Half-day Tour around Zakynthos Island.
3.5
Half-day Tour around Zakynthos Island.
By Jae Academy
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From Zakinthos cruising the coast till Navagio - Shipwreck for the first stop for swimming, Second stop at Blue caves for photos opportunity and swim, Keep your camera ready and swim at Sigia beach before we cruise back to Zakynthos.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 5-100, max of 300 per group
Duration: 4–5 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Royal cruise
What's not included- food and drinks but can be purchased at the bar, MINIMUM age drinking is 18.
- foods and drinks can be purchased at the bar on board.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Plaza Hotel, Kolokotroni 2, Zakinthos 291 00, GreecePlease be outside of your hotel where you can see our buses that write in big letters CAVO GROSSO TRAVEL
Pickup details- after you do the booking please send me a message about your location...
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Tourist Train - Zante Fun Train, Πλ. Σολωμού, Venizelou 4, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Zakynthos Town Hall, Venizelou 4, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 114469P30- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 114469P30
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- Europeantraveler05040 contributionsAthens by nightWe had a very fun night walking through the Plaka and then going to a taverna for dinner and watching a show. Our walking involved from gate to gate in the Plaka. The second gate being Hadrian's Arch near the temple of Zeus. Vicky was very helpful and we had a lot of fun. We did not have great seats at the Taverna to see the dancers and musicians but we were able to get up and watch them It was very very crowded. It was a nice tour.Written November 22, 2024
- mikefG4958EJ0 contributionsHassle-free beach dayMy wife and I had a great day trip to Kourata Beach while we were in Katakolon as one our cruise destinations. Why we booked — The prior day, we chose not to make similar arrangements, figured we could figure out our way to the public transportation options or a taxi, and we were wrong. We missed out on being able to see much of Mykonos, so we wanted confirmed and hassle-free transportation to/from a beach during the 8 hours we had at the spot. This price was reasonable compared to what we heard (taxis up to 80 euro each way) and included a reserved set of chairs. What was great — Easy handoff from person to person, from the cruise pier to our waiter at the beach, with Lukas right next to us as a tour guide. We always knew where we were going, where to find food/drink/etc, and felt safe knowing someone was watching our stuff while we were enjoying the ocean. Lukas was excited to share the Greek culture with us and we felt like we got a taste of Greek hospitality from a few hours together. They also knew when we wanted to get back and how to make that happen easily. I was able to extend the 4-hour tour time by an extra 3 hours too, to get a real day on the beach of 6 hours. Not 3 hours plus 30 mins transfer each way. What could improve — Not much. Communication through WhatsApp with a language barrier is always a little challenging but Lukas spoke 5 languages fluently and that provided some comfort as well, that we were being understood especially with making it back to the boat in time. It wasn’t the cheapest day but in my opinion, worth every penny to get away from the tourist traps right next to the cruise port and get the most of your time in a destination. And for the price you get ease. We were led every step to shaded/covered lounge chairs waiting for us with a cooler full of water, snorkel stuff, drink menus, etc. It could not have been easier. Well worth it.Written August 3, 2024
- Lelia t0 contributionsDon’t spend this money. Take your own taxi!They were late picking us up. We arrived and again had to wait for someone to show us where to go. We were told to pick any chairs. After speaking with locals we realized the chairs we were sitting in were free of charge to anyone. So basically we paid an extreme amount of money for this company to have taxi’s pick us up and return us to the ship. We could have done that ourselves for about $225 and we paid this company $750. NOT WORTH THE MONEY WE SPENT!Written July 23, 2024
- simedref0 contributionsDay trip to Kefalonia- My toursWell, I was a bit worried because it was the longest trip from Zakynthos and I thought it would ve very tiring.Fortunately, it turned out to be great.It was very well organized.We saw everything in the program, lovely places. The guide, Domenica was absolutely great.She had a 70 people group but she took care of everyone.I enjoyed it a lot!Written July 9, 2024
- dennismA8386HC0 contributionsA Unique ExperienceWell the tour was unforgettable… First of all, both a private taxi and a private van transferred us from Katakolo to Kourouta Beach. Also Juan and Lukas the to assistants were professionals and willing to help as with anything we wanted. The beach was clean with “crystal” water. Not only we were offered diving masks( which were spotlessly clean) but also there were other beach activities such as Beach Volley. I am really pleasant from this impressive experience which I shared with my family and I’m looking forward for my next tour with them!!!Written July 3, 2024
