ZANTE CRUISE
The Ionian Islands, consisting of Zante, Meganissi, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Ithaca, Paxoi, and Kythira, lie west of Greece’s mainland. This paradise is renowned for its pristine beaches, captivating sea, and lush Mediterranean landscape.
Our standard Zante Cruise on the gulet M/S Aphrodite can accommodate up to 25 passengers in 9 cabins. Alternative gulets like M/S Harmonia, M/S Eros, or others may operate the itinerary based on availability and departure dates.
The Zante cruise package offers a week at sea, exploring Kefalonia, Ithaca, Atokos, and Meganisi (Lefkada). It’s ideal for adventurers interested in heritage and historical sightseeing.
All cabins feature comfortable amenities like mattresses, reading lights, wardrobes, electric fans, A/C units, hairdryers, and private toilets with showers.
Our friendly crew caters to your needs, and our Chef prepares daily breakfast and lunch. For cruise details, itinerary, and more, refer to our updated Zante’s info pack.
If you’re an individual seeking a cabin cruise or interested in private hire, email us at travel@sail-ingreece.com. For larger group charters, contact us at groups@sail-ingreece.com.
HIGHLIGHTS
ITINERARY
Pricing Information
All prices are per person and in GBP (£). The Euro (€) prices are based on the currency of 1.20£ to € and are fixed.
Please note that the prices tend to increase from those listed below, as prices fluctuate, depending on the availability and the period.
Our main periods are:
- Peak period (July, August)
- Shoulder period (June, September)
- Low period (May, October)
The below-stated prices are subject to change without any notice.
Keep in mind, that as the departure date of the sailing tour comes closer, the prices might increase, so it is wise to book in advance and secure the cheapest price possible!
Once you have paid your 20% deposit, the remaining price of your option stays as it is!
In case of any price increase/decrease, you will be informed in time, accordingly.
- Prices fluctuate regularly, in line with the demand.
Our Price Promise ensures clients, who book early, that they will never have to pay more, than those who book quite after them
All our standard cabins besides, their comfortable mattresses, are ensuite with their own shower, a hair dryer, a wardrobe for storage, reading lights,
their own individual A/C device and an electric fan!
Regarding our cabins, we do have a variety of doubles/twins (lower beds/bunk beds) and a few triples and quads, depending on your cruise package and demand.
Our premium cabins are available on the majority of our gulets, always subject to availability. By premium cabin we define cabins that have a separate shower box inside the wc and/or larger space available ( usually2/3 s.m.) from our standard ones. Usually they are located on the stern or the bow of the ship, making them slightly more isolated than the rest of the cabins onboard and they have better sound insulation that the rest since they are bigger.
The only additional charge you need to expect is the local port fees (80€ per person), which need to be paid upon arrival, in order to assure some basic operational needs for the cruise.
If you want to have your own private cabin, there will be an extra charge of 50% of the total amount of 1 person’s price.
Day 1
Zante
01.
For the first day, as it is the arrival day, we won’t embark from the port, at least not until 17:00,
thus in case you have arrived prior to the embarkation and have some time left, we suggest you roam around Zante’s main port and enjoy some local Greek seafood, by one of the many local restaurants, located on the marina!
If you have plenty of time, be sure to check out the Byzantine Museum, as well, which is located in the heart of Zante’s main town, the national Marine Park and the famous Lagana Bay strip!
In the evening, get to know your fellow travelers, while we have our welcome dinner, on board!
Note: In case that all of our guests are on board by 17:00 and weather conditions allow us to, we might cruise towards our 1st destination which is Agios Nikolaos.
Day 2
Agia Ethimia
02.
On day two, we will be heading to Kefalonia’s Agia Efimia, which is a traditional fishing village centered on a small harbor.
It contains a number of taverns, bars and shops, a traditional wood-fired bakery, as well as tourist accommodations and local residences.
In the evening, stroll through this beautiful, picturesque village and take your pick of Greek eats, from the idyllic tavern-lined promenade, where you can watch the sunset while enjoying your traditional Greek food!
