Short Break Sailing the Ionian Sea

Sailing with Rhea is certainly one of comfort and relaxation. Think of a boutique, intimate classic sailing experience where nothing is too much trouble. Her dedicated and professional crew are highly trained and well-versed in a smooth sailing operation. 

Getting Involved

She has an impressive sail area, and her rig is electronically operated with retractable sails, so there is no need to “learn the ropes” here! That being said, there are still traditional pin and tails if guests want to have a taste of authentic sailing. Her crew are always on hand and happy to discuss sailing operations with guests. 

Although there is less focus on the “hands-on” sailing of Rhea, the Captain and crew offer interesting sailing talks and information briefs for guests during the voyage. Learn about the history of the boat, its sailing terms and even take a tour of the engine room if you fancy! Understanding these elegant classic vessels and feeling their power with the wind is truly an unforgettable experience.

Sleeping and Relaxation

Every space on Rhea is considered with the guests at the forefront of all design. From the spacious saloon, private ensuite cabins clad in tropical wood to the sweeping open decks with plenty of sun lounging spaces – the boat is certainly oozing class and style.

The generously proportioned cabins all have plenty of luggage storage, full-size domestic showers and air conditioning units. Versatile beds mean cabins can be made from a comfy double to a sharing twin, and even a three-bed family cabin, as needed. Each cabin is named after the winds of the sea, and this matches the allocated swim towel set for guests. If you leave it drying on deck, a member of the crew will deliver it back to your cabin when it is dry. 

Daily cabin service is also part of the offering. A member of the crew will make your bed and freshen your bathroom every day. If you want a towel change or a full cabin clean, just leave the relevant sign on the cabin door! 

Dining Aboard

Although the day is punctuated by meal times, you certainly don’t feel like you’re running on a schedule. The relaxed nature of both the boat and the crew gives a perfect balance. 

Depending on the voyage location, the daily routine can vary and be flexible according to the group’s wishes. Perhaps sit back and relax as the crew set the sails for another remote anchorage to enjoy a freshly cooked lunch and the on-board water toys! Or spend the morning swimming in a secluded bay or exploring an ancient port city before setting the sails for a new location. 

Start the day with a rich buffet-style breakfast, then a light 2-course lunch at noon, and coffee, tea, and cake in the afternoon. Finish the day with a freshly cooked 3-course dinner aboard and on the final night of the voyage, enjoy an authentic Captain’s dinner. For every voyage on Rhea, guests enjoy a meal ashore at their own expense to really immerse themselves in the local culture and cuisine. Guests tend to go off in their own groups, but sometimes the crew can join in if guests are unsure of the best spots!

A typical Day

Generally, after breakfast, Rhea will spend a few hours sailing to a new destination where guests can either explore ashore or swim from the boat. Guests can go ashore usually every 1-2 days. On her longer passages and Ocean crossings, she will spend consecutive days at sea. 

Water-toys

For those water lovers with a sense of adventure, Rhea has a multitude of water-sport activities and equipment available for guests on her standard voyages (not crossings/passages). Stand-up paddle-boards and adult-size snorkelling equipment are free for guests to use. 

Water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, QubaRS dinghy sailing, banana boat and tube riding are all chargeable once on board. Rhea offers this at a moderate price and suggests an average of 10% of the voyage price to serve as a guide for consumption. The onboard currency is EUROS, and guests can open an onboard account that can be settled at the end of your voyage.

Sample menu

Please note that this is an example of what you may be served.

LUNCH 

Starter

• Quiche Lorraine 
• Bresaola carpaccio

Main Course 

• Fettuccine Alfredo, parmesan cheese & Italian herbs 
• Chicken Caesar salad, parmesan cheese, avocado & croutons 

Dessert 

• Fruit salad, lime juice, vanilla & cinnamon 
• Yoghurt ice cream – coconut, mango 

DINNER

Starter 

• Mozzarella,  tomatoes & fresh basil 
• Soup   – Coconut, zucchini & ginger

Main Course 

• Swordfish Provençale, oregano & dry Vermouth 
• Beef Burgundy, mushrooms, carrots & herbs 

Dessert 

• Crème brûlée 
• Chocolate mousse tart with wild berries