The tour was magnificent from the beginning. Our captain Peter had great music selected the whole time (at every stop as well), showed humor, and radiated enthusiasm for everything himself. Swimming in the crystal-clear, blue-shimmering water was a dream. We will always remember it fondly and definitely recommend it to others. Thank you Peter!
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Z2583LSmathieum
September 19, 2026
To do
Superb experience
Too bad the turtles were shy that day
Only one seen at the port at the time of departure but it remains magical
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427siwant
September 17, 2026
Don't bother
Unfortunately it wasn't what we expected. Booked as a small boat not more than 20 people .We where moved to a large boat of more than 50 people. Turtle spotting was like a scene from jaws with loads of boats circulating around. Then we sped off to Keri caves then taken to Turtle Island at top speed. Left there for an hour which turned out to be half that. Then sped back to the harbour. Promised 4hr trip received a rushed 3 hours. Harbour itself chaotic. Staff where great only good thing about trip.🫣
事業者からの返答
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your feedback. After reading your review, we spoke directly with the captain and the team managing the boats at the harbour to understand exactly what happened.
We were informed that a member of your group of six specifically requested to change boats because the original small boat did not have a toilet. In an effort to accommodate your request, our team moved your group to a larger boat equipped with toilet facilities. This change was made at your group’s request and with the intention of providing you with a more comfortable experience.
We would also like to clarify two points. The tour you booked is clearly advertised as a 3-hour experience, not 4 hours, and the replacement boat had a capacity of approximately 25 passengers, not more than 50 as stated in the review.
We always take criticism seriously and constantly work to improve our services, as reflected in the many positive reviews this experience has received. However, we also believe it is important that the circumstances of the day are represented accurately.
We are pleased that you found our staff excellent. Their decision to change the boat was precisely an attempt to accommodate your group’s request and provide better facilities.
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alexandereA8914CF
September 6, 2026
Alex
Affordable and good captain! We also saw the large turtle in the harbor
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Jacopo_B
August 28, 2026
The tour turned out to be in...
The tour turned out to be largely accurate compared to the description, with the exception of the duration of certain stops. We were also lucky enough to see an adult loggerhead sea turtle near the harbor. In hindsight, however, it was not a great sight to see the turtle in question surrounded by boats and bombarded by dozens of camera flashes. Aside from this, the tour operator was kind and helpful. Recommended!
事業者からの返答
Grazie mille per aver condiviso la sua esperienza e per averci consigliato!
Siamo felici che abbia apprezzato il tour e la disponibilità del nostro team.
Comprendiamo perfettamente anche la sua osservazione riguardo alla Caretta Caretta. Il rispetto e la protezione di questi splendidi animali sono estremamente importanti e, purtroppo, non possiamo controllare il comportamento delle altre imbarcazioni presenti nella zona. Da parte nostra cerchiamo sempre di osservare le tartarughe con rispetto, mantenendo una distanza adeguata e senza disturbarle.
Terremo inoltre in considerazione il suo commento sulla durata delle fermate, perché ogni feedback ci aiuta a migliorare l’esperienza dei nostri ospiti.
Grazie ancora per averci scelto e speriamo di rivederla presto a Zante!
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LadyFarquar69
August 26, 2026
Worth it for the price
This is a nice half day out and a lovely way to wile away a few hours, but there are some things to be aware of.
We were told to look for bus number 40 to collect us; the but was not marked and had no number 40. We just went up to the driver, checked his pick up sheet and saw our names on it. There are lots of pick up, but it’s still only 30-40 minutes in a mini-bus. Air conditioning is not great.
When we got to the beach we had to wait another 40 minutes for the boat to come back from a previous trip, but there were bars on the beachfront for drinks and toilets.
They make you take your shoes off before getting on the boat. ALL shoes except water shoes. No crocs, no flip flops, no sandals. They will not let you on with shoes on unless they are water shoes. You have to walk out into the sea to get on the boat so make sure you’re wearing swimming gear and if you can get water shoes, I would advise it because some of the beaches are pebbly and very painful. Our kids both had beach shoes so they were fine, but my husband and I struggled walking on some of the areas. Overall, you will be fine though.
Take water and snacks or lunch with you, because there is no food for the first two hours and our trip run straight over lunchtime.
