VALIUM 55

11th of September to 18th of September 2025

Andreas, Dimitris, Rafael,
Thank you for being an incredible crew, you all make our trip the best!
Andreas did a phenomenal job navigating and keeping us safe.
Dimitris is multi-talented, from helping with the table to incredible boat skills.
Rafael, you created an amazing meal menu. The flavours and presentation were dazzling!
In addition, you are all lovely people, because of you we had the best time!
Thank you so much, you have a special place in our hearts!
Most sincerely,
Susan and Chelsea

Andreas, Dimitris & Rafael,
Every single day with you on Valium 55 has been a delight! Each of you have contributed to a joyful memory we will cherish the rest of our lives. Thank you for sharing with us your beautiful country, food and culture.
We wish you the best future as you pursue what makes you happy.
Warmly,
Jason, Chelsea

To Jason's favourite guys, Andreas, Dimitris and & Rafael,
Thank you for making our visit to the Greek islands a dream come true. Our time here will always include memories of the three of you.
Rafa, the food was fabulous and we have agreed to not measure ourselves for at least 10 days. We may have put on a few extra pounds but every bite was worth it. We believe every vacation should be filled with delicious food and you exceeded our expectations.
Dimitris and Andreas, we appreciate how attentive you were to all of our needs. You are a stellar crew and we wish you much happiness. Thanks again for the joy you brought to me.
Kindly, Jason & Chelsea

Dear Andreas, Rafael & Dimitris,
We cannot thank you enough for being an incredible crew. Your expertise in navigation (Andreas), cooking and presentation (Rafael) and boating (Dimitris), really made our trip a phenomenal experience! Everything exceeded our expectations!
We will see you again!
Best, Susan and Alan

4th of August to 11th of August 2025

Ευχαριστώ από καρδιάς για την φροντίδα, την υπομονή, τα όμορφα πρωινά, τις θάλασσες που μας ταξιδέψατε.
Τα καλοκαίρια με κάνουν ευτυχισμένη και εσείς μου προσφέρατε ακριβώς αυτό που χρειαζόμουν, φώς και αγάπη.
Εύχομαι να είστε περήφανοι για αυτά που φέτος καταφέρατε και ελπίζω να σας ξανασυναντήσω σύντομα και τους 3, όπως σας αφήνω σήμερα, σπουδαίους!
Φιλ.

25th of July to 3rd of August 2025

Αγαπητοί Ανδρέα, Ραφαήλ και Δημήτρη,
Περάσαμε ένα υπέροχο δεκαήμερο! Ευχαριστούμε θερμά για τις άυπνεςπροσπάθειες σας και σας ευχόμαστε καλές θάλασσες και να πορεύεστε πάντα με Υγεία , καλή διάθεση και χαρές!
Αρτέμιος και Φανή

Αντρέα, Ράφα, Δημήτρη
Σας ευχαριστούμε πάρα πολύ που με την πολύτιμη βοήθεια σας περάσαμε εκληκτικές διακοπές.
Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ!
Γιώργος - Μίνα

Third year on the VALIUM 55 , it gets betrer each time and feels even more like 'home', with its well-planned cabins, spacious and shady common spaces, breezy upper deck. The VALIUM 55 travels well in the Aegean meltemi and has a lot of living space. The high spots this year , the brilliantly caught cleaned and cooked tuna, the seafood pasta, the panygyri and our party-night on board, the beautiful beaches and bays of Magganari on Ios and Pori on Koufonisi, the wild unspoilt beauty of Nisyros island and sweet unexpected Siknos, 25 islands so far over our 3 years and aiming to double and quadraple. Να τα εκατοστήσουμε! και του χρόνου!
Thanks so much for everything Andreas, Rafa and Dimitris.
Aliki , Ioannis, Evanthia and George

15th of July to 22nd of July 2025

Dear Valium 55,
First of all let's start with this: CHICKEN CUTLETS with chili sauce!!!
I almost exploded with how many i ate, they were insane!!! Everything you made was incredible and i could not stop eating (you should make a cookbook). Your mocktails were really good too! I wish you could make every meal for us!
Thank you!!!
Andreas, thank you so so much for taking us around to all of these amazing islands, we couldn't done it without you sailing us. You made my first visit to Greece so special as I got to visit these amazing places! You were the best Captain ever!
Dimitris, thank you for helping us find our way around the islands without you we would have been lost. Also, thanks for making maktails and giving me the chips though you have run out! You made the entire experience so much more fun and entertaining!
Thank you!
We were pretty boring, no one got engaged, no rings, but we were the first to have a dance lesson, there is a first for everything! Overall thank you all so so much! This was unbelievable!

