Island Hopping with Beach BBQ
Description
This cruise takes you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the best swimming sites of the neighbouring islands of Lefkada! You´ll be able to take a look inside the famous cave of Papanikolis, where we also take time for our morning swim. At our village stop you have time to walk around the pretty, narrow streets and admire the view. Or if you prefer another swim, there are also beaches nearby. The highlight of the day is the beach stop - plenty of time for sunbathing and swimming in the crystal clear waters, as the crew prepares your delicious BBQ lunch, freshly on the spot! Umbrellas will be provided to give you a much needed shade from the hot Greek sun. On our way back home, we stop for one more swim on the famous "Onassis island". Fresh seasonal fruit and a local appetizer drink will be also served during the cruise. This is definitely THE TRIP for the whole family! Short distances from place to place ensure, that the smallest passengers enjoy it too!
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Itinerary
Our first stop is at the Cave of Papanikolis, the second largest sea cave in Greece. You will have the opportunity to cruise all the way inside the cave and enjoy an unforgettable morning swim here.
Our second stop is on the island of Meganisi, at the village of Spartochori. Step back in time and see how the locals have preserved their old way of living. Explore the old, narrow streets and discover the charming little backyard gardens. The village is located up on a hill, so you can admire the wonderful views of the surrounding area as well. And if you get tired of walking, you can always relax on one of the local charming beaches.
Our longest stop will be at our beautiful Gerakas Beach on the Greek mainland (close to the Varko, which is marked here on the map). Enjoy plenty of free time to sunbathe and swim in crystal clear waters on this secluded beach. You can also practice your jumping skills from the boat at the shore stops! On this stop, you will enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch served directly on the beach.
Our last stop for one more swim is at the famous "Onassis Island". Hear a bit of history about the rich and famous people who have lived on the island while we cruise around, and enjoy your afternoon swim in one of the beaches.
On our way back we will cruise pass the Madouri and the Prince´s islands.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(336)
Fabulous day out on a beautifully kept boat ran by a family who are passionate about what they do.
Such a fabulous day with Spiros, the skipper, and his fantastic team. They were all so attentive and great fun. Spiros gave lots of great history of the islands. The beach barbecue was wonderful. A beautiful secluded white beach just for our use. Umbrellas were provided . Spiros cooked the meat on the back of the boat whilst we swam in the crystal clear sea. The team served a wonderful lunch of pork skewers, greek salad, tzatziki, bread and unlimited red/ white wine and soft drinks. A fantastic day out , we would definitely do it again and recommend this trip to everyone. Book it!.
We had a fabulous day on this boat. Stopping at great locations, swimming opportunities and a fantastic BBQ. Would definitely do it again, highlight for me seeing dolphins. Thank you crew for an amazing day!
Overall a nice trip with friendly crew, beautiful beaches & great food!
Excellent trip with fantastic staff. Fully recommend
Different tour, friendly staff, worth the experience
This was a great island hopping experience and I wouldn’t hesitate recommending to others! It was a really comfortable, well-organised ship with great staff who were all lovely, especially Spearos the captain who was so friendly and very informative throughout the tour. The places we visited were perfect and BBQ on the beach was delicious!
This is the second time I’ve been on this trip. This time I visited Nidri with a friend and they loved the trip just as much as I did. We’ve already discussed if and when we return to Lefkada we will do the same trip again. We loved all the swim stops, the information relayed and the beach BBQ was delicious.
Nice trip, good crew, delicious food, exciting stories about the locations and the most beautiful beaches. Have been on the trip before, and always miss the food and the beautiful surroundings when I'm back from vacation. Great recommendation from here!
We highly recommend Ionian Star Cruises! It was such a relaxing and joyful experience, surrounded by the beautiful Greek scenery and the sea. We loved listening to the fascinating stories and learning about the local history. Enjoying delicious food on the beach while simply relaxing made the day even more special. A special thank you to Captain Spiro for sharing his knowledge and making the trip so memorable. The entire staff took excellent care of us with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