The tour is for up to 23 people. We had 21 and it was a tight fit, however once you get settled, the captain lets you move to over parts of the boats and you can spread out a bit. We all made friends on the boat and everyone was very accommodating to each other, especially to the kids.
The glass bottom boat is a bit of a stretch. There are 4 glass panels to look out, but don’t be disappointed when the boat doesn’t have a literal glass bottom.
The captain gives a tour, but it’s very hard to hear him over the roar of the engine, so unless you are next to him, you will hear nothing.
We saw lots of turtles swimming all around us and got lots of photos and the kids loved it.
The views are nice and the caves are pretty.
The first stop is to go swimming. The water is clear and not too deep and the water was warm and inviting.
The boat has a cover to protect from the sun, which is perfect.
The next stop is to Turtle Island. We would have happily skipped this part.
It’s a huge tourist trap. The main part of the beach is closed off to protect the turtle nest, so there is a slim beach area all the way around the edge where hundreds of tourists are camped out and boats are moored . There is no shade there is no seating and their are no toilets, but you can go swimming and there are food boats providing delicious fresh sandwiches, hotdogs, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and ice cream creams.
On our ride home, our boat broke down, but within 15 minutes another boat had arrived we will transferred onto it after we went back to the main mainland.
Overall for the price, this is definitely worth a day trip. When I go on holiday, I love going on boats and I love being close to the ocean and this was definitely worth it.
According to people on our boat trip, some of the larger boats were absolutely packed full of tourist doing exactly the same as us but much less comfortable conditions.
Again for the price, I would definitely recommend this boat trip.
This review is more to provide the information, that I wish we had all known before booking.
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review and for recommending the boat trip. We’re really happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed seeing the turtles, swimming, the caves and the overall experience. 😊
We would just like to clarify one important point for future guests: our company does not provide pickup or drop-off transportation for this particular boat tour. The minibus and the “bus number 40” mentioned in the review do not belong to our company and are not operated or arranged by us. It was most likely transportation organized separately by another provider.
Nevertheless, we truly appreciate all your detailed feedback regarding the boat experience. Comments like yours are very useful, as they help us understand what information we should communicate more clearly to future guests before their trip.
Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you and your family again in the future! 🌊🐢
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S207KSaarond
August 25, 2026
Great experience
Great value your. Got to see turtles and enjoyed a sea swim with a view amongst the cliffs and caves.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience, enjoyed seeing the Caretta-Caretta turtles, and had the chance to swim surrounded by the beautiful cliffs and caves of Zakynthos.
Thank you for choosing Escape Tours and for recommending the experience. We hope to welcome you back to Zakynthos again in the future! 🌊🐢
Best regards,
Escape Tours Team
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Petra_T
August 11, 2026
Reliable and flexible operator
We were informed ahead of time that our captain fell ill and were offered to move to a tour later in the day or the next day. Communications were clear and responses prompt. The trip was nice. We did see one turtle (in the Harbour already), but mostly enjoyed being out on the water and swimming in beautiful places.
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for your kind review and for your understanding regarding the last-minute change due to our captain feeling unwell.
We’re very happy to hear that you appreciated our communication and that you enjoyed your time on the water, especially the swimming stops in the beautiful surroundings of Zakynthos. 🌊🐢
Thank you for choosing Escape Tours. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another experience in Zakynthos!
Best regards,
Escape Tours Team
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steckp
August 7, 2026
Delivered as promised but a bit over-touristed.
A bit over-touristed. Hard to get to harbor meeting place.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We’re glad to hear that the tour was delivered as promised. We completely understand your comment regarding how busy the area can become, especially during the peak summer season, when Zakynthos welcomes many visitors.
We also appreciate your feedback about finding the meeting point. We are continuously working to make our directions and pre-tour information as clear as possible for our guests.
Thank you for choosing Escape Tours, and we hope you still took home some beautiful memories from Zakynthos. 🌊🐢
Best regards,
Escape Tours Team
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RPO147
July 24, 2026
Turtle watching & Kiri caves trip
Excellent trip, brilliant captain & boat was quick, stable, small enough to get into the caves & plenty of time for two swim stops & saw a turtle surface right by the boat, which also swam underneath. 3hrs is perfect time, trips from Zante Town take 2-3hrs more.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip, the captain, and the boat. It’s great to know you had the chance to see a turtle up close and enjoy the swim stops. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Zakynthos for another unforgettable experience. Safe travels! 🌊🐢