About this tour
When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private tour across southern Zakynthos, she got the full run — speedboat and car, no other tourists tagging along. It's seven to eight hours of your own itinerary: turtle spotting, Marathonisi Island, hidden swimming spots like Piscines Beach and Eros Cave, plus land stops at olive oil factories and the Keri Caves viewpoint. The operator throws in a drone and GoPro shoot, so you'll have decent footage without hiring a videographer. Couples, families, and mates after a flexible day will find this hits different from the standard group slog.
Highlights
- Private speedboat cuts out the resort-tour crowds entirely
- Turtle spotting at Marathonisi with snorkelling gear supplied
- Swim at Piscines Beach and Eros Cave — genuinely quiet spots
- Drone and GoPro footage included (useful for social media)
- Flexible itinerary shaped around your pace and interests
- Olive Oil Factory visit adds local flavour without tourist polish
- Air-conditioned vehicle between sites — not baking in a van
- Keri Caves viewpoint delivers proper dramatic landscape shots
What to expect
Lily's day started early-ish with a hotel pickup and briefing on the boat. The private speedboat felt quick and responsive — you're hitting smaller coves and less crowded water than the big group tours. Marathonisi (Turtle Island) is the centrepiece; the loggerhead turtles are genuinely there, and snorkelling gear's included so you can get in without renting separately. Mid-morning swimming at Piscines Beach was the real highlight — calm, clear water, barely another soul.
The car sections (viewpoints, the olive oil factory) break up the water time sensibly. Keri Caves are dramatic limestone formations; the viewpoint above Mizithres Beach gave proper perspective. One thing to clock: you're moving between sites regularly, so it's not a lazy lounge-by-the-beach day. The operator films you with drone and GoPro throughout, which is either a plus (free footage) or slightly awkward depending on your vibe. Lunch isn't included, so you'll need to factor that in or ask them to stop at a tavern.
What travellers say
- Totally private group — your pace, your stops, no compromise
- Loggerhead turtle spotting with included snorkelling gear
- Drone and GoPro footage bundled in (saves hiring separately)
- Speedboat accesses quiet coves the big tours skip
- Flexible itinerary shaped around what you actually want
- Air-conditioned car between sites keeps heat manageable
- Seven to eight hours is full-on; not a relaxed beach day
- Lunch not included — factor tavern cost or pack food
- Speedboat and activity level not suited to cardiovascular concerns
- Premium pricing reflects private model; budget accordingly
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is genuinely private — your group only, no mixed tourists, so the pace and stops are yours. The turtle spotting is the real deal (marine biologists confirm sightings are consistent here). Including snorkelling kit and video gear saves you hiring separately. The boat is quick and smaller, so you'll access spots the big catamarans can't. Suits couples, families with older kids, and friends wanting a customised day without compromise.
It's seven to eight hours of activity — that's not lounging around. The speedboat isn't for anyone with poor cardiovascular health or pregnant travellers (operator flags this clearly). You're moving between sites, so expect some transit time. Lunch is on you; factor in a tavern stop or bring your own. Weather can affect boat operations (especially winter), so flexibility helps. Group size over four needs pre-approval texting. Not cheap — private means premium pricing.
Bring sunscreen, a light rash vest for water, and a towel. Snorkelling gear and water/snacks are supplied. Coffee and tea on board. Peak times are June–September; winter runs but sea conditions are rougher. Best texted the operator in advance if you're solo or a larger group.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.