28/07/2026
Honestly perfect.
July 2026
I had been told by someone previously while sailing in the Ionian that Nisos were the M&S of charter companies. Tbh at the time I remember thinking "that's nice but honestly how different could it be to all the others?" I now have my answer, which is chalk and cheese! We have chartered from Lefkas before using Sunsail and also Istion. Both are similar, both are fine, Nisos is something very different. The boats are immaculate, not the basic spec I have come to expect but genuine owner boats, as I would spec myself with all the features you would wish for. The service though is the real eye opener. Did you know that you could be looked after by a bunch of spectacularly attentive and knowledgeable lovely people for your whole trip? You don't turn up at an office, sign reams of paper, hand over your credit card and then get a perfunctory show around before you're sent on your way. With Nisos, you are collected from the airport, taken to a hotel where you can sit and enjoy the restaurant/bar with Nisos-supplied fresh towels. They then transport you to the local supermarket for your victualling; you then get a very thorough show around your boat and head off that evening when you're ready. Same when you return, you are looked after with everything all sorted, including your onward travel at your convenience. I can't see us ever using another company now; Nisos are not so much M&S as Rolls Royce as far as I can see.
Susannah Wrenn - "Kalliopi" (Jeanneau 440) - July 2026 on Assisted Bareboat Charter