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Full day boat tour to Zante with Smuggler’s Cove

3.8/5
136 reviews

Pick-up any postcard of Zante and it's likely that Smuggler's Cove sits front and centre on it. Discover the soaring cliffs and shipwreck ruins of this famous bay during a full day boat cruise. Along the way, there'll be plenty of swimming and sunbathing, a stop at the Blue Caves, plus free time to explore the pretty port of Agios Nikolaos. Eleni, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Be prepared to be dazzled by the sea around the Blue Caves, which seems to glow electric blue because the white limestone underneath the waves reflects the sun through the azure water.'

The best part of this cruise is that you'll get to catch all of Zante's top coastal bits in one relaxing boat trip. After sailing over from Kyllini Port we'll kick off with a swim stop at dazzling Xigia beach. Sailing by windmills and white cliffs against the turquoise sea, we'll then head for Smuggler's Cove for a photo stop. Back in the 80s, a ship carrying contraband cigarettes ran aground in this chalk-white cove. What's left is a fantastic photo-op - Zante's best-known beach is one of the most photographed spots in the whole of Greece.

After pausing to admire the Blue Caves, there's another swim stop at a secluded beach before heading ashore for some free time in the teeny fishing port of Agios Nikolaos. It's a sleepy kind of place with a couple of tempting beaches and one or two tavernas. You'll have free time here to try some meze, or just simply swim and sunbathe before the return cruise.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Peloponnesos
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:German, English, French, Polish
Printed ticket only

Additional features

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Hotel pick up

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Why you’ll love this…

  • This Zante cruise takes in the best of the island's white-cliff coastline and top-notch beaches
  • You'll visit the famous Smuggler's Cove for a photo op by the 1980's shipwreck
  • The dazzle of the Blue Caves and the inviting waters at secluded beaches make this trip shine
  • There's time to explore the little harbour village of Agios Nikolaos, sat by an olive-laden hillside
  • Your local guide is an expert on the beaches, villages and traditions of Zante

Important to know

  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally

Cancellation policy

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


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guide
  • Boat cruise
  • Soft drinks

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

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


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Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA


What people say about this experience

3.8/5

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Based on 136 reviews


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Value for money

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4/5

Safety

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  • S

    Schwimmfisch

    Solo traveler


    October 6, 2025
    5

    Germany

    Der Aufenthalt auf Zakynthos war zum Essen OK, der Ort aber uninteressant!

  • N

    Norbert

    Traveled as a couple


    September 30, 2025
    2.2

    Germany

    Alter Kahn und permanente zu laute Beschallung

  • J

    Jens R.

    Traveled with a group of friends


    September 30, 2025
    3.4

    Germany

    Sehenswerte Schmugglerbucht. Schöner Hafen Agios Nikolaos zum Lunch. Das Schiff war alt, rostig und die Toiletten waren in einem schlechten Zustand. Auf die angebotenen Speisen an Bord sollte man verzichten, auch wegen des schlechten Preis-Leistungsverhältnisses. Wer Zakynthos vom Schiff aus sehen möchte, sollte sich das Geld sparen und dafür eine Fahrt mit dem Katamaran buchen, welche viel mehr bietet (attraktivere Fahrt, Kleingruppe, sehr gepflegtes Schiff, inkludierte Verpflegung).

  • S

    SuSchwinn

    Solo traveler


    September 30, 2025
    4.2

    Germany

    Herrlicher Tag auf dem Wasser. Leider viel zu laute Musik, diese Dauerbeschallung war echt nervig. Der "Fischerort" zum Mittagessen war nicht schön. Badestopps okay, auf jeden Fall Wasserschuhe mitnehmen, da Kiesstrand.

  • B

    bernard

    Traveled as a couple


    September 24, 2025
    2.6

    France

    une excursion soi-disant en français mais extrêmement peu d'explication dans notre langue alors que les explications en anglais étaient très complètes , pas d'informations utiles comme les heures de retour au bateau , comme les endroits visités au moment de l'arret a Zakinthos il était prévu de pouvoir trouver des magasins avec des articles locaux ,nous avons trouvés 3 magasins avec des articles que l'on trouver partout des articles pour touristes nous ne prendrons plus des excursions tui

  • V

    Valérie Fustin

    Traveled with family


    September 23, 2025
    3.4

    France

    Le voyage était très long depuis notre hôtel jusqu’au port. Dans l’annonce, on parle d’une excursion de 8h., nous avons quitté l’hôtel à 7h et sommes revenus à presque 20h. Par contre, ´l’excursion en elle-même était chouette, on a vu de très beaux paysages. Seul bémol, pas une seule plage abordée. Les baignades promises n’étaient autorisées que du bateau.

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