Turtle Island Cruise
Highlights:
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Explore the stunning Keri Caves
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Stop off at Turtle Island (Marathonissi)
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Swim in the crystal clear waters
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Chance to see the Loggerhead turtles in their natural
habitat
Having been picked up from
your resorts, your day will begin at the port of Agios Sostis, where your boat
will await you. Here you will embark on your 3 hour trip taking in the
beautiful scenery. Sailing south to the
stunning Keri Caves for your first stop where you will have some fantastic
photo opportunities (Approximately 20 minutes).
From here you will cruise to the
small island of Marathonissi, also known as Turtle Island. The island is situated in Laganas Bay. There
are seven discrete nesting beaches for the Loggerhead Turtle, one of them being
Marathonissi. The nature on this tiny island is purely exotic as there are no
inhabitants. Here you will have
approximately 30 minutes swimming stop, in the clear blue waters.
Back on to the boat
now, where you will gently cruise around Turtle Island (Marathonissi) and
Laganas Bay for turtle spotting. The
Caretta-Caretta is a protected species and is one of Zakynthos’ most famous
inhabitants.
Returning to Agios Sostis
port, your coaches will be waiting to return you to your resorts.
Things to remember:
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Camera,
sunscreen, hat, swimwear & towels, mineral water.
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Money
needed for food and refreshments
·
Snack
bar on board for refreshments
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Turtle
sighting not guaranteed as they are wild animals
Start time: 15.00
End time: 18.00