Zakynthos Smugglers Cove Full-Day Cruise

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Zakynthos, Greece

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a new perspective on Zakynthos—and immerse yourself in the island's spectacular Mediterranean scenery—on this full-day sailing tour. Following pickup (from select hotels), board a sightseeing boat in Zante Town and relax as you cruise past beaches and resorts. Pass coastal sights you otherwise would't see, drop anchor off Shipwreck Beach to swim and soak in the views, and enjoy other chances to swim, sunbathe, and relax en route.

See a perspective on the island that many other visitors miss
Round-trip transit from select hotels is included for your ease
Have the freedom to swim, sunbathe, and relax as you wish
Enjoy spectacular waterfront views of Shipwreck Beach

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Tour escort/host

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Departure Point: Selected hotels in Laganas, Kalamaki, Argassi, Tsilivi, Zante town, Kipseli, Alykes and Alykanas Return point: Selected hotels in Laganas, Kalamaki, Argassi, Tsilivi, Zante town, Kipseli, Alykes and Alykanas

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach)

7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Donna_B

What an amazing day! We were at sea for about 8 hours and saw the most breathtaking views and blues sea! We travelled the whole way around the island and had 3 swim stops which were absolutely beautiful and relaxing! One of our friends lost a (very expensive!) bracelet and one of the crew didn’t hesitate to jump in when we spotted it on the sea floor!! Absolute kudos to that man! Plenty of drink and snacks aboard to keep you fuelled and a fab atmosphere!

Reviews

4.5

based on 44 reviews

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Perfect Day!!

Donna_B, Aug 2023

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Donna, Thank you for taking the time to share your amazing experience with us. Undoubtedly, our full-day cruise excursion offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore and swim in the most breathtaking spots of the island. We eagerly anticipate the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for yet another thrilling adventure.

Bad experience, we were...

Naomi_G, Jul 2023

Bad experience, we were there at the place peter tours 08:30. The bus man and the man of peter tours said this is not his organisation and didn’t want to take us. We paid? Not normal

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Naomi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We understand your frustration and would like to express our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. We would have been more than willing to rectify the situation if we had been notified earlier on the same day. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service, and this incident does not reflect our usual standards. If you have any further concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to make it right.

Avoid at all costs

Mark_S, Jul 2022

Viator very poor service... Never got picked up on booked day, then was offer to reschedule. After second attempt the following day. Again had to phone the office to chase why we never got picked up again. Finally after the tour got dropped off in complete different location from original pickup point and had to arrange private taxi at own cost to get back. Refund process is a complete joke, avoid at all cost.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Mark, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience. we are so sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. We had a last minute change of the ships program which caused us problems you mentioned with the pickup αnd that was the reason we suggested you change the time of the trip. Regarding the mistaken drop off on the way back we didn't have any information about it. If we had known we would have sent a taxi to pick you up from the wrong spot and take you to the right one. Once more we are really sorry about you experience and we hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the future. Thank you

Great day, some improvements needed

Marc_O, Jun 2022

Definitely a worthwhile excision. Beautiful sights, amazing boat, lovely staff and an all round beautiful experience. The bar was great with a good selection of food and drink at reasonable prices. A few things to improve though. Loud music blasting the entire day. 9am-6pm constant loud music. They need to chill on that as it gets annoying after a while. The pick up arrangements left us a little out of the know, having changed our hotel pickup time last minute via a message to our hotel rather than direct. The coach back to the hotel was delayed for ages and we decided to get a taxi rather than wait in the heat. Lastly, they blow an insanely loud horn which shocks everyone on board each time and is extremely uncomfortable. Chill on the horn! Other than that, definitely book it, but be prepared for the few annoying bits that are included.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Marc, Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. At Cretan Holidays we always pay attention to the comments and suggestions of our guests as they make us better. We are very happy to read that although you told us that some things need improvement, you would recommend the tour. We believe that the bus delay was a coincidence. Regarding the music and the other things you mentioned, we have passed them on to our partner and will try to correct them so that the experience of our guests is the best possible. Hope to see you again soon Thank you

An experience to remember

crisr, Sep 2021

A long but memorable day! The beauty of the Island is like nothing I have experienced in the past, absolutely stunning. The crew were fun and helpful too. The 3 stops to swim were the highlight of the trip for me. A 4th stop towards the end of the day would have been better since it got a little warm. The ship is very cool and rustic and have plenty of room to spread out with your group. I would definitely recommend this excursion. It might be somewhat challenging for people 70 or older getting in and out of the water depending on how physically fit they are.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you very much for you lovely review crisr, We are really glad that you had such a nice excursion in smugglers cove. Hope to see you again soon. Thank you

