Spindler Family – Hertfordshire

Just a quick note to say we had a great holiday and SeaFarer surpassed our  expectations

I first went on Mark Warner in the 80s and have done MW and Sun Sail at least a dozen times over the intervening 30 years. They have both added so many other things I don’t want, and taken away much that we do, that they no longer represent value especially as their prices have gone up so much.

The back to basics and smaller venue for those looking for beach based sailing, was perfect

The staff were great, the transfer home via Corfu went perfectly. Please pass on our thanks to Sam, Alfie, Bella , Anna and Steve and of course to you and Chris for organising.

I would love to say we will use you next year, but although I have older teenagers (who thought it was best holiday ever), we also had a surprise addition with a new baby last year, and I definitely need a y/care facility, so will unfortunately probably go back to MW, SS or Neilson next year.

If you do add this facility, do please let me know and we are in. Older kids don’t want clubs, but we need to off load toddler for at least half the day, so both wife and I can enjoy sailing with the older ones and have time together.

It is not about having Kids clubs, just if you have childcare for under 5s, you open up the market to sailors like us, with young kids. It was no surprise that there were no other families with very young children.

I’ll post something positive on Trip Advisor and wish you and the company all the best

Rawlings – WOLVERHAMPTON

Hi Suzie, I phoned up on Tuesday and spoke to Jacques with ref to our holiday at Nikiana. I would just like to confirm what I told Jacques. The whole package was brilliant, the staff were amazing. So many times we have gone away and when the “reps” were needed either could not be found or unable to help. Sam (teddy bear) was a true ambassador for the company. his knowledge of the organisation and commitment to ensuring all his guests enjoyed their stay was a welcome change. Simon was eager to help and instruct and again went out of his way to make the holiday one to remember. While there Nick and I went on a 2 day training course for our ICC, the instructor Chris was excellent. He allowed us to make mistakes from which we could learn and instructed us to the standard which allowed us to gain our ICC, no easy task!! While away our wives were left to make the most of the “scenery”.  Again they were looked after with sun beds being carried down to area of beach the girls had chosen and umbrellas positioned perfectly for them. The staff ran a quiz night, arranged a B-Q and took the Kent group windsurfing and yachting with Swampy ( what a charactor a real laugh). Elaina the resort owner and cook could not be more hospitable. The resort was clean and tidy and the food was excellent. Due to government strikes the breakfast was limited to food which was not refrigerated due to proposed power cuts. The maid service was great the rooms were clean and by Greek standards exceptional, there were new crisp cotton sheets on the bed and a shower with hot water no matter what time of day it was.
I have say on  behalf of my party that this was without doubt the best flotilla holiday we have all been on. This may be down to the size of your organisation, but I think it is down to the people who represent you and their marketing of your product. Which brings me onto marketing, I did ask if we could buy Seafarer tee shirts but were told they did not have any. The lip barm was good, but not many people would notice that.
Once again thank you and all your team and hope to be back next year perhaps St Vincent!!

Aldred Family – BRADFORD-ON-AVON

I trust that you receive this as I am guessing your email address.  As a fail safe I have copied Iwona, who will I hope pass the message to you.

You may recall that we booked a week with Seafarer in Lefkas from Sunday 5th June. I am writing now to congratulate you and your team on a lovely short break. If I had to search for a criticism it would be that Monarch staff are totally devoid of any charm whatsoever but that is beyond your control. In every other aspect the week was outstanding. We were perhaps a little spoiled in that there were no other guests at the Beach Club last week, but the holiday was exactly what we wanted and more than met our expectations.

The accommodation was simple but comfortable and very clean. The location was idilic although sometimes a little too sheltered for a moderate and steady breeze. “Elainie” (I am unsure how to spell the name of our hostess) and her husband were most hospitable and provided very good food at extremely affordable prices. Lastly but very much not least was the enormous contribution made by your staff to the pleasure of our holiday . Sam and Simon were always helpful and eager to make our stay as enjoyable as they could. I was impressed by their conduct and the fashion in which they coped with the four of us with a wide range of age and of sailing experience. Simon was particularly good. His quiet and confident manner achieved huge success with both Valerie and Hannah. Valerie who hitherto hated even the mention of yachts and more so dinghies, was crewing the cat and using the trapeze with Simon’s encouragement and tuition. Phil, who previously could hardly stand on a windsurfer, was really competent by the end of the week and also confidently sailing the laser. Please convey our thanks to both these young men.
Well done and thank you Seafarer.
Best wishes, Baas
PS: I am considering booking one of your yachts for the same period next year and will be in touch.

Wren Family

Just wanted to dash off a quick email to say what a fantastic week we’ve just had at Nikiana.  The logistics went very smoothly, thank you for that, the beach club was in a brilliant spot, beautiful, traditionally Greek, Elina cooked lovely Greek food at very reasonable prices.  However what made it was the four guys running the club and sailing, Sam, Steve, Simon and Billy were brilliant, knowledgable sailors, great instructors, but laid back, nothing too much trouble and crucially fantastically patient with the kids.  My 6yr daughter was in tears on the way home at the thought of not seeing them again, and my 5yr old son hung off their every word and followed them around endlessly.  Cannot speak more highly of them.  I will shoot off an email to Seafarer singing their praises, but just wanted to let you know we all thought this was one of the best trips to Europe we’ve had and I look forward to booking with you again in the near future.