Andreas, Rafael, Dimitris,
Greece has always had a special place in our hearts since our honeymoon, 15 years ago. This week with all of you made it 100x better! We felt like family, right at home, from the moment we stepped on this boat. Yes, the boat is impecable and the islands are beautiful but you made this trip the very best ever. Thank you for allowing us space in your lives. Thank you for not only getting Henry to try new things, but actually like them! There are too many incredible memories and meals to list, like shooting rocks off the boat, learning your traditional dances, but most importantly is the feelings we will be leaving with. We are forever grateful to have spent a week with you all and truly wish it didn't have to end. We hope we get to see you again here, or you are always welcome to come to NY! Thank you just doesn't seem like enough. You all now have special places in our hearts.
With love,
Chris, Courtney, Sadie, Henry
PS. I am not sure we can top this anniversary! Especially the room decor!!!
* Please send me your recipes! Honestly some of the best food I have ever had!

7th of July to 14th of July 2025

Dear Andreas, Rafael, and Dimitris,
This week has been the best week of our lives and it is thanks to you! The food Rafael made was unbelievable and we will think about it forever! We will miss the tastings throughout the day, like Rafael's grandpa's octopus recipe, that were a little sneak peek of meals! The care that Andreas and Dimitris put into making sure we had a good time was simply phenomenal! You went above and beyond for us and we really appreciate it!
We were lucky to have such skilled and knowledgeable guides to show us not only the best swimming spots, but also the perfect range of islands. Obvious highlight of the trip was Hydra and getting engaged!!! Coming back to the boat to celebrate was so much fun and the decorations made it even more exciting!!! The mini celebration CHEERS in the kitchen late night was so special and sweet! Thanks Rafael! You guys are truly the best!
We will remember and look back on this trip fondly for the rest of our lives!
PS. Thanks Dimitris for the watersky lessons! I'll remember you when i will be a famous water ski-er!
PPS. Also big thanks all around for being so sneaky with Macsen's plan! I've never been more shocked in my entire life!
PPPS. We will also miss the singing and your music taste!
All the best,
Sara and Macsen

Yasas!! Your the best!! Σας ευχαριστώ! We love Dimi, Raf and Dre!

Dear Raf, Dimi and Dre,
We had such an amazing time with you guys, we can't thank you enough , it's been unforgettable!
Andreas, permission to come back?
You have all been incredible, Dim our chaperone, we love you, Raf, love your food , too good , our pants don't fit!
Andreas , thank you for everything, we'll be back!
Love from your favorites!
Alex and Katie

To Dimi, Raf and Andreas,
We can't thank you enough for this amazing trip!
Raf, your skills in the kitchen are unmtched! I don't think we will ever be able to eat anything as good as your cooking again. We will miss it so much. Thank you for always keeping us happy and full.
Dimi, thank you for all of your aamzing work on the boat. Your coctails, cleaning the cabins and chaperoning us on nights out made our experience better than ever.
Lastly , a big thank you to Andreas for keeping us safe on the water. Your choice in locations around the island were perfect and we wouldn't had it any other way.
Thank you for all working so hard to make this trip unforgettable for us. We feel blessed to be apart of this experience and we hope you guys have a good rest of your season!!!
From Bella and Patrick

To Andreas, Dimi and Raf,
Thank you so much for giving our family the best holiday ever and the most incredible week on Valium 55.
From the moment we stepped on board we knew we were in great hands.
Andreas, thank you for being our Captain, for keeping us safe, for choosing the best routes on the calm seas, for finding beautiful swimming spots and for all your expertise and organisation, and mostly thank you for being a happy leader of your amazing crew!
Raf, thank you for your "Gordon Ramsey" food. There are no words to describe how incredible and delicious your food was. It is impossible to choose a favorite , because every meal and every snack was 5 star! It is a miracle our clothes still fit!
Dimi, thank you for keeping our young adults happy an safe!! We appreciate your boat driving and watesport expertise, your coctail making, your housekeeping and maintenance skills but most of all we appreciate your positivity and happy smiling face.
To all the crew we will miss you and you will all be part of our special memories, we will forever be grateful we got to spend the perfect week in your beautiful country with you! WE WILL BE BACK!!!
Love Fiona and Paul!

