small luxury cruise boat Phoebus for cruises around island Mykonos: beach parties, Delos & Rhenia visits

The Phoebus was 'born' in Mykonos, 1998; the inspiration and handwork of Zannis Koukas.
It took a whole six years for Zannis, and his team of craftsmen, to convert and transform an old commercial ship hull
(an engine and sail powered "perama", built 1948) into this Art beauty.

The old boat transformed into this now luxury style cruise ship.

Phoebus has totally modern equipment & elements, but has retained many attractive traces of older times.
A real work of art offering sophisticated facilities able to satisfy even the most demanding travelers.

Passengers enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime cruise experience surrounded by lovely vibrant colors, and a variety of materials and forms both familiar yet unexpected;
all worked to perfection by Zannis' subtle artistic imagination.

Phoebus is one of its kind in Greece.
The ship bears the name of Phoebus (or Apollo) - the ancient god of sun, art, poetry, harmony, and freedom of spirit -
because it is itself an original art work uniting all these ideas.

Cruises and Expedition: Now that so much has already been explored, most voyages, especially short ones, have turned into mere routine, and boats have often become a soulless means of transport, lacking both beauty and atmosphere. However, a Phoebus cruise among the islands is once more a dreamlike adventure that brings a traveler's senses to life.

Trip to Delos:

Embark at 10:30am from main port.

Arrival Delos approximately: 11 am.

Tour of archeological site with/without guide.

Departure Delos: 13:30 / 1pm.

Anchor off deserted beach on Rhenia Island
(isle facing Mykonos).
Free time for swimming, sunbathing and lunch.

Return Mykonos approximately 17:30 / 5.30pm.

5 Day Trip:

First Day: Fly to Mykonos from Athens. Enjoy the island's life.
Second Day: Embark M/S Phoebus for an excursion to the famous island of Delos,
or sailing trip around the Mykonos beaches and coastline.
Light lunch can be served on board, or at a seaside tavern with fresh fish.
Third Day: A small day trip to Tinos (the island dedicated to the Wind god "Aeolos"). Trip takes 2 -2 1/2hours.
Enjoy the trip on this traditional vessel with all comforts.
Suggestion 1: Small round-bus trip to the island's traditional villages, where Cycladic architecture is still vivid.
Suggestion 2: Trekking the ancient paths from one traditional village to another, enjoying nature. Evening return to Mykonos, or extend your stay for a night in Tinos.
Fourth Day: On Tinos. After lunch, sail with M/S Phoebus to Syros Island, capital of the Cycladic islands, with a very interesting history, especially during the 19th and beginning of the 20th, centuries.
Stay over night in one of the traditional, Town hotels.
Fifth Day: Last day of the trip. The return trip to Mykonos takes about 2 - 2 1/2 hours. From there, either take the plane back to Athens, or spend the rest of your stay on the island, enjoying your vacation.

detail

Specification: Construction: Wood
Built: 1948
Reconstruction: 1998
Port of Registry: Myconos No 07 II
Overall Length : 21,60m
Beam: 6,70
Depth: 3,05
Engines: 1 Badewein x 215 BHP & 1 Leyland x 180 BHP lit
Max Speed: 10 knots
Cruising Speed: 7-9 knots
Generators: 1 x 20 KW, 1 x 16KW
Cargo Fuel (max): 1,5 tons
Portable Water: 2 tons
Capacity: 80 passengers
Communication & Navigation: 2 VHF, 1 Radar, 1 GPS, Magnetic Compass, Sounder.
Safety Equipment: Life Jackets for total 80 passengers, 2 Life Rafts: each hold 25 passengers, Fire Fighting Halon for engine's portable fire extinguishers

Facilities: Fully air conditioned, Color W, Stereo Music, Microphones, Bar, One Saloon, Dining Space, One Sun Deck, 2 Toilets & one shower with hot/cold water, Two Refrigerators, Food Heating Oven, Dish Washer, Deep Freezer.

Zannis Koukas is a multi-skilled 'Jack-of-all-trades' : a talented architect, sculptor and decorator.
He lives permanently on Mykonos, where he has his shop "Parallilo".
Totally influenced by the Cyclades, all he creates is a marvelous mix of archetypal Mykonian aesthetics, which also
project boldly into the future.

Prices 2007 : Phoebus
whole day (max. 8 hours) one hour rental meal on board (per person) BBQ (per person) open bar (per person) open bar & snacks (per person)	3580 € (does not include petrol: approx. 400 € for 8 hours) 800 € 55 € 65 € 32 € 55 €

reservations through
MYKONOS ACCOMMODATION CENTER ADDRESS:
Enoplon Dynameon 10 (upper floor)
end of Matoyianni (the main street)- Mykonos
Postal Address: P.O. Box 58 - 84600 Mykonos-Greece
Tel: +30-22890-23160 or 2289023408, or 2289028160 & Fax: 22890-24137
summer working hours: all day from 09h00 22h00 / 9 am- 10 pm
winter working hours: 09h00 21h00 / 9 am- 9 pm (Sundays closed)
e-mail address: cruise-boat-phoebus@mykonos-accommodation.com

last update April 29th 2007