Captain Vangeli's Special Cruises
Captain Vangeli's Special Cruises
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Skala, Kefalonia, Greece
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2023
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Joanne A
Goole, UK1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Couples
The boat was absolutely crammed. Not enough seating outside and don’t go on boat trips to sit inside with no view! Very disappointed.
Written 5 October 2023
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Lynn K
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
What a fabulous day out on a modern comfortable boat great crew and lovely shipmates worth every penny It was Captain Vangelise’s last trip until May 2024 so quite emotionally charged he’s a charming gentleman with great experience of the seas highly recommended
Written 5 October 2023
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ranbarrett
Leicester, UK7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Everything was well organised, the boat was extremely smooth and the staff were great. Safety information was clear, enough toilets, and they interacted well with people on board. Drinks were a decent price. We were kept informed about each stop and how long we had there. There were opportunities for swimming as well as visiting Ithaca’s main town and other places.
Written 4 October 2023
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Nicole J
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We did the last 2 cruises of the season. The staff were amazing, so friendly. The cruises themselves were incredible, we got to see so many amazing places in 2 days. We swam in the middle of the sea for the first time, saw beautiful sites, ate beautiful food. The crew sang happy birthday to my niece as it was her 25th birthday during the Sunday cruise. All around the best 2 days & I'm so pleased we booked them & got to experience such a magical experience.
Written 2 October 2023
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wander41
United Kingdom100 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Very well organised, we could not get on the boat at Skala due to the weather but transport was arranged to take us to Poros. Beautiful boat and nice and clean. The staff were wonderful and very helpful. The reason I only gave 4 stars and not 5 was the trip to the Melissani lake trip which we paid extra for is not suitable for those with walking difficulties. The steps and the gradient to access it is steep. Unfortunately I did not know this until it was too late and we had started to walk down. This should be explained to people prior to selling tickets. There was also a gentleman who became completely stuck and unable to get out of the small boat on the lake. It took several people to pull him out. If the information is given it would have given me the opportunity to decide if it was right for me. At no point did anyone advise me or anyone else about the difficulties we could face. It definitely was not suitable and caused me much pain and distress. It was not explained when we bought the boat trip tickets prior to getting on the boat, prior to purchasing the ticket for the lake or at the lake where staff could clearly see me struggling.
However not to detract from the boat trip this was very good and has a reasonably priced bar on board.
However not to detract from the boat trip this was very good and has a reasonably priced bar on board.
Written 29 September 2023
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Janet S
25 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
A fabulous day with Captain Vangelis Cruises to Ithaka. First to Vathi and then on to Kioni for lunch. 2 swim stops. I can highly recommend this day on the boat.
Written 28 September 2023
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Mark G
York, UK89 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We were lucky to go on a Capt. Vangellis boat trip today ! A great boat, with exceptional skipper and friendly crew. The boat is really quiet and fitted with the latest stabilising equipment to minimise roll. A really professional outfit who also want you to enjoy the day, Boat is well equipped with toilets and small bar. The trip we chose was from Skala, pick up in Poros, then on to a break ashore in the lovely Sami. Then onward to fabulous Fiskardo. This must be one of the prettiest Greek harbour villages and in late September wasn’t full of super yachts, so easy to get into one of the fabulous waterside restaurants. On the return leg, we had a swim stop at a beautiful beach for those who wanted - it felt like our own private cove. If you are considering a boat trip from Skala wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you go on one with the likeable Capt. Vangellis !
Written 24 September 2023
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Tracey C
7 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Great day trip to Ithaca on a lovely boat with very friendly staff. Exceptional value for money and we saw dolphins 4 times, amazing 🐬
Written 21 September 2023
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Neal F
12 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This boat trip certainly lived up to the previous reviews. We were lucky enough on our trip to see dolphins along side and following the boat. The dolphins were spotted twice when we outward bound and twice on the way back. Everything was well organised from the booking process, boarding and disembarking at the two towns and the swimming stops. The crew were professional and safety felt like it was a priority. We were fortunate enough to be seated with lovely people and this helped to make the day even more pleasant. Would recommend this trip if you are visiting Kefalonia.
