5/15/08

                              2007 sailings
 

May 2007 

“Ship and crew were fantastic! Good food, good cheer, good dancing, good fun ! Great experience all around! Thank you so much! “S.M 
USA

 “The islands are gorgeous –Kea and Santorini were my favorites. The crew  was ever so pleasant –the experience was personal & more intimate than a large ship. Great food & Dimitri was very helpful. The crew was great and the food delicious. Had a wonderful time.”C.
USA

 “Everything in this trip – the islands, the sailing , the friendly and helpful crew – has exceeded our expectations. While the islands keep only a vestige of their past glory, they are still astounding.And the experience of sailing in a beautiful ship through the blue sea is something w’ll always remember. Thank you all so much for making it possible.”
R& R C
USA

 “Thank you – Thank you! Thisis a wonderful boat! It is a beautiful, comfortable, a really nice size-35 people – when in port with the huge tourist ship we feel very lucky. The food was fantastic, the service divine. I enjoyed meeting Vilma, Eleni, Alex, Nikos, Angeliko, Dionysios and Capt. Dimitrios. The other too. Thank you Capt.fFor dancing. Oh, Elilio the cook. The

 aesthetics of the boat matched that of the Cyclades islands and my expectations. The wood,  the marble. The decks were great for dancing .I’m so glad I’ll be back in a week. I’ve run out of words.”
Sincerely
B.M
USA

 



“Thank you for a most memorial cruise! This is a lovely boat with a wonderful, friendly crew .The sail through these beautiful islands with sparkling blue seas has been like a wonderful dream!
I love the polished wood everywhere and when the sails were up the dream was complete. The food was fantastic –really a wonderful experience! The lavish attention of the steward and his crew Alex, Aline & Vilma was a wonderful joy!
We would love to sail with you again”
G & D
USA 

“The weather was perfect, the boat delightful and the crew was just excellent. We had a truly memorable time.”
M.R
USA 

..........Every other trip I’ve bee on, I wanted to go home after 3 days. No so this  time. It has been great. Thanks.
M & W R
USA 

“This is the ideal way to see the Greek islands. The best features of the H&B1 is the fantastic hard-working but always smiling crew. From the captain to deckhand all worked hard so that we passengers should enjoy a great trip.
E Y
USA 

“This trip has helped me fulfill one of my dreams. Greece has always been what I thought was an unreachable dream. Now I have been able to do what I dreamed – and to travel on a boat. That made the dream become even more real.”
J.W
USA

                              2006 sailings

• “This week aboard the H&B1 has been a wonderful experience as M and I had no experience in which to …our expectations; so we were open to whatever we got. Among 22 passengers we have made friends. We love the crew from Captain George all the way to the lower ranks. Pavlos inspired dancing at every possible occasion. The cook was mighty fine. Each member of the crew made a special effort to us that our new experience was the best possible. We will never try a big cruise ship, favoring the intimacy of the H&B1. To each of the crew we give our warm thanks, especially our leader Manos, who shepherded us around the islands and gave history lessons. We look forward to making this experience again and gain.
   B+M.C  Dallas,
  
                             

•  “We loved it, the whole trip, all the crew and all the fellow passengers”
   DH & AC.  
  
   

• “Wed had a great group of 14 passengers cruising together- all had form together. Our meals were excellent on board and the service was the best! Loved the Greek Isles. Our Captain and cook are fabulous dancers, too
  P &  D.D  Port Angeles, WA
  
   

• “We are very grateful for one beautiful cabin in stern of the boat. Thank you!
  This was a lovely, lovely cruise with kind hospitable crew, good food, beautiful polished wood interior –just a very enjoyable experience! The only disappointing was that we never actually sailed, only motored. We love to sail and   this was not sailing. Other than that- terrific! “      E.C & A.R  J.A & L.S
  
   

• “Thanks to the entire crew and guides for a wonderful week with wonderful fellow passengers, beautiful ports of call, great weather and excellent food. We had a lovely time  and will tell our friends”            
  M.B.L.D J, North Carolina
  
   

• “Many thanks to all the crew for all your  super attention and service! We had a tremendous trip!                                 M.J.   Canada
  
   

•  “Thank you to everyone for this marvelous service. It was a wonderful trip with wonderful memories.                     E.R. Canada
   

•  “Thank you for making our honey moon extra special. We had a wonderful trip”  
     S& D. R  Ottawa, Canada
   

•   “This was a wonderful experience! We hope to repeat it sometime. Thanks for everything!"                                        G&J B.  Canada
  
   

•         “This was a dream trip, even for a very nervous sailor like me. The food and crew are wonderful and you can’t beat the view”                      D.L. Baltimore, MD
   

