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NISOS Yacht Charters

Client Feedback

Below are some extracts from our received client feedback forms:

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"I just wanted to tell you that we had a great time on Iona (Bavaria 39). We were totally impressed with everything to do with your company - quality of boat, cleanliness, equipment, maintenance etc etc. But what was really appreciated was the quietly efficient and very personal help from all the guys in Greece. Derek and Joe were a pleasure to deal with and Laurie and Kate could not have been more helpful, caring and courteous. You really have a great little company there and I will be telling anybody I know who is interested in sailing in Greece that they should go with you" - Jack Harrison - Iona - Bavaria 39 - August 2007

"We have just come back from a weeks sailing on "Christopher Robin" and I just wanted to thank you for a brilliant week; the whole package was absolutely terrific. The taxi transfer from the airport was seamless and the team at Perigalia were very helpful, providing just the right amount of information and letting us get to sea as quickly as possible. The boat was in immaculate order and much better than I am used to chartering. Returning the boat on the Sunday morning was even easier than the pick up and enabled us to enjoy an early morning sail and sun rise. Thanks again for an absolutely wonderful holiday and a massive Bravo Zulu (that's "well done" in Navy speak) to the team in Lefkas." - Cdr Brian Meakin - Christopher Robin - Bavaria 37 - August 2007

"From the moment of our arrival to our departure two weeks later, it was clear that everybody was focussed on ensuring that our summer holiday was as stress free as possible. The yacht was immaculate and the Assisted Bareboat scheme was terrific, providing the assurance that we would always have somehere to moor at the end of the days cruising. Many thanks to all in providing one of the most memorable holidays in the Neill family history!" - Archie Neill - Truly & Villa Petaloutha - July 2007

"Just a short note to thank you for all your efforts in putting together our break on "Gabriella". She was a very comfortable boat which sailed surprisingly well and we will definitely book with you again. Nisos exceeded our expectations, from the rather awkward flight requirements we gave you to the boat-briefing and return home you handled it all with aplomb. The boat was obviously well maintained and gave us a great holiday. I will have no hesitation in reccommending Nisos to anyone who asks." - Dr Thornton MacCallum - Gabriella - Bavaria 44 - June 2007

"A DREAM COME TRUE. Having arrived in the Ionian Islands for our usual island hopping adventure. We unexpectedly ended up chartering "Olive". We had a brilliant week on a first class Yacht. We cannot speak highly enough of Laurie and all his team. Thank you and see you next year". - Malcolm and Karen Norris (Olive - Bavaria 36 - June 07)

"The boat was immaculate in every respect. The assistance from Laurie and Co. was superb - this included coming out to meet us at sea in the rib to take our car keys so he could re-park our car. We had forgotten to move the car from the quay to the car park before setting off!"  - Clive Telford (Melissa - Bavaria 42 - May 2007)

"The trip was absolutely perfect. Gabriella was the perfect boat for us and we couldn’t have had a better time.. Not many people, quiet bays and quays, very nice weather and no heavy winds to scare us off, really it was more than we possibley could have imagined. Thank you very much for the excellent service of you, Laurie & his team. I felt safe to know that the team were on standby if we had any problems.. Les is the best skipper Patricia and I could have hoped for: a good teacher and a pleasure to have him on board. I think you run your business in a very friendly and sailor like way, I felt completely at ease with all my questions." - Douwe Wielinga (Holland - Gabriella - April 2007)

"I just wanted to thank you for our stay in Villa Nisos. We had the most wonderful time. The villa is absolutely beautiful and the views stunning! Everything worked so well, from the moment we arrived. Maria , Steve and Sally couldn't have been more helpful. Even our flight being delayed on the way home wasn't a problem as we just spent a few hours in the taverna opposite the airport. We would love to do the trip again sometime and hopefully combine it with a week sailing (we had a look around your boats before we left , they looked fantastic)." - Chris Taylor (Villa Nisos September 2006)

"We lost the prop and even though we were at the far end of the Ionian Islands (Zante) Laurie had arrived and fitted a new prop within a couple of hours (a 2.5 hour journey in the RIB) . His quick diagnosis and refit allowed us to continue our holiday without any disruption. The team all reacted with good humour and efficiency and we never felt that our enjoyment of our holiday was impaired". Sue and Phil Harrild (Little Gem September 2006 - Honeymoon!)

