00:09Finding the pickup point was a challenge for us nervous hire car drivers and we missed the bus,
00:14we were expecting a minibus but it is a big coach. Thankfully the company added us to the
00:19next day's trip for no extra charge. The first boat ride gives great views of the island before
00:24a second boat takes you over to Greece. A quick drift into a large cave then two stops for swimming
00:30and a final stop at a little town with a nice number of shops to browse and scrumptious ice
00:34cream waffles to devour. The first stop was idyllic and most of the tourists jumped into the crystal
00:40clear water. They lower ladders so it is very easy. The second stop most people had dried off and did
00:47not venture into the water but the boat was surrounded by fish so we just had to get in and
00:51snorkel with them. Snorkels are not provided for the second stop, best to bring your own.
00:56We were called out of the water for lunch which was massive, salad, chicken, sausage stew,
01:02cabbage and bread with a cup of wine. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough.
01:07You will not be disappointed. We did not stop smiling.
01:12The trip was excellent, very well organized. We had the opportunity to see extraordinary
01:18landscapes, entrance to caves, the sea of an unreal blue. We had two stops of one hour each,
01:24where we swam and snorkeled in another stop in Chivota, on the mainland, for walks, meals,
01:30souvenirs. The crew was prepared with swimming accessories, children's vests, adult wands,
01:36snorkeling tubes, very kind and attentive to all passengers. We left Benitez's, a bus was waiting
01:43for us at the appointed time and then they took us to the port where we took the motorboat.
01:47A wonderful experience, which I recommend with all the confidence to families with children but not
01:52only. Thank you, Issa, represented by Mesangi Travel Center, Benitez's office, for your
01:59recommendation and for all the information provided, which was very helpful.
02:04First time doing this trip and it does not fail to impress, I have never seen such beautiful
02:09crystal clear water. The boat is spacious and fully equipped with plenty of seating spaces,
02:15they stop twice for a nice swim first stop being at the beautiful Blue Lagoon and the second stop
02:20in Chivota. After this you will stop for two hours at Chivota Island and it is beautiful,
02:25I must recommend Charlie's Restaurant it has a good variety of food at the reasonable price and
02:30overlooks the Bay of Chivota. The highlight of our holiday, Theo the captain was so funny and
02:36brilliant, booked through Tui, was told the price we paid was Alan Kluiv's but it's not on the boat
02:41but once we got to the private island they cooked us a lovely barbecue on the beach,
02:45deck shares you pay for, barbecue included in the price, then on to the Blue Lagoon,
02:50so beautiful, a chance to jump and then back to Corfu town and coach back to hotel,
02:55times were roughly 8.45 to 6, well worth it.
03:00We had a great day on the boat, sitting at the front with a clear view of the sea.
03:04We were able to swim in perfect waters for snorkeling, although due to COVID restrictions,
03:09they didn't provide the equipment. Swimming and walking along the Chivota coast was incredible.
03:15The boat was a bit smaller than other cruises, which allowed us to go inside and explore caves
03:20up close and get quite close to the Blue Lagoon. It was really cool. They sailed to various beautiful
03:27places in Greece. You get the opportunity to swim everywhere. Lunch is also included,
03:33which is delicious. Definitely recommended. P.S., for people who booked their trip with Corindon,
03:40this is the same excursion they do. We were on this boat with them.
03:45Via TripAdvisor 36pp, Corindon 47pp. Exactly the same. And transport included.
03:54A long day was planned, with a departure at 8.30 a.m. and a return at 6.30 p
03:59.m.
04:00Note, the original text mentions a departure at 10 a.m. and a return at 4 p.m.
04:05No compensation was offered for the cancelled meal, which was significantly more expensive
04:10than buying the same thing on site. Otherwise, it's a pretty and pleasant place to visit,
04:15but nothing exceptional.
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