Dear Andreas,
Thank you for being our incredible Captain this week. You are an absolute professional and a great leader of an amazing crew. We appreciate you keeping us safe and working so hard to make everything perfect for us. You are always happy and easy to talk to and we know that Valium 55 is lucky to have you. You are a great leader!!!
Thank you for everything!!!
Fiona and Paul!

Dear Dimi,
Where to start, our chaperone, our security, our friend. We will miss the laughs and the jokes. We hope you look back on this trip with memories, as we do and think about us often.
We will keep in touch and hope to be back next year. We loved your coctail, sometime had too many!
The rest of our trip won't be tha same without you Dimi!
We love you! YASAS!
Love from your faves!
Katie and Alex!

29th of June to 6th of July 2025

Thank you to the Crew for a spectacular trip. Your warmth and caring nature combined with your skill and love for your respective skills and expertise made for an unforgettable experience for our family! We wish you all the best for your future lives and are grateful for the kindness you showed to Kalan.
Dermott , V. and Kalan.
Loved the watersports like paddle boarding, wakeboarding, underwater scooter and mainly biscuiting. The food tasted so good especially dinners and deserts.
Greek summer 2025!!!

To our amazing Valium 55 family,
From the moment we arrived we were welcomed with open arms! The level of professionalism is 150% and we very much appreciated Captain Andreas expertise with navigating us to more pleasant waters for the most amazing trip. Raphael's food was that of a Michelin Chef and Dimitris was the best big brother, coctail maker and DJ. Each staff member we will hold close to our hearts. We loved every minute of the trip and can't wait to do it all again next year!
Bindi and Shannon

21st of June to 28th of June 2025

Andreas, Raphael and Dimitris,
Thank you so much for helping create life long memories! The boat is beautiful and your service and attention to detail is incredible. You all want above and beyond to give us a trip of a lifetime and we will cherish this adventure. Captain Andreas did a great job finding the best places despite the heavy wind and times. Dimitris was incredibly helpful in every way making sur we had everything we wanted from rides, to drinks and a million questions answered. Rafael created the best meals, every one being unique and delicious! An overall unforgettable amazing adventure. Allof our thanks and gratitude! May God bless you on all your future adventures!

10th of June to 17th of June 2025

To Andreas, Raphael and Dimitris,
We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything, this past week was easily one of the best travel experiences we've ever had, and that is entirely because of the three of you. The boat, the islands, the water, yes all were amazing, however the real reason we will never shut up about this trip is the crew!
Andreas, thank you for your calm and steady presence. You kept us safe, brought us to more beautiful places than we could have ever imagined, somehow managed to deal with our music choices and general chaos with total composure. When push comes to shore, you were the MVP of the trip.
Raphael, we are still emotionally recovering from your cooking. You have ruined food for us in the best way. Every meal was insane, and we still don't know how you did it without even breaking a sweat. Beyond the food, you were just so kind, funny, easy to be around. You made us feel like guests in your home instead of just passengers on a boat.
Dimitris, You were always in the right place at the right time. Whether it was fixing something, helping us on and off the boat, or just cracking jokes that made everyone lough, you made everything seem easy and fun. Whether it was yoga, or seeing ports of Greece that felt like secrets, you played such a big role in making it all possible.
We'll remember this trip for a lifetime and if we're lucky, we'll be back to do it all over again. Thank you for everything.
P.S. We will be waiting for the publishing of Rafael's cookbook!
With all our love,
Conan, Melody, Mary, Cameran, Carley, Annie, Julie, Scott, Bailey, Taylor

Dimitris,
To the Gentleman and Scholar, dedicated to tremendous service to all who encounter you in action. An infallible steward and all encompassing deckhand with supreme competency. Fun great sport, especially with my 3 granddaughters Cameran, Carley, Annie along with Bailey and Taylor too. Here's to your architectural future, but hope you are sailing on the sea somewhere too.
Thank you,
Christy

Raphael,
To the kindest, smiling, happy, hardworking, helpful, fun Grand cook in the world! Your countenance shines in pure joy. The meals you prepared for us were beyond any other food we will encounter!!! They were presented and tasted marvelous! How blessed we were to be part of your life for 7 fantastic unforgettable days. Here's to enduring future cooking and sailing with Elizabeth and the dogs.. And some kiddos too who will adore you.
Thank you,
Christy

Andreas,
To the most kind, competent Captain og the ship with every good quality a man could possibly possess. Always giving your time, clear patient explanations, repeats, joyful sense of humor and highly respected leader, calm, cool and collected. Thank you, and for my memorable map!
Here's to sailing the seas, Captain!
Christy

