Hoteller i nærheden af Zakynthos Turtle Tour
Beskrivelse
Undgå de overfyldte både og nyd en afslappet tur med små grupper af skildpadder i Zakynthos. Med kun et par gæster om bord, er der plads til at slappe af og nyde en mere personlig oplevelse med en venlig lokal skipper. Vi udforsker Zakynthos Marine Park, hvor skildpadder ofte ses tæt på båden. Hvis forholdene tillader det, og det er sikkert, kan du endda have mulighed for at svømme i nærheden af dem. Du vil også besøge skjulte strande og havhuler, og takket være den mindre båd, kan vi komme ind i nogle huler for at opleve det fantastiske blå vand tæt på. Denne tur er ideel til dem, der søger en mindre gruppe, et afslappet tempo og en velorganiseret oplevelse fra start til slut, herunder gæster, der besøger Zakynthos med krydstogtskib. Bemærk venligst: På grund af den græske maritime lovgivning skal alle passagerer, herunder børn og spædbørn, regnes som et fuldt sæde. Dette gør det muligt for os at holde grupperne små og komfortable. For at gøre oplevelsen mere tilgængelig for familier, tilbyder vi reducerede priser for yngre gæster.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Hvert år emigrerer hundredvis af Caretta Caretta havskildpadder til Zakynthos. Denne tur giver dig den perfekte mulighed for at se dem svømme i deres naturlige habitat. Vores lille båd generer ikke skildpadderne. De svømmer ofte lykkeligt ved siden af båden uden at være opmærksomme på, at vi er der. Dette giver dig ro i sindet ved at vide, at vi ikke forstyrrer dem. Dette giver os også den perfekte udsigt og feriefotos. Plus Hvis din kaptajn mener, at det er sikkert for dig og skildpadderne, vil han tillade dig at hoppe ind og svømme fredeligt ved siden af dem giver dig en oplevelse, som du aldrig vil glemme.
Du vil udforske de store huler og bugter i Keri, hvor du vil stoppe for en svømning i det krystalklare blå vand. En fordel ved at bruge en lille båd er, at du rent faktisk kan komme ind i hulerne - noget større både ikke kan gøre. Indvendigt vil du være vidne til spektakulære sollysreflektioner fra det dybe vand, der gør dem lyseblå. Hvis du føler dig eventyrlystne, kan du endda svømme gennem en lille forbindelse tunnel mellem hulerne.
Mere almindeligt kendt som 'Turtle Island'. Ikke alene er dette en vigtig nesting strand for havskildpadderne, men øen er også formet som en kæmpe mor skildpadde! Du sejler rundt i Turtle Island og opdager dens små huler og skjulte strande, inden du stopper på dens vigtigste smukke strand for solbadning, svømning og måske endda en godbid fra en af de flyvende barer, der tilbyder kolde drikkevarer og is.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Der er inkluderet hoteltransfer fra feriesteder inden for en radius på 6 km fra Zakynthos Lufthavn (Zakynthos Town, Argassi, Kalamaki og Laganas). Vi sigter mod at hente gæster direkte fra deres indkvartering, men for at minimere den samlede rejsetid kan der lejlighedsvis arrangeres et bekvemt afhentningssted i nærheden. Turens afgangs- og afhentningstider kan variere med op til 30 minutter på hver side af den angivne afgangstid på grund af flere afhentningssteder, trafikforhold og sæsonbestemte driftskrav. Gæsterne vil altid blive informeret om deres nøjagtige afhentningstid på forhånd. Pickups fra områder lige uden for denne zone, såsom Tsilivi, er tilgængelige for en € 5 retur (tur-retur) afhentningsgebyr pr. person. Pickups fra alle andre områder af øen er tilgængelige på forespørgsel og med forbehold af bekræftelse, og kan medføre et ekstra gebyr afhængigt af afstanden. Desværre er vi ikke i stand til at indsamle fra Vasilikos. Argassi er den nærmeste afhentningspunkt for Vasilikos gæster. Gæsterne kan også anmode om et foretrukket afhentningssted inden for den inkluderede radius. Vi anbefaler, at du kontakter leverandøren efter booking og før turen for at bekræfte det nøjagtige afhentningspunkt, tidspunkt og eventuelle gældende tillæg.
