Things to do in Zakynthos
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Zakynthos: Navagio Beach & Blue Caves Boat Tour with Cliff ViewsYou board a boat to Navagio Beach and the Blue Caves, with 30+ minutes to swim in the caves and another 30 minutes at or near the shipwreck. You also get the cliff-top view from Bohali Hill and photo stops along the way. Hotel pickup and water are included, and the whole day wraps by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Zakynthos's three main sights—the shipwreck, the caves, and the cliff views—without arranging boats or transport separately. Plan for a full morning and early afternoon out; that's what fits all three stops and the swimming time into one day.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat Tour Swim StopsYou’ll ride from Porto Vromi Maries by boat to Shipwreck Beach for that iconic photo stop, then slip into Zakynthos’ blue caves where sunlight turns water surreal. Swim in secret coves, try snorkeling with provided gear, and hear local stories from your guide as salt spray cools your face. It’s one of those days that lingers in memory.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat TourYou start at a hilltop overlook of Zakynthos town, then board a boat for a 3-hour cruise to Navagio Beach and the Blue Caves, with two swim stops and snorkel gear included. After lunch at a village tavern and a visit to a 2,000-year-old olive grove with free tastings, you finish at Xigia Beach's natural sulfur spa. Door-to-door pickup, water, and a local guide with a camera are part of the package.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Zakynthos boat attractions — the Shipwreck, the Blue Caves, and the natural spa — in one day without arranging your own boat, timing the stops, or figuring out which beach to visit. The fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that.
Zakynthos: Ceramic Workshop with Dionysia & Farm WalkYou arrive at a ceramic studio nestled in an olive grove, spend three hours shaping clay under guidance from the artist who owns the space, and walk among thousand-year-old trees afterward. Your two finished pieces get fired and either collected after three days or shipped to your address, so you leave with a real souvenir or the promise of one arriving later.Is it for me?Right for families, friends, or solo travelers who want to make something tangible in Zakynthos without needing any prior pottery experience. The three-hour duration fits a morning or afternoon, and the firing happens after you leave, so you either collect before you go or have a reason to return.
Greek Cooking Class Zakynthos: Make Stifado & Spinach PieYou’ll start your morning making Greek iced coffee or mountain tea before diving into hands-on recipes with a local chef in Zakynthos. Taste classic dishes like spinach pie and stiffado as you cook, hear island stories over lunch with wine, and leave with new skills plus full bellies. It’s relaxed, real, and surprisingly fun.
Zakynthos Turtle Tour: Small Group Boat & SwimmingYou board a small boat with a local skipper and spend the morning spotting Caretta-Caretta sea turtles in their natural habitat, swimming near them when conditions allow. You explore the blue-water caves at Keri—something only small boats can do—and visit Turtle Island for a beach swim. Snorkeling gear and hotel pickup are included, and the whole experience keeps groups under ten people so you're never crowded.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see sea turtles without the noise and crowd of a big tour boat, and if you're comfortable with a small vessel and a short walk through shallow water to board. The small-group format is what makes the turtles stay calm and lets you swim near them safely.
Zakynthos: Navagio Beach, Blue Caves & Shipwreck Viewpoint Full DayYou get hotel pickup, a full day moving between Zakynthos's three main attractions by minibus and speedboat, swimming time in the Blue Caves and at Navagio Beach, a natural sulfur springs soak, a clifftop viewpoint stop, and local wine and oil tasting at an ancient olive tree. An English-speaking guide, bottled water, and travel insurance are included; the boat trip depends on weather, so the itinerary can shift if conditions change.Is it for me?Book this if you want Zakynthos's main sights in one day without arranging separate boat tickets, transport, and timing—the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you just show up at your hotel at the start time and everything else is handled.
Zakynthos: Private Speedboat Tour to Shipwreck & Blue CavesYou’ll zip along Zakynthos’ north coast by private speedboat with an English-speaking captain, slipping into the neon waters of the Blue Caves, snapping photos at Navagio Beach’s famous shipwreck, and stopping wherever you want for a swim or lunch. It’s relaxed but full of those little moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Zakynthos: Keri Caves & Marathonisi Boat Tour with TurtlesYou're picked up from your Laganas accommodation by air-conditioned bus and driven to Agios Sostis port, where you board a small boat for a three-hour cruise past the Keri Caves and Marathonisi. You'll swim and snorkel in the Ionian Sea, keep watch for sea turtles, and finish with lunch at a traditional tavern before returning to your hotel. No restroom facilities are available at the port or on the boat, so bring water and snacks if you need them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Keri Caves and Marathonisi without renting a boat or driving yourself, and you're willing to travel in a small group where turtle spotting is more likely than on the larger tour boats. The early start and lack of onboard facilities mean you'll need to bring water and be comfortable with a full morning and early afternoon out of your hotel.
8-day Zante island-hopping cruise: traditional gulet, swim stopsAn 8-day island-hopping cruise around Zante aboard a traditional handcrafted gulet, with seven nights in a private ensuite cabin and stops at Kefalonia, Lefkada, Meganisi and Ithaca. You board Saturday afternoon, sail Sunday morning, and spend each day anchoring at secluded coves for swimming, exploring small harbors and villages on foot, and eating onboard or at local taverns. Breakfast and lunch are included; the Captain's dinner marks your final night before departure on day eight.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to reach the small harbors and secluded coves that only a boat can access—villages like Fiskardo and Agia Efimia, and swimming stops at uninhabited islands like Atokos. The fixed seven-night itinerary and included meals mean the days unfold without you arranging transport between islands or hunting for restaurants each evening, so you can focus on swimming, exploring on foot and the rhythm of the sea.
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 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.
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 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.
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: 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.
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.
Private speed boat tour Zakynthos: Navagio Beach & Blue CavesA private speed boat tour in Zakynthos takes up to eight passengers to Navagio Beach and the Blue Caves, where you swim and snorkel at sites accessible only from the water. The boat carries a sun canopy, snorkelling gear and a freshwater shower; your guide speaks English or Greek and adjusts the stops and timing to what you want. The tour runs 4.5 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to control the pace and the stops — because the boat is private and the guide adjusts the itinerary to your preferences, you're not following a fixed schedule or waiting for a group to catch up. The 4.5-hour window gives you real time to swim, photograph and explore without rushing between sites.
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.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck & Blue Caves Private Boat TourYou board a private 8-person boat with an English-speaking captain who adjusts the route to conditions and your preferences. The day includes stops at the Blue Caves (with swimming in rock coves), Navagio Beach for photos, and optional Xygia Beach. Onboard amenities include a cabin, toilet, fresh-water shower and fridge. You can add lunch at a seaside taverna or keep it a half-day cruise.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Zakynthos's northern coast without the crowded tour boats and prefer to shape the day around what interests you most—the captain adjusts stops and timing based on conditions and your choices, which is what makes a private boat different from a scheduled group tour.
