Things to do in Zakynthos
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Zakynthos: Navagio Beach & Blue Caves Boat Tour with Cliff Views★ 4.61 (1,442) · 7h–9h
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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat Tour Swim Stops★ 4.80 (381) · 40m–4h
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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat Tour★ 4.58 (362) · 9h
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Zakynthos: Ceramic Workshop with Dionysia & Farm Walk★ 4.96 (337) · 3h 30m€ 59View ›
Greek Cooking Class Zakynthos: Make Stifado & Spinach Pie★ 4.99 (248) · 4h 30m€ 110View ›
Zakynthos Turtle Tour: Small Group Boat & Swimming★ 4.91 (185) · 3h 15m€ 65View ›
Zakynthos: Navagio Beach, Blue Caves & Shipwreck Viewpoint Full Day★ 4.45 (174) · 8h€ 40View ›
Zakynthos: Private Speedboat Tour to Shipwreck & Blue Caves★ 5.00 (124) · 4h€ 450View ›
Zakynthos: Keri Caves & Marathonisi Boat Tour with Turtles★ 4.90 (120) · 5h 30m€ 93View ›
8-day Zante island-hopping cruise: traditional gulet, swim stops★ 4.79 (118) · 8d€ 879View ›Top rated (5)
Zakynthos: Private Boat Tour Marathonisi, Keri Caves & MizithresYou’ll spot loggerhead turtles near Cameo Island, swim over hidden nests at Marathonisi Turtle Island, drift beneath bright arches of Keri Caves, and reach Mizithres Rocks by private boat. With a local skipper guiding you—and plenty of time to snorkel or float—you’ll catch those small moments you can’t plan for but end up remembering most.
Zakynthos Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves: land and sea tourA guided land and sea tour of Zakynthos that starts at the Navagio viewpoint overlooking the iconic shipwreck, then moves to a boat ride (glass-bottom or speedboat, paid separately) to Shipwreck Beach, the Blue Caves, and White Beach, with stops at Xigia Natural Spa Beach, Makris Gialos Beach, and a local winery for wine and olive oil tasting. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours with hotel pickup included; the boat ticket (€25–€50 per person, depending on vessel type) is paid in cash on the day of the tour only.Is it for me?Choose the glass-bottom boat if you want to watch the seabed and marine life as you travel to the caves; pick the speedboat if you prefer a faster ride and more distance covered. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included guide mean the day holds together without you planning stops or timing—you arrive at the viewpoint, the harbor, and the winery at the moments the tour is built around.
Blue Caves & Navagio Beach Boat Tour ZakynthosYou board a small boat at Agios Nikolaos and spend roughly three hours on the water, stopping at Navagio Beach for photos, then sailing deep into the Blue Caves for a thirty-minute float and a swim in the electric-blue water. You'll see Aghios Andreas bay and its monastery ruins on the return, with entry fees already included. Three departures daily give you flexibility with timing.Is it for me?Right for anyone on Zakynthos who wants to see the Blue Caves from inside rather than from a distance tour boat. The small group size and shallow-draft boat are what make the deep-cave access possible, so expect an intimate trip rather than a crowded one.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Bay & Blue Caves Small Group TourYou get picked up from your hotel, visit the Navagio Beach viewpoint above the famous shipwreck, take a glass-bottom boat into the Blue Caves for swimming, stop at natural sulphur springs, and eat lunch at a local restaurant — all with a driver-guide who knows the island and keeps the group small enough that you're not fighting for space or light. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you don't have to navigate, rent a car, or figure out boat schedules yourself.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want the main Zakynthos highlights — the shipwreck, the caves, the springs — without renting a car or coordinating boat schedules themselves; the small group size and included transport mean you spend the morning looking, not organizing.
Glass Bottom Boat Tour Laganas: Turtle Spotting & SnorkelingA three-hour glass bottom boat tour from Laganas that combines turtle spotting in shallow water with snorkeling at Marathonisi island and Keri caves. The boat has a glass floor so you watch loggerhead turtles (Caretta Caretta) without diving, then stop to swim in clear turquoise water surrounded by white rock formations and golden sand. A live English-speaking guide leads the tour; hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included.Is it for me?Choose the private boat if your group wants the turtle spotting and snorkeling without sharing the boat; the semi-private option works if you're comfortable with up to eleven other people and want to split the cost. Either way, the glass bottom boat means you see turtles without needing to dive or be a strong swimmer.
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Zakynthos Blue Caves: Boat Tour & Swimming StopYou board a small boat at Agios Nikolaos harbour and sail north to the Blue Caves, where you get 20 minutes to swim inside the larger cave and explore the rock arches from the water. The boat's size lets it go where bigger tours can't. You're back at the harbour within an hour, still dripping and a little stunned by the color of the water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually enter the Blue Caves rather than view them from a distance — the small boat is what makes the difference between seeing the caves and floating inside them.
