12 Boat Tours in Kefalonia, Compared

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

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

Spend seven hours cruising from Argostoli to White Rocks, Vardiani Island, and Xi Beach, with Greek food, wine, swimming, and friendly crew.

“The day was just fantastic, being out on the water was beautiful, with three gorgeous, picturesque swimming spots. The boat itself was a little older than expected, but the facilities were maintained and it was still a comfortable ride. The crews vibe, enthusiasm and genuine desire to make the day great were sincere and well received. Lunch was delicious albeit slightly more basic than other boat day trips I’ve taken from other areas of Greece.”

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

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

Spend seven hours at sea from Argostoli with White Rocks, Vardiani Island, Xi Beach clay, Greek lunch, wine, and swim stops.

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

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

Spend 7.5 hours from Argostoli swimming at White Rocks, Vardiani Islands, and Xi Beach, with moussaka, wine, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards.

“Fun filled. Excellent food. Paddleboard good to use. Hosts are very entertaining. Value for money.”

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

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

Spend eight hours aboard Cephalonia’s QueenBee, with secluded beaches, clear-water swims, homemade Greek lunch, wine, and a warm family crew.

“What a fun day with a very entertaining crew! We enjoyed chatting with other travelers and hanging out at three different beaches.”

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

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

Argostoli sunset cruise to Vardiani and Xi Beach with swimming, paddle boards, homemade moussaka, wine, and sea views for $53.

“Highlight of a fantastic holiday - Petros and the crew were incredibly welcoming and fun. We all loved it.”

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6.Blue Cave Boat Cruise & Shipwreck Photo Stop

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

Cruise from Kefalonia to Zakynthos for Blue Caves, Navagio photos, swimming stops, and a free hour in Alykanas.

“Great experience overall - clean and comfortable boat and smooth journey. We didn’t do exactly what was outlined in the itinerary as we had to skip one of the beaches, but we were taken to a swimming stop instead where we got to explore little caves and a secluded beach which actually worked out to be even better than the original plan. The guides are so friendly, they made sure to rotate the boat at each scenic stop so everyone was able to get a photo opp. We got an hour and a half to explore zakynthos and have food and relax on the beach - half an hour longer…”

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7.Queen Bee Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops and Dinner

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

Sail from Argostoli to Vardiani at sunset with swim stops, homemade Greek dinner, wine, music, paddleboards, and a friendly family crew.

“The brothers are absolutely brilliant, funny and very accommodating. The food, cooked by their mother, was delicious. The music was amazing and the traditional style boat was very picturesque. The locations were phenomenal and the paddle boarding equipment was the highlight for me. The sunset was beautiful and exactly as advertised. Well worth the money, especially with the free wine. Absolutely perfect and turned out to be the highlight of my holiday.”

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

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

Sail from Argostoli to Vardiani Island and Xi Beach for swimming, Greek meze, cocktails, music, and a Kefalonian sunset.

“Absolutely amazing! I have not yet experienced scenery like this before. It was so beautiful. The crew are very friendly and provided us with everything, information and equipment. It is a must experience, i promise. Also the swim at sunset is just breathtaking. I will be booking this again in no time.”

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

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

Sail from Agia Efimia to Ithaca for quiet bays, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a fresh lunch aboard a small yacht.

“Fantastic day out on the water with our lovely hosts, would definitely do it again if I came back which is all you need to know 👍”

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10.Zante Cruise to Blue Caves & Shipwreck Beach Photo stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $83

Cruise from Kefalonia to Zakynthos for Blue Caves, Shipwreck Beach photos, swim stops, and a Greek village lunch break.

“The boat was nice, the crew was nice and the swim at the end was lovely. Shipwreck beach was crammed with boats and people. I think it is better to see this from a viewpoint in the am before the boats arrive. Not a good swimming beach because of all the boats. The lunch spot was rather depressing.”

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11.From Agia Efimia: All Inclusive Sailing Day Trip to Ithaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Sail from Agia Efimia to Ithaca for secluded swims, a Greek lunch, local wine, paddleboarding, and a relaxed small-group day at sea.

“Fantastic trip!! Very nice staff,Very polite, amazing food! I reccomend it a lot”

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12.Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Cruise Kefalonia from Argostoli on the wooden Artemis, with White Rocks, Rabbit Island, Xi Beach, lunch, wine, and a boat slide.

“Such an amazing day filled with activities, endless authentic homemade food and drinks that were delicious. A beautiful crew that were so hospitable and friendly, they made our whole experience unforgettable. We would come back to kefalonia just to do this again. We had the best day!”

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