10 Cephalonia Boat Trips to Build a Day Around

1.“Dreamy cruise”Daily Cruise from Argostoli harbour with a traditional Greek boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

From Argostoli Harbour, Dreamy Cruises takes you by traditional Greek boat to White Rocks Beach, Vardiani Island, and Xi Beach. You get at least an hour at each stop, a homemade Greek lunch, snacks, water, and unlimited wine. A dinghy, life jackets, pool noodles, and a paddle board help less confident swimmers enjoy the stops.

“Great trip on the Kristina boat on 03/08/24. All of the staff were amazing, especially Vasa who served us with great cocktails and wine all day. Fantastic and lively atmosphere onboard. We spent the whole day swimming in crystal clear water and enjoying the beaches.”

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2.Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 650 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Join Captain Vagelis and his crew for a seven-hour cruise from Argostoli. Swim at White Rocks, visit Vardiani Island, enjoy homemade Kefalonian pie, salad, tzatziki, wine, and fruit, then try Xi Beach’s natural clay spa. Snorkeling gear, inflatables, and a paddle board are provided.

“Was lovely and great value for money!! Highlight of the holiday :)”

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3.Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $76

Join Petros, Panos, Gigi, George, or another Queen Bee crew member for a relaxed 7.5-hour cruise from Argostoli. Swim at White Rocks, Vardiani Islands, and Xi Beach, use the paddleboards and snorkeling gear, and enjoy Mama Angelika’s moussaka with wine, coffee, and water included.

“Had an amazing day from start to finish on the Queen Bee, with an excellent team working onboard keeping our drinks topped up and keeping us entertained! We really had the best day and can’t recommend this trip enough. We saw some beautiful locations and had ample time for swimming throughout the day. Thank you for making our holiday complete!”

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4.“QueenBee” Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Set sail from Argostoli at 9:00 a.m. aboard the family-run QueenBee for a full day of beach stops, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a homemade Greek lunch. Petros, George, Nikko, and the crew keep the mood friendly and relaxed, with wine, soft drinks, coffee, and water included.

“The Captain and team made the trip so much fun. They made the whole trip actually. We thought they were amazing”

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5.Argostoli: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 205 reviews · 4 hours · from $53Best value

Join Petros, Yannis, or the Queen Bee crew in Argostoli for a four-hour sunset cruise around Vardiani Islands and Xi Beach. Swim from the boat, use paddle boards or the dinghy, then eat homemade moussaka and salad on deck with wine as the sun goes down. Routes and boats can change with weather and availability.

“Excellent fun and the sunset was amazing. Team very friendly”

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6.Blue Cave Boat Cruise & Shipwreck Photo Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 7 hours · from $82

From Poros Port, cruise across to Zakynthos for the Blue Caves, a Navagio Shipwreck Beach photo stop, swimming coves, and free time in Alykanas. The friendly crew keeps the day relaxed, rotates the boat for better views, and shares useful local tips. Bring water, sun protection, swimwear, and a towel.

“Great way to spend the day, the guides were lovely!”

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7.From Argostoli: Vardiani Island Sunset Cruise & Greek Meze

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Spend four hours aboard Dreamy Cruises Kefalonia, leaving Argostoli for Vardiani Island, sunset views, and a night swim off Xi Beach. You can borrow snorkels, floats, lilos, and paddle boards, then eat a homemade Greek buffet onboard. The English-speaking crew, including Vaso and Stefano, keeps the evening friendly and informal.

“Stefano and team were very welcoming, thank you so much. sunset was amazing not to forget jumping into the sea. highly recommended.”

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8.From Agia Efimia: Day Cruise to Ithaki Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $176

Meet the crew at S/Y Venus beside Dodoni ice-cream cafe in Agia Efimia for an 8.5-hour cruise to Ithaca. Captain Evangelis and the crew take you to Gidaki, Skinos Bay, and Talaros for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, snacks, wine, beer, and lunch. The route may change with wind and sea conditions.

“Great trip on a fabulous yacht with some lovely stops for swimming in beautiful bays. Vangelis and George were great, made delicious snacks and lunch and offered drinks regularly”

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9.Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Spend a full day aboard the traditional wooden boat Artemis, sailing from Argostoli to White Rocks, Vardiani, also called Rabbit Island, and Xi Beach. Swim from the boat, use the water slide and enjoy homemade Greek food, local wine and refreshments. The crew speaks Greek, English and Italian, with George among the attentive hosts.

“An Unforgettable Day at Sea – Highly Recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an absolutely amazing time on this boat cruise! From start to finish, everything was so well organized and fun. We made three beautiful beach stops, each offering stunning views and crystal-clear water—perfect for swimming and relaxing. The boat itself was fantastic! They had stand-up paddle boards and even a slide off the side of the boat, which was a total blast. It really added an extra layer of fun to the day. Drinks were flowing with plenty of sangria and wine to enjoy as we cruised along the coast. For lunch, we were treated to a delicious serving of…”

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10.Sami: Ithaca Island Boat Trip with Swimming and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

You board Christina III at Sami Port for a seven-hour cruise to Ithaca. Swim at Pera Pigadi, Filiatro, and Gidaki, see Lazaretto’s caves, and spend 70 minutes in Vathi. Riganada, seasonal fruit, juice, and water are included, but bring snorkel gear and expect simple seating rather than sun loungers.

“Tutto abbastanza bene ma gli spuntini erano proprio spuntino una fetta di pane con pomodori e un po’ di formaggio una fetta di anguria e bere mah per il prezzo di 75 euro mi sembra veramente poco … poi bisogna scrivere da qualche parte che ci sono solo posti a sedere niente da sdraiarsi e rilassarsi un po’ di più …”

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