October 2022
Our group of three couples spent seven glorious days aboard Koukles touring the Cyclades to celebrate our 40th anniversaries. This Italian designed yacht is a floating luxury hotel, beautifully appointed: from curated bath amenities to daily pressed table linens and towels to comfortable beds with generous pillows and well-equipped cabins including televisions.
We stopped at five islands, several smaller islands and some larger with charming ports, such as Naoussa on Paros. We enjoyed the natural moorings especially at Iraklia for private coves with crystal clear waters to swim and use the various water toys (our favorite was the SeaBob!)
The best part was Koukles’ amazing crew. They anticipated our every need, keeping our cabins spotless, navigating to calm waters to ensure our comfort, suggesting itineraries and excursions with guides while in port, and coordinating our travel arrangements before and after leaving Koukles.
And we were fed like kings. Fresh seafood such as a lobster pasta and large prawns, glorious Greek salads, local favorite dishes expertly prepared and seasoned with fresh herbs. Our chef Constantine gets stars from all of us!
The steward Vasiliki catered superbly to our every need, from cocktails to laundry to protecting us from the wind and serving us elegantly at mealtimes.
The crew also planned and surprised us with a 40th anniversary party complete with cake and sparklers and balloons and champagne. It was a warm and thoughtful approach, as with everything else.
Captain Manos is clearly an experienced navigator, of the seas and of his guests. We were made to feel so comfortable and enchanted by this trip that we hated to leave him, the crew and Koukles. We highly recommend Koukles for a wonderful vacation in the Greek islands.
