Thalassa

Name: Thalassa
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o1102
Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)

Premium Class Sailing Ship

Turkey, Greece

The premium ship Thalassa, formerly known as Bahriyeli A, combines pure elegance with great comfort. With its high rising masts, it is an impressive sight in the harbor and navigating the seas.

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The Thalassa is a three-masted vessel built as a traditional Turkish gullet. The salon and the guest cabins are modern and graciously designed, gallant furnishings bring an eastern flair to live on board. The ship's expansive deck provides an array of comfortable seating arrangements and is the perfect setting in which to enjoy the cruise, read a book, and relax, as the sea breezes soothe the senses.
Large tables are situated on the aft deck and weather permitting, are used for dining, weather permitting. The setting of the sails on board of this proud ship is definitely a unique experience. (Please note that the sails are not used for navigation.)
Overview

Size of Boat: 45 x 7,60 m

Decks & Cabin Layout

Cabins: 9 (9 - 12 m squared)

Cabin Amenities

Cabins feature teakwood panelling and air conditioning
Ensuite with separate shower cabin and WC
Double beds: 200 x 140 cm
Twin beds: 200 x 80 cm
Daily cleaning of cabins, fresh towels at mid-week or on request
Hairdryers in each cabin
Air conditioning
A Starlink Wi-Fi connection is available on board, however not always gauranteed.

Boat Features & Amenities

Mats on the sundeck, upholstered benches at the bow
Two big tables and chairs on the deck

Food & Drink

Fresh and delicious meals prepared with local ingredients
Hearty breakfast buffets and either one or two warm meals each day
Lunch sometimes consists of a packed picnic to take along during cycling
Full bar - drinks are tallied and paid for at the end of the week (cash only)
Dietary requests and restrictions including vegetarian or gluten-free must be communicated at the time of booking.*

*Please note, the kitchens on board are too small to guarantee "no contamination", therefore can not accommodate serious allergies.
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Cyclades Islands E-bike & Boat

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Cyclades Islands E-bike & Boat

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Easy–Moderate Bike + Boat Tour in Greece
This bike and boat tour featuring the Cyclades Islands is everything that you dream and imagine when you think of Greece: villages of gleaming white cubic houses with blue shutters and tile roofs…

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Easy–Moderate Bike + Boat Tour in Greece
Starting and ending in Athens, discover the Greek Peloponnese region by bike and boat, as well as the diverse islands of the Saronic Gulf on this incredible journey. This is a unique, culturally rich…
Bicycles
Touring Bicycles

Cube Nature or exclusively designed trekking bike*

Step through or horizontal bar (diamond frame) aluminum frame
Upright riding position
Selle Royal comfort gel saddle
Shimano gearing
21 - 24 speeds
Shimano V-brakes
28" double-wall rims with Continental top touring tires
Accessories

Waterproof Ortlieb rear pannier
Rear rack
Mudguards
Electric Bicycle (E-bike)

Orbea, Cube, or FLEX ebike*

Pedelec
Aluminum step-through frame
Upright riding position
Shimano gearing
8 speeds
Bosch motor and power pack
Comfort gel saddle
Hydraulic disc brake
28" double-wall rims with puncture-proof touring tire
26.4 kg
*Specs vary with brand of bike assigned. It is not possible to reserve a specific brand in advance.
Accessories

Waterproof Ortlieb rear pannier
Mudguards
Pannier rack
*NOTE: E-bikes feature a small electrical engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling but you still have to pedal yourself. While riding an e-bike can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of your trip, it is not intended for untrained cyclists as it is not easy to handle such a bike. The engine and battery make the bike much heavier than a regular bike and it also accelerates faster. Handling it well requires good basic cycling skills and confidence.
Accessories

All bikes are equipped with a pannier bag. These are considered waterproof, however, please note that we can’t be held responsible or any damage that might be caused to any personal belongings like mobile phones, cameras etc. Helmets are available in limited numbers so these must be reserved in advance.
Children’s Bicycles and Accessories

Suitable equipment is provided for children.
For children between 100 to 150 cm tall, 20-24 inch bikes are available. These bikes are equipped with faultless derailleur gears, brake systems, a sturdy bike stand, touring saddle, and a pannier rack.
For children between 4 years to 8 years (max), who have already outgrown the children’s seat but are not yet allowed to or comfortable riding independently, tag-along-bikes are available. The tag-along-bike attaches to the seat post of a mature rider and is easily switched to another bike in case others wish to have a go at pulling. A child-friendly gear system allows the child to change their gears accordingly to the terrain so that it can support the puller. These trailer bikes are available for children between 4 and a maximum of 8 years.
For children up to 4 years (22 km), TÜV certified children’s seats are available and can attach effortlessly to the back of the adult rental bikes.
Reviews

Paul B.
2 months ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
For me it was the time in Athens BEFORE the trip, to be honest.

