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Small Group Boat Tour: Intimate Ocean Experience
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54 Ratings
Λιμάνι Αγίου Σώστη
Explore Zakynthos with intimate turtle tours, enjoy flexible itineraries, and connect with nature and fellow travelers on our small group adventures.
Explore Zakynthos with intimate turtle tours, enjoy flexible itineraries, and connect with nature and fellow travelers on our small group adventures.
Duration:
3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Turtle Spot Zakynthos - Each year, hundreds of Caretta Caretta sea turtles migrate to the shores of Zakynthos. This tour offers a wonderful chance to observe them swimming in their natural environment. Our small boat ensures that the turtles are neither disturbed nor overshadowed. They often swim joyfully alongside the boat, unaware of our…
- Turtle Spot Zakynthos - Each year, hundreds of Caretta Caretta sea turtles migrate to the shores of Zakynthos. This tour offers a wonderful chance to observe them swimming in their natural environment. Our small boat ensures that the turtles are neither disturbed nor overshadowed. They often swim joyfully alongside the boat, unaware of our presence. This provides peace of mind, knowing we are not disrupting them, and allows for perfect views and memorable holiday photos. Additionally, if the captain deems it safe for both you and the turtles, you may have the opportunity to swim peacefully alongside them, creating an unforgettable experience.
- Keri Caves - Discover the expansive caves and coves of Keri, where you can pause for a swim in the crystal-clear blue waters. A small boat offers the unique advantage of entering the caves, a feat impossible for larger vessels. Inside, you’ll witness stunning sunlight reflections off the deep waters, transforming them into a brilliant blue. For the adventurous, there’s even the option to swim through a small connecting tunnel between the caves.
- Marathonisi - Often referred to as ‘Turtle Island,’ this is not only a crucial nesting site for sea turtles but also an island shaped like a giant mother turtle! Sail around Turtle Island to explore its small caves and hidden beaches before stopping at its main beautiful beach for sunbathing, swimming, and perhaps enjoying a treat from one of the floating bars offering cold drinks and ice cream.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Private transportation
- Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Escape the hustle of crowded tour boats and indulge in a serene, small-group turtle tour in Zakynthos. Our excursions are limited to a select few guests on a cozy small boat, allowing ample space to move around, engage with fellow travelers, and bond with your amiable local skipper. We venture into the Zakynthos Marine Park, where turtles frequently…
Escape the hustle of crowded tour boats and indulge in a serene, small-group turtle tour in Zakynthos. Our excursions are limited to a select few guests on a cozy small boat, allowing ample space to move around, engage with fellow travelers, and bond with your amiable local skipper. We venture into the Zakynthos Marine Park, where turtles frequently swim alongside the boat. If conditions permit and it’s respectful to the turtles, you might even have the chance to swim near them. Additionally, you’ll discover secluded beaches, explore sea caves, and enjoy flexible stops — if your group wishes to linger at a location, simply let us know. Our captains are committed to enhancing guest experiences while safeguarding marine life. This tranquil, nature-centric tour is perfect for couples, families, or solo adventurers seeking a personal, genuine day on the water. It promises an unforgettable experience that leaves both guests and turtles content and undisturbed.
- The boat is easily accessible via the beach but not wheelchair accessible. It is a 100 meter walk from the car park. The captain will meet you at the carpark (official meeting point of tour) and show you to the boat. To enter the boat we must walk to the boat and enter via a small step onto the back of the boat. The captain and crew will assist you. To reach the boat we must walk through shallow water for ten meters.
Location
Λιμάνι Αγίου Σώστη
Unnamed Road
Your captain will meet you at this exact location at the time stated on the ticket. To help guide you, you will see a small church close to you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(54 Ratings)
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Connector17133314818
Jul 21, 2025
Turtle trip - Great morning boat trip to see the turtles & managed to swim with them which was such a great experience for all of us.
Very respectful of the marine wildlife & boat kept at a distance whilst we were navigated to where we could watch the turtle in its own habitat without stressing it or disturbing it.
Then went on to swim & snorkle, feed fish & swim through Really great trip, thanks so much.
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Peter
Jul 21, 2025
Great trip, well worth the price. Would go again. - This was a great trip. We started cruising in the bay, looking for turtles, and we found some. We also got to snorkle alongside a big male turtle who couldnt care less that we were there. Then we sailed to some of the small islands, and swam from one blue cage to another, and spotted some more turtles on the way back to the harbour. At some point we also saved a rare and endangered species of turtle, a British tourist, who couldn't swim any longer and was in distress. All in all a fantastic trip. We were 6 people + the captain on board the small speed boat.
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N9522gbkristinam
Jul 19, 2025
Once in a Lifetime experiences! - We arrived in Zakynthos by ferry from Kyllini. Although we were a bit late, it was super easy to communicate with the tour guide via WhatsApp. It was an incredible und amazing Tour. There were only two of us and the driver. The boat is super classy and we saw turtles straight away. The driver, Pandelis had a great eye and spotted them all. He also had a very broad knowledge base and you could tell that these animals were important for him too. He made every effort to ensure that we had a great time .
