The 15 Tours in Zakynthos That Earn Their Price

1.Turtle Spotting Cruise with Glass-Bottom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,445 reviews · from $26Our pick

Cruise from Laganas through Zakynthos National Marine Park on an eco-friendly glass-bottom boat. Guide Denis or another English-speaking captain helps you spot Caretta Caretta turtles, then takes you beneath the Keri Arches, into coastal caves, and to Marathonisi’s nesting beach for swimming. Hotel pickup is available within 10 kilometers of Laganas Port.

“We loved this tour! Our guide Denis really made an effort to make sure we saw the turtles, he was great at providing everyone with an opportunity to take photos everywhere we went and he made us all laugh plenty. The views were amazing - beautiful caves and beaches and lovely swimming stops with plenty of time to enjoy it all! The only issue we had was actually finding where the meeting point as it wasn't very clear on the app who the provider was and the pin on the map wasn't very helpful.”

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2.Turtles, Marathonisi & Keri Caves Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,443 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $29

Join ZANTE MARE P.C. for a 150-minute to 3-hour speedboat trip from Agios Sostis. You’ll look for Caretta caretta turtles, pass Cameo Islet, enter Keri’s sea caves, swim at private beaches, and visit Marathonisi. Guides including Fred, Petros, Pro, and Christopher are praised for safe, friendly boat handling.

“loved having time to swim and enjoy the views. unfortunately missed some of itinerary due to weather . but overall a great experience”

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3.Porto Vromi: Navagio Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,284 reviews · from $33

Sail from Porto Vromi Maries to Navagio Shipwreck Beach, then follow Zakynthos’s rugged west coast through blue caves, Sfogio, White Beach, Porto Steniti, and Neptune’s Profile. You get three swim stops, a live English or Greek-speaking crew, and the option to stay longer at Navagio.

“Yianni and his son were excellent. Everything ran efficiently. They were very knowledgeable on the sites and even helped us get great pictures ! You cannot go wrong choosing this tour, especially for the price!”

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4.One day small group tour to Navagio beach Blue Caves & top view

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,172 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring northern Zakynthos by air-conditioned minibus and boat. Visit Navagio viewpoints, the Blue Caves, Makris Gialos, Xigia Beach, Bochali Hill, and possible swim stops. Guides including Theo, Sakis, George, and Petros are praised for friendly service, though boat type, beach access, and stops depend on weather and conditions.

“Friendly guides,wonderful experience in a fabulous island.The price was normal for the service offered.”

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5.Turtle Island & Keri Caves Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 896 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $41

Cruise from Agios Sostis to Marathonisi and the Keri Caves on a glass-bottom boat, with stops for swimming, snorkeling, and turtle watching. Guides such as Dennis and Alexander keep the trip lively and help everyone see the wildlife. Hotel pickup is available from several Zakynthos resorts.

“Family of 4 with the youngest being 19, so all adults. We all had a lovely day, everything was organised well from pick up right through to drop off. Booking was quick and easy too, highly recommend this trip”

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6.Shipwreck Beach, Viewpoint, Blue Caves Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 887 reviews · from $51

Spend eight hours seeing Zakynthos by air-conditioned van and medium-sized boat. Guide Philippos, George, or Yiorgos may lead you to Bochali, Navagio viewpoints, Shipwreck Beach, the Blue Caves, White Beach, Xigia, and local farms. Swimming, olive-oil tasting, and a Greek tavern lunch round out this active island tour.

“Our guide George who drove Minivan #1 and our younger driver Nik ( Nicholas,) made this tour a very special one. Pickup service was on time. Cold water bottles were also provided. We rodé minivan #2, Nicholas, the driver explained very well all about each of rhe stops at Zakynthos. The road to see Shipwreck beach was closed by local authorities since there was a wood fire 2 weeks ago. We got the chance to see it from the boat. The captain approached the boat so we took good pictures. The lunch at a typical Greek restaurant was delicious, affordable, and the staff there was able to show us a…”

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7.Marathonisi, Cameo Island and Keri Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 848 reviews · 5 hours · from $66

From Laganas, ride a glass-bottom boat past Cameo Island to Marathonisi and the Keri Caves. You get turtle-spotting, two swim stops, beach time, and an olive-oil tasting. Guides such as George and Sakis add island stories, though boat space, turtle sightings, and guide commentary can vary.

“It was great we were off the cruise ship early and they were waiting there at the dock. We had a great time. The driver of the boat was very nice but didn't really give us lots of info about the caves or the turtle island. We did see a few turtles. Would be nice if within the info that they advise when they stop at the beach that there is food and drink and you need to bring money (cash and credit cards are accepted). Several people on the trip didn't know and didn't bring any money with them.”

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8.Turtle Spotting, Marathonísi & Keri Caves Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 694 reviews · from $25Best value

Join Zante Sun Travel for a 3-hour cruise from Agios Sostis port. Captain Dennis and the crew take you turtle spotting near Laganas Bay, then to Marathonisi and the Keri Caves for swimming. The boat has small viewing windows rather than a full glass floor, and the 9am departure usually means fewer people.

