Practical guide to cruises in Zakynthos
Short answers for anyone asking how to see Navagio, the Blue Caves and the Zakynthos coast with Captain of Cruises from Makris Gialos.
One hour or three hours
One hour is the Blue Caves Express: the caves, a short swim, masks. Three hours joins Navagio and the caves. A private cruise is not locked to those two numbers. It lasts as long as you agree, inside the 09:00–21:00 window.
Do not add Mizithres and Marathonisi to the three-hour shared trip. Southern Zakynthos is its own private day, because the distance from Makris Gialos is longer.
Zakynthos only
Shared trips and rentals stay in Zakynthos: Navagio, the Blue Caves, Cape Skinari, Mizithres, Keri, Marathonisi and the coast between them. The private cruise to Kefalonia and Ithaca runs on the 350 hp boat, still from Makris Gialos.
The only route beyond Zakynthos is the private cruise to Kefalonia and Ithaca, on the 350 hp boat. It is not a shared multi-island tour.
Booking and payment
The Book button opens the FareHarbor catalog for Captain of Cruises. Available times are there and payment is completed there. WhatsApp does not replace payment. It sends a date, a service and a party size to +30 6972002737.
The second phone is +30 6972428525 and the email is [email protected]. The address that should match every map is Makris Gialos beach, Volimes, Zakynthos, 29091.
Reserve your place
Availability and payment are completed in FareHarbor. Departure from Makris Gialos, Volimes.
Short answers
When is the best time for a boat trip in Zakynthos?
May through October. That is when we run daily, 09:00–21:00. July and August have warmer water and more boats. May, June and September are often quieter.
Where do boat trips to the Shipwreck leave from?
From Makris Gialos beach, Volimes, postcode 29091. Not from Zakynthos town and not from another island.
Can I rent a boat without a licence?
On some lower-powered boats, yes, under Greek pleasure-craft rules. We tell you for the specific boat before you pay. A skipper is optional.
What is the difference between private, shared and rental?
Private means the boat is yours with a skipper. Shared means a small group on a set route. Rental means you drive, or you add a skipper, without the full sightseeing timetable.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, water and a layer for the wind on the bow. We provide masks on trips that include a swim.
Do you take children and people who get seasick?
Yes, with life jackets and an honest read of the weather. If the sea will be uncomfortable for someone who gets seasick, we say so before departure.
What if the weather turns?
Safety comes first. We move the time, change the route inside Zakynthos, or cancel when the swell blocks Navagio or the caves. The FareHarbor listing shows the policy for each departure.
Do you speak English?
Yes. The site and the crew work in Greek and English. Choose a language from the EL / EN switch.