4.6 · 130 reviews
Jose_E
September 2023
Fantastic day out! Alexi and Derena were very gracious hosts and added to this memorable experience.
Bigalcornwell
August 2023
Alex and Tom, the captain and co captain were excellent. Very knowledgeable about Naxos and surrounding islands. My wife and I had a great day
Diane K
August 2023
I’ve read the reviews and I have to say, for me, it was the best experience. I booked a similar excursion in Italy and was very disappointed. Although Alex is young, I felt very safe. He has obviously been sailing all his life and is extremely competent and careful. We were shown how to use a life jacket and how to leave the boat in an emergency, what else do you want, and some people were asked to sit out the front, on cushions, while we departed the wharf. Alex explained the need to be able to access ropes. Two of us remained on seats as we were older. Everyone else seemed to enjoy the experience and came back to the seats when they wanted to. Some stayed out for much of the day. Lunch was great and we were offered as much to drink as we wanted. There were no restrictions and no excesses. I had the best day! Everyone on board seemed as thrilled as I was. Alex explained what we were seeing, where we visited and history. Lots of swimming and snorkeling. Get a grip folks. I can’t believe you can grumble so much about what for all of us on my day, was a great experience. You’re on holiday!!
945henningw
July 2023
Booked this trip with my son. We were 10 people in total, spending a great day at 4 different locations around Paros. Swimming and snorkeling were fun, even though the spots where we stopped seemed a bit random to me. Panos is not the most talkative guy in the world, so didn't learn much about the surroundings. But he and Anastasia took care that we all felt well. Food and drinks were fine, particularly the lunch was delicious. Overall, it was a nice and relaxed experience, I'd certainly book it again.
ARVIN_T
July 2023
Was nice, Alex and Anastasia were friendly. Sites were nice and the time out on the water was good. No wifi and was a little hard to request drinks but overall good day.
NICHOLAS_W
July 2023
Our boat was captained by Alex and crewed by Anastasia. Alex is a native and grew up on boats. He was very knowledgeable about everything we saw and incredibly entertaining and funny. They both spent time ensuring that all passengers were comfortable and attended to. The souvlaki at lunch was excellent. The boat is smaller, ten passengers on board, but very comfortable. We spent an hour or more at each location which gave us plenty of time to swim and explore the coastline.
MaiNgoc_B
July 2023
This is must go tour. The staff is super friendly. The facilities on the boat is kept quite clean. I enjoyed the swimming experience, the water is so clear. Although it was a very hot day but the water is little bit cold.
cosmins2017
July 2023
Great day sailing trip to some really fantastic spots. The crew were super friendly and made us all feel welcome and comfortable. Pros: fantastic views, great swimming, decent food on board too. Cons: could have made it more entertaining by simply playing some music at a higher volume level than 2. There are 2 variations of this kind of trip: this sailing boat and a catamaran. It seemed the catamaran was more happening. People were in the same spots as us, just their boats were more "party" oriented. Nothing crazy, just simply having a better time because they had music playing! Music makes for a better atmosphere, always. And when you're spending this kind of money ($400+ CAD for two), you expect to be entertained, all around. We did the same style trip in Santorini on a catamaran and it was definitely better.
christE3010PJ
July 2023
Very unhappy with our trip. Not at all as advertised. This was a nice boat ride, but it was NOT a tour. The crew was two people - a captain (a kid in his 20s) and a helper (another kid in her 20s). The helper napped during the trip. The captain vaped the entire time. Neither of them spoke a word about Greece or what we were seeing. The “breakfast” was a piece of Wonder bread with one slice of cheese and one slice of ham. The “lunch feast” was one pork kebab and pita. No HD pictures. None of the food mentioned in the listing, or activities. Really disappointed. We wanted a tour were we would learn about what we were seeing, but the “captain” ignored us the entire time.
mlkuttner
June 2023
First of all, I am amazed at the negative description of Alex (if it's the same person) as a captain because we were so impressed and pleased by the experience he and Katerina provided for us. It was clear that our comfort and safety was the top priority. It's best to be flexible because, with Naxos' constantly changing winds, we were not able to visit the small Cyclades. Disappointment became satisfaction as Alex explained that going south would be hours of rough seas and instead sailed us to some beautiful coves off of Paros for the day. We were provided with several excellent swimming and snorkeling experiences, the boat was clean and comfortable, the snacks and lunch were fresh and tasty. Plentiful amounts of water, beer and wine were available and Alex and Katerina took lots of photos to share.
Holly_C
June 2023
We had an amazing time on this boat tour!!!! The crew was fantastic and they took us around the islands to see such beautiful sights! This is a perfect way to see how incredible these islands truly are!!
Tony_L
June 2023
Friendly crew, nice food, stopped at great locations for swimming and lunch, plenty to eat and drink, such a relaxing day, and not crowded (only 11 passengers)
cathytra
June 2023
This is the best way to see the islands and spectacular beaches near or on Naxos. The sailboat is designed for just a dozen or so people, and the service provided is terrific. I can't believe how great (and healthy!) the lunch and snacks were. The captain is assisted by a wonderful woman who seems to anticipate your needs. Very knowledgeable crew and very comfortable and intimate boating day
Camper48959464341
June 2023
My friends and I did the day boat tour in late May of 2023. We had a really fun time and would definitely go again. We also really enjoyed the presence of the captain (Alexi) who was chilling throughout the entire experience and let us play our music.
