Marine Adventure cruise
- snorkel masks
- flippers/fins
- BBQ lunch
- Drinks at lunch
- Swimming vests and aids
- swimwear
- towel
- snacks
- camera
- sunhat
Itinerary
Where do we go?
Our Marine Adventure cruise is designed to take you to the best spots for swimming and snorkeling. We know the area pretty well 😉 so we make our final decision for snorkel locations based on weather conditions and wind direction on the day of the cruise.
A bit about Lefkada
One of the 7 Ionian Islands, or Eptanisa, Lefkada is a beautiful mix of forest-covered mountains, dramatic coastlines and quaint villages. Much smaller and less touristy than her neighbors Corfu and Kefalonia, Lefkada can be easily reached by car, as there is a bridge connecting the island to the mainland of Greece.
The neighboring islands
The east coast of Lefkada is much more sheltered and calm than the dramatic west coast. There are many small islands dotted across the sea just a short cruise from the main east coast port of Nidri, the largest of which is Meganis
What do we do?
Welcome on board!
As we depart Nidri port in the morning sunshine, your crew will explain the plan for the day, and get you kitted out with snorkel masks, fins and anything else you need.
A morning swim
The first stop will be at a calm bay where the boat will moor directly on the shore, so you’ll have easy access to the beach. If you’re a first time snorkeler, you can try the equipment out in the clear shallow waters here and the team will teach you the basics.
If you’ve snorkelled before, head off around the rocks and start to discover the wildlife!
Sea cave exploration
After the first swim, we take you to one of the sea caves on the east coast of Lefkada where you’ll have a chance to snorkel inside the cave, using our underwater torches to light the way!
As the waters are much deeper here, we highly recommend that all guests wear swimming flotation vests (provided).
The Dropoff
When you leave the cave, head to the Dropoff, a dramatic underwater rock feature – a sheer drop with wonderful wildlife, including ornate wrasses and parrot fish.
Lunchtime
Time to relax – we cruise to a beach on Lefkada or Meganisi, where you can enjoy a leisurely swim or snorkel, or just lay in the sun.
Here you will also enjoy a freshly-prepared BBQ lunch with souvlakia, Greek salad, pasta salad, feta cheese and tzatziki, served with local Lefkadan wine and soft drinks.
Vathy village
After lunch, we will visit the picturesque village of Vathy on Meganisi island. Vathy is the fishing port on Meganisi, with fishing boats of all sizes, from tiny one-man wooden boats right up to commercial fishing craft.
You’ll have free time here to explore the harbourfront, or enjoy a cold drink or an ice cream in one of the cafes or bars. There are also souvenir shops if you’d like to treat yourself!
An afternoon swim
To finish the day, a final swim and snorkel at one of Meganisi’s beaches, or even at the mid-sea reef, a great place to spot even more amazing local wildlife.
Return to Nidri
You’ll arrive back at the port of Nidri after a day of discovery, relaxation – and learning about the wildlife of this beautiful area.
