Caretta-Caretta Turtle Trip
Description
Our eco-friendly tour will start with a photo stop at the famous Cameo islet, created by the earthquakes of 1633 there you will have the chance to admire the wooden bridge from our small boat will depart. We will cruise around the magical National Marine Park with the special glass bottom boat. You will have the opportunity to take some unique photos of the turtles to swim in their natural habitat and learn about them. At the next stop you will have the opportunity to explore the enchanting Keri Caves, by passing underneath the Kamares and have a swim in the crystal clear waters. Our final stop is at the turtle shaped island, the Marathonisi Island. Where you will have time to swim and and relax at the Golden Nesting Beach. There you can visit also the the stunning caves of this islet.
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Itinerary
This beach is located on the Cameo Island, which is located in the opposite area of Agios Sostis. By crossing the wooden bridge from Agios Sostis to the Cameo Island you will meet this shingled beach with crystal clear sea. However, the beach stands out for its spectacular view. Τhere is also a coffee bar on the island.
Kerì Caves, accessible only by sea with private boats or tourist excursions, develop along the promontory of Marathia Cape, in the South-West area of the island. Explore the enchanting Keri Caves, pass underneath the “Kamares” and have a swim in the crystal-clear waters.
The islet of Marathonisi is placed across the beach of Keri, in Laganas bay. It is not a single island but also includes two more small islets called Pontikonisia. Its perimeter is just about a mile and can be reached by boat from Keri beach and Laganas bay. There are boats that have frequent itineraries to the islet. Otherwise, you can hire a caique or take part in organized daily tours.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For hotels located in this area we provide a complimentary pick up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Door to door pick up covers a distance up to 10km from Laganas. Remote locations will be served on request with an extra cost.
- Remember to bring with you swim suit and towel.
Reviews(25)
Driver Kosta excellent. Bring hat, bathing suit and suntan lotion. The captain of the boat Dennis was an excellent driver of the boat and entertaining. I strongly recommend taking this excursion
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that Kosta and Captain Dennis made your excursion so enjoyable and entertaining. Great tips about bringing a hat, bathing suit, and sunscreen! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon. Warm regards, MTM Travel and Tourism
Engaging, Informative, Great Music, Lively, Captain Dennis was very cheerful and smart at where to see turtles, swim and where were good sightseeing places, he was also very organised and gave clear instruction and it was well run. Overall amazing!
The entire experience was amazing . The taxi service was amazing the boat experience was amazing and the entire crew was amazing . So friendly . They went out of there way to help us see more then the boat ride . The owner made arrangements to drop us off in the city so we can experience the rest of Zakinthos . The food boat in turtle island as great as well . Super friendly experience for my family and I . Thank you for the memory's
Going to turtle island and seeing the sea turtles. Tour guide was excellent time to swim and take in the scenery
Thank you for taking the time to post a review of our tour. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Our goal is always to exceed your expectations! MTM DMC Team.
A clarification: We did not do this commercial activity because we practice snorkeling and kayaking. Leclerc Voyage "sold" us Zakynthos largely for its turtles (and for the shipwreck bay). In fact, turtles are migratory animals, they arrive in May, mate, lay eggs in Zakynthos and leave at the end of July for Africa. In September, you only see the numerous nesting sites, marked on the beaches by wooden pyramids. We met a couple who actually saw an old turtle, probably too tired to make the return trip, surrounded by 4 tourist boats: She couldn't stand this noise anymore, poor thing! Let them live!
Dear Guests, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Unfortunately this is the nature and reproduction process. We try to make our tours completely friendly and reconciled with nature so we would also like to use this as a learning experience for our whole team to improve daily. MTM DMC Team.
We chose this tour because it was reported to be turtle-friendly and it was. We spotted quickly a turtle, then moved to see part of the coastline, had the possibility to swim and then moved to turtle island where we had another break. The tour was very very good but what made it excellent was the boat’s pilot Denis. He was well prepared and very nice and friendly. When my daughter had a minor issue he went well above and beyond his duties and supported her with care. He is the real added asset to this tour! Absolutely recommended.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post a review of our tour. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Our goal is always to exceed your expectations! MTM DMC Team.
Great short 3 hour boat trip- crew were great . 20 min swim at the blue caves jumping off the boat as many times as you like. The. Turtle island for about 30 mins they have a floating bar where you can get drinks and snacks water shoes advised as pebbles but very beautiful. Then we they took us turtle Watching where we saw a couple of turtles in their natural habitat. Would recommend if you don’t won’t to stay all day Ona boat trip x
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Such comments are very encouraging and motivate our whole team to improve daily. We hope to see you again soon! Regards, MTM DMC Team
Great boat trip of you want a short 3 hour cruise. The crew were great. Stayed for a 20 minute swim at the blue caves where you can jump off the boat as many times as you like. Then a 35 min swim on turtle Island - water shoes advised very pebbly but beautiful - then off to find turtles which we did.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Such comments are very encouraging and motivate our whole team to improve daily. We hope to see you again soon! Regards, MTM DMC Team
Do not do this activity we lost 4 hours of our holiday for an activity that turns out to be a turtle hunt no more or less! No animal preservation, the boats spin all day (music full bounty) to try to see how few turtles survive these scary conditions (for the survivors of this disaster who did not pass in the boats’ elises). Regarding the Island it is a real dump, black people, it is impossible for it to come back to lay their eggs in this place! You will not see any marrin animals while performing this activity, you will lose and your time and money! Run away Buy a mask and a snorkel you will be sure to respect and see them
Early May a super nice tour booked here! Unfortunately, the weather hadn't been so good the days before, so the water was a bit "murky" (still super nice blue), and spotting the turtles was a bit more difficult. Our guide was really great and did his best so we managed to see another turtle. The guide was also very concerned and concerned with our safety, so we went swimming at another beach instead of the original beach, because he could not see if it was safe because of jellyfish because the water was more murky. Eventually also saw super clear water, and be able to experience beautiful places. Definitely recommended!! Oh the only thing is, don't expect a mega big glass bottom. There's a middle piece you can see through, but it's not that the whole bottom is made of glass.