⚓️Melissani Cave
Day 3
Fiskardo
03.
With plenty of secluded bays and scattered sea caves with shallow waters, this part of Kefalonia is every explorer’s dream!
Enjoy your lunch on the vessel, while we sail towards bustling Fiskardo, the most iconic village in Kefalonia.
Visit the pebbled Antisamos beach and sandy Harami beach and admire Greek nature, from up close.
Full of bars and tavernas Fiskardo is the epitome of old-school Greek charm.
Day 4
Lefkada (Nidri)
04.
On day 4, we will head to Lefkada, and Nidri specifically, which is Lefkada’s most famous port.
While in Nidri, you will have the chance to explore its famous local markets, which are packed with Greek products/foods, souvenirs, and other “goodies”!
Laying in between Kefalonia, and Meganissi, Lefkada offers a unique combination, of crystal-clear waters and dark green forest scenery!
⚓️Lefkas oil tasting
Day 5
Meganisi
05.
With white pebble beaches, striking blue seas and its lush green countryside, Meganisi is one of Greece’s best-kept secrets.
On the fifth day, we sail to Meganisi!
You can easily explore this town with a rental bike/car, bicycle or even on foot!
Watch the fisherman go about their work, from one of the seafront cafes, before enjoying some of the best seafood at one of the excellent local taverns, that stock the best catch of the day, the Island has to offer!
Day 6
Day 6 - Ithaca (with Atokos stop)
06.
On day six, we leave Meganisi behind and we will sail to Ithaca, which many people do not know about, as this beautiful Island is often “overshadowed” by its complex main Island, Kefalonia.
On the way to Ithaca, we might stop to Atokos Island, a private inhabited island, where wild pigs live freely on the island.
That said, we will enjoy our lunch onboard, as usual and we will look specifically for coastal relaxation at some of its many secluded bay coves, to anchor there and enjoy the beautiful Greek night sky!
⚓️Odysseus Bus Tour
Day 7
Zante
07.
Before we head back to Zante, we might visit the beautiful Shipwreck Beach and village on the east coast of the island, enjoying an onboard lunch on the way for some final sweeping sea views!
We spend the night in the Marina of Zante Old Town, where we enjoy a Captain’s dinner with the group in our final farewell.
⚓️Zante Greek Night
Day 8
Departure Day
08.
As we have successfully cruised around Zante and its island complex, this is our departure day..
We say goodbye to each other, take some last photos and head back!
Hopefully, though, we will see you again. Until then, we wish you all the best!
INCLUDED
- Traditional ensuite ship
- Private beach stops
- Wi-Fi
- 7-nights onboard
- Daily swim stops
- Welcome & Captain’s dinner
- Daily breakfast and lunch buffets
- Toiletries
- A/C ensuite cabins
EXCLUDED
- Flights
- Local transportation
- Travel Insurance
- Excursions
- Meals
DATES & PRICING
- Please review the dates of availability below, and then proceed to complete the booking form to make an inquiry or secure your reservation
- Our boats are designed to accommodate up to 24 guests. You can make a reservation as a solo traveler, a couple, or gather your friends to book your own exclusive gulet experience
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There is a local payment of €80 per person, this is payable at or before check-in and covers all your yacht's running costs including the marina fees, local taxes, the damage deposit waiver and the charter pack.
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More details about 2026 cruises will be available soon.
Frequently asked questions
Our Zante cruise includes a unique Island hopping experience while spending a week at sea, exploring the best destinations, the Ionian sea has to offer!
It is meant for independent, like-minded travelers, best suited for those who want to set sail for an adventure,
explore Greek heritage and enjoy historical sightseeing!
Departures are every Saturday at 17:00, from May until the end of October.
For more specific dates, please see our cruise calendar.
All our cruises end on Saturdays, at 09:00.
The difference between island hopping with us, and island hopping with any other mainstream-commercial ferry company,
is mainly, the overall experience and comfort!
