A visit to Zakynthos would not be complete without experiencing the thrills of a glass bottom boat cruise.
Mario owns a 34-foot boat complete with sun shades and life jackets, it has a comfortable capacity of 25 guests. He has many years of experience as a Skipper and knows all about the Caretta Caretta turtles.
The trip takes a whole day with a stop off for lunch on the outskirts of Laganas. Here there is a choice of several restaurants and bars or a packed lunch can be provided for those preferring to take advantage of the beautiful golden sandy beach and clear seas!
Departing from Porto Roma the boat heads south to the loggerhead sea turtle marine reserve. Here you are guaranteed to see and photograph the turtles at close range. It is also possible that you will see some Mediterranean dolphins or very rare Monk seals.
During the trip you will be able to take a swim or snorkel in the crystal clear waters where you will see not only turtles but starfish, sea-urchins and even an octopus!
You will also visit Turtle Islands nesting beaches and cruise near Pelouzo Island where the water over the reef is clear enough to see the remains of an old schooner 17 metres below.
The trip is suitable for all ages.
The turtle is a powerful symbol. The Native Americans call their continent Turtle Island. The legend goes that once there was only water and there wasn't anywhere that people could live. Turtle made a very great sacrifice and let everyone live on her back. Thus she became the spirit keeper of the earth. When Native Americans enter into the darkness of a covered dome structure for the sacred purification ceremony called the Sweat Lodge, they believe that they are entering into the turtle, into the very essence of the Mother Earth. It is a time of spiritual death and rebirth.
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