Zakynthos Half Day Tour to the Turtle Island, Cameo & Keri Caves
Overview
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5 hours
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This half-day tour offers 5 hours of wandering in the South part of Zakynthos where you can discover the wonderful Cameo Island and its wooden bridge. Join us in the turquoise waters of Laganas Bay, and experience visiting the area of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. Marathonisi Island is one of the nesting beaches for the famous Careta Careta turtles. Hop on a glass-bottom boat to explore the scenery around you and capture photos of these magnificent sea creatures. Snorkel, swim at the Keri caves, relax, and enjoy the sun at Turtle Island. The tour ends by visiting the Aristeon eco olive oil press museum to taste some local delicacies.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are no toilets on the boat or on Marathonisi Island. We will stop for the toilet before boarding the boat.
There are many floating canteens on Marathonisi island, where you can buy snacks and refreshments.
Please wear your swimming suit under your clothes. The places that you will visit on this tour include water interaction.
Please note, that all our tours operate in (spoken) English. For any other languages please contact us to request written information.
What To Expect
Cameo Island
After a convenient pickup from your hotel, head to the small port of Agios Sostis on Zante's southern shores where you will pass and take some amazing photos of the famous wooden bridge of Cameo, and explore this small idyllic wedding island, for a short swim or refreshment (There is a small extra charge of 5€ if you want to enter the island). You can also visit the small church that is built inside this peculiar rock formation and from which this port took its name.
National Marine Park of Zakynthos
Next, board the glass-bottom boat sit comfortably, and enjoy the views around you. The captain will start immediately to look out for the turtles so get ready with your cameras. You will be informed when turtles are going to surface to breathe, or when they pass under the glass bottom of the boat.
Options
Half Day Trip-Turtles and Keri Caves
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Olive oil tasting
Entrance to Cameo Island
Full insurance
Boat ticket to Marathonisi island
Food or drinks
Towels, Sunscreen, Snorkelling equipment.
Extra charge 25€/booking if your hotel is more than 10-20km from our office Lomvardou 20 Zakynthos
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
117 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Half day boat trips are way to go
Lauren P,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect mix of views and swim stops! Breathtaking views and guides were very friendly. Would def book again
Disappointed
900francesp,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We paid for a 5 hour tour. From pickup to return was 3 hours and that included the time waiting for the bus driver. The boat trip stops were cut short and when we asked about it we were told that we were mistaken. We were put in a group with people who had paid half the amount for the shorter trip. I tried to contact trip advisor the same day but my email was not responded to. The first boat driver was lovely but he only brought us out because the guy scheduled was late. He was responsible and considerate of marine life. There was another boat pilot, a glass bottomed boat that “herded” the turtles trying to get closer using our boat to keep them contained. For this reason I would not recommend taking this trip. Go to Kalamaki beach and you will see the turtles come onto land in peace.
Recommended excursion
kristinaflorentinen,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The excursion itself was very nice, our driver was very funny and friendly, however the boat only had a very small glass bottom, so you could hardly see anything, under glass bottom boat we all imagined a little differently. The boat was also way too crowded. Furthermore, we had specifically stated that we would like to have a German-speaking guide (you could choose when booking) but nobody spoke German. Otherwise we had a very nice trip with great spots for swimming. On the way back, our driver George showed us another great vantage point.
Fast paced excursion
Nancy L,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Covers several spots quickly. We felt like we got to see a lot of sites but would have liked to spend a little more time in each spot.
Disgusted animal cruelty
jacquesr74,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00What a horrible experience. If you are an animal lover, DO NOT GO!!!! The boats literally hunt the turtles and then cage them in with their boats. When the turtles try to come up for air they move the glass bottom boat over them so people can take photos. Boats dock on Turtle island which is illegal and people don’t respect the nests.
Perfect day with Dali Tours
K1518VDallisonm,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a perfect day, well organised and great communication compared to some of the shambles with tour companies in Zante. Our driver George was lovely and informative, arrived early to collect us and gave us clear instructions where to meet etc. The boat was one of the smaller ones so more private and not overcrowded. We went to the Olive press first to avoid 4pm crowds and it was a great idea. All in all the tour was perfect and we even saw a sea turtle. Highly recommend !
Fun with turtles and caves
Andy W,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organised and friendly, this is run by Dali Tours and Nautilus. We saw a turtle as promised, the swim stops are in great spots and you get close to the natural arches and caves.
michelecM9281FI,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unique experience. To try absolutely we saw the magnificent turtles swimming and visited the beautiful caves the water was really crystal clear
Day out at sea. Seeing Turtles in the sea.
wendy s,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out to see Turtle beach and turtles at sea. Very kind company. Offered to swap dates when my partner unwell on the day. Great day out. Picked up and dropped off. Driver very helpful.
Great experience, disappointing ending
AngelMarius T,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great experience. Good scheduling, transport good, the guide was comunicative, gave us a lot of info about the turtles. Everything went well until the ride back when almost ruined everything. We chose not to activate the pick-up option and drive to their HQ in Zakynthos town. When we returned, even if has passed through Zakynthos didn't went to the HQ to drop us (with a 5 years kid) and 1 other person, it went pass Zakynthos abd drove an additional approx 30minutes to return in Zakynthos. When i asked the response was that the persons that were left of stayed in total more than us in the car and needed to balance the time spent in the car... Totally out of my logic. I chose to drive to the pick-up point, the others chose to be picked up... Very ugly and completely unnecessary ending. Very disappointed about this. My 4 stars ar going to the rest of the activities.
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