--- title: "Zakynthos Island Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/zakynthos-island description: "Turquoise coves and the shipwreck's shore" --- # Zakynthos Island 🇬🇷 · Greece · Eastern Mediterranean > "Turquoise coves and the shipwreck's shore" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.6h - **Visiting Sailings:** 51 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: May (13 sailings), Oct (10 sailings), Sept (7 sailings) ## About Zakynthos Island Zakynthos, the southernmost of the Ionian Islands, welcomes cruise passengers with its lush landscapes, turquoise waters, and a coastline dotted with dramatic cliffs and hidden coves. As you approach the port of Zakynthos Town, the Venetian influences are immediately apparent in the architecture, with pastel-coloured buildings and a charming waterfront promenade. The island’s most famous landmark, Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Cove), is a sight to behold, accessible by boat tours that depart from the port. The rusted wreck of a smuggler’s ship lies stranded on the pristine white sands, framed by towering limestone cliffs—a scene that has become an icon of Greek beauty. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** el - **Timezone:** Europe/Athens - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 37.7807, 20.9021 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Zakynthos%20Island/@37.78066,20.90214,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Zakynthos%20Island&ll=37.78066,20.90214&z=13) ## Things to Do in Zakynthos Island Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Ceramic Making Experience in Zakynthos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d21ef94a-bef7-41ef-886b-b105fd51fb8b.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (342) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €59 | Viator | | [Zakynthos boat tour:Shipwreck& Local blue caves with 3 Swim Stops](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5c4b6ebd-5d2b-464b-90a6-b01e89853d23.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (388) | 4h | ✓ | €32 | Viator | | [Half-Day Greek Cooking Class of Zakynthian Culture with Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/44088daa-11c3-408a-8dea-840a4520f913.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (251) | 4h 30m | ✓ | €110 | Viator | | [Zakynthos Turtle Tour Small Group Turtle Spotting & Turtle Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a8ba8cf3-ab9a-41eb-9b99-fb0c88098bef.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (199) | 3h 15m | ✓ | €65 | Viator | | [Shipwreck and Blue Caves - Private Speedboat Tour (up to 6 pax)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/62b3a299-2b86-4a90-bce3-d7b52bedecc0.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (124) | 4h | ✓ | €450 | Viator | | [Zakynthos Private Boat: Marathonisi, Keri Caves, Myzithres (max5)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5f304f17-f37f-4fe4-9ca8-5eb82a2205f8.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (103) | 3h | ✓ | €299 | Viator | | [Private 7m 250hp speed boat tour Shipwreck Blue caves up to 8pax](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/68f1d23a-093e-4c36-ba67-d69d5725b632.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (81) | 4h 30m | ✓ | €599 | Viator | | [4 Hour Zakynthos Turtle Adventure Mizithres and Eros Cave](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/89a34313-2c47-4e41-9029-d6b3c3224d65.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (74) | 4h | ✓ | €35 | Viator | | [Shipwreck and Blue Caves- 8m Private Boat Tour (up to 11pax)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6ed3ad4c-f660-41e9-8d9d-5a78bead7cc0.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (63) | 4h | ✓ | €750 | Viator | | [Wine Tasting with Panagiotis aka Chilly August](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e91ef738-4a21-4013-8163-7716f8a61007.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (37) | 2h | ✓ | €143 | Viator | | [3-Hour Private Tour in Zakynthos, Cameo Island & Keri Caves](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3893c34c-9afd-4db4-9285-76868daa49e8.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (33) | 3h | ✓ | €300 | Viator | | [Private Luxury 6.5m 140hp Speedboat cruise Shipwreck & Blue Caves](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6c7c493a-a52a-4bef-bed8-3449bae8c531.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (61) | 5h | ✓ | €499 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md): 21 nm - [Kefalonia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kefalonia.md): 31 nm - [Nafplio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/nafplio.md): 91 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sailor-s-lament-adriatic-s-last-light~COSTA-DELIZIOSA-20280507-6.md)** - **Price:** €971 per person (€1,942 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Deliziosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-deliziosa.md) - **Duration:** 6 nights - **Departure:** 2028-05-07 - **Itinerary:** Sailor’s Lament – Adriatic’s Last Light ## Featured Cruises from Zakynthos Island Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Terracotta Wake – Naples & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/terracotta-wake-naples-barcelona~AIDA-AIDABLU-20261024-8.md) | AIDAblu | AIDA Cruises | 2026-10-24 | 8 | €1,249 | | [Citadel & Caldera – Dubrovnik & Santorini](https://cruisello.com/cruises/citadel-caldera-dubrovnik-santorini~COSTA-DELIZIOSA-20270417-14.md) | Costa Deliziosa | Costa Cruises | 2027-04-17 | 14 | €2,507 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Zakynthos Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=zakynthos_island) (51 sailings) ## Browse - [Eastern Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)