•  “Fantastic trip, fantastic crew! Kudes to the cook too. Who needs dinner after one of his lunches? “ 
  My favorite- Manos”
   G.B NY
   

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• We are very pleased to have found Viking Yacht Cruises on www..... We had searched many a site and contacted a lot of cruise lines.No success. But I did not give up! I found this jewel of a site. Thanks a million.     Kristina and the crew surprised L and I, she announced that we would be staying in the "Master Cabin" The berth   was spacious; beautiful! The views from the windows were fantastic! We felt so special! The crew members were great   & attended to all our needs.  The length of time we spent on each island was almost perfect! We would have enjoyed a  couple more hours in Delos. L and I loved the history, museums & scenery. The length of the cruise is just perfect. Not  too long or short! The food was great! We really enjoyed all of the meals. We really don't have a favorite island,       however the hot spring on Syros was out of this world. We would recommend this cruise to everyone and anyone.Perfect  month to travel. The weather was awesome.  Thanks to everyone from the honeymooners. 
   L & J.  Columbus, Ohio
  
   
•  Great yacht + nice company + excellent crew + great food + nice weather + fabulous islands= the Best Vacation!!  Thanks for everything on board the H&B 1.  
  D & P  -Eindhoven -The Netherlands

•  “Didn’t know what to expect. The cruise has been wonderful, beautiful experience that will be a treasure in our book of memories! The crew has been exceptionally outstanding in its services –including everyone!! . Thank you for being such wonderful hosts!
   Sincerely M.C  Texas    

• This is our first trip to Greece and the island cruise has been wonderful. We enjoyed sampling various islands and all that each had to offer. The sea was more beautiful than we expected and the water was so clear and refreshing. Leaving all the traveling details to you was the best way to go!
  K+K F, Phoenix, AZ
  
   
• Unforgettable, sincerely wonderful experience, especially "surfing" at the front of the boat in a 7 wind. The sea, the sunbathing on the deck, the islands.....everything. The crew was great, with special mention to our favorites, Kostas and Pavlos, a great professional and a great human being. We will surely try to repeat  one of these year!! thought it may not be possible to have the privilege of the Master Cabin (Viking was a great agent) 
   Con un saludo desde Espana i Muchas Gracias!
   S + B S.  Spain 

• “Many thanks to all the crew for all your super attention and service! We had a tremendous trip!                                
  M.J.   Canada
  
   

•  “Thank you to everyone for this marvelous service. It was a wonderful trip with wonderful memories.                     E.R. Canada

• We have had a wonderful and enriching time aboard the H&B1. From our first moments aboard until the end the crew has treated us like family. THey have shared their enthusiasm and joy of life. Opening our eyes to the Greek island life which is filled with great food, warm water, good wines and wonderful friends -Pavlos, Kostas, Manos and the rest of the crew, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your have shared and tought us. We have experiences to treasure always.    
   D & A    San Pedro, CA
  
  
   
• We had a great time ! The sights where outsatnding but the crew and food were the best. 
             D.M     -Canada
  
   
• Our first and hopefully not last trip to Greece has been fabulous. This cruise, coupled with the beautiful islands and wonderful warm and entertaining crew, will be long remembered. The Captain's Dinner and authentic Greek evening in Paros were so much fun. Thank you to the crew and captain for giving us a week to remember always.     
   S.M   Ontario, Canada

•       “This was a dream trip, even for a very nervous sailor like me. The food and crew are wonderful and you can’t beat the view” 
                       D.L. Baltimore, MD
   

•  “Fantastic trip, fantastic crew! Kudes to the cook too. Who needs dinner after one of his lunches? “ 
  My favorite- Manos”
   G.B NY
  
   

• Great yacht + nice company + excellent crew + great food + nice weather + fabulous islands= the Best Vacation!!  Thanks for everything on board the H&B 1.  
  D & P  -Eindhoven -The Netherlands
  
   

• My experience on this trip has been wonderful. I feel that the friendliness and enthousiasm of the crew welcomed me into the Greek culture. Our tour of the islands was perfectly timed and left me wanting to come back another time. I truly enjoyed this trip and all the crew did for us. I thought that the food was trully authentic Greek and alawys good.I also enjoyed the intimacy of being on a small ship with a small amount of people  I feel this is the only way to see the Greek islands. Thank you.
   M. W.   USA
  
   
• My experience on this trip has been wonderful. I feel that the friendliness and enthousiasm of the crew welcomed me into the Greek culture. Our tour of the islands was perfectly timed and left me wanting to come back another time. I truly enjoyed this trip and all the crew did for us. I thought that the food was trully authentic Greek and alawys good.I also enjoyed the intimacy of being on a small ship with a small amount of people  I feel this is the only way to see the Greek islands. Thank you.
   M. W.   USA
   

                                      2005 sailings

• The most fun and interesting group of people one could hope to travel with – s superb staff and crew. Greece with its magic –what more could we want on this Aegean cruise ? Thank you.

