ZALINA | 2025

Captain Stathis and Lydia, 

We will always remember this trip of a life time! Celebrating our 50th Birthdays!

Cousins coming together to share an amazing week! The last day was the most unforgettable days of my life! 

Enjoying water toys, hours of laughter, amazing food! The food Lydia prepared was better than most restaurants! Sharing stories and always accomodating! We truly appreciate all that you both have done for us!

Memories Forever!

Kelly, Andy, Kim, Jason, Chad

Dear Captain Stathis and Ms. Lydia,

This vacation was the best! Because of the swimming spots and seeing multiple islands instead of one!

Captain Stathis and Ms. Lydia,

Thank you for an amazing week. You helped to make this a vacation our children will never forget! Swimming in the sea, dolphins and other fish, amazing and welcoming Greek culture, history and food! All of it combined to make a wonderful and relaxing week!

Thanks!

Dear Captain Stathis and Ms. Lydia,

THANK YOU!!!

For helping to make this vacation our best ever! Your calm and upbeat attitude and never ending patience with our children and parents too, helped us to fell even more in love with your beautiful country and culture. 

With lots of love and deepest appriciation!

Captain Stathis thanks for letting us drive the boat! I have a lot of fun driving! I bet Kristopher and Leon had a lot of fun!

Ms Lydia, thanks for making us a lot of amazing food and i loved the octopus i never had anything like it. I also made a lot of fun feading the fish!!!

EVA

Stathis and Lydia,

Thank you for an amazing seven days sailing in Greece. Your love and enthusiasm for your country and its beauty helped us to appreciate and learn about your beautiful country while enjoying the sea. Andy and I could not have imagined a more perfect way to celebrate 30 years of marriage and sixty years around the sun!

Your reccommendations for each town we visited were perfect and the meals on the boat were lovely.  Especially the traditional Greek dinner, thank you Lydia!!!

We made so many fantastic memories these past seven days. From sailing to wakeboarding, swimming, SUP and everything else!

Thank you for making our vacation so very special, we hope to come back again!

Lisa, Andy, Julianna

The sailing experience on the Zalina with the crew Captain Stathis and Dimitris could not have been more relaxing and enjoyable. Which includes the authentic and healthy food! From port to port, from bay to bay, on the boat or in the water, we felt safe and take care of. I could definitely do it again!

Alex

No words, best crew and experience ever! Bravo Stathis and Dimitris have a beautiful rest of summer!

Giuliano

Captain o Captain, Master of Universe, Stathis and Dimitris.

Dear friends! You have both made us a real amazing holiday, a ‘polaroid moment’, inprinted into our memories!

Professional, Charming, Humor, Security, Company, any as mentioned.

Now my friends captioned in lovely memory!

With best wishes!

Stathis and Dimitris,

This trip was in honor of my mother, who passed one year ago at 89. She loved to travel, and loved that we took our kids to interesting places from a young age. She left us with that love, and with a bit of money to take the sort of trip we could only dream of.  Your understated style was a perfect fit for us, as was your enthusiasm for the islands and making us comfortable at every moment. I can barely stand to live with three teenagers, and you both did it with great patience and enthusiasm. Wonderful recommendations for things to do on each island, and thoughtful  consideration of the itinerary. Zalina was the perfect home for us for a week together. I'm sure we'll send our grandkinds to enjoy her easy, welcoming presence one day!

Thanks for your responsive service throught the trip!

P.S. Thanks for finding a guitar!

Mike, Any, Ainsley, Jameson and Hadley

Dear Captain Stathis and Maro,

Thank you so much for this beautiful trip.

This was my second time in Greece, but the first time seeing the islands from the water at a slow and tranquil pace.

Absolutely spectacular!!! You took us to the most beautiful coves, and small towns. The beatiful blue lagoon, clear turquoise waters, unforgettable views, charming villages, and the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen here in Greece. It is my truly paradise. I came here to spend my vacation with my best friends. Thank you for making this trip one of our most special memories together. Your local knowledge, finding us wonderful places to eat, Maro, your family recipies are delcious. What incredible food! Captain Stathis, you took such good care of us as we crossed over and back to the Cyclades.

Such kindness, warmth, and a true love for your islands, Greece is the best!

Thank you for the most wonderful memories and an amazing trip! I can't wait to come and visit again!

Sludos y Gaccos!

