This is the first time we have been to Kefalonia and we took our grandchildren with us, we did this trip on the day before we went home. We had a fantastic time, we saw dolphins which was great for the kids (12 and 10)

there was snorkeling and someone found an octopus for us to look at, on the secluded beach there was volleyball in the sea, kayaking, a mud bath which the kids loved, the BBQ was delicious and plenty of it with wine and juice, on the way back there was karaoke which was great fun, Captain Makis was a great character and Tim was very knowledgable about all the fish in the sea (when my grandson asked him about them) they all made the trip very interesting and enjoyable and well worth the money, would definately recommend this trip to anyone

If you are lucky you will see dolphins which they encourage by sounding the horn and getting everyone to make a noise.

We then stopped at Rabbit island for a swim and champagne diving, they also lent out goggles and snorkels.

Then made our way to Xi beach, for the BBQ and a game of volleyball. We had the beach to ourselves. Brollies were supplied by the boat. They also had 2 sea kayaks for us to use.

The BBQ was really nice and there was plenty of it, plus wine and juice as well, and watermelon for afters.

Got picked up from the hotel at 8.30am and was back by 6pm

Thanks so much everyone, see you soon.

i have never done a trip while on a package hol before......so my other half..debbie suggested we go,begrudgingly i coughed up 100 euros for us and proceeded to moan about paying so much for a boat trip and a bit of manky food and some crappy local wine...........well i hate to admit this but she was right i did have a good time..even though my finger is in a splint after having six screws an two plates to hold it together...the food wasnt manky(i had 3rds) the wine was crappy but i didnt care it was hot and the company and surroundings were more than enough to make up for it...makis and all were great,so to sum up this usually misarable,dont wanna go on a stupid trip type person was very impresed.all in all

......................FANTASTIC!!!!....so if your like me and dont usually join in,have a go you might like it, even if you show yourself up you probably wont see the people again..just enjoy it

On the way home there was karaoke on the boat too - and a fully stocked bar with plenty of choice. Everyone in good spirits (literally) and a couple of surprise birthdays with some cake thrown in -ace. All staff on the boat were lovely. I'd recommend this as a fun day out for both adults and children.

Take plenty of suncream. 10/10.

Captain Makis, Tim, Yvonne and the rest of the crew... Thank you for two fantastic trips!! I'll be back!

I am sure this is a good trip but just be warned of the following :

Booked this trip 6 days in advance, for 6 adults and 6 kids, booked through Etam Travel in Lassi.

The day before the trip Etam travel informed us that our booking had been cancelled .

They then explained that this was due to Captain Makis taking direct booking himself, and then if he fills the boat he then cancels bookings taken with 3rd partys, as he makes more money, as he then does not have to pay the 3rd party commission. Was also told that it is usually a party with children gets cancelled, as an adult place costs more, and then adults spend more money on the boat at the bar, making Captain Makis even more money.

We were left very angry, annoyed and disapointed esp the kids, as they had been really looking forward to the trip and were counting the days, this was going to be the highlight of there holiday. We feel that this is not a nice honest thing that Captain Makis does, once booked you assume you booking is guaranteed.

The only way to guarantee a booking is to book directly with Captain Makis, at the harbour (though he may cancell another booking via a third party, to accept yours) or with your travel rep - though this does cost more.

Don't believe a word the last person has put, its a load of rubbish, Captain Makis runs the best trip on Kefalonia and is one of the nicest people you can meet. Evonne who works behind the bar is brilliant and always at hand to help, in fact the whole crew will do everything they can to help you have a good time.

The day is full of fun and the BBQ is incredible with loads of food and wine. There is a great atmosphere on all the trips and everyone i spoke to really enjoys the day out.

If you do go to Kefalonia make sure you go on this trip, it's the best!!!!

My boyfriend and I are palnning on visiting Kefalonia for a week at the beginning of July this year (2007) We are hoping to stay in Lourdas and are really interested in this excursion. Can we be picked up from Lourdas?

My boyfriend is a bit of an 'India Jones' type and likes adventure, he is not really looking forward to this holiday. Will this trip keep him entertained? What is the itinary for the day?

Any help appreciated. Thanks! x

If you go to Kefalonia, make sure you do this trip!

We sail around for a bit then we go over toward Rabbit Island for snorkelling (kit provided) and then dive for champagne - which my 9 year old son managed to win this year!. Then we went over to the red sands of Xi Beach where Captain Makis rigs up a volleyball net between the boat and the shore. Two kayaks are also available. After playing volleyball for about an hour, where everyone bonded brilliantly, some of us went and helped chopped the salad for the brilliant lunch - 3 pork souvlaki, Greek salad (with or without feta cheese) and bread. Vegetarians also catered for with BBQ'ed aubergine slices which were yummy and very garlicky. There were also seconds of more souvlaki, aubergines and Greek sausages followed by water melon and gallons of white wine, orange squash or water. The lunch and drinks are included in the price however, if you want a drink/snack on board the boat you will have to pay extra. After lunch it was time to cover ourselves in clay! We all looked so funny! You smear the clay on and then leave it to dry, then rub it off and then wash it off in the sea afterwards. Our skin felt so smooth afterwards. It is packed with minerals which is good for your skin. About 4:00 pm we head back onto the boat and head back to Argostoli, with karyoke or entertainment - even Captian Makis joins in!

A fabulous day, great food, great entertainment, lovely people and staff - what more could you want. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to absolutely anyone, it's fantastic and well worth the money (hence this being our 4 time!).