General Description

RHEA,  Luxury sailing aboard a Classic Topsail Schooner in the East Mediterranean.

Set sail on the holiday you've always dreamed of aboard "Rhea", a traditional sailing ship with character and charm. This is the opportunity to experience a breathtaking adventure of a lifetime. Whether joining in or just relaxing, you will enjoy the romance and exhilaration of sailing on a tall ship as she sets her sails to the wind. 

Below decks guests enjoy modern conveniences, air conditioning, and old world charm.

Just imagine...... you drop anchor in a secluded bay and relax with a cool cocktail in a hammock or try some watersports.......waterskiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, snorkelling,swinging from the yards............ later you gather at the cushioned seating area for relaxed alfresco dining - delicious cuisine prepared from the finest fresh ingredients, served with fine wines.....

"Rhea" has proved to be a successful choice for all age groups from the very young to the elderly.  There is plenty to do for the active and an alternative of total relaxation and indulgence. "Rhea" is perfect for honeymoons or small groups, and she is also excellent for larger groups be they family, friends, reunions or corporate groups.

David and Penny have been chartering since 1982.  They extend a personal welcome and a professional attention to detail to ensure warm hospitality, excellent cuisine, and a choice of activities and itineraries to suit all guests aboard. They invite you to discover the delights of Turkey and Greece (or even further West)  ....... to explore hidden coves and ancient sites; to discover the shops, bazaars and bright lights of larger ports; to party aboard or ashore; to contemplate the stars in the night sky; to make your dreams come true.

Tender / Toys & Extras

Accommodation Description

Below decks "Rhea" is attractively panelled throughout in pine with teak fittings and oak beams.  There is a spacious saloon with a lounging area and beautiful teak dining table.  The four guest cabins each have air conditioning plus en-suite toilet, shower and handbasin.  The aft cabin has a double and single bunk, the focs'le has a double and 'pullman' single, and the port and starboard cabins can be either doubles or twins.  For parties of more than 8 guests, a further double cabin can be made available on request and we have happily accommodated parties of 12 ....... extended family groups of several generations, or two or more families, are great fun for all.

Sailboat Rental

Summer Destinations

Winter Destinations

Amenities:

Air Con

Baby sitter

Bar

CD Player

Chef

Crewed Yacht

Depth Sounder

Entertainment System

Fishing equipment

Games

GPS

Internet connection

Kayaks

Lifejackets

Outboard engine

Shower

Snorkeling Gear

Toilet - WC

Towels

Tender

Water Ski

The yacht can also be used for:

Deep Sea Fishing

Fishing

Honeymoon

Corporate & Static Charters

Team Building Events

Day Charters

Weddings

Specifications

Boat Category : Crewed Sailing Yacht,

Type of Boat : Sailing Yacht Charter, Classic Yacht Charter, Event Yacht Charter, Day Charter,

Year of build: 1900

Motor HP : MAN 240 hp

Fuel Capacity (l) : 1,500 litres

No of Berths : 12

Max Pax Sleeping : 12

No of Cabins : 6

Heads : 6

Showers : 6

Draft : 2.35  metres

Manufacturer : Floytrup, Schmidt & Bilbrer, in Nyborg, Denmark

Model : Baltic Trader - Topsail Schooner

Beam : 5.22   metres

Maximum Speed (knots): 10 mph

Cruising Speed (knots): 7 to 8 mph

No of Crew : 3 to 4

Length Range : 51-80ft

Actual Length : 72   ft

Water Capacity (l) : 3,000 litres

Hull Material : Oak on Oak

Crew Profile:

David Ross - Skipper & Owner - David bought and recommissioned “RHEA” in 1989/90 and has chartered her successfully since then. He has a Villa in a remote Turkish fishing village and he has an intimate knowledge of the South West Turkish Coast and Greek Islands.  David is also a keen off-piste skier and has been an instructor and guide.

Penny Lefeaux - Chef - Penny has also been helping with "Rhea" since 1989/90

Deck Hand & Hostess -“RHEA”s deck hand and hostess are picked with great care, they are personable, responsible, enthusiastic, capable, hardworking and with a knowledge of additional languages.

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Pricing Details

The price includes use of the yacht and her equipment, and the services of her crew.

The price does not include travel to or from the yacht, nor harbour and marina fees, food, drink, fuel or customs and administration fees when sailing between countries (all are charged at cost.

We can quote for all for all inclusive, half board and other options.... flexibility is the name of our game.

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Itineraries:

"RHEA" will be cruising in Turkey and Greece, and possibly further west......her itineraries are tailor made to the individual interests and requirements of her guests.

In Turkey there is the stunning Turquoise Coast with :

• The Gulfs of Simi and Doris, including Datca
• The Gulfs of Gulluk and Kos, including Bodrum
• From west of Marmaris to Fethiye
• From Fethiye to Kas, Kalkan and Kekova

In Greece there are the Aegean and Ionian Islands:

In the AEGEAN there is a huge variety of islands, each quite individual. The colouring is sensational in the Aegean light - sunbaked islands, vivid blue sea and dazzling whitewashed houses. Be it a large sophisticated island or a small rural one, the influence of earlier great civilizations is always nearby. There are several groups of islands: the Sporades, the Cyclades (including Santorini, Mikinos, Ios, Milos, Paros, Naxos, Kea, Tinos & Andros) and the Dodecanese (including Patmos, Lipsos, Leros, Kalimnos, Kos, Nisiros, Tilos, Simi, Halki, Rhodes and Karpathos). All these groups hold a wealth beauty, history and culture, and the sailing is excellent. The Dodecanese islands neighbour Turkey and excellent itineraries can be prepared to savour both countries.

In the IONIAN there are the seven islands of Heptanesoi; Corfu, Paxoi, Andipaxoi, Levkas, Ithaca, Cephalonia and Zakinthos. Each island has an individual character, their colourful history is reflected in ancient ruins through to architecture showing the influence of France, Italy and even the English. The green countryside has fields, a variety of trees and olive trees on the lower land, whilst higher up there are pine trees and the aromatic Mediterranean maquis. The luxuriance of the islands is in contrast to the mountains of mainland Albania and Greece which curve inland north of Preveza. There is much of interest, the Gulf of Amvrakia, inland from the port of Preveza, with many ancient sites scattered around its edge, the salt marshes alongside the Levkas Canal, the inland sea bordered by Levkas, Ithaca and Cephalonia, the almost English landscape of Zakinthos, the rocky slopes of the Pelaponnisos, much favoured by those seeking wild uncommercial Greece and much more.
The Adriatic - Montenegro, Croatia, Italy "Rhea" has cruised in these waters before and could do so again.....

This yacht is based at different locations, depending on the time of year. Therefore, the itinerary will depend on the time you will be chartering this yacht.

Click here to view a list of Itineraries, depending on your charter dates.