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8 Hours
Daily Tour
8 people
English
Eight hours. One island. Every coastline, cave and hidden cove it has to offer.
Zakynthos is a different place from the water. The cliffs look taller, the colours more vivid, the hidden beaches more hidden. An eight hour cruise gives you the time to see all of it — not rushed, not on someone else’s schedule, but entirely on your own terms.
It starts at your door. Whether you are staying at a hotel, a villa or anywhere else on the island, your private transfer picks you up and takes you to the port of Zakynthos. From that moment, the day is yours.
This is a private cruise. There is no group, no itinerary set in stone, no need to be anywhere at any particular time. Just you, your people, a skipper who knows every inch of these waters, a steward whose only job is to make sure you want for nothing, and the Ionian stretching out in every direction.
Go fast or go slow. Stop when something catches your eye. Anchor in a cove that looks right and stay there as long as you like. Ask the skipper to find somewhere nobody else goes — he will. The day belongs to you entirely.
The Catalina departs at 9:00 am and returns at 17:00. Depending on the sea conditions on the day, your skipper will chart the best possible route around the island — the southern waters of the National Marine Park with their loggerhead turtles, sea caves and hidden rock formations, and the dramatic northern coastline where the Shipwreck of Navagio sits in its famous cove and the Blue Caves of Cape Skinari turn the water an impossible shade of blue are all within reach. But the route is yours to shape. If you want to spend three hours in one spot because the water is perfect — do it.
Throughout the cruise the drinks are cold, the fruit is fresh, and the snacks keep coming. If you want to stop for lunch at a restaurant along the way, your crew will sort it. If you’d rather stay on the water — they’ll sort that too.
By 17:00 you are back at the port. Your private transfer takes you home.
M/Y Catalina — Italian Elegance on the Ionian
There is a particular kind of elegance that Italian design does effortlessly — clean lines, understated luxury, and a quality of finish that feels considered rather than showy. The Catalina is exactly that. Built by Cranchi, one of Italy’s most respected yacht makers, and fully refitted in 2020, she is a boat that balances performance with comfort in a way that very few vessels in this class manage. Fast enough to cover the coastline of Zakynthos with ease, unhurried enough to linger where it counts. On deck, the wide bathing platform and floating island invite you to take your drinks directly in the sea. A premium Bluetooth sound system means the soundtrack to your day is entirely your own. Below deck, two air-conditioned private cabins offer a level of comfort that turns a day cruise into something closer to a private retreat. Up to 8 guests. A crew of 2. And a boat that makes every stretch of the Ionian feel like it was made for you.
| Shipyard | Cranchi |
| Model | Smeraldo 37 |
| Length | 37ft |
| Year Built | 2007 — fully refitted 2020 |
| Guests | Up to 8 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Staterooms | 2 |
| Power | 2 x 300 HP Volvo |
| Top Speed | 36 knots |
| Cruising Speed | 25 knots |
No — and that is the point. This is a private cruise and the route is shaped by you and by the sea conditions on the day. Your skipper will discuss the options with you before departure and throughout the day. If you want to go somewhere specific, ask. If you want to anchor and stay — stay.
The Catalina accommodates up to 8 guests.
Yes. A private transfer will collect you from your hotel, villa or any other accommodation on the island and bring you to the port of Zakynthos. The same transfer takes you home at the end of the day.
Snacks, fresh fruit, water, wine, beer, coffee and soft drinks are all included and served throughout the cruise. Lunch is not included — if you would like to stop at a restaurant along the way, your crew will arrange it at your own expense. If you prefer to stay on the water, that is perfectly fine too.
Absolutely — if you would like to take a break for lunch at a restaurant along the way, just let your skipper know and they will arrange it. Bear in mind that a lunch stop will take some time away from the water, so it is worth deciding in advance whether you would prefer to make the most of the full eight hours on board or build in a proper sit-down meal ashore. Either way, the crew will make it work. Lunch is at your own expense.
Yes — your skipper will find the best spots on the day. You can swim as much or as little as you like.
Safety always comes first. If sea conditions are unsuitable, we will reschedule you on the next available date at no extra cost, or offer a full refund if you are unable to join a future cruise.
No minimum — the boat is yours regardless of how many people are in your group, up to a maximum of 8.
Yes, children are welcome on board accompanied by an adult.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a towel. Swimwear of course. A light cover-up for the breeze when the boat is moving. Everything else is taken care of.
The price is for the entire boat — not per person. VAT is included.
Zante Voyage, Agiou Dionisiou, Zakinthos, Greece
Zante Voyage, Agiou Dionisiou, Zakinthos, Greece
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