Zakynthos Turtle Tour Schildpadden spotten & Schildpaddeneiland
Beschrijving
Vermijd de drukke boten en geniet van een ontspannen kleine groep schildpaddentocht in Zakynthos. Met slechts een paar gasten aan boord is er ruimte om te ontspannen en te genieten van een meer persoonlijke ervaring met een vriendelijke lokale schipper. We verkennen het Zakynthos Marine Park, waar schildpadden vaak dichtbij de boot te zien zijn. Als de omstandigheden het toelaten en het veilig is, heb je misschien zelfs de kans om in hun buurt te zwemmen. Je bezoekt ook verborgen stranden en zeegrotten, en dankzij de kleinere boot kunnen we enkele grotten betreden om het prachtige blauwe water van dichtbij te ervaren. Deze tour is ideaal voor diegenen die op zoek zijn naar een kleinere groep, een ontspannen tempo en een goed georganiseerde ervaring van begin tot eind, inclusief gasten die Zakynthos per cruiseschip bezoeken. Let op : Op grond van de Griekse maritieme wetgeving moet elke passagier — inclusief kinderen en baby’s — als volwaardige stoel worden geteld. Hierdoor kunnen we groepen klein en comfortabel houden. Om de ervaring toegankelijker te maken voor gezinnen, bieden we gereduceerde tarieven voor jongere gasten.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Jaarlijks trekken honderden Caretta Caretta zeeschildpadden naar de kusten van Zakynthos. Deze tour geeft je de perfecte gelegenheid om ze te zien zwemmen in hun natuurlijke habitat. Onze kleine boot heeft geen last of schaduw van de schildpadden. Ze zwemmen vaak vrolijk langs de kant van de boot onwetend van het feit dat wij er zijn. Dit geeft u gemoedsrust wetende dat we hen niet storen. dit geeft ons ook de perfecte uitzicht en vakantiefoto's. Plus als uw kapitein denkt dat het veilig is voor u en de schildpadden zal hij u toestaan om in te springen en rustig naast hen te zwemmen waardoor u een ervaring krijgt die u nooit zult vergeten.
Je verkent de grote grotten en baaien van Keri, waar je stopt voor een duik in het kristalheldere blauwe water. Een voordeel van het gebruik van een kleine boot is dat je daadwerkelijk de grotten kunt betreden – iets wat grotere boten niet kunnen doen. Binnen zie je spectaculaire zonlichtreflecties van het diepe water, waardoor ze helderblauw worden. Als je zin hebt in avontuur, kun je zelfs door een kleine verbindingstunnel tussen de grotten zwemmen.
Meer algemeen bekend als 'Turtle Island.' Niet alleen is dit een belangrijk broedstrand voor de zeeschildpadden, maar het eiland heeft ook de vorm van een reuzenmoederschildpad! Je vaart rond Turtle Island en ontdekt zijn kleine grotten en verborgen stranden voordat je stopt op het belangrijkste prachtige strand om te zonnebaden, zwemmen en misschien zelfs een traktatie van een van de drijvende bars met koude drankjes en ijs.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Transfers van retourhotels zijn inbegrepen van resorts binnen een straal van 6 km van Zakynthos Airport (Zakynthos Town, Argassi, Kalamaki en Laganas). We streven ernaar om gasten rechtstreeks bij hun accommodatie op te halen; om de totale reistijd te minimaliseren, kan er echter af en toe een handig ophaalpunt in de buurt worden geregeld. Vertrek- en ophaaltijden van de tour kunnen variëren met maximaal 30 minuten aan weerszijden van de vermelde vertrektijd vanwege meerdere ophaallocaties, verkeersomstandigheden en seizoensgebonden operationele vereisten. U wordt altijd van tevoren op de hoogte gesteld van uw exacte ophaaltijd. Pickups van gebieden net buiten deze zone, zoals Tsilivi, zijn beschikbaar voor een retour (heen en terug) pick-up fee van € 5 per persoon. Pickups van alle andere delen van het eiland zijn beschikbaar op aanvraag en onder voorbehoud van bevestiging, en kunnen een extra vergoeding, afhankelijk van de afstand. Helaas kunnen we niet bij Vasilikos ophalen. Argassi is de dichtstbijzijnde beschikbare opstapplaats voor Vasilikos gasten. Gasten kunnen ook een gewenste ophaallocatie aanvragen binnen de inbegrepen straal. We raden u aan om na het boeken en voorafgaand aan de tour contact op te nemen met de leverancier om de exacte ophaalplaats, tijd en eventuele toeslag te bevestigen.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- De boot is goed bereikbaar via het strand maar niet rolstoeltoegankelijk. Het is een 100 meter lopen van de parkeerplaats. De kapitein ontmoet u op de parkeerplaats (officieel ontmoetingspunt van de tour) en leidt u naar de boot. Om de boot in te gaan moeten we naar de boot lopen en via een kleine trap de achterkant van de boot op. De kapitein en bemanning zullen u helpen. Om de boot te bereiken moeten we tien meter door ondiep water lopen.