I was able to swim with the turtles twice and they were so close and really big. Simply fantastic. Then we drove through caves and he fed the fish so that there was a real school where we swam. This Tour was one of the best experiences I've ever had. I will definitely come back! If you want to book a turtle tour then this one, the money is worth it!
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Kristina_m
Jul 19, 2025
Incredible Tour! - It was an incredibly beautiful tour. There were only two of us and the driver. The boat is super classy and we saw turtles straight away. The driver had a great eye and spotted them all. He also had a very broad knowledge base and you could tell that these animals were close to his heart. I was able to swim with the turtles twice and they were so close. simply fantastic. Then we drove through caves and he fed the fish so that there was a real school where we swam. one of the best experiences I've ever had. I will definitely come back! If you want to book a turtle tour then this one, the money is worth it!
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Chasyj
Jul 19, 2025
Such an amazing experience - Absolutely great! Pandelis picked us up at our hotel, took us to his boat and within a few minutes out to sea we saw a large male turtle. We waited until he surfaced so we could clearly see his face. Several sightings after that and Pandelis seemed to know when each were ‘coming up’ for air. Then it was time to join them! With care and Pandelis careful manoeuvring (actually towing us with a rope fixed to the bow - which was brilliant fun in itself) we were able to swim so close we could almost touch them (we did not of course). Some time on Turtle Island followed by a tour of the fabulous caves followed. An absolutely brilliant trip. Thanks for your company Pandelis and thanks to Ian for organising this so well. Top notch!
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N3819wbjuliea
Jul 18, 2025
- Fabulous experience. We saw some really big turtles and our guide was helpful, experienced and encouraged us to slide into the water and experience swimming alongside these gentle animals. Highly recommend the company!
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Eileenk812
Jul 18, 2025
tturtle spotting trip with island hopping - we were picked up and dropped off from our hotel, the captain was very pleasant and informative. the group consisted of 6 which was great. we were able to get quite close to the turtles without stressing them. The trip lasted about 3 hours. would definately recommend.
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Rebecca_c
Jul 17, 2025
Highly recommend this small private experience - Great experience. Guide was fantastic and flexible- and focused on the wellbeing of the turtles. Great to see. Only 6 of us and we got into a number of caves and saw heaps of turtles. Highly recommend this small tour compared to the massive boats with loads of humans.
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80jft
Jul 17, 2025
Small boat, excellent personalized service. - My wife and I booked online from Canada. Once there, we had an unplanned hotel change and the Boat Share crew was very helpful to change our pick up location - a simple call and WhatsApp communication was all it took.
Captain Pantelis picked us up himself and took us to Agios Sotis where we boarded a small boat, on which we were a total of 4 people: very private and very personalized.
The tour itself is absolutely worth the money: we saw beautiful turtles and the boats obey strict rules as to not gang up on them.
We then spend about 45-50 minutes on the beach at Turtle Island, just long enough to get a fresh smoothie and to snorkel.
We then proceeded to visit caves and the small boat, combined with our captain’s dexterity made it possible to get in deep. We had a chance to swim in fantasticly clear water, see fish and emerge from one of the caves on a secluded pebble beach. We had our own snorkel gear, but the boat also proved some. We then visited other beautiful spots where we could observe geological formations and take a swim.
The tour lasted a solid 3 hours on the water and was filled with fun. Pantelis is a great captain and he gives very good service to his customers.
I highly recommend it!
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Mumgee
Jul 15, 2025
Brilliant small boat trip to see Turtles - This tour on a small boat was the best experience we've had as a family on Zakynthos. First of all we were picked up from our hotel in Alykanas by the business owner Ian - lovely man originally from Liverpool. When we arrived at our boat he introduced us to Captain Pandelis, our boat tour guide. We shared the boat with two French people (a father and young son) who were absolutely delightful. The tour began with a first sighting of a large turtle not far from the harbour. We then moved in to another area where Pandelis found us another turtle. Got some great photos from the boat. But the best bit was to come. We moved on into more open water where we were able to jump off the boat and swim/snorkel with the turtle. Such a wonderful experience. These creatures are so bet and majestic.
After our swim we were taken over the bay to Marathonissi (Turtle island). We had about half an hour there to see where the turtles lay their eggs and to have an ice cream or drink, a wander along the beach and a dip in the sea.
We got back on the boat again and had an exilerating ride around to Keri Caves. After getting up close and into some of the caves, Pendalis anchored up again and took us personally for a swim into one of the caves and we were able to swim all the way through it and out the other side. The water was such a lovely sapphire blue colour . Never seen anything like it before. There was also plenty of fish to see in the water.
Pandelis was a great guide and so caring and thoughtful. It was such a pleasure to be in his boat and see all these amazing things. Would very highly recommend Boat Share Greece. Much better than some of the larger, cheaper and more crowded boats that can't get into the caves. This small boat tour felt very personalised without breaking the bank. It was so well worth the money. An experience of a life time. Thank you so much Ian & Pandelis for providing such a fantastic and personal turtle tour. We had an amazing morning with you guys.
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