Zakynthos is made for the water — sea caves, a marine park full of turtles, and the most photographed shipwreck in Greece. With several boat tours to choose from, here’s how they compare so you can pick the right one.
At a glance
| Tour | Length | From | Departs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipwreck & Blue Caves | ~2.5 hrs | €25 | Porto Vromi | The icons, on a budget |
| Keri Caves & Turtle Island | ~3 hrs | €35 | South coast | Turtles & sea caves |
| Sunset cruise to the Mizithres | ~3 hrs | €49 | Agios Sostis | Couples & sunsets |
| Romantic Sunset & the Dragon | ~5 hrs | €45 | Hotel pickup | Private land + viewpoint |
| Full-day North Zakynthos | ~8–9 hrs | €44 | Hotel pickup | Seeing everything |
The icons, on a budget: Shipwreck & Blue Caves
The Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves glass-bottom tour is the best-value way to tick off the island’s two most famous sights. In about 2.5 hours from Porto Vromi you cruise to the Shipwreck (Navagio) for the photo from the water, swim at the glowing Blue Caves and the secluded White Beach, and watch the seabed slide past through the glass bottom. Great for families and anyone short on time.
Turtles & sea caves: Keri Caves & Turtle Island
Prefer calmer water and a real chance of spotting loggerhead turtles? The Keri Caves & Turtle Island cruise explores the dramatic Keri sea caves and stops at Marathonisi (“Turtle Island”) inside the National Marine Park, in small groups of up to 16. About 3 hours, and the most nature-focused option.
Couples & sunsets: the Mizithres cruise
For golden hour, the sunset cruise to the Mizithres sails the south coast to the towering Mizithres rocks with swim stops and a complimentary glass of local wine. Romantic and relaxed — about 3 hours from Agios Sostis.
A private evening on land: the Dragon tour
The Romantic Sunset Tour & the Legend of the Dragon is a private minivan trip (with a driver, guide and photographer) to the Mizithres viewpoint and the Agalas dragon cave, ending with the sunset and wine at a traditional taverna. Best if you’d rather watch the sunset from the cliffs than the water.
Everything in one day: full-day North Zakynthos
Short on days? The full-day North Zakynthos tour packs in panoramic viewpoints, the Shipwreck overlook, a Blue Caves boat trip, swim stops, a village lunch and the Xigia sulphur beach over 8–9 private hours.
Which should you pick?
- First time, limited time, on a budget? Shipwreck & Blue Caves.
- Love wildlife and calmer seas? Keri Caves & Turtle Island.
- Travelling as a couple? A sunset cruise.
- Want to see the whole north in a day? The full-day tour.
Not sure? Tell us your dates and who’s coming and we’ll recommend the perfect cruise — and sort your hotel pickup with a Zakynthos transfer.