Luxury Ithaca Day Cruise: Ultimate Sailing Experience with Snorkeling and Traditional Greek Food

Embark on a luxury day cruise from Agia Efimia to Ithaca on a sailing yacht. Enjoy traditional Greek food, snorkeling, and the chance to spot dolphins and sea turtles.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gidaki beach - 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.
  • Ithaca - 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.
  • Ithaca - 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.
What's Included
  • Free wifi internet
  • SUP Stand Up Paddle
  • Lunch included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Beers and wine available
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • On-board restrooms for convenience
What's Not Included
  • gratuity
  • Transfer to / from the port
Additional Information

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
-GoPro Action Camera
-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.

Location
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S/Y Venus is moored at Agia Efimia's port in front of Dodoni ice-cream cafe shop
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sarah_c
Jul 20, 2024
A magical and beautiful day - Oh my what a perfect and special day. Vangelis and Evia made it heaven on earth for us! Jumping into gin clear water in bays only accessible by boat. Eating lovely food and drinking wine. A total highlight we would do again and again Thank you so very much Ken and Sarah
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Sarahfairy
Jul 20, 2024
A day to put in your memory box forever! - Just magical! Vangelis the skipper and his mate Evia were amazing! Great company and so professional. This day was a total treat. Sailing to Ithaca to bays only accessible by boat. Paddle boarding, jumping into gin clear water the colour of Bombay Sapphire. Eating delicious food and drinking wine. Up there with the best day trip and boat trip anywhere in the world. We didn’t want it to end. Thank you guys so so much we will see you again Ken and Sarah
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Road59164417332
Jul 12, 2024
Excellent - We had a wonderful trip. First of all, our two hosts were great - very relaxed, friendly, funny, approachable, and knowledgeable about Kefalonia. No question remained unanswered. Also, they know how to make a solid lunch :-) We visited 3 beaches, each with their own distinct features. The first was incredibly photogenic, the second had an interesting underwater cliff, and the third caves that you could swim into. Only if you wanted, of course. And all of them had the most incredible blue water that I’ve ever seen in my life. The boat was well equipped, with enough gear for everybody to enjoy whatever activity they felt like doing. The duration of the trip was great as well, not too short and not too long. Honestly, I really do not have any negatives to share. The trip was well worth the money.
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Travelingldns
Jul 7, 2024
Great day sailing. - Awesome trip. Captain and first mate were very welcoming, and interacted with guests. Stopped multiple times in great coves for swimming, snorkeling, and paddle boarding. Lunch was great also. Would use them again.
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Leonardosw1623td
Jul 3, 2024
Tour Itaca - Relaxing and fun experience. Friendly and smiling staff. Bays that are accessed really beautiful. Highly recommended experience
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Brianna
Jul 2, 2024
A highlight of our Europe travels - We booked this boat tour last minute as a family of 6 adults. It ended up being a highlight of everyone’s travels. The captain and his deck hand were fantastic throughout the whole day. Always willing to help, give information about the island and also just let us relax too. We went to three incredible swim spots, each getting more amazing. Loved the deck at the back of the boat that went down at the s in doors and the snorkeling equipment was awesome and new. The paddle board was set up at every stop too which we loved. The lunch while simple ham salad wraps and fruits were sooo yummy and just what we felt like in the hot sun. Beers, soft drinks, waters and white wine were endless throughout the day. We ate outside around the table overlooking a beautiful inlet. There was a lot of room on the boat and we all snoozed as we slowly sailed back at the end of the day. The wind did pick up and we were lucky enough to even get the sails up at one point. Couldn’t recommend this company or crew more highly. Do yourself a favour and book it!! We were lucky to be on the Athina boat which looked slightly newer and bigger.
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Clement_c
Jun 25, 2024
Amazing sailboat experience - Wonderful cruise, beautiful beaches and landscapes, great staff! Had a great time, would definitely recommend.
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Davidpv3739dk
Jun 12, 2024
Sun, Sea, Sail and Fun - We were super impressed with the trip, the sailing boat was really luxurious, clean and relaxing. The crew made a few announcements but otherwise kept a low profile .They made some lovely fresh food throughout the day and there was plenty of water, wine, beer and sodas available. We had three swimming stops, all different with lots to see and do. We really enjoyed it and we managed to get the sails out too!
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Stephp839
Jun 10, 2024
Wonderful day out - This was our second time out on this yacht, and again we weren't disappointed. Such a wonderful day. The crew are fantastic, the lunch is delicious and snorkelling just brilliant. A day to remember.
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Luciecharlotte7
Jun 8, 2024
Beautiful day out we won't forget in a hurry. - An amazing day out on this trip. Lovely yacht ,attentive but not intrusive crew, gorgeous locations for swimming and sails out for the trip back. Can't recommend this trip enough! Tip- this trip is tailor made for people who love swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding. It's intimate and far more pleasurable than a crowded boat.
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