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In 1987, Ioannis Kardaris who, over the past twenty five years, has distinguished himself in the shipping and tourism industry in Greece and abroad, established ATLANTIDES TRAVEL in Piraeus as a personal business entity.

In 1995 ATLANTIDES TRAVEL & SHIPPING CO. LTD . was incorporated by Ioannis Kardaris as successor of  ATLANTIDES TRAVEL .

In 2005 Ioannis Kardaris incorporated ATLANTIDES SHIPPING CO. LTD of Marshall Islands, which established a shipping and management office in Piraeus, in 2014.

These two companies together form Atlantides Group.
[ In Heart of Pireaus ]

Atlantides Group is situated in the heart of Piraeus, one of Europe’s largest ports, in its privately owned offices.

01. Our Vision

To be a trusted partner in the global maritime sector, recognized for delivering high-quality services, innovative solutions, and sustainable growth.

40 %
2030 Carbon Reduction Goal
02. Our Mission

To optimize vessel performance and investment outcomes through expert management, market intelligence, and client-focused strategies, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism.

95 %
Customer Satisfaction Rate
03. Reliability

We deliver consistent, dependable solutions our clients can trust.
Through rigorous maintenance, experienced crews, and continuous fleet monitoring, we ensure safe and efficient operations across global routes.
Our commitment to high standards and consistent performance allows clients to rely on us with confidence—every time.

40 +
Years of Trusted Service
[ From Then to Now ]

Timeline

Milestones of Atlantides group

1987-1990

Our Activities

From 1987 until 1990 Atlantides Group was mainly involved in yachting and tourist activities, mainly as yacht owners, charterers and brokers, as well as tourist agent.

1991

Our Activities

Starting from 1991 Ioannis Kardaris and the founding members of the Group have been actively involved in the chartering and sale & purchase of vessels and cruise ships.

2004-2005

Sales of big cargo vessels

Concluding the sale of big tonnage cargo vessels “ALEXANDROS”, and “SKOPELOS STAR”.

2004-2005

Passenger Car Ferries: “CROWN”

Concluding the sale of the Passenger Car Ferries: “CROWN” (ex “BYBLOS”, loa 150m, owner Mr. Maragkopoulos) to the company KERZNER INTERNATIONAL (kerzner.com) of Dubai, UAE.

2004-2005

Passenger Car Ferries: “CROWN”

The vessel was managed by ATLANTIDES and used as accommodation ship for the needs of the workers of ATLANTIS PROJECTS, Palm Island, Dubai UAE.

2009

Passenger Car Ferries: “CROWN”

On completion of the project four years later, the vessel was purchased by ATLANTIDES and sold for demolition to Indian yard.

2009

“POSEIDON”

“POSEIDON” (loa 165 m) to the company NAKHEEL (www.nakheel.com) of Dubai, UAE. The vessel was purchased by ATLANTIDES, modified as accommodation ship.

2009

“POSEIDON”

“POSEIDON” (loa 165 m) sold to NAKHEEL and under the managed of ATLANTIDES was used as accommodation ship for the needs of the workers in Dubai constructions of the Palm Island Project, covering their business needs.

2015-2016

Sale & Purchase

Paraguana I acting as brokers in the sale & purchase – managers for the Company Naviera

2015-2016

Sale & Purchase

Paraguana.Speedrunner III acting as brokers in the chartering of the vessel to the Ionian Coastal Line (11880) and in her subsequent sale.

2015-2016

Sale & Purchase

“Lisa I” “ex Spathoek” acting as brokers in the sale & purchase – managers for Global Cargo Logistics (GCL). Fior di Levante (11880) broker in the sale & purchase.

2021-2022

Strong partnerships

Atlantides acted as brokers for the purchase of the Ro-Ro Passenger vessel “Contessa Di Levante” (ex-Queen Coral 8) for Levante Ferries (11880), who also appointed Atlantides Shipping to act as managers of “Contessa Di Levante”.

2021-2022

Strong partnerships

Atlantides Shipping carried out the towage of the vessel from the Japanese shipyard where she was located to a well-reputable Chinese Shipyard for repairs.

2021-2022

Atlantides as brokers

Atlantides acted as brokers for the sale and purchase of a general cargo vessel with year of built 2009 and Dwt 5.800T.

[ More members ]

Meet all team members.

Panagiotis Kardaris

Assistant Accountant

Ioanna Koutsi

Travel Consultant

Nena Laina

Assistant Shipbroker
[ Our Clients feedback ]

Results That Our Clients Love

John Marlow

Senior Shipbroker
Their ship management services stand out for quality and reliability. Strong focus on safety, compliance, and cost control, making them a dependable partner in today’s demanding shipping environment.

Claire Lawson

Marine Operations Manager
Atlantides Shipping consistently delivers reliable and efficient maritime solutions.
Their professionalism, technical expertise, and attention to detail make them a trusted partner in vessel management and operations.

Peter Collins

Technical Superintendent
Excellent service across all departments. The team demonstrates strong market knowledge and operational efficiency, ensuring smooth chartering and asset management with a high level of transparency and trust.

Victoria Hargreaves

Chartering Analyst
Highly professional company with deep industry expertise. Atlantides Shipping handled our vessel transaction seamlessly, providing valuable insights and ensuring a successful and timely completion.
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