3 Star Panagiota boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 5 of 5

 Boat/Barge:  Panagiota       Stars:  3     
4.5 out of 5

 

Dennis E.
2 weeks ago

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· Ionian Islands

The scenery was excellent. We swam every day at lovely beaches in crystal clear water. Our guides, Ester and Dimitri were excellent.

Panagiota
  • (photo by Dennis E.)
  • (photo by Dennis E.)
  • (photo by Dennis E.)
When did you take this tour?
October 16 to 23, 2026
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Everyone had eBikes which should have been required. Manageable with eBike, almost impossible without an eBike.
Do you recommend this tour?
No
Countries included in this tour?
Greece
  • Accommodations 3
  • Included meals 3
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 3

Marlys D.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Ionian Islands

The crew and the group of bikers were wonderful. Our food was delicious.

Panagiota
  • (photo by Marlys D.)
  • (photo by Marlys D.)
When did you take this tour?
September 2026
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
The riding was more difficult than the provided explanation.
Do you recommend this tour?
No
Countries included in this tour?
Greece
  • Accommodations 2
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 3
  • Difficulty 4

Lisa B.
September 20, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Ionian Islands

The Islands that we visited were stunning. The scenery on way to islands

Panagiota
Countries included in this tour?
Greece

Joe S.
October 14, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Ionian Islands

Biking the various islands is always a delight. The views can be magnificent and the riding a lot of fun.
The boat, however left a lot to be desired. Their was a significant amount of black mold in our bathroom. Several of the cabins leaked in the rain. There is no reason for this except for poor maintenance. Wood requires varnish and that was sorely lacking on this boat. On other trips (4) that we have been on the crew was always busy working on the boat. Not so with this boat. The crew sat around and did not do a good job of looking after the customers. I would never recommend this boat to anyone.
On the other hand, the two bike staff members were outstanding. They were able to react quickly to changing weather conditions and provided an outstanding experience.

Panagiota
Countries included in this tour?
Greece

  • Tripsite Staff Tripsite Staff November 3, 2022

    Thank you so much for writing to us and helping us be better! I'm so sorry for you had a negative experience aboard the Panagiota. It is one thing for an older boat to have wear and tear, it is something else entirely for a boat to be poorly cleaned and maintained. It is especially infuriating that the crew was not attentive to the guests. Rest assured, your comments have been forwarded to the boat and necessary changes will be made.
    January 27, 2023: A further update to this comment. Due to it being a traditional wooden boat, after long dry periods, it is not uncommon that such a boat will leak some water (the Panagiota is one of the oldest ships in our fleet). In such a case, it is important to inform the crew and if mattresses or bedding have been effected, a quick and suitable solution will be found. However, after the winter, and the colder weather, this should not be an issue as the wood has swollen and should be water tight. Later in summer months a ship is more susceptible to such problems, however It has been the highest priority of the Panagiota to maintain the ship and look especially after the leaking problem to avoid this in the future. It is always the top priority of the crew to look after the guests for the most safe, clean, and quality experience on board. After 15 years of successful operations, we are looking forward to the year to come!

Victoria A.
October 8, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Ionian Islands

Two weeks before our departure, we were notified that a negative Covid test was required to board the boat. This was after the date for cancelation. Two of the members in our party tested positive and could not board the boat. Neither one was symptomatic.
We experienced rain on the second night of the trip and two cabins leaked… a lot. Beds and clothes were soaked. No one offered to clean the clothes or dry them, and the leak was patched. It leaked again the next night.
The trip was cut short due to weather and we were loaded onto a bus and sent back to Corfu.
There were def opportunities to continue with some biking, but it was not a consideration.
Disappointed to say the least

Panagiota
Countries included in this tour?
Greece

  • Tripsite Staff Tripsite Staff November 4, 2022

    We are so sorry to hear about your experience on the Panagiota, your disappointment is totally understandable. The Greek harbor authorities implemented mandatory testing for all boats and we were required to comply; the rule caught us by surprise and we would have loved to give our travelers more advanced notice had that been possible.
    The situation with the leak in your cabin was very unfortunate, we can imagine how uncomfortable that was for you. I'm glad we were able to come to a resolution with you and would like to again express how sorry we are!
    It is also quite unfortunate that the weather disrupted your tour the way it did. Any boat is ultimately at the mercy of mother nature and the captains sometimes have to make tough calls in order to keep our travelers safe. We appreciate your feedback immensely, we are constantly striving to be better and you help us do that!

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