" Having crossed the Atlantic in Sea Star during the summer of 2007-08 and then cruised on board with my wife Laura during vacations to Croatia, Turkey , Italy and Corsica, I can attest to how much fun you will have when you charter her in the Med.
Paul and Cindy are fantastic hosts and extremely competent sailors, who know the best spots in the Med for cruising.
They are a lot of fun to be around and they really enjoy good food, either on board Sea Star or ashore. You will have fun going to the markets to buy fresh fish , fruit , cheese, vegetables , succulent cuts of meat, and wines from the local area.
Dining out under the stars in the cockpit of Sea Star is an experience you will never forget".

John Pether . Sarasota , Florida

"I have sailed with Paul to Cuba, the Bahamas, the Azores, and the coast of Italy as well as locally. I have great confidence in his seamanship. He is an excellent captain. My wife and I have had a wonderful time with Paul and Cindy on several 10 day cruises. Paul does a great job of researching the areas that he is going to visit, and knows the fun things to do as well as the historical aspects. He has taken us to places that we would never have had the opportunity to see on a land tour. On our last cruise we sailed the coast of Italy from Genoa to Rome and went to some amazing out of the way anchorages as well as the more traditional places that you would expect to see. Going to the fresh markets to pick out our dinner and enjoying the local wine was an almost daily event. We are on their e-mail list so we get to live vicariously through them as they travel the Adriatic, Greece, Turkey, Spain and France".

Jim and Barbara Price. Osprey, Florida

"I have sailed with Paul in the Mediterranean for three summers and am looking forward to getting back on Sea Star II this summer! My husband, Bret, joined us for the most recent sailing adventure and talks of nothing but our next vacation on Sea Star II. Paul is such an experienced and competent sailor that it puts your mind at ease that all will be taken care of. He knows great hidden gems all along the coast and always knows the best towns, islands, markets and restaurants to visit. He also is a blast and just likes to have fun! Some of our favorite memories are those days just sitting on the deck and watching the beautiful coastline float by with a drink in hand knowing that we will be arriving in some spectacular harbor with a fabulous town to explore that afternoon. Paul is very knowledgable about the area and has a plan for where to go but at the same time is willing to switch things up if you see something interesting or want to make a stop. One such day we saw a cave on the shoreline and decided to jump on in and snorkel around. It was amazing and beautiful inside the cave and not something you would ever find in a guidebook or on a tour. If you are thinking of visiting the Med, I highly recommend sailing aboard Sea Star II with Paul & Cindy and getting more out of your trip than you would ever think possible"!

Claire and Bret Huber, Gainesville, Florida

"Never having been west of Pittsburgh, Captain Lars and First Mate Cindy have afforded me opportunities that I never would have experienced on my own. I have been lucky enough to be with Paul and Cindy six times over the past seven years. While a guest on Sea Star II, I watched an active volcano erupt in the Aeolian Islands and attended a performance of the opera Aida in a two thousand year old theatre in Taormina, Sicily. I have been a guest at a Greek wedding and learned to float in crystal clear water! Some of my favorite memories are simply spending time with Paul and Cindy cruising to our next destination.
Whether sailing into Venice, Italy or an obscure fishing village in Croatia, I have always felt confident that Paul would get us there safely. I recommend sailing on Sea Star II to anyone looking for a unique experience".

Nick Stelmak Sarasota, Florida

"Nothing can describe the unforgettable memories we have had on Sea Star, sailing throughout the Mediterranean.  Paul and Cindy are the best hosts and are so much fun to travel with on the boat.  We have sailed Azores Islands, Corsica, Croatia, Greek Islands, Turkey, and the Amalfi Coast. Paul, as the captain, is always prepared and has carefully planned the best sailing route… to see the best sites!  You will experience things while sailing on Sea Star that would be impossible to see by land or car.  Sitting on Sea Star having a delicious dinner, watching the sunset, and drinking a glass of wine…what more could anyone ask for on vacation!!??  Sea Star is a fabulous memory every time we are on her…from the food, wine, excursions, sailing, to just relaxing!  Kudos to Paul and Cindy for great times and safe sailing"!!

Herb and Shelley Booth Sarasota, Florida

Shelley & Cindy preparing eggplant rollatini.