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On Board ALINA: A Fam Trip on the New Fountaine Pajot 80 Power

FeaturedJune 8, 2026•11 min read•ALINA

By Maurits Dierick, Charter Broker & Former Yacht Captain

On Board ALINA: A Fam Trip on the New Fountaine Pajot 80 Power

Three days on the new Fountaine Pajot 80 Power, from Poros through Spetses and Dhokos to a final night at Astir Marina in Athens.

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