"We are still in Greece, continuing to enjoy our Holiday on the Peloponnese. We had such a great time with Marco. We realize how fortunate we were to have him show us all the local places now that we're on our own. Thanks for all your help" ..... Anni

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Throughout the years we got lots of letters from satisfied customers. Here are a few:

2009

Hello Betty,

We had a wonderful time in Greece and on the sailboat with Marco. We enjoyed his company also and couldn’t have asked for a more good-natured captain and guide. I suspect we will be back in Greece at some point and, if possible, would enjoy another expedition with you all. Marco’s help with restaurants, entertainment and transportation was truly appreciated!

I have attached a couple of pictures that I thought were interesting and you are more than welcome to use them for your publicity purposes if you would like; otherwise just enjoy and delete.

I would be happy to write a letter or provide references for your potential customers if it would be helpful to you – I am not sure how often you update your WEB site so just let me know.

Thank you again for all your assistance up front and to both of you for running a great business and providing the four of us with a wonderful week in the Cyclades,

Markay

David,

I just finished a sailing vacation Kea-Kithnos-Serifos-Paros-Syros-Mykonos with Marco aboard the Alba as recommended by you and I can't tell you what a great experience it was. Thank you so much for your help -- I already thanked Betty and Marco -- and I hope to steer some other customers your way!

Thanks again,
-DR

Good Morning Betty,

We have arrived home from an incredible holiday. We just wanted to let you know that our sailing holiday went way beyond our expectations. It was a holiday we will never forget (and we hope to be back again some day). Marco is a skilled skipper who worked with us the whole time to provide us with a sailing experience that met our needs.He was fun to be with on and off the water, a great tour guide, and a great help with "menu selections". He always knew when to afford us some privacy but at the same time always anticipated our needs. The boat accommodations where also much more that we expected. We had all kinds of room, everything that we needed and comfortable beds.
Not sure what else to say, except that this was a holiday we will never forget. Please thank Marco again for a wonderful sailing adventure. We all appreciate everything that you have done to make this holiday memorable.
Thank-you.
Sincerely,
Dale and Brenda...June 2009

Betty,

Thanks for the email. It was a truly wonderful experience. Marco
was a great captain. He watched over us, gave us excellent advice
on things to do, and joined us for some special meals. We all feel
that we have found a new and special friend.
Now, Robin and I are in Bulgaria, enjoying the Black Sea resort
of Sozopol. While I do have a meeting here, it seems like another
vacation....Give my best to Marco,
Tom...June 2009

We had a great time. It was the highlight of the trip. Marco is
wonderful. He was such a pleasure to hang out with and the boat was very
comfortable. We were so sad when he left us in Ios. We just sat there
and watched him sail away! We will definitely be back. I have attached
a few pictures. Thank you for all of your help in planning our trip
Jean...May 2009

2008

California

Hi Betty -

We are all safe and sound back in California. We had a unforgettable experience - one to cherish always.

Thank you so much for your help and information. Please our thanks to Marco as well. He showed us a picture of Eros(hope I spelled his name correctly). I told him Marco he should have brought him along on sailing trip. Dan and I have 2 labs - very spoiled dogs!

Thanks again Betty. Warm wishes.

Pilar


Colorado

Dear Betty and Marco,

Well.. I cannot begin to express what a fabulous holiday we had. Marco was far beyond our expectations as a skipper. He is an experienced, enviable captain and I just can't begin to tell you how precious he was to all of us. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, patient, present and absent at all the right times. It is obvious he has been doing this for a long time. I feel very fortunate to have had this experience on your boat with my family, close friends and Marco at the helm. I don't think too many people get to do something that special in a lifetime and I feel truly blessed.

The boat was awesome. The accommodations were comfortable. The islands were spectacular and the sailing was truly splendid. Marco is an expert at spotting dolphins and we were lucky enough to see many. We loved your company, dealing with you during the planning stage, and everything else about the experience. I would be very surprised if you did not hear from us again and would highly recommend you to anyone who was thinking about this kind of vacation, however, I would like to keep you a special little secret. Marco is already in high enough demand.