Dear Dimitris,
Thank you so much for making this trip so much fun. You never failed to me all of us laugh. Thank you so much for everything!
Love,
Annie

Dear Raphael,
Thank you for cooking the most amazing meals i have ever had in my life. You are so full of energy and so funny, i will miss not being on the boat anymore but i wanted to say thank you!
Love,
Annie

Dear Andreas,
Thank you for making our travels so smooth and not crashing us. :)
You have truly been an amazing Captain and i am so grateful, thank you so much!
Love,
Annie

Andreas,
Thank you for a wonderful trip. I have worked under many Captains and you show the demeanor and professionalism of the best. You run a great Crew that would not be possible without your leadership. If you ever choose to pursue to be Captain of larger vessels and crew, I have no doubt you will succeed. I would sail under your command any day of the week. Best of luck and God bless!
Scott

Dimitris,
Thank you for a wonderful trip. Your hospitality was above and beyond. I appreciate you entertaining our crazy girls while they asked you to participate in their wild antics. You're a good man and i wish you the best with your Architectural career. I have no doubt you will do great things. Good luck my friend and God bless you!
Scott

Raphael,
Thank you for a wonderful trip. You are a good man and an excellent Chef. Your unique dishes were hands down the best i have enjoyed. You have a bright future and i wish you the best my friend. I hope we cross paths again one day! God bless you!
Scott

Andreas,
You are such an amazing Captain and it would be an honor to be part of your crew. You run a tight ship with Rafael and Dimitris, while still allowing their strengths to shine, which provided us with a dynamic that far exceeded our needs and expectations. I always felt my family was safe under your leadership, which is so beyond comforting. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being so patient with us and explaining everywhere we were going , multiple times. :)
You made the right call, as our captain, by deviating from our original course, so that we could avoid heavy winds, rough seas, and simply have the THE BEST TIME EVER! May God bless you my friend and all the voyages yet to come!
Love and Gratitude,
Julie

Raphael,
You have such a gracious, humble heart. It's so clear that you love what you do and find true joy in making people happy and satisfied. You fed our souls, in addition to feeding our belies, and truly brought us together. I love how our girls got to see the way you honored your girlfriend as it was such a good example of a healthy relationship that emphasized love and gratitude. May God bless you and all your family that will unite around your table. You are so very talented and i have no doubt that you will go far in this life.
Love and gratitude,
Julie

Dimitris,
I truly don't think there are the right words to describe what you brought to this trip. Not only for the crew, but for our girls as well. You genuinely made them feel so confident and secure while still allowing them the grace to be silly and carefree. It has been so special to see them glowing and feeling so well taken care of. It appeared as though you were their favorite part, LOL, and we just appreciate your sincerity. May God bless you and all the wonderful adventures that lie ahead. May He keep you safe while serving in the military. I know He's got big plans for you!!!
Love and Gratitude,
Julie

Andreas,
Thank you for taking us to places I never imagined I could see or visit!!! All the adventures and wonderful pics are thanks to you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories this trip.
Cameran

Dimitris,
Thank you for making this a memorable trip, and putting those girls in line. Your witty comments, your big smiles, and we will forever appreciate the endless boat trips back and forth to pick us up. Thank you for making our Greece trip so memorable. Can't to see what your next poetry caption will be.
Cameran

Andreas,
Thank you for a wonderful trip. I aprreciate that you always communicated to us what the plans were for the day. Thank you for taking the time to explain locations on the map, and spending time non stop making sure we were taken care of. That caring attention is what sets this crew apart.
Conan

Raphael,
We all know now that your cooking is amazing! I'm leaving the boat 10 pounds heavier. You were such a blessing to spend time with. Thank you for being a bright spot on our trip. I love the thoughtfulness put into the dishes that you created. Hearing family recipe's made for us extra special.
Conan

Dimitris,
Your hospitality was truly amazing. I know that our family will be talking about you and whata joy you were for years to come. Thank you for being playful with the teenagers and joining in their silly conversations and crazy games. I appreciate all the chats we had while you shared Greece with us.
Conan

Captain Andreas,
A year ago when i started looking at booking our catamaran adventure in beautiful Greece i had no idea what to expect. What will the crew be like, will everyone fit on the boat ok, will i get sea sick, all that worry was gone the moment we arrived! You treated us as family and made sure we were always well informed! Most of all you make us feel safe! You always went out of your way to capture all our adventures with amazing drone footage! Thank you for this unforgettable family adventure I know we will be talking about it for years to come!
Blessings,
Melody

Chef Raphael,
I don't know how you did it but you out did yourself with every meal! Each breakfast, lunch and dinner kept getting better and better. Thank you for sharing your love of cooking with us and giving us the opportunity to taste some of your delicious family recipes. You are trully one of the kindest and most genuine person I've ever met. I'll be praying that the rest of your summer goes smoothy and everyone enjoys and loves your cooking as much as we did. Also thank you for myice tea each morning it was a highlight.
Blessings, Melody.

