Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ from Lefkada
Sightseeing, swimming, relaxing, and savoring the Greek island life are what this amazing island-hopping boat cruise with beach BBQ from Lefkada is all about!
Practical information
Embark on an amazing adventure sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach, and taste the flavors of the Ionian islands on this 8-hour island-hopping boat cruise with beach BBQ from Lefkada!
Course of events
You should plan to spend a full day (around 8.5 hours) on this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your crew
- Embark
- Safety and activity briefing
- 9:15 am - Departure of your boat cruise
- Go to:
- The cave of Papanikolis - 25-minute stop to swim
- Spartochori Village - 1 hour and 25-minute stop to sightsee or swim
- Gerakas Beach - 2.5-hour stop to swim and have a BBQ lunch with unlimited drinks
- Skorpios Island - 30 to 45-minute stop to swim
- Madouri & Prince's islands
- Return to the meeting point
- 5:15 pm - Disembark and end of activity
Activity requirements
Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your departure time.
If you wish to swim during this activity, you should know how to do so, as there will be no available supervision. If not, you may stay on the boat during the snorkelling stops or borrow a life jacket or swimming noodle for you to be able to jump into the water, if you wish.
Special terms
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. In case of a cancellation due to bad weather, your instructor will try to reschedule the activity. However, if this is not a feasible option for you, you will receive a full refund.
Please contact your instructor to inform them about your eating preferences or allergies at least 24 hours before your activity. Vegan and vegetarian options are available upon request and everything on the menu is gluten-free except for the bread.
This cruise is open to all ages and everyone who wants to join. However, if you have reduced mobility, descending to the beach at Gerakas might be difficult, as the biggest step of the ladder is about 40 cm high.
The boat used for this activity is a traditional wooden boat with 2 floors, seats with sunshine and shade, as well as tables and seats in the lobby. It has a maximum capacity of 85 passengers and 2 toilets on board. The boat also has an on-board bar, offering a wide selection of drinks and snacks (water, soft drinks, beers, cocktails, coffees and toasts, chips, sweet croissants, cookies, chocolates).
Your instructor does not provide transportation to the meeting point. You will find diverse parking areas in the village of Nydri, all within a 10-minute walk from the boat.
The tour will take place fully in English, but the captain and crew may also speak Greek or Finnish if needed.
Included
- Boat tour
- Licensed captain and English-speaking expert crew
- BBQ lunch (vegan or vegetarian options available)
- Local unlimited white/red wine, soft drinks or water during lunch
- Bar onboard
- Local appetizer with a small meze and an afternoon fruit
- Beach umbrellas for the beach stop
Excluded
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
Do not forget to bring
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Hat
- Extra change of dry clothes
- Water bottle
- Comfortable clothing
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Embark on a wonderful adventure and enjoy the island views, old villages, pristine beaches, and crystal clear waters of the Ionian islands with an expert crew, and try some delicious Greek cuisine on this amazing island-hopping boat cruise with beach BBQ from Lefkada!
The Ionian or Heptanese Islands are a group of 7 islands located in the Ionian Sea, just off the western Greek Mainland. With lush green landscapes, Italian-style traditional villages, and turquoise waters, this place stands out among other Greek destinations, and what better way to get to know them than with a cruise that will take you to visit their highlights!
On the day of your island-hopping boat cruise with beach BBQ from Lefkada, you should arrive at the meeting point at the Ionian Star Cruises headquarters at least 15 minutes before your departure time. You will find easily accessible parking within a short 10-minute walk of the meeting point. There, you'll meet the expert skipper and crew who will accompany you throughout the experience. Once you embark, you'll receive a brief safety and activity briefing to ensure you know exactly where you're going and what to do to have a fun and safe time.
Once everyone's ready, it's time to go! You'll make 4 stops along your island-hopping tour from Lefkada, and the first one will be at the Papanikolis Cave. This is the second biggest sea cave in all of Greece, and you'll be able to enter it on the boat, then jump into its waters if you wish to. Then, you'll head to Spartochori Village, located in Meganisi, where you'll have some time to explore its beautiful narrow streets and mountain views, or simply enjoy the port and beaches near where you anchor.
The third stop on this boat cruise from Lefkada will be a long one. You'll spend around 2.5 hours on the stunning Gerakas Beach, located on mainland Greece, enjoying its crystal clear waters, long white beach, and having your delicious BBQ lunch! The feast you'll have right on the beach will include freshly grilled pork souvlaki, tzatziki dip, Greek salad, feta cheese, fresh bread, and white or red wine, soft drinks, or water. If you have any food restrictions or allergies, you should contact your instructor at least one day before the activity so they can prepare something delicious for you. Finally, you'll head over to Skorpios Island to bathe and enjoy the last moments on this amazing Ionian cruise, before heading back to the meeting point, but you'll get one last treat as you observe the stunning landscapes of the Skorpidi, Sparti, and Madouri islands.
Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to spend 8 hours at sea on this amazing island-hopping boat cruise from Lefkada!
Take your chance to cruise the beautiful Ionian Sea and get to know the landscapes, tastes, and histories of the different islands that inhabit it. Book your island-hopping boat cruise with beach BBQ from Lefkada today!
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