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We reserved Giulietta II in Paros – Greece during August 2019. Mike, the owner and captain is such a great gentleman. He is a cautious captain - which we loved. We had to maneuver with our day of departure and left 2 days prior to our original reserved day to avoid fast winds and higher waves. He was very accommodating and went out of his way to achieve this. We had a great day at Iraklia & Schinoussa, two small beautiful remote islands an hour an a half away from Paros. We swam in both ports straight from the boat in azure blue sea over white sand and had lunch at a beautiful restaurant near the port in Iraklia . We Would highly recommend Mike and his boat. Good luck. OJ and the family…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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Marvellous trip spent on this beautiful yatch. The captain Mike and staff where wonderful and all our requirements where met and more. I can recommend this experience to all my friends the whole trip was fantastic.
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Date of experience: June 2019
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Nine of us were spending a few days in Paros and we booked the Giuletta (EaCharterYacht) on our own as it was on the recommendation list from our hotel. We were really excited as we had a full day charter with our kids. Mike was great at responding and, based on his personality via email, I knew we would have fun. He required a 40% deposit up front and I asked FOUR TIMES what happens if the winds require him to cancel. He never answered the question - just sent some "legal" like wording that skirted around the answer. Should have been a RED FLAG for me. On the day of our charter, captain Mike had to cancel due to the winds. The rest of our days in Paros were wind filled so he could not reschedule. He did not want to give us our deposit back of 750 euro. He finally agreed to give us 50% back and he said he was being generous in doing so. Mike was also extremely rude in this responses back and forth to me. When I addressed this with the hotel, they said it wasn't the first time they had issues with him and took him off their recommendation list. I am sure when Captain Mike sees this review he will blast back just like he did when I tried to deal with him in Paros. He was arrogant, defensive, and downright rude to me who at that point was still his customer. People's true character come out in these types of situations. He canceled the boat and should have refunded our entire deposit. Tried to reschedule and could not because of the wind. DO NOT USE THIS GUY unless you are interested in throwing away money.…
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Date of experience: June 2019
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Response from mikeeearl, Owner at Giulietta II
Responded 23 Jul 2019
Ms Tomaro, your review is both offensive and factually incorrect. At no time was anyone ever abusive to you and we held your dates reserved for you without any deposit from March to May. You make light of the winds and weather in the Cyclades. The Cyclades is the windiest sea area in Greece, creating a very nasty short sea, which causes charters to be cancelled, yachts to stay in ports, ports to be closed and ferries cancelled. Also no motor yacht under 60 foot is approved or licensed by the IMO for more than Beaufort F6. These were the weather conditions surrounding your charter day. Had we tried to leave port the Port Police would have endorsed the papers with 'Passage not recommended due to weather conditions'. Had there been an accident the Insurance company would not have covered the losses. We carry guests to have a great day out, not to endure an ordeal. In such conditions, with spray breaking over the boat you would have been restricted to the saloon and many would have been sea sick - it would have not been a trip you would have enjoyed. At all times you were kept appraised of the weather conditions and only when there were no alternatives left and you had no days left was I forced to cancel. We don't cancel lightly, because everyone loses. We don't cancel for 'wind. wind' as you put it, but because sea conditions are such that it is becoming not only unpleasant to be on the sea, but also unsafe. We are a Charter Company and yes like other charter companies in the case of bad weather, or other events outside of our control, we return the balance, but retain the deposit, because the yacht is still available to the guests. This what's known as Force Majeure and it is in every single yacht charter contract. After that any further repayment is discretionary. I refunded you 50% of the Deposit.. As far as the hotel is concerned (which you do not name) we have worked with that particular hotel for 7 years very successfully and I am interested to know why, when you booked direct with us, are you bringing the hotel into the argument and why indeed are you placing such a destructive review on Trip Advisor, when you did not book though them. Revenge perhaps, but for what? The weather? I have referred your review to Trip Advisor. Mike Earl, Owner.
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I spent two weeks on Giulietta II, with friends, in 2013 and have made a number of day trips since visiting other islands. Nice boat perfectly maintained and nice people too. Mike the Skipper has been visiting the Cyclades for over 35 years and is very knowledgeable about the area and what he doesn't know is in the excellent guide books they carry on the boat. A brilliant day out wherever you decide to go. Ray Williamson…
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Date of experience: May 2017
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Not quite sure why Captain Mike is listed as EaCharterYacht when his beautiful yacht, moored in the marina at Naoussa is called the Giulietta 2. But there you go. Well appointed, comfortable, fast enough to be exciting but so fast as to be obnoxious, she will take carry you round the beautiful island of Paros, or indeed, anywhere you fancy, in style and sunshine. Recommended!…
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Date of experience: July 2015
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