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Corfu: Paxos & Antipaxos Blue Caves Boat Tour with Lunch★ 4.58 (1,734) · 6h–10h
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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat Tour Swim Stops★ 4.80 (386) · 40m–4h
Top rated
Zakynthos: Private Speedboat Tour to Shipwreck & Blue Caves★ 5.00 (124) · 4h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 33 options: € 20–€ 136 (median € 50). With an extra fee to pay on site: 6 of 33. With 100+ reviews: 11 of 33.
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Private experiences (11)
Private speed boat tour Zakynthos: Navagio Beach & Blue CavesA private speed boat tour in Zakynthos takes up to eight passengers to Navagio Beach and the Blue Caves, where you swim and snorkel at sites accessible only from the water. The boat carries a sun canopy, snorkelling gear and a freshwater shower; your guide speaks English or Greek and adjusts the stops and timing to what you want. The tour runs 4.5 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to control the pace and the stops — because the boat is private and the guide adjusts the itinerary to your preferences, you're not following a fixed schedule or waiting for a group to catch up. The 4.5-hour window gives you real time to swim, photograph and explore without rushing between sites.
Zakynthos: Navagio Shipwreck & Blue Caves Private Land and Sea TourYou’ll ride with a local guide through Zakynthos’ winding roads before reaching Navagio Shipwreck Beach by land and sea—swimming in neon-blue caves, climbing cliffs for wild views, and sharing lunch in a tucked-away village taverna. Expect laughter, salt spray, maybe a new favorite Greek word—and memories that linger long after you’ve left.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck & Blue Caves Private Boat TourYou board a private 8-person boat with an English-speaking captain who adjusts the route to conditions and your preferences. The day includes stops at the Blue Caves (with swimming in rock coves), Navagio Beach for photos, and optional Xygia Beach. Onboard amenities include a cabin, toilet, fresh-water shower and fridge. You can add lunch at a seaside taverna or keep it a half-day cruise.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Zakynthos's northern coast without the crowded tour boats and prefer to shape the day around what interests you most—the captain adjusts stops and timing based on conditions and your choices, which is what makes a private boat different from a scheduled group tour.
Private Speedboat Cruise Zakynthos: Shipwreck and Blue CavesA private speedboat cruise around Zakynthos takes five hours and visits the Navagio shipwreck, the Blue Caves, Pelagaki Beach, Xygia Beach's sulfuric waters, Filipoi Beach and a secluded cove. The boat carries your group alone with an English, French or Greek-speaking captain; snorkeling equipment, lifejackets, champagne and soft drinks are on board. You swim at each stop and spend 45 minutes in the final private cove.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants the coastline to yourselves—no shared boat, no schedule dictated by other passengers, and five hours to swim, explore and float without anyone else deciding when to move on.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck & Blue Caves Boat Tour, 4 HoursYou board a private 5-person motorboat at 9am and spend 4 hours crossing to Navagio Beach for photos, snorkeling in the Blue Caves and Agios Andreas Caves, swimming at Makri Gialos and two other beaches, and soaking in the natural sulfur water at Xigia Beach. The boat returns you to port by early afternoon with water, sun protection, and a crew managing the route and timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Zakynthos boat attractions — Navagio, the Blue Caves, snorkeling — without arranging a larger group tour or managing the timing yourself; the small 5-person limit and fixed 9am departure are what keep the day moving smoothly between stops.
Zakynthos Private Tour: Custom Itinerary & Blue CavesYou choose which beaches, caves and villages to visit—Navagio, Blue Caves, Xigia, Porto Limnionas, or hidden spots your guide suggests—and your private driver takes you there in an air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door pickup. The itinerary is flexible, the timing is yours, and you're not waiting for anyone else to finish their photos. Transport, vehicle, insurance and water are included; meals and entry fees are separate.Is it for me?This works best if you want to see Zakynthos on your own terms without renting a car or following a fixed group schedule—the flexibility is what lets you spend time where it matters and skip the rest.