Commercial Island hopping, would mean standing for hours in line, just to boat your ferry,
traveling with other thousands of people, sometimes for many hours without truly being comfortable during the trip, absurd time schedules,
as most commercial ferries have crazy embarkation/disembarkation schedules (sometimes as early, as 04:00 in the morning).
Additionally, during commercial Island hopping, you won’t have any standard accommodation for that period, which means that you will be carrying your luggage everywhere you go, without the possibility of leaving them somewhere stress-free.
On the other hand, traveling with us, on your own private gulet, would mean, overwhelming comfort due to the fact, that you will have the same accommodation for the whole trip’s duration! Of course, plenty of storage to leave your luggage and belongings, without the fear of losing anything,
as our crew never leaves the ship.
This means that your belongings will be safe, throughout the week you will be traveling with us! And also, besides the cruising hours, there is no other major time restriction, so you will have plenty of time, to do whatever you want!
We do have a variety of cabins, which range from doubles to twins (lower beds-bunk beds) to triples and a few quads, depending on the operating gulet.
All cabins besides, their comfortable mattresses, are ensuite with their own shower, a hair dryer, a wardrobe for storage, reading lights,
their own individual A/C device and an electric fan!
If you want to be in the same cabin with your friends, just mention it, while booking with us.
We can not guarantee that you will be together, but we will make everything possible to actually do that!
Please keep in mind, that we provide 1 set of fresh linen and towels, for the cruising week.
Many of our guests, choose to travel alone, as it follows the basic idea of our cruises.
Independent individuals, come alone but travel with same-like-minded people, so many in the end, actually become friends!
Please know, that if you are traveling solo, we will always try to allocate you to a cabin, with your same gender.
On the other hand, if you desire to have your own private cabin, there will be an extra charge of 50% of the total amount of 1 person’s price
In general, on Greek islands, you can find affordable food and drinks, everywhere!
You can choose, between eating traditional Greek comfort food, like a Souvlaki, at a price of 3€, or sitting at a local tavern/restaurant,
for a much proper meal, at a price of 8-15€ per person.
Throughout, Greek Islands, drinks cost approximately, 6-12€
Water is offered complimentary by us, only during meal courses, so water is NOT included in your package!
If you want any extra water, we offer 1.5L bottles (Natural mineral Water), at 2€
The A/C, operates from 4 to 8 hours, per day (if of course, it is permitted by the government’s Covid regulations).
Also note, that the A/C works only when the generator is working at the exact same time. Though, due to local regulations, the generator must be turned off, after midnight.
The power supply, from the shore at the ports of Corfu, Kassiopi, Sivota and Gaios (due to their weak infrastructure), is not powerful enough to operate all our A/C units, simultaneously. Thus you must keep in mind, that there are possibly hot nights, especially during July and August, where the A/C, does not work after midnight.
Please keep in mind, that all our cabins are equipped with independent electric fans, as well, hence when our boats are connected to the shore’s power supply, our fans work properly, during the night, as well.
Any means of transportation, such as local buses, taxis, or even water taxis, are not included, in any of our cruise packages.
However, we would be more than happy to arrange any possible transportation, for you!
A standard “airport to the vessel (and vice versa)” transfer, is around 25-30€ per person (depending on the Island),
while shorter, in-town transportation would vary, between 8€ and 15€ per person.
In case you want to arrange your transportation, prior to your arrival, send us an email, at: travel@sail-ingreece.com or info@sail-ingreece.com
Our gulets share quite a number of electrical sockets, both on the inside and the outside, of the vessel.
With this in mind, and as we do provide extension cords and multi-docking stations, you will be able to charge your devices,
either while cruising while the generator is active, or while docked at port!
You are able to have a shower, any time of the day, but keep in mind that when the boat is docked at some of the ports we visit,
the engines are turned off, the water flow is reduced and as a result, there is no hot water after midnight.
Water tanks on board are limited, meaning, when multiple cabins shower simultaneously, hot water is more likely to end.
