- Good health is necessary to take part to the sailing cruises.
- No high-heeled shoes allowed on the yacht.
- Number of guests is according to the yacht allocated and to the current weather conditions.
- Cases of pregnancy, mobility and healthy issues must be advised before reservation and are subject to reconfirmation so to assure a safe participation of the passenger on cruise
- Once your booking, please provide us also their passports details (number, date of birth, nationality ) as we need to submit it to the port authorities a day before the embarkation
3H Photo Cruise Tours in Zakynthos to Turtle Island...
3 Hours crusie to Turtle island: Book now a boat ride in Zakynthos to visit the Turtle island (Marathonisi) and to swim at blue-water caves accessible by boat, and some offer swimming. Marathonisi has beaches with sand is offered for those who love sunbathing or lie on your back and watch the high rock hanging over you! Please note that we follow all the guidelines for a turtle-friendly observation!
The sun here is hot and its reflection on the rock and pebbles is great. But there is an oasis to cool you down. Visit the cave where you will see the edge of the beach and you will be surprised! Entering you will exit to a very small beach inside the cave with the most transparent blue waters you have ever seen. Marathonisi is an excursion that you should definitely do. If you succeed with a little people and fresh winds it is an earthly paradise.
Location
Pick up: We start the trip picking you up from one of our set pick-up points and driving to the port of Agios Sostis, wherefrom our boat starts. And off we go! A lovely trip to the south of the island, where our fancy inhabitants, Caretta-Caretta, hang around!
Keri Caves: The only official resident of the island is the Caretta Caretta turtle and the island as well as the whole bay of Laganas is protected by the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. It has the shape of a turtle from whichever side you look at it. We will reach there by boat on an organized excursion. You will make a stop in the caves of Keri. During your sea route you will discover caves, small beaches, rock formations that emerge from the sea. We head straight for the south-west of Zakynthos, to the famous Caves of Keri, some of the islands nicest caves, surrounded by stunning crystal-blue waters. We stay there 20 min. for swimming in this stunning complex of caves.
Turtle-island Marathonissi: Our next stop is another swimming-stop for 50’ minutes on the front sandy beach of the Turtle-island Marathonissi, the beautiful exotic island in the middle of the bay. This island not only looks like a turtle, it’s also where the famous Caretta-Caretta mainly builds its nests! And its front white-sanded beach is simply fascinating…
Arriving in Marathonisi you will enjoy nature! Trees and vegetation grow in the most incredible pla
Gulf of Laganas: Then- hold on!- we sail through the gulf of Laganas for 1 hour to spot turtles, Carreta-Carreta, for you! We guarantee that you will get the opportunity to see these lovely creatures and take once-in-a-lifetime photos of them! After admiring the carefree Caretta-Caretta through our glass bottom or directly outside, we return to the port, where from our buses take you back to your resorts.
Please note that we follow all the guidelines for a turtle-friendly observation!
Highlights
- Keri Caves
- Marathonisi
- Turtle Island
- Gulf of Laganas
Inclusions
- Pick-up & drop off from our set pick-up points
- Guiding in English
- Full Insurance on board
- Fuel & all taxes
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Meals / personal expenses
Useful Info
- Pick-up and drop-off shuttle service is included on all our regular sailing programs.
- pick-up points in Agios Sostis, Laganas, Kalamaki, Argasi, Zakynthos Town, Tsilivi and Tragaki (feel free to contact us for info on the nearest pick-up to your accommodation)
- Once your booking, we will send you the voucher with the pickup time.
- It is a shared transportation with timetable scheduled and if missed, you will need to contact us, so we can inform you of the exact embarkation point to reach by your own means.
- Please to bring with you swimming suit, sun lotion, sun hats, snorkeling equipment, waterproof swimming shoes, fully charged camera to take a lot of photos
- All yachts and boats in Greece cannot moor directly on the beach. We have selected the best points for swimming and snorkeling, the closest possible from the beach. The route may will be change according to the weather conditions. The captain will inform you accordingly
Cancellation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 8 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change within 7 days prior to the start of the tour or non - shows, full cancellation fees apply
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece
