If exploring one beautiful Ionian island isn't enough for you, then this boat trip to Zante is the answer to your dreams. You'll glide to our near neighbour and cruise along its north coast, taking in the famous Smuggler's Cove and Blue Caves as well as visiting the costal hamlet of Agios Nikolaos. All in all, an amazing day at sea.

Set sail down the coastline and you can admire every inch of Zante's beauty. The star attraction is the made-for-Instagram Smuggler's Cove – which can't be reached any other way than by sea. Here, the wrecked hull of a smuggler's ship rests on the strand.

Your captain will stop by another hidden bay for a swim, before heading on to the Blue Caves. These huge natural archways in the rocks get their name from the colour of the water that laps them. We'll then dock at Agios Nikolaos, a small coastal community. You'll have free time to go to the beach or find a nice taverna for lunch before returning to Kefalonia.

The crew were absolutely fantastic, really engaged well and were informative. The trip itself was perfectly timed out and interesting. We were a little squashed in up on the top deck, which made the trip a little uncomfortable at times, especially when it got a bit choppy on the way back between the Islands. Overall though good value and interesting

This is a nice 6 hour trip with two swimming stops and a port call on Zakinthos. Be prepared for a very small boat with few actual seats and minimal facilities on board. If you are sea sick avoid, the crossing between islands can be rough. Crew were great and very friendly. Would go again.

Loved the swim stops and the informative guide. The caves were beautiful and good to see the shipwreck.

The Cruise was fine, just as expected, an it was a baking hot day so being at sea with the sea breeze was lovely. We cruised to Zante via the Shipwreck Bay, which frankly is just an 'old' by old I mean less than 50 years cargo ship washed up on a stunning beach, but you can't get off the beach due to falling rocks so a long way to go to turn round again, then you go to some caves, again you just sail there, have a swim stop and get back on. I would have preferred more time actually on Zante.

Prachtige stranden en grotten gezien. Continue bellen chauffeur en hobbelige weg iets minder.

Why you’ll love this…

Boat trip along north coast of Zante
See the famous Smuggler's Cove
Sail to the Blue Caves
Free time in the coastal hamlet of Agios Nikolaos

Important to know

Please be at Poros port no later than 08:45, for a 09:00 departure
Boat's name is Valsamis Cruise
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Bring a hat
Food and drinks not included
English-speaking guide for all nationalities
Transfers not included

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Boat cruise
Lifejacket
Swim stops

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Poros

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA

What people say about this experience

4.4/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 37 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

4.3/5

Service

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

All ratings (37)

5 stars (19)

51%

4 stars (13)

35%

3 stars (5)

14%

2 stars (0)

1 star (0)

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Emma
Travelled with family
31 August 2024
4.6
United Kingdom
The crew were absolutely fantastic, really engaged well and were informative. The trip itself was perfectly timed out and interesting. We were a little squashed in up on the top deck, which made the trip a little uncomfortable at times, especially when it got a bit choppy on the way back between the Islands. Overall though good value and interesting
M
Mrs M
Travelled with family
23 August 2024
3.8
United Kingdom
This is a nice 6 hour trip with two swimming stops and a port call on Zakinthos. Be prepared for a very small boat with few actual seats and minimal facilities on board. If you are sea sick avoid, the crossing between islands can be rough. Crew were great and very friendly. Would go again.
T
The Lowe family
Travelled as a couple
8 August 2024
4.6
United Kingdom
Loved the swim stops and the informative guide. The caves were beautiful and good to see the shipwreck.
T
The Londons
Travelled with a group of friends
28 June 2024
3.4
United Kingdom
The Cruise was fine, just as expected, an it was a baking hot day so being at sea with the sea breeze was lovely. We cruised to Zante via the Shipwreck Bay, which frankly is just an 'old' by old I mean less than 50 years cargo ship washed up on a stunning beach, but you can't get off the beach due to falling rocks so a long way to go to turn round again, then you go to some caves, again you just sail there, have a swim stop and get back on. I would have preferred more time actually on Zante.
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Alexander
Travelled as a couple
13 June 2024
3.8
Netherlands
Prachtige stranden en grotten gezien. Continue bellen chauffeur en hobbelige weg iets minder.
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Domi
Travelled with family
15 June 2024
4.2
Poland