- toddnmariannap0 contributionsWrong transportationWe scheduled a pick up for a private van but were transported in a Bus with other families. Our girls get motion sick in a bus was the reason for a private van transport. The facilities were dirty on the beach.Written June 30, 2024
- Selviagaras0 contributionsWorth tourDon’t ever book this tour, is not even a tour, he picked us up from the port and dropped us off to the beach, no snorkeling, no water activity or nothing. We could have just saved money and took a cap to the beach.Written June 13, 2024
- Voyage537138227270 contributionsAmazing activity at the beach of kouroutaFun activities with family and friends. The club give us included beach equipments an other things. We use the outdoor douz and inside toilet was very cleanWritten April 13, 2024
- 970lissettea0 contributionsFun nightAuthentic experience, the food was delicious and the dancers were great. It was a fun night and my family really enjoyed it.Written April 9, 2024
- Linda C0 contributionsWasn’t worth the money.Seemed very unorganized. Told us to meet at Monesteraki Square where our guide would be waiting with a sign. We got there and no one was there to meet us. Guide eventually called us from somewhere and said we weren’t at the hotel that we weren’t even staying at. Told her we weren’t staying at that hotel, then waited another 10 min for her to shore up. The tour seemed scattered like she (Vicky) didn’t really know where to take us.Written April 5, 2024
- _P8156NJ0 contributionsGreat walking in the heart of AthensOur assistant Bicky was very friendly and kind, incredible old time and agora. We stop for a delicious coffeeWritten November 21, 2023
- E9816SX_0 contributionsMy ExperienceGreat sports tours in Zakynthos island & Kata Kolon Olympia port. With amazing stuff team professionals at their job!Written May 10, 2023
- Flyer471998112300 contributionsExcellent,oopa!!!Crazy experience! dancers, awesome food with small charge. 4 full hours of pure happiness. I will never forget how fun this was ! The escort service was in time at the hotel. And we had a great time having fun with the Greek way.Written April 23, 2023
- jojoLeicester0 contributionsamazingExcellent day out! Wonderful reliable and friendly service by Juan. Would tell anyone to do the tour. We also went on the pirate ship cruise. This was an amazing day out too. Lots of jumping into the sparkling blue water. We had Soulvaki on board, freshly cooked and a bit of Greek dancing at the end....i joined in :) I would do the tours again next year for sure... Thanks for an amazing end to our holiday Juan and Jae Olympic Tours.Written August 12, 2021
- ncmathboy700 contributionsDO NOT BUY FROM THIS GUIDE!!!I purchased this tour and was sent an email 3 days before it was to take place that lots of things that were advertised were unavailable due to newly imposed government restrictions. I responded that I wanted to cancel and get a refund but received no confirmation of the cancellation. I decided to meet the guide on the day the tour was supposed to happen to confirm my cancellation in person. After waiting an hour for him to arrive, I told him of my cancellation request and that I had tried immediately to respond. I was first told by the guide I would receive an 80% refund due to the reservations he'd made. I told him I didn't think that was fair as I gave him 3 days to cancel any reservations he'd made. I was later told by him that I'd receive a full refund. When I returned from vacay, I called TA customer service to confirm that the refund wheels were in motion. I was informed that the guide denied my refund request! I provided them with the email that I'd sent the guide showing that I canceled my tour before (3 days) their 24-hr window and was thereby entitled to a full refund by their own refund policy. The guide told them he was willing to give me a 50% refund (Mind you at this point he's offered 80%, 100%, then 50%). I finally got my full refund thanks to TA's integrity and NOT Jae Olympic's! Furthermore while I was waiting for him to arrive, I was told by other local guides that this guy has a horrible reputation and sometimes doesn't even pick up his guests leaving them stranded. RUN don't walk from ANY tour this guide offers! I promised him in person that this review would surface if i didn't receive satisfactory results, so here it is. Jae Olympic, promise made ... promise kept!Written August 5, 2021
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Satoshi_1124
2 contributions
Aug 2022
I will never book any tour through this agent, Jae Olympic!!! Their performance was the worst and terrible. Our booking incl. transportation from our staying hotel was confirmed but neither any information nor pick-up time were provided at all. Actually I called them a day before the tour, but they didn't come back to me.
