Zante Sun Travel · Agios Sostis port
Zante Sun Travel's late-afternoon trip does the full south coast loop, with turtles, Marathonisi and the Keri Caves, and then waits at the Myzithres rocks for the sun to go down, glass of wine in hand. Pick it as the last evening of a holiday, for a couple or a small group of friends.
Most turtle boats run in the morning and early afternoon. This one starts later, so the route ends at the right moment: about 20 minutes at the Myzithres rocks as the sun drops into the sea beyond them. On the way you swim at the Keri Caves, spend about an hour on Marathonisi and ride through Laganas Bay looking for loggerheads. The listing title calls the boat a speedboat and the description a glass-bottom boat; it's Zante Sun Travel's glass-bottom fleet, and the drop-off is at their Aquarium Glass Bottom Boat in Agios Sostis.
The timing works with the park rules. The nesting beaches are open from 7 am to sunset only, so the Marathonisi stop comes before the light goes, and you're off the sand before the nesting turtles come ashore. Complimentary wine and music come on board, with food and water. Guests talk about the captain's commentary and "good vibes" more than the turtles, which tells you what kind of evening this is.
The listing rules it out for people with back problems, recent surgery, low fitness or limited mobility, which is stricter than most. Getting on and off at the beach takes a little effort. Turtles are possible but not promised: if seeing one matters most, a morning glass-bottom boat gives you more time in the bay.
Find the yellow Zante Sun flags at the harbour entrance, next to the bridge to Cameo Island. Free parking nearby.
Swim in the clear water and explore the arches.
Swim or sit by the water on the turtle-shaped island, before the beach closes at sunset.
A slow ride through the marine park looking for turtles and other marine life.
The boat waits off the rocks as the sun goes down. Wine is poured.
Drop-off at the Aquarium Glass Bottom Boat in Agios Sostis.
★★★★★Andreas was a fantastic tour guide and a very skilled driver of the boat.
★★★★★We had an excellent trip. Perfect end to our holiday.
★★★★★A great experience. Beautifull landscapes , good vibes, lovely music, special and unique presentation by the captain.
★★★★★Me and my girlfriend went to this trip and it was the most beautiful experience we have had
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It depends on the month, because the trip is timed to reach the Myzithres rocks at sunset. Expect a late-afternoon start in summer and an earlier one in September and October. Your booking shows the time.
Possibly. The glass-bottom ride goes through Laganas Bay, and most boats there see at least one turtle, guests report. Read our guide to the best time.
Yes, complimentary wine and music, plus food and water, according to the listing.
No. The nesting beaches close at sunset, and boats leave the sand to the turtles. The sunset stop is at the Myzithres rocks, off the coast past Keri.
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Turtle spotting and a swim on Marathonisi, then the sunset at Myzithres with a glass of wine.
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