dessert served on deck. Arrival in Gaios is depending on the wind ! Cost of the cruise 1.700e (up to 6 persons). .............................................. Prices for daily cruises are up to 6 persons and there is extra charging for more (up to 10) passengers. Our company reserves the right to change or modify the route of the scheduled cruise, or to cancel it, due to inclement weather or for reasons it deems that they should not ensure safety for the passengers. .............................................. PRIVATE CRUISE AROUND THE IONIAN ISLANDS There are so few people on this world who ever had the experience to live some days on a historic yacht. A masterpiece of sailing, with its professional crew giving you the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive sailing experience . A fully customized on your needs cruise, around the Ionian Islands, during which you savor nature`s turquoise water colors, blue sky and the harmony of moving by the wind on the sea, while enjoying a high standard service onboard during the whole day. Although sea and everything around her is so captivating, she sometimes can keep adrenaline on high level, but definitely she possess the quality of making everyone fatigued. Spending the late afternoon hours on shore is the perfect escape and simultaneously an amazing opportunity to explore new places and meet interesting local people. Another night another island, in the comfort of your own hotel room with enough space and privacy to rest and recharge in order to enjoy to the full the next day`s trip. Choose your trip and sent us your message throughs Click and Boat.