Luxury Day Cruises to Ithaca - swimming, snorkeling food and more !
Description
This is one of the best Semi-Private Cruises from Kefalonia to Ithaca departing from Agia Efimia port, on a modern sailing yacht, skippered by an experienced captain who will share some of the most beautiful places in Ithaca. With a full day ahead, we meet at 8:50 am outside of the yacht to spend a gorgeous full day sailing aboard a sleek and comfortable sailing boat. Highlights: -Lunch (traditional Greek food) -Snacks -Fruits -Refreshments, Wine & Beers -Snorkeling Equipment -Freshwater shower onboard -SUP (stand up paddle) -WiFi onboard If you are also lucky enough, you can even see dolphins, sea turtles as well as rare migratory birds cruising alongside our boat. Please be assured we always pick the best places to visit, swim and snorkel according to weather conditions. If the captain suggests so, we may alter this route to give the most pleasant experience possible based on the current winds and the weather conditions at that time.
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Your day starts with a long sail toward the east of Ithaca, having a first swim stop at ''the paradise on earth'', called Gidaki Beach, where you can snorkel in its crystalline blue-green waters, and have a snack/ drink at the end. Gidaki is considered by many people the best beach in Ithaca, while it is often ranked among the best beaches in Greece! The turquoise blue waters and the natural landscape with the scenic, lush vegetation impress every visitor. It's a pebbled beach with larger pebbles on the western side and smaller ones on the east. The bay is open and ideal for swimming from one side to the other.
As soon as we leave another highlight stop awaits, Skinos Bay Beach, where we prepare our lunch which is served on board along with soft drinks, beers, and local wine. Skinos is the bay to the east of Ithaca, with the homonymous beach. It is surrounded by pine trees and the scenery is breathtaking.
After lunch, we will set course towards to the south coast of Ithaca and Talaros Beach (Pera Pigadia Bay) is our last selected spot for the day. The waters of Pigadia's Bay are calm, warm, and smooth, ideal for swimming. Once we have taken our fill of this little gem of Ithaca, we sail back to Agia Efimia arriving at the port around after 17:00.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(95)
A truly wonderful day with the very best crew, who took great care of us. The yacht was beautiful & we stopped at 3 stunning locations to snorkel, swim & paddle board. The home cooked food was delicious & we were offered lots of drinks along the way. The wind increased sufficiently on the return journey, so we were able to put up the sails. There were 10 guests on board, but there was plenty of space for all of us. A highlight of my holiday & highly recommended to anyone that lives sailing to beautiful places. Thank you.
We had a lovely time. 3 beautiful swimming spots, great food, and learned a lot about Kefalonia and Ithaca. Evangelos and Avia (sorry if I spelled names wrong!) were amazing—friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it and would definitely book again if we come back. Fantastic!!
A wonderful day visiting 3 beautiful beaches around Ithaca. The captain was so welcoming, calm and kind as was the host who also cooked the most amazing moussaka. The snacks were also delicious and there were plenty of drinks for the whole trip. There were 11 of us on the boat but was ample space and was lovely getting to know the rest of the people. The stops were beautiful, each different with crystal clear water. Whether snorkeling, paddling, diving off the boat or ogling the super yachts, there was ample time to relax. Wholeheartedly recommend as seeing the islands from the sea is a must.
The crew were wonderful and attentive. The experience was very enjoyable.
We were a family of 4 (2 teenage girls) and had a wonderful day!! From start to finish our hosts were friendly and welcoming with excellent hospitality. The boat was wonderful and our stops for swimming, snorkelling and paddle boards was a family highlight! Lunch was delicious and lots of drinks options too! We would love to do this trip again and would absolutely recommend to anyone interested! Wonderful memories - and a favourite day from our holiday!!
This was a wonderful relaxing, boating day! Our captain and assistant were very kind and hospitable. We met some friendly and interesting people on the boat. The locations in Ithaca were absolutely gorgeous! I highly recommend this!
Great experience, incredible views, fun swimming spots, lovely guides. Highly recommend!
Excellent facilities, friendly hospitality, beatiful food & drink, with the most gorgeous swim stops!
Had a wonderful relaxing day swimming, eating and drinking and med some lovely people to boot. All very good!
What a beautiful day! This was a delightful cruise with wonderful stops, delicious lunch, snacks, and drinks. Evangelos was a lovely captain and even accommodated a different pickup for us. We had a range in ages and activity levels including a 13 year old who loved the SUP and old people with mobility problems, and everyone had a great time. Well worth the time and money.
