
Turtle Cruise of Marathonisi Island and Keri Peninsula

Loggerhead sea turtles have been residents of Zante's beaches for thousands of years, and with a bit of luck, you'll see them first-hand on this boat trip. Join an expert local guide for an educational day out at sea, passing by nesting sites, swimming in hidden bays and spending time in the village of Keri. Bianca, one of our guides, says, ‘In just one trip, you get to jump into clear waters, cruise along the Keri peninsula and, with luck, see turtles.'Available either in the morning from Zante harbour or the afternoon from Keri harbour, this half-day cruise is a real treat for all the family. You'll pass by the golden beaches of Vassilikos and Marathonisi, a pine-clad islet dubbed ‘Turtle Island'. The reason's simple – one of its beaches is a favourite turtle nesting site. Bianca, who's lived on Zante for more than 20 years, says of the scenery, ‘You can do this tour a thousand times and every day is different.' Be sure to keep a lookout for loggerheads, and you may even spot a wild dolphin or two.Plus, you'll sail along the Keri peninsula, cruising by its sea-plunging cliffs, caves and lighthouse before dropping anchor for a swim stop at the Bay of Oasis. In the small village of Keri, you have a quick stop to shop for souvenirs, relax in a typical taverna or hit the beach. What's more, a volunteer from local conservation group ARCHELON – the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece – will be on board to tell give you the lowdown on its work.
- There's a snack bar onboard the boat where you can purchase food and drinks
- By choosing this excursion you are helping ARCHELON and contributing to the care of endangered turtles
- Suitable for guests with reduced mobility as there is space for wheelchairs
- Please provide your passport/ID details at time of booking
- Please be aware that afternoon tours will start in Keri with same itinerary and end at Zakynthos town port where a coach will bring you back to your hotel
- While sightings of loggerhead turtles are frequent on this tour, they are wild animals, so there's no guarantee of spotting them
- Pick-ups are available from selected hotels in the following resorts:
- Keri
- Porto Koukla
- Agios Sostis
- Laganas AGANAS
- Kalamaki
- Argassi
- Tsilivi
- Tragaki
- Kypseli
- Amoudi
- Alykanas
- Alykes If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pick-up, please provide details at checkout - Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Bring a towel
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Food and drinks not included
- This is one of our TUI Collection experiences, which give you a local flavour of the destination while showcasing its unique, authentic and responsible values.
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