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Båden er let tilgængelig via stranden, men ikke tilgængelig for kørestole. Det er 100 meter til fods fra parkeringspladsen. Kaptajnen vil møde dig på parkeringspladsen (den officielle mødested for tur) og vise dig til båden. For at komme ind i båden skal vi gå til båden og komme ind via et lille trin på bagsiden af båden. Kaptajnen og besætningen vil hjælpe dig. For at nå båden skal vi gå gennem lavt vand i ti meter.
- I overensstemmelse med lokale havneautoriteters bestemmelser kan vi kræve et gyldigt ID med billede (pass, nationalt ID-kort eller kørekort) fra mindst et medlem af hver bookinggruppe før afrejse. ID er kun påkrævet for at registrere passageroplysningerne og vil blive returneret med det samme.
Anmeldelser(183)
We took this boat tour on the off season of turtle activity just hoping for the best and they definitely delivered! Our captain had an eye for spotting turtles when they were around and when we even got to see one in a swimming area he made sure we got right in the water before the boats started crowding. On the island we were even lucky enough to see a hatched baby turtle make its way to the water! He showed us some hidden gems in many caves that we could go right inside, and even gave us a unique opportunity to jump from a high rock in one of the caves. We could not say enough good things about this experience and the captain that created it for us, it was the perfect way to spend our honeymoon!
We booked this tour based on its excellent Viator reviews, specifically to see turtles, and because it was advertised as an intimate/semi-private small group tour with private hotel transfer included. Unfortunately, the experience fell well short of what we expected. The transport was a very basic Fiat van, with wet towels on the seats when we were collected. The boat trip lasted around three hours, with two swimming stops, but despite the main purpose of the tour being to see turtles, we saw literally just one turtle getting their head out of the water very briefly towards the end. The return was also poorly organised. We were dropped at the port and told we could watch a man on his boat feeding a big turtle while the driver went to get the car, meeting him by a small church. We waited around 10–15 minutes in the full sun with no shade before he arrived. Most concerningly, when we were eventually dropped back at our hotel, the driver unexpectedly asked us for €5 each for the transfer. The Viator booking clearly stated that private transfer is included. When I questioned this and told him I didn’t have cash; his response became defensive/aggressive, including saying that he would have his brother contact me on WhatsApp. As I was travelling with my daughter, this left us feeling extremely uncomfortable and intimidated. And I think he demanded this because we didn’t give any tips. I am very happy to tip when I feel a service deserves it, but tipping is voluntary and should never be presented or implied as an additional charge. The timing of this request, immediately after the tour, was particularly concerning and frankly embarrassing. Overall, this was not the experience we expected from a highly rated tour, and the way additional payment was requested was very alarming. Future customers should be aware of that, before booking the experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Celine. We’re very sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations. We have already contacted you directly because we would genuinely like to understand the situation fully and see what we can do to make things right. Regarding the €5 transfer fee, your accommodation is right on the border of Tsilivi, where we normally apply a small transfer charge which is clearly stated in the tour description. However, in your case no fee was due, so the request from the driver was simply a misunderstanding on our side. We are very sorry for the confusion and particularly for the way it made you feel. With the turtles, they are of course wild animals and sightings can never be guaranteed. Our captains also have a responsibility not to crowd or disturb them, especially when several boats are already nearby, so sometimes a sighting may be brief. We are also sorry that the transfer experience and waiting time fell below the standard we aim to provide. We operate a small-group tour at an accessible price, including return hotel transfer, but that should never come at the expense of good organisation or respectful service. We are particularly disappointed because this experience is not representative of the standard reflected in the many excellent reviews our tours normally receive, and on this occasion we clearly fell short. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We take your comments seriously and will use them to improve. Ian & The Boat Share Greece Team
Simply a fantastic experience. Compared to what else was on offer from elsewhere, this was real value for money. We were picked up from our hotel and dropped back too. The boat was fairly small and accommodated our party of 3 plus 4 others plus the captain, so 8 in total. I'm glad we didnt do the other more crowded boats. We saw turtles swimming in the sea. We saw many caves and sailed through some of them. We also had a chance to swim in the sea and in a stunning cave. The penultimate stop was on a beech where we could purchase hot or food and beverages plus ice creams. Don't hink twice, just book and enjoy!