Dimtris the Great,
Is there anything you can't do???
Thank you for EVERYTHING, all the attention to details, always making sure everyone and everything was running smoothly. You always made sure everyone was having the best vacation possible, even if that meant listening to Carley and Bailey's karaoke night! Without you this trip would not have been the same! Thank you a thousand times over again, you truly are the BEST!
Blessings, Melody.

Andreas,
Thank you for keeping us so safe and taking us all around this beautiful place you get to call home. You were so kind and it really made a difference.
Bailey

Raphael,
HEYYYYY!!!! Your food was the most delicious food I have ever eaten, I will never be able to eat out and enjoy myself ever again because it will never compare to your cooking. You always made us smile with your constant joy and kindness. Thank you for everything, and can't wait for the wedding!!!
Bailey

Dimitris,
Where do i begin? You were always such a joy to be around, even when you were being sassy. Thank you for showing us the best time and all the late chats. Don't forget about us when you finally make it out to California!
P.S. Your yoga was very impressive
Bailey

Dear Andreas,
Thank you so much for everything you did for us this week. We're so grateful for all the places you took us, the beautiful moments you created, and for putting up with all of us. You're a wonderful captain, and a genuinely lovely person.
Love,
Carley

Dear Raphael,
It's honestly hard to put into words how thankful we are for you. Every meal you made was beyond anything we've ever had. But even more that the food, it was you who made it special. You're kind, funny , and incredibly generous, and it meant so much to feel so welcomed and cared for every day. We're so happy we got to meet you.
Love, Carley

Dear Dimitris,
Thank you for bringinf so much joy, care, and fun to our week. You were always there with a smile and made everything easier and better. We're so lucky tyo have met you.
Love, Carley

25th of May to 1st of June 2025

Hello crew!
Andreas, Dimitris and Raphael.. THANK YOU! You guys were amazing. Thank you for everything this entire trip. You all have been the best! Have an amazing charter season!
Emily
Thank you guys for everything. Thank you for all the laughs.Thank you Raphael for always making me great food since i was allergic to everything.!
Thank you for keeping us safe in rough waters and so many laughs! I am so happy we got to have you all as our crew! So much amazing food and great fun! Adam
Thank you so much for an amazing week! You guys were great!
"Wherever you go , go with all your heart".
The best education you will ever get is travelling. Nothing teaches you more than exploring the world.
Thank you so much for this lifetime bucket list trip,memories are life long!
Jennifer,Adam,Emily,Keith,Kyle,Mo,Blue,Jordyn,Maleia
#Las Vegas

17th of May to 24th of May 2025

Happy birtday Adreas,
We had a wonderful time and where very proud to have charted with you and have the priviledge to celebrate your 33th birthday with you!
Yoy , Raphail and Dimitris have been the most wonderful crew we were blessed with on vacation.
You have allowed us to see the most beautiful islands and experience the most amazing food. We hope to have the opportunity to see you all again.
Thank you!
Chris+Lean+Jenn+Trevin+Mike+Kelly+Stephanie+Dennis

"The most important thing a captain can do is to see the ship through the eyes of the crew"
Captain Michael

From the moment you all met us on the dock you greeted us with warmth,service and safety which provided a sense of trust and comfort that never diminished the entire voyage. You suggested and guided us along, never making a mistep.Every island, town , cove, bar , restaurant, meal and drink you recommended was perfect in every way.

As a crew, you were the perfect balance and compliment to one another, meticulous and loose, decisive and empowering , professional and thoughfully personal. Thank you for providing myself and all of us the greatest vacation, for more than we could have ever imagined.

The saying " If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together", embodies the experience we have had this week, not just as "crew" and "passengers", but you Andreas, Raphael and Dimitris as much a part of our group as the friends we showed up with.We are forever grateful and will always be remembered!
Thank you from myself,Mike and all of us!

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