- In overeenstemming met de voorschriften van de plaatselijke Haven Autoriteit, kunnen we één geldig identiteitsbewijs met foto (paspoort, nationale identiteitskaart of rijbewijs) van ten minste één lid van elke boekingsgroep voor vertrek vereisen. Het legitimatiebewijs is alleen nodig om de passagiersgegevens vast te leggen en wordt direct geretourneerd.
Beoordelingen(159)
Excellent communication and a great team. There were only 5 of us on the boat, and it was worth every penny. We got some lovely photos and we were lucky to see a few turtles.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your afternoon with us and that you appreciated the small group experience. Seeing turtles in their natural habitat is always a special moment, and we're so pleased you managed to capture some great photos too! 🐢📸 Thank you for choosing Boat Share Greece. We hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday and we'd love to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Ian & the Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
Our private pickup from the AluaSoul hotel in Tragaki required an extra cash fee of €10 per person paid directly to the driver since we were outside their usual zone. We picked up one more family en route, making a comfortable total of seven passengers (including the skipper). The boat was great—featuring a back bench, a front seating/sunbathing area, and a shaded canopy. What to Bring (Top Tips) The tour operators asked us to bring our own drinks, snacks, towels, and sun cream. Crucially, you should wear your swimwear under your clothes, as there is nowhere on board to change! The Experience Within five minutes of setting off, we spotted our first turtles. Our skipper was fantastic, carefully adhering to ethical wildlife rules and finding a safe spot away from other boats for some of the group to jump in. If you get in the water, note that the turtles are much harder to spot while swimming than they are from the boat deck; those in our group were wearing goggles rather than snorkels, and those of us remaining on the boat had to keep pointing them in the right direction! Next, we explored various caves, swam off beautiful beaches, and spent about 30 minutes on Turtle Island. The island's turtle nests are all safely fenced off with wooden frames. There are also snack boats anchored there selling drinks, ice cream, and snacks (accepting both cash and card) if you run out of your own supplies. We even spotted a few more turtles back at the harbour before being driven back to our hotels. Excluding transfers, the entire trip lasted about 4 hours. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a respectful and memorable turtle-spotting tour!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and helpful review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your experience, and we're sure your insights will help many future guests know exactly what to expect from our tour. 🐢 We're especially pleased that you noticed our skipper's respectful approach to the turtles and their behaviour. We always do our best to observe them responsibly while giving our guests the best possible experience. We also had to smile when we read that you were helping point the turtles out to the guests in the water! 😊 It's lovely to hear everyone was looking out for one another and enjoying the experience together. Thank you once again for choosing Boat Share Greece. We hope you made many wonderful memories in Zakynthos and would love to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Ian & the Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷
Amazing tour with a reliable and patient captain. We saw a turtle at the very start of the tour, and even swam with it for a while! There were only 5 guests on the boat. And with the small boat, we were able to enter many blue caves along the shore, and did swimming/snorkeling in 2 or 3 of them. Snorkeling equipment and lifejackets were provided on the boat as well.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review! 🐢💙 We're absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your time with us and that you were lucky enough to spot a turtle right at the beginning of the tour – those moments are always so special! 😊 It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated the benefits of our small-group experience. Keeping our tours small allows us to explore the beautiful blue caves, enjoy more swimming and snorkelling stops, and give every guest a more personal and relaxed experience. 🌊🤿 A huge thank you as well for your kind words about our captain. We pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences while always treating Zakynthos' incredible marine life with the respect it deserves. 🫶🐢 We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board the next time you're visiting our beautiful island! 🇬🇷☀️ Warm regards, Ian & the Boat Share Greece Team 🇬🇷🚤
The tour from start to finish was absolutely amazing. Pandelis was our captain and took great care of us. He picked us up from our hotel (which was out of the catchment) along with two other couples and took us to the harbour. The group size of six people was perfect. We started off by seeing the turtles then went onto have a tour of the island and caves. We had an island stop which allowed for a nice break to swim and chill. We then went onto explore different caves which was incredible. He was a very experienced captain, very attentive to our needs and was extremely knowledgeable. They practice the ethical tourism they preach, he always remained an appropriate distance from the turtles but still enough distance to have a great view. And they were out in plenty!! This experience blew us away and we are grateful for his expertise in making it!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're absolutely delighted to hear you had such an amazing day with Pandelis. Your kind words about his knowledge, care and professionalism will mean a great deal to him. 💙 We're especially grateful that you noticed and appreciated our approach to turtle spotting. Respecting these incredible animals and practising responsible, ethical tourism is at the heart of everything we do. We truly believe in practising what we preach, so it means a lot to hear that this stood out during your tour. 🐢 Thank you again for choosing Boat Share Greece and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It was a pleasure to have you on board, and we hope to welcome you back to Zakynthos one day! 🇬🇷💙 — Ian and the Boat Share Greece team
Wonderful trip. Saw a turtle within the first 10 mins. Really knowledgeable guide.
