Koufonissia & Rina Cave Tour: Experience Turquoise Waters, Diving, and Greek BBQ Lunch

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Koufonissia and Rina Cave on this tour. Dive into turquoise waters, explore marine life, and enjoy a Greek BBQ lunch. Don’t miss the chance to spot dolphins!

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jason Daily Cruises - On this cruise, we depart from the small pier in Agia Anna at 09:45. After a journey of 1:45 minutes, we arrived at Kato Koufonissi, a heaven on earth with beautiful and scenic views. A tasty greek BBQ with local wine will follow (vegetarian options will be available). This is a perfect opportunity for a relaxing swim in the turquoise waters of Small Cyclades. Following a 20 minute sail, you will arrive at the inhabited island of Ano Koufonissi for 2,5 hour stay. You can explore this magnificent little island, full of fantastic beaches surrounded by beautiful landscape, and crystal clear water. You can explore this little village by foot. Enjoy a Greek coffee at a traditional café, while taking in the beautiful view of the Aegean Sea. At the end our 3rd stop we will arrive at the amazing natural wonder that is Rina Cave on the south coast of Naxos. You can choose to jump from the boat, or go down by ladder for a swim inside Rina’s cave, climb rocks and explore the beautiful landscape!
    At the end of the day Jason returns to Agia Anna’s port at 19:15 and memories are all that matters.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Wifi on Board
Additional Information

You’ll be enamored by the stunning hues of turquoise waters and the crystal-clear sea floor! For those passionate about diving, take advantage of the fantastic opportunity to explore the marine life with a diving mask. Here, the vibrant fish and shells create a natural vista akin to a lifelike painting. Additionally, another treat might be in store for us: the likelihood of spotting playful dolphins frolicking around the boat is quite high.

Our team stands ready to enhance your journey by offering a delectable Greek barbeque, a calming glass of wine, and, undoubtedly, exemplary service.

Location
Jason Daily Cruises
Αγια Αννα
Agia Anna Port.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anna
Jul 23, 2024
Magical! - Amazing experience!! Everything was fantastic, the crew, the BBQ, the atmosphere, the dives from the boat, the clearest blue water I have ever seen. It was magical
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Judec64
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing, third cruise with Jason July 2024 - Jason’s boat from Agia Anna port. We went on it for 5th year last week. It cos €80 euros pp I think, it’s worth every penny. The crew make it such a memorable time, it’s a fabulous trip, I highly recommend for anyone, if you do one trip. Paulina makes everyone very welcome, she is a beautiful and friendly lady. Sails down the west coast and stops so you can have a swim or snorkel. You can go down the vertical steps either side of boat or jump off! Vest floats and noodles, goggles provided. Then we sail to the heavenly gorgeous Koufonissia. We have stayed a few years. The beach and sea is just amazing, the colour. No sun beds on the beach which keeps the beach unspoiled. Lovely bars and tiny shops selling beautiful items up the path off the beach. We had 2 1/2 hours (never enough!) lol you’ll want to return. Then sail to Rina caves on the way back to port. Again, a short stop for swimming. The food provided on the boat is excellent. Pork souvlaki cooked right in front of you at the stern of the boat. Potatoes, salad, tzatziki, bread, it’s truly delicious. They also cater for vegetarian, allergies. Wine and soft drinks are free on the boat, just help yourself. The boat leaves port at 9.30am and I think we arrived back in port at around 7.30pm approximately. All the crew are wonderful, help people in and off the boat courteously. I can highly recommend the trip, we had such a fabulous day! We have visited Naxos for 10 years now (less two due to covid time). We just adore Naxos, the island, the people are lovely. I have made some lovely friends on the island. Sorry for the long post, but my enthusiasm gets me carried away! 🥰🤣🇬🇷❤️
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Beckypayne
Jul 13, 2024
A perfect day! - What a brilliant day! So well organised, boat busy but not overcrowded- plenty of room for everyone. Food was excellent - very fresh. A long day but such good value for money. The crew were fabulous - so friendly! Do not hesitate to book this trip!
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Maria_m
Jul 8, 2024
Like Sailing the Naxos Islands with Your Family (that you actually like!) - We had the best time on Jason’s boat as we sailed the Aegean Sea, stopping for swims, spending time on private and beautiful beaches, and swimming in Rina cave! It was like spending time with family; music played in the background as Paolina guided us and taught us about the geography and the islands we passed, and Fotis barbecued THE most delicious chicken which was so welcome as we returned to the ship after swimming in the ocean! I wholeheartedly recommend this trip and this particular tour company. The only advice I can share is to bring a windbreaker/poncho as the ride can be pretty bumpy and very wet on the return to Naxos!
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Paul_t
Jun 28, 2024
Gorgeous Greek adventure - Excellent boat trip, great food and wine and friendly crew. The islands were beautiful and we would highly recommend.
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455craigk
Jun 15, 2024
Great value and fun tour - Better than expected value for our group of four. The boat is relatively small for the number of people on the tour, but we didn't feel that crowded. Outstanding staff and the tour is run like a well-oiled machine. Timing of the stops is exactly as advertised, and the BBQ lunch after the first swim was surprisingly very delicious. They keep you hydrated with lots of water, white wine, fruit, etc. No real safety briefly to start though (i.e. where's the life jackets?) or anyone really monitoring you (that I saw anyways) while in the water, so please ensure to keep an eye on your group if there's any kids or weaker swimmers. They do provide pool noodles to float and masks for those who want them. Also, be prepared for long rides (+2 hours each way) from the port and return, but an outstanding excursion for the price. We were also fortunate to see a couple of dolphins during our return trip. Highly recommended.
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J1864nusarahm
Jun 1, 2024
Lovely day trip - Really lovely day trip, with plenty of opportunities to swim from the boat and see parts of the islands we wouldn't otherwise have seen. The crew were brilliant and were so welcoming and enthusiastic all day.
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Yorkieg2015
May 31, 2024
Great Day Out! - We really enjoyed our day out on this boat trip. It’s not a ‘booze cruise’ and the music was not too loud, which suited us. The staff were fantastic, friendly, attentive and informative. The swimming and BBQ stop was great. There was enough time to swim to the small beach and back to the boat for a well cooked BBQ with a salad and wine. The stop in Koufinisi was about 2.5hrs, but easily filled by visiting one of the beachfront bars and swimming in the beautiful clear water from the white sandy beach. The short stop at the cave was good fun too. The return trip was a little rough, but the crew were very skilful in avoiding crashing into the larger waves. Coffee and soft drinks are available all day. If you want a good value day out visiting stunning locations and don’t want all day drinking and partying, then this is the cruise for you.
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Dream09681784570
Oct 1, 2023
Wonderful day with Jason - This was our second trip with Jason and we are absolutely thrilled! I cannot understand why some people criticize things about the trip that are completely normal and intended. It is a wonderful old wooden ship, which is exactly why we chose it! The crew was incredibly nice and caring, and the food on board was delicious and absolutely sufficient! And yes, there are actually waves and swells on the sea from time to time! But the crew is very experienced and trustworthy! All in all, even after our second trip with Jason, we can only confirm: it was simply THE highlight of our vacation!!!
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Fred75_28
Sep 15, 2023
100% Recomendable - Great day sailing with the family. We visited the wonderful Koufunisi and swam into a cave, an unforgettable experience.
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