Zakynthos, Greece overview

Zakynthos, also called Zante, or "Fiore di Levande" (The flower of East Wind) is a sparkling diamond under the sun, surrounded by the emerald waters of the Ionian Sea. Zakynthos, the artistic center of the Ionian islands, island of natural beauties, of arts and spirit. Zakynthos is the southernmost island in the Ionian group, a short distance off the north-western tip of the Peloponnese. Greek tourists have been coming to Zante long before international visitors started to get to know and appreciate its many attractions.

Best Zakynthos, Greece excursions

Zakynthos Island Panoramic Tour

Zakynthos Island Panoramic Tour

$466/Adult

The first inhabitant of the island was Prince Zakynthos, the son of King Dardanos of Troy, who arriv...

See details and book

View All Zakynthos, Greece Excursions

Zakynthos, Greece expert cruise advice

Western vs. Eastern Mediterranean Cruises: Smackdown!

Can't decide between a Western or Eastern Mediterranean cruise? Check out our all inclusive guide to help you find the best cruise for you!

Top 10 Eastern Mediterranean Destinations

On every cruise, it’s the same story: so many sights, so little time. In this history-rich region, picking an outing worth your time and money is even trickier.

Top 10 Western Mediterranean Destinations

Nowhere else do so many excursions spotlight culture, but with amazing art, food, history, and architecture — and little time — how does a cruiser choose?

How to Choose the Best Cruise Line

Not sure how to find the best cruise line for you? We created this comparison of the different options, and their strengths and weaknesses.

The Best Cruise Ports For 2019

A journey isn't all about the destination, but a few good ports can turn a good cruise into a great one. These are the destinations to look for on your 2019 itinerary.

Map of Zakynthos, Greece

29 Zakynthos, Greece Port Reviews

by elemuu

This was the only excursion we booked directly with Royal Caribbean and may have been our worst. We did the Beach Break. Had to wait in the auditorium for almost an hour while they organized all of the groups, took a crowded bus to an underwhelming, overcrowded beach area. There were no shops nearby. Only one restaurant - which was actually very good. The return buses didn't arrive on time so two buses full of hot, irritated people were all waiting in the hot sun. It wasn't worth the $50+ per person. We booked all of our other excursions through United Cruises which ended up being very small groups (2 - 4 people) or ended up being private. The tours meet you right at the ports. The only challenge could be accessing a tender ticket that gets you off the boat in time because if you book an independent tour - Royal Caribbean does not help you at all. However, we paid the $20 per day/per person "The Key" option which got us wifi and priority departures! So, in this case we were able to head down to disembark at any time without having to get tender tickets.

View All Reviews

Zakynthos, Greece forum discussions

There are currently 0 discussions about Zakynthos, Greece.

Join the Discussion

Find a Zakynthos, Greece Cruise