Caretta-Caretta Turtle Trip
Zakynthos, Greece
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Zakynthos’ gorgeous loggerhead sea turtles swimming freely in their natural habitat when you book this convenient turtle trip, with a guide. Start at pretty Cameo Island, then cruise the marine park in a glass-bottom boat—great turtle pictures are guaranteed! Explore the charming Keri Caves, swim in the clear waters, and unwind on pretty little Marathonisi (Turtle Island). Choose between morning or afternoon departures to suit your schedule.
- See loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles in the National Marine Park
- Glass-bottom boat allows for great photos—no need for a waterproof case
- Choice of departures lets you plan your day and fit more in (or just lie in!)
- Includes 2-way transfers from select hotels and rentals in the Lagunas area
What's Included
- Guide
- Glass bottom boat ticket
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Cameo Island
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Keri Caves
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Marathonisi
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Door to door pick up covers a distance up to 10km from Laganas. Remote locations will be served on request with an extra cost.
- Remember to bring with you swim suit and towel.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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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Reviews
3.7
based on 25 reviews
Toni_K, Jul 2025
Driver Kosta excellent. Bring hat, bathing suit and suntan lotion. The captain of the boat Dennis was an excellent driver of the boat and entertaining. I strongly recommend taking this excursion
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that Kosta and Captain Dennis made your excursion so enjoyable and entertaining. Great tips about bringing a hat, bathing suit, and sunscreen! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
Warm regards,
MTM Travel and Tourism
charles_m, Aug 2024
Engaging, Informative, Great Music, Lively, Captain Dennis was very cheerful and smart at where to see turtles, swim and where were good sightseeing places, he was also very organised and gave clear instruction and it was well run. Overall amazing!
John_H, Jun 2024
The entire experience was amazing . The taxi service was amazing the boat experience was amazing and the entire crew was amazing . So friendly . They went out of there way to help us see more then the boat ride . The owner made arrangements to drop us off in the city so we can experience the rest of Zakinthos . The food boat in turtle island as great as well . Super friendly experience for my family and I . Thank you for the memory's
jane_l, Sep 2023
Going to turtle island and seeing the sea turtles. Tour guide was excellent time to swim and take in the scenery
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review of our tour. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Our goal is always to exceed your expectations!
MTM DMC Team.
Federico_M, Aug 2023
We chose this tour because it was reported to be turtle-friendly and it was. We spotted quickly a turtle, then moved to see part of the coastline, had the possibility to swim and then moved to turtle island where we had another break. The tour was very very good but what made it excellent was the boat’s pilot Denis. He was well prepared and very nice and friendly. When my daughter had a minor issue he went well above and beyond his duties and supported her with care. He is the real added asset to this tour! Absolutely recommended.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to post a review of our tour. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Our goal is always to exceed your expectations!
MTM DMC Team.
Suzanne_S, Jul 2023
Great boat trip of you want a short 3 hour cruise. The crew were great. Stayed for a 20 minute swim at the blue caves where you can jump off the boat as many times as you like. Then a 35 min swim on turtle Island - water shoes advised very pebbly but beautiful - then off to find turtles which we did.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Such comments are very encouraging and motivate our whole team to improve daily.
We hope to see you again soon!
Regards,
MTM DMC Team
Corrie_S, Oct 2021
Me and my friend did not made the trip this trip should be okt at 09 00. The day before at 18.00 i got a message that the trip will be in the afternoon on 1 okt. They didn't ask us if its okay with us. Then i called the office they said that in the morning the sea will be to cold to swim!! Very stranges. We had other plans for the afternoon and they offered the next day but we were goimg home the next day so we were very angry that they cancelled the morning trip!!
Response from Host, Oct 2021
ear Guest,
We appreciate your comments regarding your recent tour. It is always a pleasure to receive comments/ feedback in order to improve our service!
Please note that the morning tour did not operate due to weather, not because we decided to cancel. You have been informed the day before and as you said we offered you to participate at 13:00pm .
You refused to so we proceeded to a full refund!!!!
A_M, Jul 2021
Fantastic cruise with some beautiful views through the glass-windows on the bottom floor and plenty of time to swim in a couple of lovely locations. The cruise was easy to find, with lovely staff.
Nanae_A, Aug 2020
The boat and crew were very nice and welcoming. However, It was not an activity we recommend since the sheer amount of boats around one single turtle bothered us. You wait 15 minutes to see a turtle breathe above water and then they turn the boat and the wait starts again. But you are one of 10 other boats waiting around a single turtle.