Thank you very much for your review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and were lucky enough to spot a turtle within the first 10 minutes. 🐢 It’s also great to hear that you found your guide knowledgeable and informative. Thank you for choosing Boat Share Greece 🇬🇷 and enjoy the rest of your holiday! 💙 — Ian and the Boat Share Greece team
This tour was amazing! I went with two friends and there were 7 people total on the boat. Perfect combination of boating, swimming and getting to see a sea turtle.
Thank you for your fantastic review! 💙 We’re delighted you enjoyed the small-group experience and that you were able to spot a sea turtle 🐢. Creating a relaxed mix of boating, swimming, and wildlife encounters is exactly what we aim for. Thank you for choosing Boat Share Greece 🇬🇷 and for helping other travellers with your recommendation. 😊 — Ian and the Boat Share Greece team 💙🇬🇷
Very good tour ! The guide Pandelis was very nice and extremely professional ! He was a fantastic driver on the road and on the see ! We have seen a lot of tortues and the nice caves ! I enjoyed a lot ! Thank you. The service was great 👍 Sylvie
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! 💙 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Pandelis helped make the experience so memorable. He takes great pride in showing guests the very best of Zakynthos while ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable both on the road and at sea. 🚐🚤 It's wonderful to hear that you were able to see so many turtles and enjoy the beautiful caves. Encounters like these are what make the Zakynthos Marine Park so special. 🐢✨ Thank you again for choosing Boat Share Greece. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Zakynthos again in the future! 🇬🇷☀️💙 — Ian and the Boat Share Greece team 💙🐢🌊
Oh, great. Seen several turtles and even swam with 1. Very nice captain. Doesn't overload information unless you ask for something but lets you enjoy the surroundings. You come to the most beautiful places on the edge of the cliffs and in small ‘caves’. Also snorkeled in a beautiful place. The captain also goes with the water me and shows up all sorts of things. Also nice that you are not on a boat with 50 people but maximum with 6 people. Had a nice click with the 4 Canadians who were with us. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy the surroundings and the turtles quietly and on a small scale.
Hartelijk dank voor uw fantastische review! 💙 Wat fijn om te horen dat u zo’n mooie ervaring heeft gehad en meerdere schildpadden heeft kunnen zien tijdens de tour. Het doet ons veel plezier dat u genoten heeft van de ontspannen sfeer, de prachtige snorkellocaties, de grotten en natuurlijk het gezelschap aan boord. Wij geloven dat een kleine groep het verschil maakt, zodat iedereen de kans krijgt om echt van de natuur en de omgeving te genieten zonder de drukte van de grote boten. Het is geweldig om te horen dat dit voor u zo goed heeft uitgepakt. Nogmaals bedankt voor uw vriendelijke woorden en voor het kiezen van Boat Share Greece. We hopen u in de toekomst opnieuw te mogen verwelkomen in Zakynthos! 🇬🇷🐢💙 — Ian and the Boat Share Greece team 💙
We booked the 🐢-tour starting in the morning at 09:30 and would definitely recommend. The harbour is so peaceful in the morning! Our Skipper did a fantastic job spotting turtles super quickly and showed us the most beautiful spots for snorkeling and the stunning caves! Super nice skipper and a second couple were with us, it was an experience we will never forget!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! 💙🐢 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful morning atmosphere in the harbour and had such a memorable experience with your skipper. Spotting turtles quickly, exploring the beautiful caves, and discovering great snorkelling spots are exactly the kind of moments we hope our guests will remember long after their holiday ends. One of the things we love most about our small group tours is the relaxed and personal atmosphere on board, so it's wonderful to hear that sharing the experience with just a few other guests made the trip even more special. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Boat Share Greece. We hope to welcome you back to Zakynthos again in the future! 🇬🇷☀️💙 — Ian and the Boat Share Greece team 💙🐢🌊
It was a wonderful experience! I got to swin with a turtle and in the keri cave’s. I would recommend going on this boat instead of going on a fully packed boat yhatvfeels like a tourist-trap
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! 💙 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed swimming in the beautiful Keri Caves and that you had the unforgettable experience of seeing a turtle up close. Encounters like these are what make Zakynthos so special. 🐢 We're also very pleased that you appreciated the small-group nature of the tour. One of our main goals is to offer a relaxed and personal experience away from the crowds, allowing our guests to enjoy the island's natural beauty in a more authentic way. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Boat Share Greece. We hope to welcome you back to Zakynthos in the future! 💙🇬🇷 — Ian and the Boat Share Greece team 💙🐢🌊