Zakynthos: Navagio & Blue Caves Private Boat CruiseYou get a private boat with a professional skipper, snorkeling gear, and access to Navagio Beach, the Blue Caves, and lesser-known swimming spots around northern Zakynthos. The half-day format means you're back by early afternoon, and the onboard shower, leather lounges, and canopy take the roughness out of a full day on the water. Book this if you want the main sights without the crowd noise and without arranging your own boat.Is it for me?Book this if you want Navagio and the Blue Caves without the noise of a group boat, and you value the comfort of a sundeck, shade, and an onboard shower—the private format is what makes a half-day feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Zakynthos Private Speedboat: Shipwreck Beach & Blue CavesYou board a new speedboat with a skilled skipper and spend a half-day exploring the north coast of Zakynthos. You swim at Navagio Beach, the Blue Caves, and Xygia's sulfur waters, with stops at hidden coves in between. Snorkeling gear, a shower, fresh water, and a canopy are included; lunch at a seaside taverna is optional. The boat holds your group only, so timing and stops are yours to decide.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Navagio, the Blue Caves, and Xygia's sulfur waters without joining a group boat—the private format means the skipper adjusts stops and timing to your pace, and you're not waiting for other passengers to finish swimming.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck & Blue Caves Private Boat TourYou board a private boat with up to 4 other passengers and spend the day moving between five swimming stops: Shipwreck Beach with its dramatic cliffs, the Blue Caves with their glowing turquoise water, Philippoi Beach, Xygia Beach with warm sulfur springs, and Pelagaki Beach. Snorkeling gear, towels, soft drinks and a shaded sitting area come with the booking. The boat returns to the harbor once you've had your time at each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the parts of Zakynthos that are only reachable by water — Shipwreck Beach, the Blue Caves, and four other swimming stops — without arranging your own boat or managing a larger group tour. The small group size and private boat mean you set the pace at each stop instead of following a fixed schedule.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Private CruiseYou board a private boat with a skipper who knows the coastline, visit Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Caves, and choose which of four other swimming spots to spend time at. Snorkeling gear, refreshments, and all fuel are included; you swim, float, and take photos at your own pace, returning when the day feels done rather than when a schedule says so.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Caves without fighting crowds or following a rigid timetable — the private boat and flexible itinerary let you spend as long as you want at each stop and skip the ones that don't appeal to you.
Zakynthos: Full Island Cruise, Blue Caves & Shipwreck BeachYou spend a full day on a small boat exploring Zakynthos' southern coast with multiple swim stops in caves, coves and at famous spots like Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Caves. The boat carries up to eight people, includes soft drinks, and lets you move at a pace that feels like being on the island rather than ticking off a checklist. Book if you want to actually swim and float in the water instead of just seeing it from a distance.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend a full day actually in the water around Zakynthos instead of watching from a crowded tour boat — the small group size and multiple swim stops are what make that possible in a single day.
Up to 2 hours (2)
Zakynthos Blue Caves: Boat Tour & Swimming StopYou board a small boat at Agios Nikolaos harbour and sail north to the Blue Caves, where you get 20 minutes to swim inside the larger cave and explore the rock arches from the water. The boat's size lets it go where bigger tours can't. You're back at the harbour within an hour, still dripping and a little stunned by the color of the water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually enter the Blue Caves rather than view them from a distance — the small boat is what makes the difference between seeing the caves and floating inside them.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Glass Boat TourYou board a glass-bottom boat at Porto Vromi and visit Shipwreck Beach, Maravelias Cave, the Blue Caves, and White Beach — all in one afternoon. Before the boat trip, you see a 2,000-year-old olive tree in Exo Chora village and taste local olive oil, honey, and wine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the whole tour takes 5 to 6 hours, so you're back with time left in your day.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see Zakynthos's most famous coastal spots without renting a car or arranging boat tickets separately — the fixed schedule and inclusions mean you're not piecing together a day from separate bookings. The 5–6 hour length fits a half-day itinerary, leaving your morning or evening free.
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Blue Caves & Navagio Beach Boat Tour ZakynthosYou board a small boat at Agios Nikolaos and spend roughly three hours on the water, stopping at Navagio Beach for photos, then sailing deep into the Blue Caves for a thirty-minute float and a swim in the electric-blue water. You'll see Aghios Andreas bay and its monastery ruins on the return, with entry fees already included. Three departures daily give you flexibility with timing.Is it for me?Right for anyone on Zakynthos who wants to see the Blue Caves from inside rather than from a distance tour boat. The small group size and shallow-draft boat are what make the deep-cave access possible, so expect an intimate trip rather than a crowded one.
