The company entered administration on April 22, 2026, with Scott Murray and Ian Davison of Keenan Corporate Finance Ltd appointed as joint administrators, major media reported. Salamander Voyages will cease operations as a result, according to reports.
The company, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, had been in business for 23 years, providing Gulet tours of the Turkish Riviera, Greek Islands, Dalmatian coast, and Sardinian coast, according to reports. Its tours received positive reviews from The Times, House & Garden, and The Telegraph. Peter Cooke is co-owner of the company, reports said.
After 23 years of wonderful sailing in the Aegean Sea, we are very sad to announce Salamander Voyages has taken the difficult decision to close its doors.
In a statement, the company said: "After 23 years of wonderful sailing in the Aegean Sea, we are very sad to announce Salamander Voyages has taken the difficult decision to close its doors." The statement also noted that creditors should contact the joint administrators.
Until recently, the company had been advertising trips on social media. In February 2026, it announced a new cabin charter offer on Facebook, according to reports. Its Instagram page has over 3,000 followers, and its Facebook page has not posted since February 24, 2026, reports said. The company's website now only has one page with a closure notice, according to reports.
Please note that on 22 April 2026, Scott Murray and Ian Davison of Keenan Corporate Finance Ltd were appointed as Joint Administrators of the Company. For any creditor queries, please contact the Joint Administrators’ office by telephone (028 9023 3023) or email (info@keenancf.com).
The cause of the administration remains unknown, as does the number of affected customers and the fate of their bookings. It is also unclear whether any part of the business will be saved by the administrators.
Starting from 2026, Salamander Voyages are introducing single cabin charters. Enjoy fine dining and wines, all onboard amenities and the regional expertise of our founders, Peter and Jenny Cooke. The perfect way to experience a week-long voyage without the expense of chartering the whole gulet.