Thanks so much for everything. We had a marvellous time. Coming to Greece was a pipe dream and she didn't let us down. This was my son's graduation gift and likely one of our last family vacations together and it could not have gone any smoother. We would not have changed a thing. We will always be indebted to you both. You will always have a place to stay, access to a vehicle and maybe even a sailboat soon if you ever feel like coming to see the Rockies and the Gulf Islands (which I hear Marco has not sailed yet). We would welcome you with open arms. Please take us up on it sometime. We miss you already Marco. Our only regret is that we didn't get to meet you too.

A very satisfied customer
Kerry and Family (and Friends
)

California

We had a wonderful time with Marcos. He really made a trip fantastic. We hope he has a continued safe voyages this season and hope to meet you both again sometime, maybe in California? The wines are a few of our favorite California varieties.

Again, thank you for keeping us safe and for a very memorable trip.

The Rogers' Family

Anni(Seattle, WA)

Hi Betty,
We are still in Greece, continuing to enjoy our Holiday on the Peloponnese. We had such a great time with Marco. We realize how fortunate we were to have him show us all the local places now that we're on our own. Thanks for all your help.

Best,
Anni

Carole(Chicago, Illinois)

Betty & Marco,
We had a great time! As we told Marco when we left the boat, he was one of the highlights. What a great sense of humor and a fountain of information about Greece. We got home last night at 7:30 p.m. Chicago time -- but our bodies felt like it was 2:30 a.m.! Whew. A little tired today.

Thank you for all your help in arranging this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Carole

Dan & Margaret, Lauren and Sarah(Missouri)

Hi Betty!

After 26 hours of continuous travel (3 flights with long layovers) we got back home Saturday night. Our sleep patterns are still not right.

What a great time we had! We enjoyed our days in Athens, but by far the best part of our trip was being "boat people" and sailing with Marco. We're glad we decided to go to Serifos so we could meet you and spend some time with you...it was great to meet you and Marco, and we feel like we have two new friends.

Thanks for yours and Marco's professionalism and hospitality, and please give your thanks and warm wishes to Marco.

It's good to be back home, but we'd sure prefer to be sailing somewhere on
Alba IV!


Best regards,

Charles(California)

Thanks for everything! We had a wonderful time. It's hard not being on the boat today!

John and Carolyn(Michigan)
Gary and Linda(Ohio)


"Hello Marcos (and Betty)!
The Hills and Prices have now returned home after some slight delays, but nothing major (no “Happy Fish”). We enjoyed our last night in/around Athens and witnessed a stunning football victory for Greece, beating the favored French team 1-0! To experience this in he Plaka was extraordinary for us!
Again, we want to thank you, Marcos, for providing us with an unbelievable experience in your beautiful country. I can assure you when I say that our “Trip of a Lifetime” exceeded any of our expectations. You are the consummate host and friend and can be very proud in the knowledge that you are without peer in the service you provide.
We also want to thank you for your friendship, as we all feel that it was much more than just a business for you. We had a great time and it was a real adventure! If there is any time when we can provide a prospective customer with our comments/recommendations please let us know. It would be a pleasure!
I hope your trip with your Norwegian friends (3rd time?) either is going well or went well. Please take care of yourself and we hope to see you again in the not-too-distant future.
May your life be full, the seas be kind and always at your back!
Adieu! (I forgot how to say “goodbye until we meet again” in Greek!)
"

Dar and Sylvia (Texas)

"Greece is a land of great beauty and I can´t imagine a more perfect way to explore it than aboard Wavedancer.
The boat was in excellent condition and very spacious. our captain, Marcos, must have been born to this profession. A more professional, capable, genial leader could no be had. Not only aboard the boat, but as well on land.
He was in a large measure responsible for making our cruise the succes that it was.
It was glorious 14 days of great sailing, good friends and a lot to do and look at.
Life does not get much better than this. Each island was unique. Thank you Marco, for making our time in Greece so special - we´ll never forget it, and we will return."


Monika (Seattle)

"Wavedancer, the brightest star I have sailed so far,
With a crew that none compares through nights of calm and days so fair,
And Marco, the man that touched my heart who showed much strength and tenderness from the start. I will greatly miss it all, Wavedancer, by far the brightest star"


Angela Williams (California)

"The epitome of paradis! Marco was a wonderful guide and friend.
Seven days aren't nearly enough to explore this magical area. But, many wonderful memories were made aboard Wavedancer during our short stay."


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