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15 Boat Tours in Cephalonia: What Each One Costs

28 tours  ·  from $44

The shortlist you would send a friend: 15 boat tours in Cephalonia that are worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.

"Dreamy cruise"Daily Cruise from Argostoli harbour with a traditional Greek boat - Vardiani Island and its quieter character
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“Dreamy cruise”Daily Cruise from Argostoli harbour with a traditional Greek boat

1.“Dreamy cruise”Daily Cruise from Argostoli harbour with a traditional Greek boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Set out from Argostoli at 10 a.m. on a traditional Greek boat with Captain Stefano and crew. Swim at White Rocks Beach, Vardiani Island, and Xi Beach, then enjoy homemade Greek food, snacks, water, and unlimited local wine. A dinghy, life jackets, noodles, and paddle boards help less confident swimmers.

“Beautiful day on the boat to visit the area east of Kefalonia. Very beautiful the cove of White Rocks, without infamy and without praise the second stage in Vardiani and fun the third stage in Xi with Sludge Processing. Stefano the captain and his crew were Top.. we drank good wine and ate delicious Greek food.Auto-translated”

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Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch - Leaving Argostoli Harbour
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Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

2.Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 650 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours aboard a traditional Greek boat with Captain Vagelis and his crew. Swim at White Rocks, explore Vardiani Island, enjoy Helen’s homemade Kefalonian pie, then try Xi Beach’s natural clay spa. Snorkeling gear, paddle boards, fruit, water and wine are included.

“We had an incredible day and highly recommend this day trip. The crew were fun and we enjoyed a delicious lunch, the Kefalonia pie was delicious. Could not fault anything. White Rocks and XI beach were beautiful and we enjoyed the paddle boards.”

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Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch & Wine - White Rocks Beach and the first swim
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Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch & Wine

3.Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $76

Spend 7.5 hours aboard Queen Bee I or II with crew members such as Petros, Panos, Gigi, or George, depending on the day. Swim at White Rocks and Xi Beach, snorkel and paddleboard, visit Vardiani Islands, and enjoy Mama Angelika’s homemade moussaka with wine and coffee.

“We would just like to reach out and say a massive thank you to all of you.Our trip today was amazing 🤩 from start to finish we throughly enjoyed every moment and Momma’s Moussaka was beautiful 😍.I actually said to Gi Gi we didn’t want to leave and felt like staying on for the sunset 🌅 trip.We will be back again for sure and will do it all again.Thank you all once again for making it special.💙❤️xx Neema & Michael ** absolutely nothing at all could be improved what’s so ever.** It was perfect in every way.”

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"QueenBee" Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch - Swim, snorkel, and paddle in the Mediterranean
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“QueenBee” Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

4.“QueenBee” Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Sail from Argostoli on the family-run QueenBee for about eight hours. Petros, George, and the crew take you to secluded beaches, including White Rocks, with swim stops, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, a dinghy transfer, home-cooked lunch, wine, and soft drinks.

“From the moment we arrived, hosts Peter, George and the entire crew welcomed us and for the duration of the cruise checked in with all the guests regularly to ensure we were comfortable and having a good time. The cruise was great: stops beautiful, included use of paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, good lunch, drinks etc… and the experience was made even more outstanding due to the hosts and the crew!”

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Argostoli: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Wine - Vardiani Islands, the Rabbit Islands
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Argostoli: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Wine

5.Argostoli: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 205 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

From Argostoli harbor, join the Queen Bee crew for a four-hour evening cruise to Vardiani, Xi Beach, or Livadi. Swim, snorkel, use paddle boards, eat homemade moussaka, and watch the sunset with wine on deck. The boat may be Queen Bee, Queen Bee II, or Queen Bee III.