Christina Casado

Dear Captain Stathis & Maro,

This is my second time on the Zalina, sailing with you.

I dreamt all year about coming back and i am so happy the 2nd time was as magical as the first.

Now, I'm dreaming of a 3rd time!

It's been a wonderful week. The only bad part, is that is comes to an end. My friends and i enjoyed it all, the food, food, food was really really good. What will i do when i get home and don't have 6 plates for breakfast? Thank you for lunches. Until we meet again!

Ana, Al and Chacha

Dear Captain Stathis and Maro,

Thank you for making this week so wondreful! Fantastic stops, knowlegable recommendations about each on and of islands and where to go depending on the weather. Thank you for helping us learn some Greek words and for always answering our questions about geography. Your cooking was delicious, Maro! We can tell, you are proud of your heritage! We loved that Captain Stathis always made time for us to ber able to stop and swim in the magical waters of the islands, majestic sunsets, great itinerary, fresh and delicious food, friendliness, courtesy and helpfullness!

Thank you again for a marvelous vacation!

Leopoldo and Maria

Dream birthday trip for childhood friends of 30 years. Everyday was the best day ever!

Stathis was an amazing Captain, who put together an itinerary that provided adventure, beauty and relaxation for everyone. We visited local spots that were a great surprise and saw all the beauty the islands offer. We loved sailing with him!

Dimitris, an incredible chef, praised meals that exceeded our expectations. We really enjoyed the authentic greak meals while accomodating individual needs. Beach grill night was a special treat! And thank you for the history lessons!

Thank you for making our trip extra special!

We hope to be back!

Kristin, Kristen, Jule, Mike, Nick and Jin.

Stathis and Dimitris,
Thank you so much for making this Texas family feel right at home in Greece! From our first night you made everything perfect for us!
Dimitris, your meals and attention to our needs was amazing! Wehad the most yummy meals each day. We are going home "fat" and happy!
Sthathis, Thank you for selecting beautiful ports and quiet areas of calm water for us to wander and enjoy. And thank you for taking the time to always sit with the group and explain all the points of sailing a catamaran! 
We will be forever grateful for you both making our Greece vacation one to remember!
Ginger, Brant, Hunter, Storme & Cole. 
TX

Captain Stathis & Dimitris,
We had an absolutely wonderful, magnificent, spectacular, extraordinary, lovely, outstanding, incredible and litterly amazing week!
The meals prepared by Chef Dimitris were world-class, with every exquisite detail thoughtfully attended to including a fabulous birthday celebration!
Captain Stathis was highly safety conscious, always looking out for us morning, noon and night. Always going above and beyond to meet our every need.
It was an unforgettable week full of fun in the sun on the beautiful Aegean Sea.
There are too many words to describe our trip..
OPA!
Ken, Theresa, Kiskin
 

Dear Captain Stathis & Joanna,
Thank you for the most magical week, you could not have been kinder and more attentive. We loved every day of our trip and are sad to see it end.
The beautiful swimming spots, getting to know beautiful islands and towns, the people of Greece and the FOOD, the FOOD, the FOOD! We almost had to roll back home.
We are very sad the trip has come to it's end. It was so wonderful to be able to spend time as a family, under your care.
We are already dreaming of our next trip.
Sail safe, until we meet again.
Love,
Anna , Al, Chema Jose and Danny

Thank you to the very best crew!
Loved the amazing beach kinds, laughs, memories, dancing and FOOD, FOOD, FOOD! You were the most amazing team to spend a week with!
Dani & Chema
 

This week has been about so many dreams come true! Sailing Greece with my amazing family was made brilliant every day,thanks to Stathis & Ioanna. This 'dynamic duo' made every day memorable, marvellous and fun. The hospitality was detailed and thoughtful, the food delicious, comfortable beds and spectacular scenery and swimming.
Thank you for showing gorgeous Greece with us.
Jette, Willa.
(Canberra,Australia)
(London,UK)