We highly recommend the other sights and this company but take a snorkel to see the turtles
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Dear Customer
Thank you for the feedback though you cannot force and creature to appear on sight on request rather that is a tour that you have to seat and wait and enjoy the greatness of these sea creatures. Regards
Giulio_A, Aug 2020
I really enjoyed the trip. You're going to be on a 25-30 people boat. There's a glass side only on one part of the boat so most probably, half the people will not get to profit of it but it's not a big deal.
It's divided in 3 parts: Turtle hunt around Laganas bay and views from the boat of Cameo Island, Stop for swimming at the Keri Caves and panoramic view, and finally Marathinisi Island. First part in my opinion was very boring, even though we wanted to see turtles, finding one is not so easy. After a good 45 minutes we found one and it came on surface to breathe 3 times during a period of 30 minutes. Then we spent some time in the keri caves ( around 30 minutes ) that was the best stop of all. I enjoyed them so much they are astonishing. Then we moved to Marathonisi which was nice and had a really pretty beach even though the turtles nests were for abvious reasons protected and we did not get to see any other. The trip overall was nice and we had a good time. Definitely a good trip even though I would have avoided the first stop sacrificing the turtle hunt for some more time at the Caves.
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Dear Customer
We are so glad you have enjoyed the tour via MTM DMC Ltd and Trip Advisor. I hope to see you again
soon. Kindest Regards
Catherine_M, Oct 2024
PAS D'ACTIVITÉ !!! Personne n'est arrivé ; je n'ai même pas été prevenu: ce fut le pire, prendre un taxi pour arriver à temps à l'activité, chercher un n° de tel pour les contacter, attendre et attendre et perdre son temps: horrible.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Chere Catherine,
Nous sommes vraiment désolés d'apprendre que votre expérience n'a pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Ce n'est certainement pas le service que nous souhaitons offrir. Nous comprenons parfaitement votre frustration et nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée. Nous allons enquêter sur ce problème afin d'éviter que cela se reproduise à l'avenir. Merci de nous avoir fait part de vos commentaires, ils sont précieux pour nous améliorer.
MTM Customer Support
Amlie_J, Aug 2023
Bonne excursion, il n’y avait pas vraiment de fond de verre sur le bateau, nous avons pu voir une tortue en pleine mer mais je trouvais oppressant que tout les bateaux présents l’entoure comme si on allait la capturer, arrêt baignade plutôt sympa mais le stop sur la plage de marathonisi est sans intérêt hormis voir les nids des tortues mais tout le monde installe sa serviette au bord de la délimitation pour un endroit protégé c’est limite, le capitaine était sympathique et le bateau n’était pas plein ce qui était agréable
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your amazing review.
While we are thankful for the feedback we always strive to provide superior client service and improve our services every day.
Looking forward to see you again in the near future to one of our tours.
Best regards
MTM DMC Team
Marie_N, Jun 2023
Cette excursion avait l’air super sur le papier, en se disant « protectrice » de l’environnement, des tortues etc alors que ce n’était pas le cas (embarquer 40 personnes dans un petit bateau sans fond de verre et se coller aux tortues en faisant vrombir le moteur du bateau), après les grottes de keri sont belles et le skipper était gentil. Pour le prix c’est une excursion correcte, sans plus.
Mathieu_B, Sep 2021
Excursion à éviter malgré une guide très sympathique.
Nous avons vu une tortue mais 3 bateaux tournaient autour d’elle.
Arrêt sur la plage de Marathonisi (là où les tortues pondent leurs œufs) pleine de touristes. Nous avons du mal à croire que cette espèce soit protégée.
Cependant les grottes de Kheri sont très jolies.
Eloise_B, Sep 2021
A notre arrivée, le bateau n’avait aucune connaissance du trip. Nous avons dû appeler le service client de viator sans quoi notre billet n’était pas valide. Le service client a été réactif et nous pu effectuer l’excursion. Petite précision par rapport au descriptif: le snorkeling se fait au niveau des caves, la vue des tortues ( deux tortues …) se fait du bateau et pendant 30 min sur les 3 heures d’excursion. Il n’y a pas possibilité de nager avec les tortues dans le cadre de l’excursion
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Dear Guest,
We appreciate your comments regarding your recent tour. It is always a pleasure to receive comments/ feedback in order to improve our service!
We are terribly sorry you encountered this misunderstanding during your embarkation but with so many bookings from various of platforms, local agents, agents from all over Greece sometimes it is difficult for the person on the check in to keep track.
Caretta- caretta turtles is protective spieces (extinction) and not allowed close contact.
Looking forward to see you again in the near future to one of our tours.
Best regards
Jasmine_S, Aug 2020
Es war eine super schöne Reise und ein sehr sympathischer Reiseführer der viel űber alles wusste sehr zu empfehlen
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Dear Customer
We are so glad you have enjoyed the tour via MTM DMC Ltd and Trip Advisor. I hope to see you again
soon. Kindest Regards
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