If your shower does not have hot water, please inform your captain in order to open the water heater, and please wait for at least,
15 to 20 minutes, until it heats up the water again.
All basic cruise options include a Half Board, which means daily breakfast and lunch. (Buffet style)
For Breakfast, click here, to see our onboard menu items.
For lunch, we do offer a much more detailed plan, which you can see yourself, here: Daily lunch Schedule 2023
Besides breakfast and lunch, we do offer a special complimentary Captain’s dinner, which basically, is a dinner that passengers, enjoy,
alongside the crew and the Captain!
All courses, include water, though if you want extra, a 1.5L water bottle, is at 2€
We do respect our passenger’s food preferences and requirements and that is why our Chefs, in case it is needed, will prepare optional dishes, as well.
(vegetarian, lactose-free, pescatarian, vegan, etc.)
As we use to say here, we are like a hostel in the water. So, yes feel free to bring any personal food or drinks you want on board. Our idea is to support your budget and travel cheaper. Please keep in mind that is not allowed to consume food and drinks inside our cabins and also there is no communal fridge that can be used for storage.
Adventure traveling, like Island hopping, requires travel insurance and we strongly suggest, purchasing one!
For further details, please review our travel insurance section.
All gulets, including ours, are hybrids, which means that although they do have a motor engine, they can run on wind energy, as well, through its huge sails.
That said, operating a cruise solely on wind energy, is something quite unpredictable, thus, we prefer relying on, and scheduling each week, based on the gulet’s ability to use its motor engines!
All the gulets in our fleet, have only European-type sockets.
Note: It is mandatory to know this beforehand, as the electrical items/devices you want to bring on board, need to agree, with this specification.
We have travelers from all over the world, and we are truly delighted about this!
Most of our passengers are Australian, British, German, Spanish, Croatian, French, Italian, South African, Canadian and American!
So, most of our passengers are mainly English speakers!
In order to get all the necessary updated information about Visa and passport requirements, please check our Visa & Passport section!
In order to support the local community and give back to its (our) people, all our gulets have multinational crew members.
Though, English is the number one onboard-speaking language!
All our gulets can carry up to, approximately 20 to 25 passengers, with an average cabin number of 7. (double/twins – triples)
Keep in mind, that all our vessels have fair space onboard, for literally all the passengers they will, eventually, accommodate!
At the time of your booking/inquiry, remember to specify who your fellow travelers are.
This way, we will try to make all the necessary arrangements to accommodate you, all together, on the same vessel!
Please keep in mind though, that we can not guarantee this, for close-to-date cruises!
Even if we believe, that it is impossible for someone, to wish to “abort” our sailing cruise earlier than its scheduled disembarkation,
You are of course, free to leave, whenever you like!
The only restriction though, is that in order for you to leave earlier, the gulet needs to be docked at a marina/port, and not on some remote cove!
Of course, in case you happen to leave earlier and want us to help you with your transportation, feel free to let us know,
by sending an email, at: travel@sail-ingreece.com or info@sail-ingreece.com
In the unfortunate event, of losing your departure, you have the option to either “catch” us on the next Island/destination,
via commercial ferry, or bus. (if accessible)
In any case, if something like that is to happen, try to inform us prior to the actual departure time, by calling us at our Head Office, at: +30 211 215 2595
As personal privacy, is of paramount importance to us, we cannot provide you with any of your fellow travelers’ details, prior to your actual cruise day.
However, if you are interested to meet other people that travel on the same tour as you, feel free,
to head to our Facebook page and introduce yourself to our lovely community!
Our standard and premium cabins always include a private bathroom, a wardrobe, a cozy carpet, a comfortable mattress, reading light and a/c.
Our premium cabins we define cabins that have a separate shower box inside the wc and/or larger space available ( usually 2/3 s.m.) from our standard ones. Usually they are located on the stern or the bow of the ship, making them slightly more isolated than the rest of the cabins onboard and they have better sound insulation that the rest since they are bigger.