14 Boat Tours in Kefalonia, In Order of What They Give Back

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

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

Spend about seven hours aboard a traditional Greek boat from Argostoli, stopping at White Rocks Beach, Vardiani Island, and Xi Beach. Swim from the boat or use the small dinghy, noodles, paddleboards, or life jackets. The crew serves homemade Greek food, water, and unlimited local wine, with a bar for extra drinks.

“Excellent boat tour. Our hosts were really nice, and very funny as well. The lunch was lovely, and the 3 beaches were gorgeous. An really good day out for a good price.”

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

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

Join Dreamy Cruises from Argostoli for a seven-hour boat day with Captain Vagelis and his crew. Swim at White Rocks, visit Vardiani Island, enjoy homemade Kefalonian pie, Greek salad, wine, and fruit, then try Xi Beach’s natural clay spa. Snorkeling gear, inflatables, and paddle boards are included.

“Such a great day out - they made great effort to ensure we all had a lovely day.”

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

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

Join the Queen Bee crew from Argostoli for a relaxed 7.5-hour cruise to White Rocks, Vardiani Islands, and Xi Beach. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or use the dinghy to reach shore. Petros, Panos, Gigi, and their crew keep the day friendly, while Mama Angelika’s moussaka, Greek salad, wine, coffee, and water are included.

“A really fun day with beautiful places to stop and swim. The crew were really friendly and it was one of the highlights of our holiday!”

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

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

Spend about eight hours aboard the family-run Queen Bee from Argostoli, visiting secluded beaches and islands near Cephalonia. Petros, George, Nikko, and the crew keep the day social and relaxed, with swimming, snorkeling, paddle boards, a tender boat, homemade Greek lunch, wine, coffee, soft drinks, and water included.

“Great boat trip. All three stops were very different and staff on hand to ferry you to beach if you were not a strong swimmer. Lunch was lovely and ALL the crew were friendly and helpful. Our grandchildren loved jumping of the side of ship as well.”

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

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

Join Petros, Peter, Yannis, and the Queen Bee crew for a four-hour evening cruise from Argostoli. Swim near Vardiani Island and Xi Beach, use paddle boards or snorkeling gear, then eat homemade moussaka and Greek salad with wine as the sun sets. Boats vary between Queen Bee, Queen Bee II, and Queen Bee III.

“Tha captain and all the crew were very friendly, the food was lovely and so was the wine. Best trip on Kefalonia in my opinion.”

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

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

Join Dreamy Cruises Kefalonia in Argostoli for a four-hour evening on the Ionian Sea. Swim and snorkel near Vardiani Island, watch the Kefalonian sunset, enjoy Greek meze, then take a night swim off Xi Beach. Vaso and the friendly crew keep things lively, with floats, paddle boards, music, and a small bar onboard.

“This was probably one of the best excursions we have ever done. It really was wonderful. Not too many people on boat. So we’re able to live arond and we not all on top each other. Staff were great. Chatty. Funny. Kept us informed as to what we were doing and where we are going. Awesome swimming in sea. Jumped in from high up on boat. Amazing sunset. Good music, even some dancing. Night swim was great. My daughter aged 14 was very impressed as was I. All amazing. I would highly recommend.”

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

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

Join skipper Evangelis and a small crew aboard S/Y Venus for an 8.5-hour cruise from Agia Efimia to Ithaca. You will swim at Gidaki, Skinos Bay, and Talaros Beach, use the paddleboards and snorkeling gear, and enjoy lunch, snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks on board. The group is limited to 10.

“We had an amazing day exploring Ithaca by boat! Evangelis and Evina were truly wonderful – kind, fun, and made everyone feel welcome from the start. We visited stunning beaches you can only reach by boat, and every stop felt like a little slice of paradise. The lunch was delicious and so well organized – they really took care of us. I even learned how to paddle board for the first time! Everything was smooth, relaxed, and beautiful. Just a perfect day on the water. Highly recommend this experience!”

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

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

Set sail from Agia Efimia aboard Lily, a comfortable boat for up to eight people, with Menios and his crew. You’ll cruise toward Ithaca, stop at Gidaki and Lygia-Pera Pigadi for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy a Greek lunch served beside the water. Snacks, drinks, paddleboards, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Menios and Vangelis gave us the most wonderful day cruise. We were so we'll looked after. Beautiful scenery, picturesque bays, lovely swimming, great food, snacks and drinks. A perfect wedding anniversary celebration with delightful companions. Not to be missed.”

