Why us
An innovative approach to Yachting and Cruises
KIRIACOULIS GROUP of companies has appeared in the horizon of Yachting and Tourist activities in 1980, under the leadership of Mr. Stavros KIRIACOULIS as President of the board of Directors. The backbone of the group is consisted of the KIRIACOULIS MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES SHIPPING S.A. and LTD.
The Group has provided a number of innovations in Yachting and Cruises Industry by creating new markets and with the introduction of new products.
Furthermore, it is the only Greek Group which has expanded its operations in abroad, and more specifically in the Caribbean, Turkey, Croatia, Italy, France and Malta with a fleet consisting of 400 yachts of all kinds (Sailing – Catamaran – Motor Yachts, owned or exclusively managed).
From the 26 subject bases, 9 operate in Greece (Athens – Kos – Rhodes – Corfu – Lefkas – Skiathos – Paros – Mykonos - Volos), 1 in Spain (Roda de Bara), 1 of them operate in the Caribbean (St. Martin), 4 in Croatia (Pula – Zadar – Trogir Marina Baotic - D-Marin Borik Zadar), 7 in Italy (Agropoli - Capo D' Orlando - Marsala - Olbia - Palermo - Portisco - Punta Ala), 3 in France (Ajaccio - Bormes Les Mimosas - Corsica) and 1 in Malta (Kalkara marina).
This broad geographical coverage has been rewarded by an extensive number of loyal customers, who are repeatedly taking advantages of the privileges the Group renders to them.
One of the main concerns of the company, to offer adequate services, led to the acquisition of marina of Gouvia in Corfu, marina of Kalamata in the Peloponnese, Lefkas marina and Zea marina in Athens-Piraeus. Therefore, Kiriacoulis SA is the only yacht charter company worldwide that owns 4 marinas, with total availability of 2800 berths.
Kiriacoulis SA is also active in other fields through affiliated companies; Mediterranean Villages SA operates in the real estate business and Kiriacoulis Maritime Holding SA with participations in various companies.
The Group has spared no expense and effort in keeping a high standard fleet, financing the never-ending training of all crews and the staff of the company and pursuing the improvement of the offered services to achieve the results of today. Through all these efforts the Group enjoys a rocksolid credibility from all parties concerned. The management philosophy focus in embracing all activities through which the needs and expectations of the customer and the objectives of the organization are satisfied in the most efficient and cost effective way, by maximizing the potential of all employees in a continuing drive for improvement.
KIRIACOULIS MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES SHIPPING COMPANY S.A. is the first corporation in its field worldwide which has been certified in 1997 with ISO 9002, with ISO 9001:2000 in April 2002 and with ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004 in 2010 under the international standard for the quality of the services.
A sound confirmation of the well being of our entity is the company’s issuance in the Parallel market of the Athens Stock Exchange during 1998.
Our strategy is to take all advantages of a large international operation, whilst still maintaining the personal touch and care; as this «plus» is a guarantee to our clients.