“A truly fantastic experience, sailing out into the early evening sun, then watching the incredible sunset that Kefalonia is always blessed with, a lovely evening meal, the team coming around with drinks the whole time, stop offs for swims, paddleboarding or being ferried over on a dinghy to nearby beaches, and the highly entertaining captain regailing us with stories and jokes, then sailing back in darkness under the starry sky, it was truly an experience Ill never forget and to be frank, an absolute bargain pricewise..Id highly recommend this trip to anyone”

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Nydri: Full-Day Wooden Boat Cruise with BBQ & Drinks - Papanikolis Cave and the first swim
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Nydri: Full-Day Wooden Boat Cruise with BBQ & Drinks

6.Nydri: Full-Day Wooden Boat Cruise with BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 167 reviews · from $82

Join the captain, his son, and family crew aboard Odysseia for an 8-hour Ionian Sea cruise from Nydri. Swim at Papanikolis Cave, tour Spartohori, enjoy a local meat or vegetarian BBQ at Klimaki Beach, and sail past Skorpios, Madouri, and the Prince’s Islands.

“Best journey in my life!!! Amazing crew, amazing route/locations”

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From Kefalonia: Blue Cave Boat Cruise & Shipwreck Photo Stop - Entering the Blue Caves near Zakynthos
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From Kefalonia: Blue Cave Boat Cruise & Shipwreck Photo Stop

7.Blue Cave Boat Cruise & Shipwreck Photo Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 7 hours · from $82

From Poros Port, cruise to Zakynthos with an English-speaking crew, enter the Blue Caves, photograph Navagio Shipwreck Beach, swim at quiet coves, and spend time in Alykanas. Bring water, sun protection, swimwear, and a small soft bag. The boat ride is scenic but takes a good part of the day.

“This was a great cruise with a great staff! The shipwreck was an amazing site to see and the waters we swam in were gorgeous!”

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From Nydri: Boat to Kefalonia and Ithaki with Swim Stops - Leaving Nidri and crossing Lefkada’s southern waters
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From Nydri: Boat to Kefalonia and Ithaki with Swim Stops

8.From Nydri: Boat to Kefalonia and Ithaki with Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 122 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Spend nine hours at sea from Nidri, swimming near Lefkada and Ithaki, visiting Kefalonia’s Fiskardo, and passing Scorpios. The day covers a lot for $61, but swim stops can be brief and music may be loud later in the cruise. No hotel pickup or food is included.

“The best thing was that we visited many places in one day. The thing that the operator can improve is to TURN DOWN THE MUSIC VOLUME. It was WAY TOO LOUD. Also, we DIDN’t STOP at EGREMNI BEACH, but at the beach next to it.”

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Nydri: Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ Lunch - The first swim inside Papanikolis Cave
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Nydri: Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ Lunch

9.Nydri: Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Spend eight hours aboard Ionian Star from Nydri, swimming inside Papanikolis Cave, exploring Spartochori, eating a beachside pork souvlaki BBQ, and stopping near Skorpios. English-speaking guides, including Katja and Captain Spiros, provide stories, drinks with lunch, umbrellas, and local hospitality.

“A fabulous family outing. It was superbly organised. Loved the authentic Greek music, the delicious food and true Greek hospitality.”

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From Nidri: Marine Wildlife Cruise with Lunch and Swim Stops - Snorkeling over seagrass meadows
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From Nidri: Marine Wildlife Cruise with Lunch and Swim Stops

10.From Nidri: Marine Wildlife Cruise with Lunch and Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $82

From Nidri, join a 15-person wooden boat for a 7.5-hour cruise along Lefkada and Meganisi. Guides such as Ben, Marieta, and Harry lead snorkeling at seagrass meadows, beaches, and sea caves, with species guides, a BBQ lunch, wine, and soft drinks included.

“Such a great excursion. Charis and his crew were excellent hosts. Great communicators, easy going people and very informative. Highly recommended”

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Queen Bee Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops and Dinner - White Rocks, Vardiani, and the first swim
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Queen Bee Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops and Dinner

11.Queen Bee Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Sail from Argostoli aboard the family-owned Queen Bee I or II with Captain George and his crew. You’ll swim near White Rocks Beach or the Vardiani Islands, use paddleboards and snorkel masks, then eat homemade Greek food as the sun sets. Wine, water, and coffee are included.

