Full day boat tour to Zante with Smuggler’s Cove
Excursions & day trips

Full day boat tour to Zante with Smuggler’s Cove

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$112.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Polish
Printed ticket only
Duration: more than 8 hours
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
What to expect

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.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Soft drinks
What to remember
  • 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
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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

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3.8 /5

Based on 72 reviews from verified customers


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    Schwimmfisch

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    5

    October 6, 2025

    Solo traveler


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

  • N

    Norbert

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    2.2

    September 30, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Alter Kahn und permanente zu laute Beschallung

  • J

    Jens R.

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    3.4

    September 30, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    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

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    4.2

    September 30, 2025

    Solo traveler


    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.

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    lB

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    1.8

    September 23, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Trop cher pour ce que sait, il nous a était dit 3h de bateau le matin, au final on en a eu pour 5h… + le retour 3h … c’était très très long … Pour les arrêts baignades qui ne durent pas plus de 15 minutes c’est très limite quand même pour ce qu’on paye Un panier repas etait à disposition au restaurant principal faut il encore le savoir.. Pour la pause photo sur la plage dommage que l’on ne peut pas profiter de cette plage descendre et se baigner … pour ceux et celles qui ne savent pas nager

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    Non

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    2.6

    September 23, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Beaucoup trop de bateau et peu en escale à terre sur des plages