"The boat was perfect. Plus point was the wind meter and the automatic pilot, this was great, and not something we usually get on a charter boat." - Jolanda Prins, Holland (Little Gem June 06)

"Dave Hodge the skipper, was excellent. We had doubts about how a stranger would fit in with our holiday, especially in the close company of a boat, but Dave's relaxed and obliging attitude worked out just fine. His knowledge of the area, ports and tavernas was excellent. Shame he did not catch us any fish though!" - Jerry Horton and family (Papillon June 06)

"I wanted to email to say thank you for all your help organising our summer holiday on Olive (18-22 June). It was our second time with NISOS and Olive and there was always the worry that it wouldn't be as good as last year, however, it was everything we hoped for and better. Can you please pass on our gratitude to Laurie and Kate who were ever the perfect hosts with words of wisdom on how our forth coming baby could be accommodated on the yachts. I have attached a couple of photos for your website and look forward to getting in touch again soon to organise another fab holiday." - Mark Jones - (Olive June 06)

"Cloud Nine was spotless and in exceptionally good condition for one on its fourth season. The on-site team service level was above both Sunsail and the Moorings standards, both of which I have found good in the past.....so Nisos have to be rated as excellent." - Fin O'Leary (Cloud Nine June 06)

"Having not chartered a boat previously, we didn't know what to expect. We were very pleasantly surprised with Good News. In all, it could not have been better! We required assistance only once. Laurie and the team could not have been more helpful. They appeared in the RIB very quickly, and left us feeling that we weren't the complete fools I thought we were!" - John Shallcross (Good News June 06)

"Booking through Nisos in the UK via email was efficient,punctual,friendly and allways asap. Laurie is a highly efficient and friendly person.His wife, Kate seems to be a dynamo as well.She has Irish eyes and a smile from here to Table Mountain. Rowan the whole Nisos team at Perigalia seem to operate like a family of friends. If we ever repeated such a holiday I would book with Nisos. I have already referred two clients to your website.The reason why I initially decided on Nisos was the prompt reply to my enquiery and the website. I also like to use smaller companies because it normally means more personal services.This was definitely what we got!!! " - Ian Muller, South Africa (Numero Uno June 06)

"The boat was perfect. Plus point was the wind meter and the automatic pilot, this was great." - Jolanda Prinns (Little Gem June 2006)

"Both during booking and on arrival we were made to feel welcome and treated with respect. This is my view is a big difference between what Nisos and the large faceless corporates can offer. The quality and condition of the boat was far superior to what we could see other holidaymakers had on charter at various ports - Catriona says it is her best holiday ever!" - Alexander and Catriona Walsh, Northern Ireland (Rainbow - Elan 31 - June 06)

"No assistance was required, but the professionalism and the friendliness of the base staff cannot go unmentioned" - Steve Taylor (Realt na Mara May 06)

"Just a quick note to say thank you so much for a brilliant week on Realt na Mara. The boat and all its kit were absolutely spot-on, the Ionian was as delightful as ever, and our friends - who had never sailed before - loved the whole experience." - Mr and Mrs Scott (Realt na Mara Sept 05)

" Hi Rowan, We thought we would drop you a line or two and some photos from our hols on Supernova. Considering that all the arrangements were very much 'last minute' everything ran as smoothly as clockwork. Our thanks to you and your team for all your efforts, including Matt for the flights. Supernova was (as always with your yachts) excellently prepared and presented. Sue, my non-sailing partner, is now so hooked on cruising she can't wait until the next time! I've attached a couple photos for you, if you like any of them please feel free to use them on the website. All the very best, Keith Straughton & Sue Palmer 'Supernova' May/June 06, 'Good News' 05, 04. "

"Our first charter - the boat was excellent." - J.McDonald (Thalia 04)

"Nisos was an experience we loved, so keep up the good work. Please pass on our thanks to all the Nisos team for making it a great holiday." - J&D Easton (Cloud Nine 04)

"We are over the moon with you all. Thank you for everything. We had a wonderful time. You definitely have future custom from us and we will definately keep on promoting you as the best company. As far as we are concerned, the sun shines out of your bum!" - R.Eglin (Good News 04)

An excellent holiday. Thanks very much - B.Capper (Good News 04)

"It was a last minute arrangement. We spoke with Rowan and we appreciated his flexibility" - R&J Jannsen (Little Gem 04)

"Booking was easy and efficient, Laurie and the base staff were excellent, very pleasant and helpful." - D.Graham (Grace of Lefkas 04)

"Even better than expectations as we were upgraded from a Bavaria 38 to a Bavaria 44! With a cabin each and two heads what more could we want!? - P. Holmes (Cloud Nine 04)

"Impressed by Nisos' ability to deal with the unexpected (broken anchor) but even more so with picking up small things eg bringing newbread knife with anchor!" - J. Wright (Gabriella 04)

"Quote from Hilary and Tensing on summiting Everest and eating Kendal Mint Cake "We sat on the summit of the world and nibbled on our mintcake - our only complaint, there was not enough of it. Same for Nisos. Not enough of it. Would gladly recommend and have done" - T. Allcock (Little Gem 04)

"Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and flexible when the number of crew changed several times. Willing to make a real effort to ensure customer satisfaction. Went out of his way and could possibly not have done more for us. We broke the saloon table on day 1 on Papillon. Laurie was with us within 15 minutes with everything required to mend it. Superb. Also at the end of the phone when we called for weather reports. Horizontal Nick is a gem. A bosun who quotes Keats is something to be treasured. We would absolutely, definatley, without a doubt book with Nisos again." - L.Green (Papillon 04)

"A wonderful holiday, brilliant weather and sailing conditions, the yacht was great and we'd definitely book again." - Mr J. Turner, London (Supernova 04)



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