              L & R. D,             Philadelphia, USA

• The prefect way to relax after graduation…I have a mindful of beautiful memories – the land and sea, the people, this ship, the lively and friendly crew, the incredible food, the mysteriousness of Akrotiri and Delos, the excitement of Mykonos, the peace of Naxos and Paros and the moments I thought there could be nothing better. Thank you!

S.C,  USA

• Many thanks to Elena, the Captain & the crew for providing such a unique & memorable experience!

C+S.H, Brisbane, Australia

• My dear friends, I had the best time of my life with you. The sun, the sea, the history and great food made the voyage so wonderful. Last but not least, the crew took care of us like we are members of their families. For all that big thank and a big kiss.

            S.M  Jerusalem, Israel

• This voyage was a large part of a 25 years old dream (fantasy) that has finally come true. The boat itself was so beautiful and we felt very privileged  to be on it, as well as to meet our fabulous crew & captain. I never once felt nervous or uncertain about our safety, even in the mysterious storm that we went though. My greatest joy of this trip was seeing the “awe & wonder” of it all, through my nine year old son’s eyes

Thank you all and may God Bless!

              A.S –USA

• What a trip !....I am a man of few words so I would like to thank everyone for a hell of a trip…..Fantastic weather and food as well as terrific exposure to different cultures for the kids. Thanks very much !!!

       T.B

              Calgary, Canada

• A HUGE thank you to the Captain & entire crew and Elena for the marvelous memories you created for my father & me. I will never forget this trip and whenever I think of Greece I ‘ll be reminded of the friends we made, the importance of laughter & joy in life and the gift of my dad. Thank you !

           P.McC  Seattle, USA

• A wonderful trip ! I has always wanted to visit the Greek islands and this fulfilled my dreams. A great group of travel companions, a caring & fun crew and Elena’s wonderful directions fulfilled  my expectations. Marvelous cuisine !

J. A.  San Clemente,CA

• First day was exiting (rough seas). Afterward beautiful cruising. Wonderful choices of extra circular events and information. Food was the high shoot –excellent ethnic (Greek) dishes and too much of it. Services was prompt & helpful and always friendly. Makes me want to plan the next one soon….on this boat.

           G & J. T, Texas

• Last year, we did a big favor  for a very dear friend and when the mail brought us a travel folder we tried to refuse but our friend insisted “Pick up any place in the world” he said. After some thought, we selected this cruise to the Greek Islands on a relatively small sailing cruise. We could have gone anywhere –Hawaii, Australia, Italy….we chose this.

Every day we spent as much time on the deck as possible to see the water, we only ate Greek food (no hamburgers, not even pasta), we  listened only to Greek music and we danced only the Greek way –not one minute did we regret our choice. We have settled up with our friend, but now we are indebted to you for helping us enjoy this wonderful place.

R & J. P, Florida

• Peter, thank you very much for a great Cruise……The Cruise was really very, very good. The food was excellent. I think that has a lot to do with the Chef. I hope you can hold him for a while. Dimitri was also a real asset to the cruise. Everyone got along with him very well and he was a big help. We also enjoyed the crew. They were helpful in many ways…..

Sincere Thanks

           J.& J.H,  Florida

• We got married last summer, but were so busy we decided to wait for our honeymoon – it was definitely worth the wait ! The crew was fantastic and the food incredible. The boat was beautiful. We don’t want to leave. We may be back soon !

P & E. S,  Maryland

• Thank you for a trip of a lifetime.  Everything –crew, boat, food, cabin etc. – was outstanding. We couldn’t have imagined a better time.

            Thanks again for making it so.

       J & A. K,  Wisconsin

• Thank you all very much for the exciting experience. The crew could not have been more enjoyable and accommodating. We’ll be sure to take our new dance steps back to the clubs of Boston. Thanks again for a wonderful trip.

KV & AS,  MA

• Yam mas! And 3 cheers to each and every staff member for making this cruise so much fun. We ate too well( and too much!) and drank a lot of new things – Ouzo with grapefruit is a favorite. So many good memories, naps on the deck, scootering around Paros, shopping in Santorini, swimming off the boat and enjoying Elena’s smiling face every morning (after a long sleep…).

Thank you and see you in San Francisco next, ciao,

B + G Redwood, CA