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Luxury Ithaca Day Cruise: Ultimate Sailing Experience with Snorkeling and Traditional Greek Food
4.9
80 Ratings
Agia Effimia
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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gidaki Beach - Begin the day with a delightful sail towards the eastern part of Ithaca, making the first swimming stop at the “paradise on earth,” known as Gidaki Beach. Here, enjoy snorkeling in the clear blue-green waters and savor a snack or drink at the end. Gidaki is often regarded as the finest beach in Ithaca and is frequently listed among…
- Gidaki Beach - Begin the day with a delightful sail towards the eastern part of Ithaca, making the first swimming stop at the “paradise on earth,” known as Gidaki Beach. Here, enjoy snorkeling in the clear blue-green waters and savor a snack or drink at the end. Gidaki is often regarded as the finest beach in Ithaca and is frequently listed among Greece’s top beaches! The turquoise waters and the natural landscape, adorned with lush vegetation, captivate every visitor. This pebbled beach features larger pebbles on the western side and smaller ones on the east. The open bay is perfect for swimming from one side to the other.
- Ithaki - After departing, another highlight awaits at Skinos Bay Beach, where lunch is prepared and served on board, accompanied by soft drinks, beers, and local wine. Skinos is a bay to the east of Ithaca, featuring a beach of the same name. It is surrounded by pine trees, offering a breathtaking view.
- Ithaca - Following lunch, the journey continues towards the southern coast of Ithaca, with Talaros Beach (Pera Pigadia Bay) as the final destination for the day. The waters of Pigadia’s Bay are calm, warm, and smooth, making it ideal for swimming. After enjoying this hidden gem of Ithaca, the sail back to Agia Efimia begins, arriving at the port shortly after 17:00.
What's Included
- Free wifi internet
- SUP Stand Up Paddle
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Alcoholic beverages
- On-board restrooms
- Free wifi internet
- SUP Stand Up Paddle
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Alcoholic beverages
- On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
- gratuity
- Transfer to / from the port
- 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…
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
Dodoni
Agias Eyfimias
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(80 Ratings)
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Chrys79
Jul 22, 2025
A beautiful day - Beautiful day sailing around the beautiful island of Ithaca.
Max 8 people + 2 crew (wonderful)
We had a really good time. You have lunch on the boat and you have lots of baths with three stops.
Everything you want DA drinks is on offer and the crew really deserves a mention of excellence.
Truly a beautiful experience
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Superhoop64
Jul 12, 2025
Fantastic, quiet and relaxing cruise without the crowds. - Fantastic, quiet and relaxing cruise to Ithaca. Beautiful yacht and just 9 guests so lovely and quiet. Great crew (of 2) who were very professional and very friendly, nothing it seems was to much trouble. Great food and drinks provided whenever you asked. We visited some amazing places, absolutely stunning. I even gave paddle boarding a go and loved it (eventually)!! The people on board were all very friendly and it felt very international - were are from the UK and the other guests were German, French and Serbian. A brilliant day all round, great company and of which I would highly recommend
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Wurzelpep
Jul 8, 2025
Super tour - highly recommended! - A great tour for those who want to swim a lot and see great coves. It is a quiet boat (luckily no loud music), the day was absolutely relaxed. Great food and our guides were exceptionally friendly. Wonderful, would have liked to spend even more time on the boat!
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M9871qjsimonab
Jun 26, 2025
VIP day on the private boat! - Just perfect!
The day aboard the Venus is excellent.
The staff is professional.
The boat very nice and the sailing pleasant.
You make three long stops for the bathroom.
Snacks and lunch are served.
The locations chosen in Ithaca are a dream.
It’s like being on your own private boat with few travel companions.
You can drink unlimited.
The crew is always available!
Fantastic!
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X1924sblouises
Jun 18, 2025
Beautiful yacht cruise, swimming, snorkelling, unforgettable. - Stunning yacht cruise around some of Ithaca’s beautiful coast line with myself and 3 family members. Visiting 3 beaches, snorkelling and swimming in crystal clear waters even learned to SUP for the first time which was entertaining. Staff were professional, friendly and courteous with delicious food and drink all provided. If you’re after a small personal trip away from large groups then this is for you. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again or recommend to others. Superb trip with many unforgettable memories made, thank you so much lads, Louise.
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Guyalamb1
May 25, 2025
Super day! - A superb day even though the sun was a bit too shy. Superbly captained by Evin who looked after us so well with drinks, lunch and snacks through the day, the chance to swim, snorkel and SUP off two beaches in crystal clear water you could only get to by boat was fab! A short break in Ithaca’s capital was enough time to have a look around its old school charm. A lovely social day too with very friendly fellow passengers on board. Highly recommended!
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Brina8847
Oct 15, 2024
Amazing day trip! - We really enjoyed our day checking out Ithaca! We love that it was semi private, only a few other couples. Lots of places to snorkel, swim and the food on board was amazing! The crew was so nice and inviting.
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Ratpc
Sep 28, 2024
A fantastic way to celebrate our wedding anniversary - From the moment I contacted Vangelis yesterday, until the moment that we disembarked this evening we were made to feel welcomed and looked after so well!
We were out for about 6 hours and were treated to 3 stops, where we were able to swim, snorkel and also make use of the Paddle Boards that were onboard.
While at stop 2 we were also provided with a lovely lunch from the crew which left me feeling very full!
Totally can’t fault anything! And I know if I am ever back in Kefalonia I will be booking the 9 hour trip!
Thanks for making our wedding anniversary so special today!
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Adventure14414707760
Sep 15, 2024
Fantastic day sailing the Ionian Sea - Thoroughly recommend this luxury day out sailing the Ionian Sea. Beautiful yacht with a super friendly skipper and first mate who told us about the places we visited and who made wonderful canapés and lunch and supplied us with a constant flow of wine or beer or soft drinks. The stop-offs were stunning - three incredible coves only accessed by the sea, so secluded and quiet. We had around 45 minutes at two places to swim, snorkel, paddle board or just swim ashore and sunbath, around an hour or more at our lunch stop, where we swam first then had lunch aboard the yacht. Super fun and utterly relaxing.
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516norberth
Sep 3, 2024
Wonderful day trip 😎 - The trip was wonderful. The boat offers enough shade, but also space for sun worshippers. Getting in and out when swimming very easy.
The three coves were fantastic. Also seen while snorkeling many fish.
Crew was very attentive and super nice.
Food and drink was good and sufficient (soft drinks, water, beer, wine)
You should tip for the service at the end of the tour (we were the only ones!)
Highly recommended!
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