“Just read the reviews, its all about the experience, and this is worth it. Those who sail the ship give you a warm welcome and are entertainment on their own. If you take the sunset option its perfect with your partner.”

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From Argostoli: Vardiani Island Sunset Cruise & Greek Meze - The first hour around Kefalonia
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From Argostoli: Vardiani Island Sunset Cruise & Greek Meze

12.From Argostoli: Vardiani Island Sunset Cruise & Greek Meze

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Join Dreamy Cruises Kefalonia in Argostoli for a four-hour evening on the Ionian Sea. Swim and snorkel near Vardiani Island, watch the sunset, enjoy Greek meze and wine, then take a night swim off Xi Beach. The crew, including Vaso and Stefano, keeps the mood friendly and relaxed.

“One of the best parts of our trip! The crew was so friendly, special shoutout to Vaso who made the night incredibly fun!!”

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Nydri: Island-hopping Boat Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Giovanni’s Cave and the first swim
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Nydri: Island-hopping Boat Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

13.Nydri: Island-hopping Boat Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 78 reviews · 7 hours · from $80

Spend seven hours cruising from Nidri around Lefkada and Meganisi, with stops at Papanikolis Cave, Giovanni’s Cave, Lakka Beach, and Scorpio. You get swim time, an English-speaking host, free time in Spartochori, and a Greek barbecue buffet with drinks. The boat carries up to 40 people.

“Utrolig rar båd. God plads. Ikke for mange mennesker! Virkelig lækker mad! Kunne godt have brugt lidt mere tid ved hulen og meganisis. Vi havde ikke tid til at svømme ind i hulen og på Meganisis nåede vi kun at gå op og så ned igen. Højtaleren på båden skrattede så det var svært at høre guiden. Der blev “dyttet” utroligt meget som fjernede roen og afslapningen. Musikken spillede de samme numre, og kaptajnens sms’er gik ind over musikken hele tiden. Kaptajnen lå og facetimede med høj lyd på ved stops. Det virkede lidt uprofessionelt. Men guiden var utrolig sød og imødekommende!”

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From Agia Efimia: Day Cruise to Ithaki Island with Lunch - Meeting the S/Y Venus at Agia Efimia
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From Agia Efimia: Day Cruise to Ithaki Island with Lunch

14.From Agia Efimia: Day Cruise to Ithaki Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $176

Join Evangelis and Evina aboard the S/Y Venus for an 8.5-hour cruise from Agia Efimia to Ithaca. Swim at Gidaki, Skinos Bay, and Talaros, use the paddleboards and snorkel gear, and enjoy lunch, fruit, snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“The boat was fantastic, it was great doing a trip on a smaller boat rather than the large cruises, much more personal. The 2 crew members were engaging and pleasant. Food was great and plenty refreshments on board. We had a 5 star day and money well spent. Can't recommend this enough!”

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Nydri: Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Swim Stops & Meal - Skorpios: your first proper swim stop
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Nydri: Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Swim Stops & Meal

15.Nydri: Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Swim Stops & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Join UraniaSail in Nydri for an eight-hour cruise around Skorpios and Meganisi. You’ll swim in quiet bays, use snorkeling gear and a paddleboard, enjoy breakfast and homemade Greek lunch, and sail when weather allows. The tour runs in Greek and English, with private and small-group options.

“It was amazing! Relaxing day on the boat, among really nice people. 100% recommended, way better than big tourist boats. Food was also perfect, refreshments, wine were also served. It was a perfect day!!”

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★ 4.5Cruise to White Rocks & Xi Beach with lunch and wineFrom $9229 reviews
★ 5.0From Agia Efimia: All Inclusive Sailing Day Tour to IthacaFrom $17939 reviews
★ 5.0Dreamy Cruise sunset tour with dinner and unlimited wine!From $6641 reviews
★ 3.3Nydri: Boat Cruise to the famous beaches of LefkadaFrom $5127 reviews
★ 4.6Ithaca Cruise from Poros Port with Swim StopsFrom $7632 reviews
★ 4.6Island Highlights Bus and Boat Tour with LunchFrom $11635 reviews
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