Lovely mediterranean color but too loud

Hsinchuan_L, Sep 2021

There were 3 stopping spots we could swim, 2 of them was a little bit wavy so not too pleasant. The shipwreck- uniqle view and beautiful color, however too many tourists/groups/ships there at the same time. Rocky beach so be sure to go with beach shoes otherwise expect painful feet. The 3rd stopping point was spectacular- crystal clear and peaceful water for swim. I wouldn't say it's a family friendly journey as most of the time parents couldn't just let kids swim- not safe I would say. The other thing is- I had to complain about the music. The playlist was somewhat from 90s, and super super LOUD. After a whole day accidentally sitting under the speaker, my husband and I both had headache. All in all, good for the price, hotel pickup and drop off is definitely a plus.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Hsinchuan, Thank you for your nice review, we are really happy that you liked so much the excursion to the smugglers cove. we have forward the issue about the loud music you pointed out to our partners for further improvement. We hope to see you again soon, Thank you.

Beautiful Zante

julie_w, Sep 2020

Didnt get to Smugglers cove weather too rough at sea but disappointing. But enjoyed the other views and swimming.Lovely crew and boat very enjoyable Zante is a beautiful island hope to come back soon 🐢⛱🐚🌞🌞

Response from Host, Sep 2020

Dear julie_w thank you very much for your kind review. We are sorry to hear that it was to windy to visit the smugglers cove, but we are glad that you enjoyed the rest of the tour. Hopefully we can welcome you again and that you will have the best weather for the tour With warmest regards

Awesome

AnnaMonika_T, Aug 2019

Fun & very friendly crew, breathtaking views, superb swims, excellent souvlaki, lovely pirate boat with comfy seats, themed choice of music. Take some some sick bags if you struggle with rough sea! Photo memories in option. Loved everything!

A perfect day out!

SheenaMKing, Aug 2019

Had the best time on this day cruise with my best friend. We managed to see turtles which wasn't on the information but happened to spot them on route to the blue caves. The music and entertainment on our journey was excellent. The bar had a great selection of food and drink on offer but remember to take cash with you. Smugglers cove was magical and the stop offs for swims were amazing too. If you get the chance then walk the plank to cool off. Would definitely recommend and be going again when visiting zante in the future.

Pirate ship!

ericamA1296MV, Jul 2019

This was on a pirate ship! Very great staff. Neat music selection. Plenty of space. And great kabob lunch for only 6 euro. Great deal! Would highly recommend.

A must ! Boat itself is an...

Tomislav M, Jan 2018

A must ! Boat itself is an experience and crew is amazing. Selection of drinks and food on boat is great. Stops for swimming ware highlights and once you see Navagio beach your heart stops for a sec. Entire day is full of impressions and this is a cruise that I can recommend to anyone.

The pirate theme made the trip...

Terry_B, Sep 2017

The pirate theme made the trip!! Having your photo taken with the pirate captain when you walk on board was great. Stopping at the shipwreck and swimming in the cove was amazing, and then stopping off near the blue caves for another swim in the clear blue waters was great. All in all a very worthwhile excursion.

Amazing day! Throughly enjoyed the...

Bethany B, Jul 2017

Amazing day! Throughly enjoyed the pirate ship and theme!

The trip was Awesome, We traveled on...

susan_s, Sep 2016

The trip was Awesome, We traveled on the Pirate ship and toured one side of the island, saw the blue caves and the cove was beautiful. Everyone was given the opportunity to swim at the cove and by the blue caves. The crew on the Pirage ship were freindly and courteous and provided entertainment on board on the way back to Zakinthos. Good value for money and a really enjoyable day.

Bellissima

Emanuela_C, Sep 2024

Crociera davvero bella..buona organizzazione e staff cordiale.. una giornata diversa dal solito per tuffarsi in acque stupende

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Emanuela, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are thrilled you enjoyed the cruise and appreciated the friendly staff. It sounds like a perfect day spent in beautiful Zakynthos. We would be happy to help you plan your next adventure anytime!

Animato

Chiara_B, Aug 2023

Un po' caotico sulla barca e forse otto ore sono troppe,a mio gusto troppa gente,ma essendo agosto ci può stare.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Chiara, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Zakynthos is a truly famous destination with stunning beaches, so it is common for it to be crowded at times. However, we are confident that the island's beauty has rewarded you for that. Thank you very much, and we hope to see you again soon.