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9.Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Cruise with Lunch

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

Board the traditional wooden Artemis in Argostoli at 10:00 for an eight-hour day on Kefalonia’s south coast. Swim at White Rocks, eat homemade Greek food near Rabbit Island, and finish at red-sand Xi Beach. The crew serves lunch, wine, water, and refreshments, with a boat slide for sea jumps. Greek, English, and Italian are spoken.

“An Unforgettable Day at Sea – Highly Recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an absolutely amazing time on this boat cruise! From start to finish, everything was so well organized and fun. We made three beautiful beach stops, each offering stunning views and crystal-clear water—perfect for swimming and relaxing. The boat itself was fantastic! They had stand-up paddle boards and even a slide off the side of the boat, which was a total blast. It really added an extra layer of fun to the day. Drinks were flowing with plenty of sangria and wine to enjoy as we cruised along the coast. For lunch, we were treated to a delicious serving of…”

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10.Sami: Ithaca Island Boat Trip with Swimming and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

From Sami, you spend seven hours aboard the wooden Christina III, swimming at Pera Pigadi, Filiatro, and Gidaki. You will also see Lazaretto Island, visit Vathi for 70 minutes, and enjoy riganada, fruit, juice, and water. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and your own snorkel gear.

“zwemmen vanaf de bood en even aan wal voor een bezoekje aan een mooie plaats om te lunchen,”

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11.From Agia Effimia: Ithaca Cruise, Gidaki Beach, & Kioni Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $64

This 7-hour English-language cruise from Agia Effimia circles Ithaca with swims at Gidaki and Ammoudi beaches and stops in Vathy and Kioni. You get round-trip boat transport, harbor views, toilets, a bar, and a shower aboard. Bring food, drinks, towels, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes, since these extras are not included.

“La sosta a Kioni non l’ho trovata interessante. Ci siamo fermati solo per pranzare e perciò poteva essere evitata. Organizzando il pranzo diversamente, si potrebbe evitare la tappa e lasciare più tempo allo stare in spiaggia/acqua”

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12.Island Highlights Bus and Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

Explore Kefalonia by coach and boat with an English-speaking guide, visiting Sami, Melissani Cave, Agia Efimia, Fiskardo, Assos, and Myrtos Beach. You’ll get a 10 to 15-minute cave boat ride, a secluded sea swim, a three-course lunch, coffee and cake, and hotel pickup from many island resorts. Guides such as Maria, Diamond, and Memi add local stories.

“This was a truly brilliant tour which allowed us to see lots of the beautiful island all in one go - perfect as we only had a short time here. Our tour guide Diamond was brilliant - so passionate about the island and full of knowledge and history. And funny too! The food (lunchtime) was a little bit average - but beautiful views at Fiskardo as we were eating it! Would definitely recommend this tour - the boat and swim stop were a real highlight and we even saw dolphins!”

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13.Ithaca Cruise from Poros Port with Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

Sail from Poros Port to Ithaca with an English-speaking crew, stopping at Vathi, Kioni, and boat-access-only Gidaki Beach. You get about 90 minutes in each village and two 40-minute swim stops, including one listed simply as an Ithaca swim stop. Bring food, water, sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes.

“Bella crociera alla scoperta di Itaca, con personale di bordo disponibile, simpatico e professionale. Consigliatissima!”

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14.Ithaca Island Tour with Bus & Cruise with Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Spend about nine hours exploring Ithaca from Kefalonia by air-conditioned coach, ferry, and sightseeing boat. Visit Vathi, cruise to Kioni, swim from the boat in a secluded cove, stop for lunch in Frikes, and pause for coffee in Stavros. An English-speaking guide, ferry tickets, hotel pickup, and return transport are included.

“First stop Vathi was lovely very pretty nice shops and little cafes. Boat trip was lovely enjoyed swim stop straight off the boat and like the noodles. Lunch stop was pretty but very limited as guide said only eat in one restaurant as other will put you in hospital with food poisoning. Restaurant she said we must eat at was plagued with wasps. Last stop Stavros complete was of time. Temperature 38c and nothing to do. No shops. No view. Only a warm church and another cafe 15 minutes after the lunch stop. Then a 3 hour trip back to the hotel. Everyone has hated the Stavros stop for years…”

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