Barry B.
3 months ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
Thalassa is a beautiful comfortable ship,. Even made better by the friendly and helpful crew. Our guides, Mary Lou (aka Lulu) and Demetris were not only competent and friendly, they were fun to ride with! Two weeks later and we are all in touch by way of Whatsapp! They were very a accommodating found time for swim stops once or twice a day and were vigilant. We even sailed for a magical hour. E bikes were perfection as were the meals. Everyone, especially me, gained weight. Of my many trips with Tripsite, this was the best.
As an aside, Santorini is , in my opinion, overated...too crowded, busy and trash every where Try Crete instead. Also switching Whatsapp to Signal for security.

Alice T.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer

Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
We loved everything about this trip. The Thalassa was amazing. The guides and crew were great. The bike rides were beautiful. My tip for others would be to opt for the e-bikes! This was my first time riding one and it was so much fun. Even the climbs were enjoyable. And we were not afraid to stop and take photos at any time. We fell in love with Greece amd it’s friendly people.

Karen B.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
It was totally amazing when the sails went up on the Thalassa and a beautiful sight to see!! The crew were amazing and so friendly! We couldn’t have asked for tastier Greek dishes! An all around amazing experience and I can’t wait to book another trip!

Julie M.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
Wow...what a fabulous trip. OPA! It was a fantastic eight days with great food and excellent staff onboard the ship Thalassa. The tour was very intimate, and I was able to make some great friends. Everything about this first-class trip exceeded expectations. I highly recommend this trip for a great and relaxing way to see Greece.

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Mary D.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
The trip to the Peloponnesian Islands aboard the Thalassa surpassed expectations. The scenery, the company, the AMAZING food and the professional and good humored way the captain and crew handled the Thalassa added to the experience. It was great to share an adventure with friends old and new.

Sally F.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer

Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
Excellent trip! The rides were scenic and most of the roads on the islands had very few cars. Weather in early October was perfect: sunny every day and not too hot. The capacity of the boat was perfect for getting to know everyone and bonding over the scrumptious meals they provided. The crew was very professional, as were the two guides. E-bikes are a must to really enjoy the trip, unless you are a very strong biker who loves hills. Swimming from the boat and various beaches was great! I highly recommend this particular boat and bike trip.

Craig S.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
I enjoyed it from beginning to the end. I certainly think spending time in Athens before getting on the boat is a must. It is a city worth seeing and permits time to rest from travel before getting on the boat.

Kathy B.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
All of it! The boat, service, food and bike tours were all first class. The tours were very well organized and clearly stated every day. Mary Lu and Dionysus were awesome leaders! The food was so fresh, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious…each and every time. Cycling along the Aegean Sea was magical and swimming in the fresh blue waters a real treat. The crew on board were fun, helpful and catered to our every need, including working as a team lifting our bikes on and off the boat each day and getting us safely to every port. Thank you, Hennie, for including me on this wonderful adventure!

Jean A.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Cyclades Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
The chef was extraordinary! All of the meals were delicious and plentiful!
The islands were a bit disappointing. Very barren and not much to see or explore.
Wish we spent more time biking than sailing.

Lizzie B.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Cyclades Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
Trip of a lifetime!!! Everything was absolutely perfect. The crew was amazing and attentive to our every needs. The food was phenomenal! The boat was in perfect condition and if anything came up the crew addressed immediately. The daily bike rides were so scenic, fun and informative. Our lovely guides were just so energetic and organized! I can't say enough good things about this trip, thank you Tripsite!!!

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David K.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
This trip was amazing! the boat crew and the tour guides were phenomenal and made the trip so good.
Dionysus (actuallly there were 2 of them) were our guides and they were outstanding and I can’t say enough about how good they were. The engineer Achilles was awesome and always had a great recommendation for us on every island.
I would use this company time and time again and can’t stress enough as to how much fun this trip was.

David S.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer

Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
My wife and I had a great time on board the Thalassa. We appreciate all the hard work that went into our stay. The crew and guides were more than accommodating and their professionalism was apparent. The scenes from the Thalassa were amazing and we felt like the Thalassa was the place-to-be. The food was especially good on the tour. The meals on the boat also had generous servings where we only wanted light meals off the boat. The Starlink Wi-Fi was a nice surprise and came in very handy. Bike and boat vacations are our favorite. We look forward to doing more trips even if it means going over the handlebars (smile).

Karin V.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
This was an amazing experience! The trip offered a great balance of relaxation, exercise, cultural experience, sight seeing, shopping & the best food I’ve ever had on vacation without the hassle of having to figure out what/where to eat. Everything was planned so well and there was always the option to disconnect from the group if you needed alone time.
Our tour guides were the BEST! A perfect combination of yin/yang. Both are Greek and had great stories about the history and places we visited. Dionysus recommendations about where to eat on the islands were perfect! You could really feel how proud they both were about sharing their country with us.
The crew on the boat work hard to make sure we all had a wonderful experience. From the captain to engineer to chef and deck hands, those 6 guys worked hard and kept a smile on their face for the entire week. We had multiple swim opportunities with paddle boards, snorkel equipment & even rides on the small motor boat used to shuttle to shore. We all really enjoyed the swim stops in between island trips.
Our group had the best time & we are already looking at where we will do another trip in 2024.

