Smuggler's Cove half-day cruise with panoramic drive
Excursions & day trips

Smuggler's Cove half-day cruise with panoramic drive

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 256 reviews
from
£40.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Take in the view on a cruise to famous Smuggler's Cove
  • Learn about Zante's rugged coastline from your guide
  • Stop for a dip in a scenic bay nearby Smuggler's Cove
  • Discover hidden coves and swim at a white-pebble beach
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Zante
What to expect

Smuggler's Cove is a picture-postcard white pebble beach with a surprise – a shipwreck from an alleged smuggler who ran aground here in the early 80s. On this half-day boat trip, you'll cruise along the coast to see this famous spot, discover secret coves, swim and soak up the scenery. Kay, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Smuggler's Cove is also known as Shipwreck Beach, or “Navagio” in Greek. It's only accessible by boat, and it's one of the most photographed places in the whole of Greece.'

After pick-up, enjoy a scenic drive to Porto Vromi – it takes up to 90 minutes – and hop on a boat towards Smuggler's Cove. You'll have half an hour or so to take in the vistas from the deck before the imposing white cliffs appear, sheltering the cove and its famous wreck. The 200-metre-high cliffs curve and swoop down behind the beach, dwarfing the shipwreck. Kay says, ‘To preserve the natural beauty of the area, instead of disembarking at Smuggler's cove, we'll pause here to admire the scenery and take a few Insta-perfect snaps.'

Next, your captain will drop anchor at a nearby bay, and you'll have time to swim in the dazzling waters surrounded by Zante's coastal landscapes – don't forget your snorkel mask for spotting the colourful fish, coral and starfish here. Then, as we cruise back towards Porto Vromi, your captain will take you to a smooth, white-pebbled beach, a place so secret it doesn't even show up on Google. Cool off with a swim stop here and hear the story of the 'Poseidon's Face' – a rock formation believed to depict Poseidon, God of the sea – before setting off for the final leg back to shore.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Transfer times may vary depending on traffic conditions
  • There are two swim stops – weather permitting
  • Please provide passport/ID details of all guests at time of booking
  • Due to safety reasons, Smuggler's Cove can only be visited by boat and no swimming will be offered. Instead, you'll enjoy a swim stop at a nearby cove
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 256 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

4.3/5

Staff

4.3/5

Service

4.3/5

Value for money

4.1/5

  • Stu C

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Bad

    Overall rated

    1/5

    3 hour trip cut short to 1 hour. Sea conditions resulted in 75% of passengers vomiting and the trip being cut short. The trip should not have taken pl ...

  • Rafal

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Jestesmy bardzo zadowoleni z tej wycieczki. Byla to bardzo pozytywna i ciekawa wycieczka. Ale prawde mówiac , byla taka glównie dzieki Pani Bozence! S ...

  • Barry

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Poorly led. Total confusion with transfers. Poor communication with the guests. Transfer took 1 hour and 15 minutes from hotel to the boat which was f ...

  • Piotr

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Bad

    Overall rated

    1/5

  • Izabela

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wspanialy klimat wycieczki stworzyla przewodniczka Bozena a takze uczestnicy-weseli, na luzie, usmiechnieci. Jesli do tego dodamy cudowne miejsca na ...

  • ES

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Przesymparyczna przewodniczka Bozena, ciekawie opowiadala o wyspie i tradycjach. Lunch w lokalnej restauracji na plus. Brak informacji o butach do wo ...

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