Thank you so much for this fantastic review and for such a strong recommendation! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re delighted that you enjoyed the small-group experience, the hotel transfer, the caves, swimming stops and, of course, seeing the turtles 🐢🌊 It means a lot to hear that you felt the tour offered great value compared with the larger, more crowded boats. That is exactly the kind of experience we aim to provide at Boat Share Greece. Thank you again for recommending us so highly — “don’t think twice, just book and enjoy” is about as good as it gets! 😄💙 Ian & The Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
What an amazing trip, it felt like we had been out the whole day. We didn't want the big party boat experience and this small boat was perfect for us with only 6 passengers. The large noisy party boats were around all the areas we visited, but due to their size, could not get in the caves like we did. We saw so many sights and swam in the beautiful clear warm sea. We were lucky enough to see a turtle shortly after we set out, sadly it was the only one, we had hoped to see more, but not the right time of year for lots. Later in the afternoon whilst snorkelling we also saw a lion fish, which was pretty amazing. The blue caves were stunning, a real nature's miracle. The boat trip back was amazing, speeding through the sea with the wind and sea spray in your face was lovely. Hang onto your hats! My husband didn't and we had to turn round to rescue his 😆 There was a fisherman feeding a turtle at the harbour on our return, but this was a bit uncomfortable for me personally, as the poor thing seemed like it had little choice being surrounded by boats and the harbour wall. It was far nicer to see the one we did swimming freely. When you go to the boat you will have to wade out thigh deep so bear that in mind. The guide and driver (brothers, I am so sorry i didnt get your names) were both so knowledgeable and friendly and clearly care about the turtles and their environment. The collection and drop off were really appreciated due to the distance we had to go. 100% recommend the trip, book it, you won't regret it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderfully detailed review 🙏💙 We really appreciate it. It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the small-group experience 🚤, our friendly and knowledgeable captains 😊, and the collection and drop-off service 🚐. That is exactly what we try to offer at Boat Share Greece — smaller groups, a more personal experience, and a relaxed day without the crowds 🌊🐢🇬🇷 And please don’t worry too much about Sotiris, the big turtle in the harbour! 🐢 He is very familiar with the fisherman there and seems to know exactly where to come for an easy meal 😄 He is extremely well fed — which probably explains his impressive size! We’re so pleased you had such a memorable day with us and thank you again for recommending the trip so highly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’d love to welcome you back on board again one day 🌊🚤🐢💙 Ian & The Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
Small boat experience makes a huge difference. It was a great day and we had fun plus managed to see turtles real close without bothering them
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! 🐢💙 We’re so pleased you enjoyed the small-boat experience 🚤 and were able to see the turtles up close while respecting their space 🌊🐢 That’s exactly how we want our tours to be. Thank you for recommending us! ⭐️🇬🇷 Ian & The Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
Full transparency, you may or may not see turtles due to hibernation periods. BUT, don’t let that scare you away from booking this excursion. The experience was amazing, and our travel guide made sure we got to see a turtle, even if it was sleeping. This excursion was fantastic and very private, so we really enjoyed the intimacy of this experience. Caves were beautiful and we got to swim on turtle island for a bit too!
Thank you very much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re so pleased you enjoyed the small-group experience, the caves, Turtle Island and the relaxed atmosphere on board. At this time of the season, more of the turtles are gradually beginning to leave the area as the nesting period comes to an end and the eggs are hatching, so sightings naturally become a little less frequent. Our captains still know the best areas to look and we’re very happy you were able to see one during your trip. 🐢💙 It was a pleasure having you with us and thank you again for choosing Boat Share Greece. Ian & The Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
This was an amazing tour. It was a small group of six plus our captain. The boat was comfortable and clean. We saw a turtle on our first stop. That was awesome. We were then taken to a beach for 1/2 hr. The beach was very rocky and hard on the feet to walk. I recommend you bring swim shoes to save your feet. Our second stop was the caves. We were allowed 40 mins to swim and some jumped from the cliffs. The captain showed off his amazing boating skills when he took us into some caverns. The captain was a great guy who told great stories and took our picture a few times. The tour was worth every penny. Ian communicated great on the morning of the tour to ensure we were meeting at the right spot. I will definitely recommend this tour to family and friends. Thanks Ian for a wonderful time!!
