Board in Agia Efimia and spend a day circumnavigating Ithaca: swim at boat-only Gidaki Beach, stroll Vathy's sheltered harbor, and relax in Kioni's flower-lined alleys. This full-day cruise pairs sea time with authentic village stops and easy swims.
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You step onto the quay at Agia Efimia as the boat yawns awake, engines warming beneath a bright Ionian sky. Salt spray and the faint thrum of an outboard set the tempo; the sea pulls you away from Kefalonia and dares you toward cliffs, coves, and small harbors that reveal themselves only from the water.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness — able to board a small boat, walk short cobbled streets, and swim in open water.
Wildlife
History
Ithaca is classically associated with Odysseus from Homer’s Odyssey; Vathy grew as a sheltered maritime hub and preserves Ottoman and Venetian influences in its architecture.
Conservation
Boat operators are encouraged to avoid anchoring on Posidonia seagrass meadows and to minimize single-use plastics; visitors should use reef-safe sunscreen and pack out trash.
Reserve your spot on the Ithaca Cruise from Agia Efimia Port with Bus Transfer today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect marine life and your skin—apply a water-resistant, reef-safe sunscreen before boarding and reapply after swims.
Wear water shoes
Beaches are often pebbly; light water shoes make entering and exiting the boat and shore swims far more comfortable.
Carry small cash
Some tavernas and shops in Vathy and Kioni are cash-preferred—bring euros for snacks, souvenirs, and small purchases.
Plan for motion
If you get seasick, take preventative medication before departure; the trip is eight hours with open-sea stretches.
Swimsuit & quick-dry towel
For the multiple swim stops and easy drying between outings.
summer
Water shoes
Protect feet on pebbly beaches and when boarding tenders or small boats.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the Ionian marine ecosystem.
summer
Light wind jacket
Even in summer mornings or late afternoons there can be a cool sea breeze.
spring