Cambridgegal101
October 2022
We went on this day trip on October 3rd. There were 6 of us. It was windy so they took us to 2 towns along the islands to explore. My friend and I stayed on the boat to swim and experience the water. There were no water toys offered but we found 2 noodles to use. We were never offered a drink, not even water in the 9 hours we were on the boat. All 6 of us had to ask each time. No music on the boat except when we played our own. They had some musice at lunch. The lunch was slovaki and it was delicious. There was fresh fruit at the end and a sandwich in the morning. I think that because we were at the end of the season there just wasn't an interest in our group. We had done a boat trip in paros a few days prior and it was so much fun. We made it a great day and it was truly great. End of the season though.
miketS1396KD
September 2022
An amazing experience! We were fortunate to have a beautiful sunny day with no wind in late September and had the most wonderful time. Our ship captain Alex was incredibly accommodating and even used the small inflatable boat to help some of the girls reach the beach in a small cove we visited. We made three stops throughout the day, each one more unique and beautiful, jumping off the boat into the crystal clear waters of a deserted cove is something we will never forget. Beer, wine and water was available during the entire journey accompanied by a pork souvlaki and fresh greek salad lunch (vegetarian options available as well). We look forward to our next vacation on this wonderful island and will absolutely be taking a tour with Alex every time we return. All you need is a towel, sunscreen and a swimsuit!
W3466LZmichelleh
September 2022
My husband and I booked this trip when we were on Naxos. The boat was way smaller than I anticipated. The winds were high as were the waves. For some odd reason they made us all get out and sit on the top front of the boat when we were leaving the inlet - for the life of me I can't understand why. The boat was rocking and there were 3-5 ft waves. I was clutching the net for dear life. I was obviously upset. Alex was fantastic. He came out and talked me off the ledge. Let me sit inside the boat. On our way to the first stop someone asked for a beer and was told no. We got a sandwich and water and then lunch (which was delicious) and one alcoholic beverage. It was freezing out and only a few people got into the water at each stop. There was no lively engaging conversation. No history of the islands. We felt like stowaways - as if we didn't belong there. Alex made the entire trip worth it. He was kind and knowledgeable. We were both very disappointed. Would not recommend. With the winds - the entire trip should have been cancelled.
Jeff W
September 2022
Absolutely amazing people who looked after me while I was taken ill on board nothing to do with the trip just unfortunate liver trouble that had built up over the previous few days. Alex and Sasha were wonderful for 2 young people they acted way above their years. I was taken to hospital and looked after but Alex and Sasha thank you so much you were brilliant and totally in your hands. We will be back next year so we can do it again but this time enjoy it more. Best Wishes Jeff and Josie. If you have never been on this type of trip before please take into consideration the weather will predict where they can sail which can be within minutes of sailing and its with your safety in mind, I see too many comments from people moaning and not understanding this. The other thing to bare in mind is all the boats are trying to head for the same places so please be patient....
Yannick C
September 2022
We booked this tour to visit the Small Cyclades and were very excited for it. The boat is very pretty and clean and we were with a nice, small group of people (8). Before we set sail on sea, the crew, Alex and Alexandra, told us that due to weather conditions we couldn’t go to the Small Cyclades. This was quite disappointing for us since this the reason we booked the trip. We have some experience with bad weather conditions and high waves on boattrips and it seemed to us that the weather conditions were quite okay for most of the day. Only at the end of the day the waves got quite high. However, we accepted that the Small Cyclades were not part of the journey and we were able to relax and enjoy the tour. Alex and Alexandra offered us drinks regularly and were very relaxed and chill. The food was good. Although, we mentioned in our reservation a preference for vegetarian food and this was not given to us/asked for. We are also fine with meat, so we just accepted the food and did not mention it. But, if you are really vegetarian it could be good to mention this an extra time. We think that in our case it was not communicated to Alex and Alexandra and ofcourse not something they were not willing to do. The first stop, Rinca cave, was very nice and beautiful. We were able to swim with snorkeling gear and Alex gave us information about the spot. The other two tops were, in our opinion, not that spectacular. However, we enjoyed the relaxing vibe, sun, sea and clear waters. Alexandra made some really nice pictures of everyone diving, swimming and relaxing. All the pictures were sent to everyone at the end of the trip. We would suggest to organize the pictures, so that everyone receives only their own photos and other people do not have your photos as well. This does not take much time and is better for privacy. To conclude, the trip was very nice and relaxing, but we did miss some special highlights and the Small Cyclades. Because of that, we booked another boat tour only to the Small Cyclades a couple of days later. Our rating is a 3.5 out of 5.
tonycT9952YB
August 2022
The entire day was as it should be, a laid back trip on the Aegean. There was plenty of seating room both on the bow and in the rear of the vessel for everyone. Alex & Alexandra were very accommodating and sociable. Very comfortable environment with good food, plenty to drink and plenty of opportunities to get in the water. I really liked the fact that they don't overbook capacity. Maybe 10-12 max and that makes a big difference when you're spending 9 hours in close quarters. Many of the others, although catamarans, had far too many people on board for my liking.. I'd recommend it 100%..

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