Dear Captain Stathis and Ioanna,
Seven days, seven nights upon the sea with Captain Stathis steering skillfully. Through Hydra's charm and Aegina' grace, he found each perfect anchoring place. The sails went up with morning light, a glorious and stirring sight, while turquoise, blue and emerald waves, danced around our island days.
Sweet Ioanna, angel of the gallery, fed us fetta by the alley. Breakfast fit for gods on high beneath the endless Grecian sky.
We paddleboarded, swam and played, with seabob adventures daily, made for Poros shares to Dokos Bay, to Moni's peaceful hidden way. Thtough Chenesar's waters crystal clear, Captain's parking skill, we cheer! No dock too tight, no cove too small, he mastered evey mooring call. Greek hospitality wrapped us tight. In cuisine dreams and starlight night.
Dear Stathis and Ioanna true, our Saronic magic came from you.
from: Beth, Richard, Jette, Nikka & Wren.
(London,UK)
 

Dear Captain Stathis and Joanna,
Thank you for your warm and thoughtful hospitality. 
We enjoyed our first trip to Greece and can not wait to return!
You were flexible in planning our trip and always provided great insight about the islands and culture of Greece.
We always felt safe and taken care of on the boat. You are both genuine and went out of your way to make us feel at home! The food and drinks were delicious. Joanna you were wonderful taking care of us like we are your family! May you both be blessed with all the future has to offer! We wish you Peace and Love!
Thank you for your love and food and taking us around to explore this beautiful place!
Best new pasta dish 'waves of the sea'!
My love, Samantha
Thank you for the hospitality and help!
Joseph
Thank you for everything. An unforgettable moment! I will remember this forever!
Love - Charlie


 

Dear Stathis and Joanna,
We shared a wonderful, unforgettable experience on board of the Zalina last week together and thanks to you!
For the kids Arthur (10), Caroline (15) and Josephine (17), it was the first trip on a sailing boat. Stathis made it always fun for them, preparing all the toys , Sup , e-surfboard, floatable seat, from the moment we arrived and anchored.
Stathis showed us incredible beautiful hidden bays to swim and seen overnight. We were really impressed and defintely want to see more of Greece.
Stathis choose the trip carefully to avoid sea sickness , but at the same time , made sure that we had some very nice sailing distance. It helped me relax completely.
Our hostess Joanna prepared for us 3 five star (5*) meals daily, always with a nice Greece taste and a big selection. Even for a healthy Belgian family it was often too much to finish all, despite of the delicious taste!
Joanna was a lovely , friendly , smiley and above all , attent hostess, always ready with drinks , bites and a lots of healthy fruit.
We are going to miss her hospitality!
Thank you for ZALINA, Stathis and Joanna for bringing us these everlasting beautiful memories!
Love Isabelle

Dear Joanna and Stathis,
Thank you for the incredible week! It was super fun!
Thank you for the delicious food, and so much more!
Thank you for always being there for us and always pukking up a smile. Thank you for always wanting to do things with us and riding the boat behind me and getting the surf board when i fell!
I will miss you!
Josephine

Dear Captain Stathis and Joanna,
Thank you both so much for an unforgettable sailing trip through the Cyclades and Saronic Islands! We got to see more than what we hoped for. It was truly a fantastic experience for our whole family, one we will always treasure!
Captain Stathis, your attention and care, both on and off the boat, made us feel competely at ease throughout the journey. Your knowledge about the area is fantastic, you showed us nice bays and beautiful spots to stay overnight. The extra toys on board added so much fun for the kids, and adults too! Your passion for sailing really showed in every detail , and you always made us feel safe.

Joanna, your warmth, kindness and constant readiness to help and care for us, made us feel special. Your help made all the difference from food to great experience. The delicious meals and thoughtful treats you prepared kept everyone happy and well fed , and your cheerful presence made us feel right at home on the water.
Thank you again for giving us such a special holiday!
We hope we can sail with you again someday!
With heartfelt appreciation for everything,
Thank you for this amazing week!
Caroline, Gregory, Arthur
 

We had a wonderful 7-night trip aboard Zalina and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Captain Stathis and Ioanna provided exceptional hospitality and service throughout our journey - they were thoughtful, attentive and constantly went the extra mile to ensure we are comfortable, safe, well-fed and truly enjoying our vacation. 
Captain Stathis is a terrific captain; he made great recommendations for destinations and ensured we visited all the places we had hoped to see, while also introducing us to some hidden gems we wouldn't have discovered on our own.
Ioanna's cooking was absolutely superb, and her care was flawless - like a true Greek Mom she made sure we were always looked after and never went without.
We absolutely loved our trip and can't wait to come back, next time with our kids!!!
Thank you for all the memories!!
David & Andrew