Glass Bottom Boat Tour Zakynthos: See Caretta Turtles Up CloseA 3-hour glass bottom boat tour in Zakynthos's National Marine Park lets you photograph loggerhead sea turtles from directly above as they swim in open water. The route includes a photo stop at Cameo islet (formed by the 1633 earthquakes), a swim in the crystal-clear waters around Keri Caves and their rock arches, and a final stop at Marathonisi—the turtle-shaped island where you can swim at the Golden Nesting Beach and explore sea caves from inside. Door-to-door pickup and an English-speaking guide are included; the boat is small and eco-friendly.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a small group or family and want guaranteed close-up views of sea turtles without needing to snorkel or dive—the glass bottom boat does the work, and the 3.5-hour loop hits four different stops so the day doesn't feel thin.
Zakynthos Glass-Bottom Boat Tour: Turtle Island & Keri CavesA half-day glass-bottom boat tour of Zakynthos that departs from Agios Sostis Harbour or includes hotel pickup, taking you to Turtle Island and Keri Caves with a live English-speaking guide and captain. The boat's glass bottom lets you watch sea turtles and the sea floor without getting wet, though you can jump in to swim at Turtle Island and the caves. Bottled water and liability insurance are included; bring a camera and snorkel if you want to use them.Is it for me?Choose the hotel pickup option if you're staying at a major resort and want to skip the drive to the harbor; choose the port meeting point if you're staying near Agios Sostis or prefer to arrange your own transport there. Either way, the glass bottom means you see the turtles and caves without needing to snorkel or dive—you can stay dry the whole time if you prefer, or jump in at the two swimming stops.
Zakynthos: Navagio Shipwreck, Blue Caves & Xigia Beach Boat TourYou board a 20-seat speedboat at Alykes and make three stops: Navagio Bay for photos (swimming forbidden), the Blue Caves for a swim in mineral-blue water, and Xigia Beach for a dip in sulfur-tinged sea. The boat returns you to port in the early afternoon with all entry fees and taxes already paid.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Zakynthos's three most famous water spots in one morning without renting a car or arranging separate transport — the fixed departure time and small group size mean you're in and out before the afternoon heat peaks.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Speedboat TourYou’ll ride a speedboat along Zakynthos’ northwest coast with just 10 guests, swim in crystal waters at Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves, soak up views from hidden cliffs, and share lunch overlooking vineyards in Kampi. Expect salty hair, laughter with locals, and moments you’ll remember long after you’ve rinsed off the sand.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to the Shipwreck viewpoint for photos and views; then spend three hours on a boat exploring the Blue Caves with two swimming stops in the electric-blue water; finish at Xigia Beach's mineral-rich waters with food and drinks included before returning to your accommodation in the afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want Zakynthos' most famous sights — the Shipwreck, the Blue Caves, and a thermal beach — without arranging your own boat, timing the stops, or figuring out how to get between them; the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that.
Zakynthos Glass Bottom Turtle Boat Tour: Keri Caves & IslandsA 3-hour glass bottom boat tour departing from Agios Sostis port takes you to Keri Caves, Marathonisi Island and Laganas Bay to watch caretta caretta turtles in their natural habitat. The boat has a glass bottom so you can see underwater life while cruising, and includes two designated swim stops—one inside the Keri Caves with snorkeling opportunity, and one at Marathonisi's private beach where turtles nest. A live English or Greek-speaking guide leads the tour; children from age 3 are welcome, and private transportation is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to watch turtles from the boat and swim at two stops—the glass bottom lets you see underwater without diving, while Marathonisi and Keri Caves offer different water experiences in one trip.
Private Ancient Olympia tour from Katakolo: bee farm & wineryThis private tour departs from Katakolo cruise port and visits the ruins of Ancient Olympia, the Archaeological Museum, a working bee farm, and a family winery, with a live guide in English, German or Greek on request. Your driver picks you up at the port by name and returns you on time for your ship; the route, stops and pace are yours to adjust. General admission to the archaeological site and wine tasting are separate charges; the bee farm entrance is optional.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked at Katakolo and want to see Ancient Olympia without renting a car or joining a group—your driver handles the route and timing, so you focus on the ruins and the stops that interest you, and you're back at the port when you need to be.
Katakolo Olive Oil Tour & Tasting with Lunch Near OlympiaIf you want to get beyond the usual cruise stop, this tour lets you taste real Greek olive oil at its source and enjoy homemade food in villages most travelers miss.
Zakynthos: Navagio Shipwreck & Blue Caves Private Land and Sea TourYou’ll ride with a local guide through Zakynthos’ winding roads before reaching Navagio Shipwreck Beach by land and sea—swimming in neon-blue caves, climbing cliffs for wild views, and sharing lunch in a tucked-away village taverna. Expect laughter, salt spray, maybe a new favorite Greek word—and memories that linger long after you’ve left.
