pete sant
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Post by pete sant on Nov 20, 2008 16:45:52 GMT 2
This has to be the best glass bottomed boat that i have ever been on. You actually sit below decks with large, clean underwater windows. The boat sails every hour from the old port in Corfu town, to the far side of Vidos island (about 10 minutes away), there divers put out food to attract many different fish, after this feeding frenzy it's up on deck to watch a sea lion show would you believe ! You stay on deck for the return journey into port with great views of the two forts and Corfu town. Prices are 14 euros for adults and 8 euros for children, you can book an organised trip at any of the local travel shops in Roda or just turn up at the port and book direct although it can get busy during the peak season. see the link below for more details & some photos. www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/island/corfu-tours/c08-kalypso-and-the-sea-lions/index.htmpete.
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parsonsgang
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Post by parsonsgang on Nov 20, 2008 16:54:44 GMT 2
I went on a similar boat (could even be the same one) 20 years ago when I was with my parents. We were staying in Sidari but had a day trip to Paleo and we went on the glass bottomed boat there. They put on a show with a diver feeding the fish etc. I'd like to take my own kids on the boat next time we come. Nikki
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Post by artisans on Nov 20, 2008 17:00:02 GMT 2
My lasting memory of Kalypso Star was sitting on the bench being able to see both underwater and above at the same time. What a strange and exciting experience. We cut straight across the wake of one of the larger mainland ferries and we were so close I was expecting to see the propellors. Chris will confirm this, but I think it was only the cavitation that prevented it.
Steve
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pete sant
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Post by pete sant on Nov 20, 2008 17:08:30 GMT 2
Don't know if it's the same one Nikki, we went on it about 15 years ago when my girl was about 9, i'm sure your gang will love it & Millie can tell everyone about it afterwards ! pete.
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parsonsgang
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Post by parsonsgang on Nov 20, 2008 17:11:17 GMT 2
I'm sure she would. The whole of Roda would know all about it ;D
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Post by gailie66 on Nov 20, 2008 17:32:07 GMT 2
Going on this trip in june with my neice and nephew.
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Post by artisans on Nov 20, 2008 20:02:02 GMT 2
You can also manage this trip if you go into town with Helen and George with Dreamer Cruises. I think that the timings work out but it then wouldn't leave long to see Town itself. It's another option though!
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