“We was there with my family and felt so good on tour.”

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9.Half-Day Tour to Turtle Island and Keri Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 640 reviews · 5 hours · from $66

Spend five hours exploring southern Zakynthos by van and small glass-bottom boat. Visit Cameo Island, search for Caretta turtles near Laganas, swim at Marathonisi and Keri Caves, then taste local olive oil at Aristeon. Guides and drivers may include Constance, Alexandros, Niko, or Dionisis, though staff vary by day.

“Our tour guide was amazing, very friendly and chatty. She was very informative about the Turtles and the island, you can tell she loves the island. A cerdit to the company and made the day fun, along with our Captain on the boat (later found out that he was her nephew!!) I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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10.From St.Nikolaos: Boat Cruise to Navagio Beach & Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 483 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking skipper, including captain Takis Karidis on some departures, at St. Nikolaos port. Cruise by speed boat to Navagio Beach, hear the shipwreck story, then see fish through a glass-bottom boat at the Blue Caves and swim in clear water. Shared and private options are available.

“Truly amazing! Great boat, captain and 3 hours was just the right amount of time. So much fun :)”

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11.Zakynthos boat tour:Shipwreck& Local blue caves with 3 Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 351 reviews · 40 minutes to 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

From Porto Vromi, cruise to the Panagiotis shipwreck, peer into small blue sea caves, and stop up to three times for swimming and snorkeling. The group boat carries up to 60 people, with morning and afternoon departures, onboard toilets, gear, and free parking. Captains including Yanniis, Nico, and Costa have been praised for handling tight caves and rough water.

“It was a great trip. It was easy to locate the boat to jump on and the people at the ticket booth were friendly. The boat was well maintained and not overcrowded. Nico was our captain and he was plainly experienced, getting the boat into very tight caves expertly. We saw the shipwreck and stopped to swim at 3 spots. We bought our own snorkels which was great to use. It was beautiful. We were back at the port about 2pm. It was a bit more of a party boat than we expected. There was also almost no information given about the area. Would have liked to hear a bit…”

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12.Laganas: Off-Road Buggy Adventure in Zakynthos with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 6 hours

Start near Laganas at 8:00am for a guided Polaris RZR drive with Yannis and Gina. Follow dusty mountain tracks to Marathias, Mizithres, and Korakonisi, then eat a homemade Greek lunch beneath the trees in Loucha. Expect about 80km of driving, a 1.5-hour swim stop, and plenty of dust.

“An excellent trip that i went on with my 12 year old daughter. Adrenaline rush combined with a chance to see parts of the island not accessible by normal transport. A secluded swimming/snorkeling spot like something out of 'The Beach' an amazing Greek lunch under the shade of some Almond trees.....need I go on...if in Zakynthos and you like an adventure, this is a must!”

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13.Kefalonia Island Full Day Tour by Bus & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 238 reviews · 10 hours · from $99

Cross from Zakynthos to Kefalonia by ferry, then tour Drogarati Cave, row across Melissani Lake, stop in Agia Efimia, photograph Myrtos Beach, and stroll through Argostoli. An English-speaking guide such as Vera or Aleksandra may lead the day. Expect a scenic but busy schedule, extra entrance fees, and little time for swimming.

“This is a tour around Kefalonia. It contains lots of transportation, via ferry, bus and even more bus. It focuses on the sights, skipping swimming and beach-strolling. This must be understood. If you know this, you will have a wonderful time, like I did. I especially wanted to do it like this, as I have spent my other days on the beach and in the sea. No need to do it again here. For me the highlights were the visit to the monastery (I love beautiful churches) and Melissani lake (simply, it is magical), the rest was just bonus (do not miss the Kefalonian meat pie for lunch). Our Guide…”

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14.early morning Shipwreck,Blue Caves and view point

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

You’ll spend eight hours seeing Zakynthos by minivan and small boat, starting at Porto Vromi for Navagio, the Blue Caves, Sfogio Beach, and Poseidon’s Face. A guide such as Philippos may lead the day. Expect swimming, a family-run taverna lunch, the shipwreck viewpoint, and a stop at a 2,000-year-old olive tree.

“Tutto ok, bella giornata. Guida gentile. Posti da vedere l'unica cosa avrei apprezzato delle zone bagno piu soleggiate. per il resto tutto ok.”

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15.Zakynthos Small Group Tour Shipwreck & Blue Caves Land & Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $58

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Zakynthos by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan and boat. See Shipwreck Beach from land and sea, swim near the Blue Caves and Sfogio Beach, eat lunch in Anafonitria, taste local products, and visit Xigia’s sulfur springs and Therianos Family Farm. Guide Philipps has earned praise for friendly driving and smart timing.

“Our guide was great! We went all over Zakynthos and were able to see the top sights. Thank you! Great value”

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