Samantha M.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
The islands were beautiful and the tour very relaxing. Our guide Dionaysis was very knowledgeable and made the tour so enjoyable for everyone on board. It was amazing to be able to jump into the sea after the bike ride around town in the heat. Thalassa was an amazing ship with a wonderful crew. Couldn’t have asked for a better week at sea!

Susan S.
1 year ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
Our tour on board the "Thalassa" was a breath of fresh air and chance to unplug from our busy lives. It was amazing! The July weather was perfect for swimming in the sea and soaking up sun on the top deck. We were traveling with friends from home but enjoyed meeting new friends from Britain. We all had a great time sharing our travel experiences and enjoying the cycling tours each day. A special bonus was the food on board, our Chef did an amazing job, and it was by far the best food I have had on any tour. Our tour guides also did a great job, Dionysios had our routes and bikes ready for us each day and spoiled us with local treats and Greek stories along the way. The crew also worked very hard to make this an unforgettable trip. This was our 2nd tour through Tripsite and everything went as planned, the organization did a great job keeping us informed along the way. If you like the sun, sea air, and charm of small islands, then this trip is for you!

Carol-Ann A.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer

Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
Thalassa is a beautiful boat. Cabins were very spacious, crew were professional and friendly, food was delicious. The tour guides were funny and energetic. This tour is the perfect blend of casualness and upscale. It was very hot at the beginning of July. The cycling itinerary was adjusted a little to try and avoid the noon heat. Many swim breaks.

Lorrie C.
2 years ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
Fantastic tour guides who selected awesome bike routes.

Jan R.
2 years ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
Well organized trip, knowledgeable and friendly tour guides. Our cycling group was a wonderful mix of personalities. The food on the boat was outstanding!

Ted F.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
Biking on Spetses and walking around the village on Hydra. The dinner seaside at the port in Methana.
The crew and guides really had to step up there game when the chef had to depart due to a family emergency. They were able to make arrangements in each port for the meals we were supposed to have on board and did a great job at that.

Ronald G.
2 years ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
The tour guides were extremely flexible and able to adapt to an unfortunate situation and provide a remarkable dining experience after the trip's cook left due to a family emergency. The guides arranged for outstanding meals at local restaurants and we were able to experience a wide variety of excellent Greek cuisine. The dinner on the beach will remain a memorable experience. The daily bike rides along the "undulating" roads and ever changing sea views were also a great experience.

Boyd M.
2 years ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
The place is just stunning. It is ridiculous that water is that blue. Each town was a postcard. Every evening the eat ashore meal was a chance to dine in an outdoor restaurant with the breeze wafting through. Big recommendation is to opt for the ebikes. I ride regularly and was on a normal geared bike and found the going tough. Make sure you climb up to the fort. Make sure you swim when the boat pulls up for a swim break- it is a must. Take a book to fall asleep reading on the rear deck cushions, they are so comfy.

Michael. A.
2 years ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
There were several memorable moments for us . Katerina our guide and organiser supported by Jahnesses the second guide were excellent ..The boat and crew including the Chef with great meals made it run so smoothly.We had a mix of families,singles and nationality’s that became quite close as the trip progressed.We both used E bikes that for us were essential as there were some challenging hills.The Islands are spectacular with the coastal roads well selected to give us optimal views. SUGGESTIONS The boat meals are huge with often three courses ,per haps for the main course,rather than bringing out individual plates they offer offer a large dish that each person can decide their own quantity .The mix of ages especially with children there seemed some waste. For us there were no negatives,I have already sent a review of our trip

Renee B.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

Thalassa Cyclades Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
A.
The Thalassa, the boat on which we traveled needs immediate repairs to the holding tank/sewage system. The smells emanated into our cabin day and night. To resolve the only thing we could do was open the portholes, run the air-conditioning, and leave our cabin door open all at the same time. We left the boat one night early due to the smell. Two other couples did the same. We were told from day one of the cruise the smell would improve once we began sailing but that was not the case. Our room smelled of sewage fumes the entire trip. Additionally the smell of diesel fumes while in port was excessive. While the captain, crew, and tour guides were good, this boat is not ready for taking people on vacation.
Suggestions:
1. Rework venting systems for ship
2. Leave port the day of embarkation. No need to stay in port and smell diesel fumes from the boats (including the Thalassa) until the next day.
B. The e-bikes we used for this trip were tired and in Read More

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Michael. Acocks
2 years ago
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Thalassa Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
My wife and I have just recently finished this trip and we can highly recommend it.We have done three boat and bike tours and this has been the best. The Thalassa is well appointed for such a trip,from the adequate cabins with AC ,lots of space to relax,frequent stops where the Captain would drop the anchor for swims,friendly crew and excellent meals.The two guides Catarine and Johanese made this run so smoothly.Catarine s background in Archeology most informative for us. The group on board were a mix of families and single travellers twelve in total . The bikes were of good quality,made in Germany.I am seventy years of age and we chose E bikes which I recommend as there are some challenging hills on the islands. The islands and coast lines are stunning. For us it ticked all the boxes.

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