Excursions & day trips

Smuggler's Cove half-day cruise with panoramic drive

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$55.00

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Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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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.

What's included

Transport
Boat trip
Escort

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

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

Stu C
From United States of America - July 2025

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family

35 - 44 years old

Bad
Overall rated
1/5
Izabela
From United States of America - July 2025

Traveled 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

Traveled 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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