On the tour day, their partner contacted me and told the tour was cancelled due to bad weather, but I know this was not true. Jae Olympic just forgot us and didn't make any arrangement for us. I was also pressured to come to the harbor by myself urgently in order to join the tour. This was the worst-ever experience for me. So frustrated!!!!
Finally, my booking was cancelled, and I re-booked the tour through our hotel staffs on the next day. I can say that Shipwreck beach is so beautiful, and recommend everyone to book the tour through different agent.
On the tour day, their partner contacted me and told the tour was cancelled due to bad weather, but I know this was not true. Jae Olympic just forgot us and didn't make any arrangement for us. I was also pressured to come to the harbor by myself urgently in order to join the tour. This was the worst-ever experience for me. So frustrated!!!!
Finally, my booking was cancelled, and I re-booked the tour through our hotel staffs on the next day. I can say that Shipwreck beach is so beautiful, and recommend everyone to book the tour through different agent.
Written August 22, 2022
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I let to know to the group.
Written August 23, 2022
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jojoLeicester
leicester113 contributions
Aug 2021
We had a lovely time touring Greece with the tour. Juan was a great host, and the trip was exactly as described. Would definitely go again, the caves, water, boat and whole trip will be remembered by us forever. Thank you Olympic Tours x
Written September 22, 2021
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Thank you, You are very welcome...
Written September 23, 2021
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Julia G
Aberdeen, UK6 contributions
Fantastic trip around the north part of the island. Stopping off for 2 swim stops and fantastic photo opportunities along the way to see the shipwreck and blue caves. The ship was great with all the on board facilities you need.
Written June 3, 2023
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Great, ill let to know to the team.
Written June 6, 2023
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LeaMo
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Because of bad weather, we had to do the tour two days later, which wasn’t a problem for us. The tour was okay.
But then we had to pay 60€ extra, although we already payed 106€ via TripAdvisor, and Jae told us we would get the money back! It’s been three weeks and we still don’t have our money back and Jae doesn’t even answer us any more! He betrayed us and I would never ever recommend the tour! Jae can’t be trusted, don’t book any tour with him!!!!!
But then we had to pay 60€ extra, although we already payed 106€ via TripAdvisor, and Jae told us we would get the money back! It’s been three weeks and we still don’t have our money back and Jae doesn’t even answer us any more! He betrayed us and I would never ever recommend the tour! Jae can’t be trusted, don’t book any tour with him!!!!!
Written October 24, 2021
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Oleg
Zakynthos, Greece1 contribution
The worst tour ever and awful experience. Only frustration. Everything was bad from the very beginning. Our tour was cancelled 😡 and one representative contacted us and told that he booked another similar tour Seven Islands Zakynthos Cruise (actually has nothing to do with original tour) which is cheaper twice (we figured out the price from fellow travellers)!!!
We chose an option to pick up us from the hotel but were forced to get to the port by ourselves. The ship was full of people even no place to seat however tour called small group half-day tour but there were at least 200+ people on the small boat. Once we reached to Navagio beach we were not allowed to get off the boat to walk to swim but in the description of tour it is clearly written 1 hour for swimming. However other boats moored and disembarked people on the beach. After 5 minutes we sailed back. Very bad experience. The Jae Olympic operator is scammer. People be carful to not get in trouble with scammers at Tripadvisor.
We chose an option to pick up us from the hotel but were forced to get to the port by ourselves. The ship was full of people even no place to seat however tour called small group half-day tour but there were at least 200+ people on the small boat. Once we reached to Navagio beach we were not allowed to get off the boat to walk to swim but in the description of tour it is clearly written 1 hour for swimming. However other boats moored and disembarked people on the beach. After 5 minutes we sailed back. Very bad experience. The Jae Olympic operator is scammer. People be carful to not get in trouble with scammers at Tripadvisor.
Written August 15, 2022
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Thanks for your review and frustration in this high season, I will let to know the group of your review but I must point in out that we are not scammers or similar...
Written August 16, 2022
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Daniel J
1 contribution
Sep 2021 • Family
Best boat trip on ionian sea recomanded. By Juan the best trip advisor you will ever get. Very nice guy
Written September 28, 2021
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Thank you very much, You are welcome...
Written September 29, 2021
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