Cruising Area of Valium 55
Accommodations
Accommodates up to 10 Guests in 4 Double-Cabins & 1 twin convertible to double, all en-suite
Valium 55 Specification
Water Sports
Seascooter (x2)
Standup Paddle boards (x2)
Kayak
Wakeboard (adults)
Water ski (adults and children)
Fishing Equipment
Snorkeling equipment
Tubes - Towable inflatable
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Shade Sail (OCTOPUS)
Cuisine
Valium 55 Crew Profile
Captain
Deckhand/Steward
Captain - Andreas Gkiatis
Captain Andreas was born in 1992 in Athens, Greece, and has been passionate about the sea from a young age. He holds a sailing license, a speed boat license, a first aid certificate, and certifications in life-saving and firefighting techniques. Fluent in English, Andreas combines strong maritime qualifications with hands-on experience, making him a confident and capable captain. He has spent four full seasons operating as Captain on daily cruises across the Cycladic islands, including Paros, Naxos, and Koufonisia. His intimate knowledge of the Aegean Sea, hidden coves, and picturesque anchorages makes him an expert at curating memorable and personalized itineraries for his guests. Additionally, Andreas spent two years as the deckhand and trusted right hand of the Captain of a Lagoon 65. Working onboard year-round, he was an invaluable part of the crew, responsible for the day-to-day operations, guest services, and overall upkeep of the yacht. His dedication, attention to detail, and strong work ethic earned him the respect of his team and the trust of guests. Andreas is known for his calm demeanor, professionalism, and natural leadership. He is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service, ensuring the safety and comfort of everyone on board, and creating unforgettable experiences at sea.
Chef - Raphael Arapakis
Born and raised in Piraeus, with a proud family legacy spanning five generations in fishing, my love for the sea and food was almost inevitable. I bring extensive experience in the culinary field, having worked across restaurants, hotels, festivals, and private events. My culinary philosophy is founded on authenticity and simplicity: fresh, high-quality ingredients, refined techniques, and flavors that pay tribute to Greek tradition. My aim is to craft dishes that awaken memories and evoke genuine emotion.
Deckhand/Steward - Dimitris Stratomitros
Dimitris is 20 years old and is embarking on his second year onboard S/Cat Valium 55’. With deep-rooted passion for sailing, he has participated in numerous sailing races and regattas, showcasing his exceptional maritime skills. Dimitris brings both his dedication and expertise to the team, making him a valuable asset. Beyond sailing, he has a strong passion for sports, particularly football, tennis, free diving, and spearfishing. He is fluent in both Greek and English.
Valium 55 Calendar
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Valium 55 Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
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| Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | Booked: Athens, Greece to Athens, Greece |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | Booked: Athens to Athens |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 | Booked: Athens, Greece to Athens, Greece |
Valium 55 Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: €22,000
High price: €30,500
The high and low prices of this yacht depend on both the number of guests and the traveling season. Send us an inquiry for exact pricing.
Yacht terms: Plus Expenses
The price includes a professional crew operating your chartered yacht, but all running expenses such as fuel, tax, provisions and any other costs are extra. Calculate between 15-25% for a sailing yacht and 25-35% for a motor yacht on top of the given rate with an APA cash payment made to the ships agent or captain, who will keep an open tap and produce full accounts of all expenditures. Unused APA money will be refunded. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
Summer 2025 weekly rates:
High Season (July - August): EUR 30,500 per week plus expenses (VAT 6.5% & APA 25%)
Mid-Season (June - September): EUR 26,500 per week plus expenses (VAT 6.5% & APA 25%)
Low Season (rest months): EUR 22,000 per week plus expenses (VAT 6.5% & APA 25%)
If the yacht is chartered from a location other than the home port, the charter is subject to a relocation fee.
Relocation Fees:
Catamarans 55ft and up: Cyclades (1,500 EUR) *
* Please note due to logistics, charters with embarkation or disembarkation in Santorini will be charged one extra day.
VAT rate is determined by applicable tax legislation and may be subject to change without prior notice or responsibility on the Broker, the Stakeholder or the Owner. Should any changes in applicable tax legislation take place after the issuance of a charter agreement resulting in changes in total amount(s) due then the difference will be credited or debited accordingly to the Charterer.
Valium 55 Guest Reviews
7th of July to 14th of July 2025
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!
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!
