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Caretta-Caretta Turtle Tour: An Eco-friendly Exploration of Cameo Islet and Keri Caves
3.7
22 Ratings
Agios Sostis
Join our eco-friendly Caretta-Caretta Turtle Tour to explore Cameo Islet, Keri Caves, and Marathonisi Island. Swim, relax, and capture unforgettable moments.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cameo Island - This beach is located on Cameo Island, opposite Agios Sostis. By crossing the wooden bridge from Agios Sostis to Cameo Island, you’ll find this shingled beach with crystal-clear waters. The beach is notable for its stunning views. There’s also a coffee bar on the island.
- Keri Caves - Accessible only by sea via private boats or tourist excursions, Keri Caves stretch along the Marathia Cape promontory in the island’s southwest. Discover the magical Keri Caves, swim under the “Kamares,” and enjoy the pristine waters.
- Marathonisi - Marathonisi is an islet located across from Keri beach in Laganas Bay. It includes two smaller islets called Pontikonisia. With a perimeter of about a mile, it can be reached by boat from Keri beach and Laganas Bay. Boats frequently travel to the islet, or you can hire a caique or join organized daily tours.
What's Included
- Glass bottom boat ticket
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
Additional Information
Our eco-friendly tour will start with a photo stop at the famous Cameo islet, created by the earthquakes of 1633 there you will have the chance to admire the wooden bridge from our small boat will depart. We will cruise around the magical National Marine Park with the special glass bottom boat. You will have the opportunity to take some unique photos of the turtles to swim in their natural habitat and learn about them. At the next stop you will have the opportunity to explore the enchanting Keri Caves, by passing underneath the Kamares and have a swim in the crystal clear waters. Our final stop is at the turtle shaped island, the Marathonisi Island. Where you will have time to swim and and relax at the Golden Nesting Beach. There you can visit also the the stunning caves of this islet.
- Door to door pick up covers a distance up to 10km from Laganas. Remote locations will be served on request with an extra cost.
- Remember to bring with you swim suit and towel.
Location
Agios Sostis
• The meeting point is at Agios Sostis port in Laganas.
• Meeting spot is the sign Best Of Zante.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(22 Ratings)
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Jane_l
Sep 19, 2023
Excellent - Going to turtle island and seeing the sea turtles. Tour guide was excellent time to swim and take in the scenery
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Federico_m
Aug 28, 2023
Excellent tour - We chose this tour because it was reported to be turtle-friendly and it was. We spotted quickly a turtle, then moved to see part of the coastline, had the possibility to swim and then moved to turtle island where we had another break. The tour was very very good but what made it excellent was the boat’s pilot Denis. He was well prepared and very nice and friendly. When my daughter had a minor issue he went well above and beyond his duties and supported her with care. He is the real added asset to this tour! Absolutely recommended.
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Shipleysuz
Jul 29, 2023
Great short boat trip - Great short 3 hour boat trip- crew were great . 20 min swim at the blue caves jumping off the boat as many times as you like. The. Turtle island for about 30 mins they have a floating bar where you can get drinks and snacks water shoes advised as pebbles but very beautiful. Then we they took us turtle
Watching where we saw a couple of turtles in their natural habitat. Would recommend if you don’t won’t to stay all day Ona boat trip x
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Suzanne_s
Jul 29, 2023
Great short boat trip - Great boat trip of you want a short 3 hour cruise. The crew were great. Stayed for a 20 minute swim at the blue caves where you can jump off the boat as many times as you like. Then a 35 min swim on turtle Island - water shoes advised very pebbly but beautiful - then off to find turtles which we did.
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A_m
Jul 31, 2021
Lovely cruise, beautiful sights - Fantastic cruise with some beautiful views through the glass-windows on the bottom floor and plenty of time to swim in a couple of lovely locations. The cruise was easy to find, with lovely staff.
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Yasminb725
Sep 16, 2020
Very good - Was very good. Had hotel pickup and was on time. The actual tour was very interesting with 2 swim sessions.
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Q2bert
Sep 3, 2020
100% Fantastic - Had an absolutly fantastic trip. couldn't recommend them high enough.
Picked us up from the hotel and dropped us off 11 miles away.
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Nanae_a
Aug 25, 2020
Not our thing - The boat and crew were very nice and welcoming. However, It was not an activity we recommend since the sheer amount of boats around one single turtle bothered us. You wait 15 minutes to see a turtle breathe above water and then they turn the boat and the wait starts again. But you are one of 10 other boats waiting around a single turtle.
We highly recommend the other sights and this company but take a snorkel to see the turtles
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Q2761nadominiqued
Sep 18, 2023
Turtles aren't there all year round, and go see them with a mask and snorkel, not in a roaring, smoking boat! - A clarification: We did not do this commercial activity because we practice snorkeling and kayaking.
Leclerc Voyage "sold" us Zakynthos largely for its turtles (and for the shipwreck bay).
In fact, turtles are migratory animals, they arrive in May,
mate, lay eggs in Zakynthos and leave at the end of July for Africa.
In September, you only see the numerous nesting sites, marked on the beaches by wooden pyramids.
We met a couple who actually saw an old turtle, probably too tired to make the return trip, surrounded by 4 tourist boats: She couldn't stand this noise anymore, poor thing!
Let them live!
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Corrie_s
Oct 4, 2021
Not good - Me and my friend did not made the trip this trip should be okt at 09 00. The day before at 18.00 i got a message that the trip will be in the afternoon on 1 okt. They didn't ask us if its okay with us. Then i called the office they said that in the morning the sea will be to cold to swim!! Very stranges. We had other plans for the afternoon and they offered the next day but we were goimg home the next day so we were very angry that they cancelled the morning trip!!
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