😊 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review. It really means a lot to us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the small-group experience and felt the tour was worth every penny. Keeping our groups small is very important to us, as it allows the day to feel more relaxed, personal and enjoyable. Seeing a turtle so early in the tour must have been a fantastic start 🐢 We’re also really pleased you enjoyed the swimming stops, caves and the captain’s company and boating skills. Thank you as well for mentioning the communication before the tour. We always try to make the whole experience as smooth as possible from the moment you book. And thank you for the useful tip about swim shoes too — that will definitely help future guests. It was a real pleasure having you with us and we’re very grateful for your recommendation to family and friends. We hope to welcome you back to Zakynthos again one day! 🌊☀️ Ian & The Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
The experience was excellent from pick up to drop off. Our boat guide Dennis was really great and was very knowledgeable about the local area and best photo and swimming spots. Couldn’t have asked for a better day out.
😊 Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the experience from pickup to drop-off and had such a great day exploring Zakynthos 🌊☀️ Dennis will be very happy to hear your kind words about his local knowledge and the swimming and photo spots. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back one day! 🇬🇷 Ian & The Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
An exceptional boat trip with Captain Thomas. Everything started out great with Debbie, who picked us up at our hotel right on time and warmly drove us to the departure beach. Once on the boat, the Captain took us on a 3-hour journey to discover the beauty of the Zakynthos coast, featuring turtles, swimming, and sunshine. The "small boat" format is truly ideal to fully enjoy this experience while being guided by a professional. It is a program perfectly suited for groups of 5 to 6 people with children. You can really feel Thomas's genuine commitment to keeping the area clean and respecting the local wildlife. Don't hesitate for a second—this is the exact getaway you need for this experience. A big thank you to Debbie for her valuable tips on how to enjoy our stay in Zakynthos even more. Aymeric and Letizia.
😊 A huge thank you to you, Aymeric and Letizia, for this wonderful review ⭐️ We’re delighted that your experience began so positively with Debbie and that you then had such an exceptional time with Captain Thomas 🚐⚓️ Small-group excursions are our speciality. We understand that guests are looking for a personal, relaxed and high-quality experience, and we truly believe a boat tour should be one of the best days of their holiday 🐢☀️🌊 That is why we carefully select passionate and attentive captains who genuinely care about their guests and respect the local marine wildlife 💙 We place great importance on every part of the experience, from hotel pickup through to the return journey after the tour. Thank you sincerely for choosing Boat Share Greece and for taking the time to share your experience 🙏 It was a real pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again one day in Zakynthos! 🇬🇷 Ian & The Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
Since it is a service, it mostly depends on the people. Pantelis, the skipper/tour guide, was more than professional and attentive for our excursion. Great guy. Thank you very much for this beautiful experience
Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre wundervolle Bewertung und dafür, dass Sie sich für unsere Tour entschieden haben ⭐️ Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie einen so schönen Ausflug erleben konnten und sich bei Pantelis jederzeit gut aufgehoben gefühlt haben. Ihre freundlichen Worte über seine Professionalität, Aufmerksamkeit und persönliche Betreuung bedeuten Pantelis und unserem gesamten Team sehr viel. Genau solche Rückmeldungen motivieren uns, jedem Gast ein besonderes und unvergessliches Erlebnis zu bieten 🐢💙 Es war uns eine große Freude, Sie bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen. Vielen Dank, dass Sie diesen besonderen Tag mit uns verbracht und sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrung zu teilen. Wir hoffen sehr, Sie eines Tages wieder auf Zakynthos willkommen heißen zu dürfen! Ian & The Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
