Kefalonia by boat: Ithaca, Zakynthos and the Ionian Sea
Day cruises, sunset sails and island days. Pick your trip, book online and check where it leaves from.
You’re going to love Kefalonia
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, a green, mountainous island with long white beaches, clear water and villages that look onto the sea. Argostoli is its capital, Sami and Agia Efimia sit on the east coast facing Ithaca, and Fiscardo and Assos, in the north, are among the prettiest harbours in Greece.
The island is also a good base for the sea: from its harbours you can sail to Ithaca, the island of Odysseus, or to Zakynthos and its Blue Caves, and in Argostoli the sunset cruise leaves from the town quay.
The 5 best reasons to visit Kefalonia
Beaches with clear waterMyrtos, the white pebbles of Antisamos and the red sand of Xi: the water is clear almost everywhere.
Villages by the seaFiscardo, Assos, Sami and Agia Efimia have small harbours, colourful houses and tavernas on the water.
Two neighbouring islandsIthaca and Zakynthos are a day cruise away, with beaches that only a boat reaches.
Caves and lakesMelissani is an underground lake with an open ceiling, and the island has caves to visit on land.
Wine, olive oil and a slow paceLocal Robola wine, olive oil and long lunches by the harbour set the rhythm of the island.
What to do in Kefalonia
- Swim at MyrtosOne of the best-known beaches in Greece: white pebbles and deep blue water below steep cliffs.
- Visit Melissani LakeA boat takes you through a cave where the sunlight comes in through an open ceiling.
- Stroll through Fiscardo and AssosTwo harbour villages in the north: Venetian-style houses, small shops and the ruins of a castle above Assos.
- Walk around ArgostoliThe capital has a harbour promenade, cafés and the quay where the sunset cruise leaves.
- Sail to Ithaca or ZakynthosDay cruises with swim stops, from Sami, Agia Efimia and Poros.
Boat trips and attractions in Kefalonia
Kefalonia looks different from the sea. You can cruise to Ithaca on a wooden boat from Sami, spend a day at Zakynthos’s Blue Caves and Navagio Beach from Poros, sail along the south coast from Argostoli with lunch and wine on board, or end the day with a sunset cruise.
At the end of this guide you will find all our experiences in Kefalonia, with live availability and secure online payment.
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