Written 19 September 2023
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Phil M
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Just returned from a boat trip to Ithaka, boat is beautiful and the destinations are wonderful, only one low point and that is the number of people on the boat itself, numbers appeared to be far too many which made the trip uncomfortable with seating arrangements as everyone appeared to be on top of one another.
Written 14 September 2023
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J B
Maidstone, UK5 contributions
Hi, is this trip appropriate for children (ages 4 and 8) who are not safe swimmers?
Are there life jackets available for them?
Thank you
Sam
12 contributions
There are life jackets available, however the trip is more suited to children aged thirteen and over. There were no younger children when we went. In my opinion, it's more of an adults and older teenagers type trip.
AnnieBee19
St Helens, UK17 contributions
Hi , where did you book this trip from ? We are thinking of visiting Kefalonia soon and are probably going to stay in Skala . How do we book the trip to Fiskardo ?
BigCol63
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK529 contributions
For anyone reading this and staying in Katelios, there is a shop on the road away from the beach that does bookings. We arranged a pick-up outside the supermarket across from Mythos and our trip could not have been better organised.
Πλατή Νικη
5 contributions
Καλησπέρα σας ❤ποια μέρη επισκεται στις ώρες του ταξιδιού κ ποια η τιμή παρακαλώ???
Vangelis S
Skala Kefalonia, greece
Κάνουμε 3 δφιαφορετικά ταξόδια. Μπείτε στη ιστιοσελίδα μας και θα βρείτε πληροφορίες.
Ευχαριστώ.
jodyleecini
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Hello can you please tell me more about the Zante Cruise, did you get to swim at Shipwreck Bay and the blue caves and how many people were on the boat.
With thanks
Jody
Retro92
Sydney, Australia154 contributions
About 100 on our trip (ie) there was plenty of room, it is a big boat.
We swam at Shipwreck Beach (although really it is not that good for swimming there), but not at the Blue Caves - too rough - and we actually did not even stop there.
jodyleecini
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Hello could you tell me more about the cruise, How long did you get to stay at Melissani Caves. Also how many people were on the Cruise.
With Thanks
Jody
John H
Tintwistle, UK58 contributions
We did not get to see the caves and the boat was very packed with people.
bethany12342017
Wirral, UK2 contributions
Hi
We are booked to go on the boat trip to Fiscardo tomorrow and we are wondering where you get collected from or where the boat departs from?
Thanks
Cathy D
Chichester, UK16 contributions
A bit late, sorry! We booked the trip in Skala and just opposite where we booked it is his boat, down on the seafront. His boat can be seen in the sea there and that’s where we waited to board.
somersetpie
Somerset, UK378 contributions
Hi we will be staying at Katelois- do you pick up from here or do we have to get a taxi or bus ?
Many thanks
BI G
Chesterfield, UK6 contributions
You need to get the coach in Skala near the supermarket or (like we did if you have hired a car) drive to Poros and get straight on the boat there.
edaj23
Derby, UK2 contributions
Hi, i'm wondering if anybody can help me..
I'm intrigued by the Kefalonia Coast Cruise, however, i'm wondering how long the swimming stops are approximately/if you can get on the beach during these times for those who cannot swim? Thanks!
karen d
22 contributions
The stops last around 15 to 20 minutes and 1 stop you swim from the boat and 2nd stop is from the beach on the Fiskardo trip.
Dinahmackay
2 contributions
Please could you tell me how to arrange the day trip from Kefalonia to Ithacus . Where does the boat sail from? how much does it cost for 2? How do you book the trip? How long does it last? Is there any history explained? We are staying near Lourdas next week.thank you for your help.
Dinah
Beckyg
Stamford, UK41 contributions
You need to contact captain vangellis website or call them. The trip departed from the beach at Skala, some history explained but not very detailed. Cost is 40e per person and it’s a complete day out departing 9am returning 5ish.
kefalonia-cruises.gr