Zakynthos: Navagio Shipwreck, Blue Caves & Xigia Beach Boat TourYou board a 20-seat speedboat at Alykes and make three stops: Navagio Bay for photos (swimming forbidden), the Blue Caves for a swim in mineral-blue water, and Xigia Beach for a dip in sulfur-tinged sea. The boat returns you to port in the early afternoon with all entry fees and taxes already paid.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Zakynthos's three most famous water spots in one morning without renting a car or arranging separate transport — the fixed departure time and small group size mean you're in and out before the afternoon heat peaks.
Zante: Blue Caves Boat Trip & 14th-Century Monastery TourYou start in old-town Zante and climb to Bochali for sea views, then move through olive groves to taste organic oil at a family mill and a traditional sweet in Kampi. In the afternoon you board a boat at Cape Skinari to explore the Blue Caves — with a swim stop in high season — before visiting the 14th-century Anafonitria Monastery. A local guide handles the route and timing, and tastings of wine and local honey are included along the way.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both the famous Blue Caves and the quieter villages of Zante in one day without arranging your own transport or timing — the local guide handles the route and knows which stops give you the real island, not just the postcard version.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Yacht CruiseYou sail to Shipwreck Beach for photographs, swim in the naturally therapeutic waters of Xigia Beach, then spend time in the Blue Caves where sunlight turns the water and cave walls vivid blue. The yacht enters the main cave when conditions permit. Morning and afternoon departures available; afternoon trips include complimentary wine. Request hotel pickup the night before if needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Zakynthos' most photographed coastline and swim in the caves without arranging your own boat — the fixed schedule and included transfers handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the water and the light.
Zakynthos Boat Tour: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves SwimmingYou board a modern boat at Alykes port and spend 3.5 hours at three swimming stops: Shipwreck Beach with its rusted cargo ship, the Blue Caves where sunlight turns the water electric blue, and Xigia Caves with natural sulfur springs. The crew handles safety and navigation, and admission to each site is included. You're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the three most famous swimming spots in Zakynthos without arranging your own boat or figuring out how to reach them—the fixed route and included admission mean you show up at the port and the rest is handled.
Zakynthos: Navagio Beach & Blue Caves Boat CruiseYou board a small glass-bottom speedboat at St Nikolaos port and cruise 25 minutes to Navagio Beach, where you spend 20–30 minutes watching the shipwreck bay. On the return, you enter the blue caves system and get a swim stop in turquoise water if you want it. All entry fees are included; the boat stays small so you're not jostled by crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Navagio Beach and the blue caves without arranging your own transport or paying separate entry fees—the small boat size is what keeps you from being lost in a crowd while you're trying to look at something this blue.
Half day and longer (11)
Zakynthos: Navagio Beach & Blue Caves Boat Tour with Cliff ViewsYou board a boat to Navagio Beach and the Blue Caves, with 30+ minutes to swim in the caves and another 30 minutes at or near the shipwreck. You also get the cliff-top view from Bohali Hill and photo stops along the way. Hotel pickup and water are included, and the whole day wraps by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Zakynthos's three main sights—the shipwreck, the caves, and the cliff views—without arranging boats or transport separately. Plan for a full morning and early afternoon out; that's what fits all three stops and the swimming time into one day.
Paxos & Antipaxos Blue Caves from Corfu: Boat Tour & SwimmingYou spend the morning cruising past Corfu's Old Town and Mon Repos Palace by boat, then sail to Lakka village for lunch at a waterfront taverna and a swim at nearby beaches. After lunch the boat enters two of the Blue Caves of Paxos, where the water glows turquoise and you can snorkel, then finishes at Antipaxos for a final swim in Caribbean-like coves before returning to Corfu in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Paxos and Antipaxos in a single day without renting a boat or arranging your own transport — the fixed schedule and included guiding handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the caves, the swimming, and the villages.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat TourYou start at a hilltop overlook of Zakynthos town, then board a boat for a 3-hour cruise to Navagio Beach and the Blue Caves, with two swim stops and snorkel gear included. After lunch at a village tavern and a visit to a 2,000-year-old olive grove with free tastings, you finish at Xigia Beach's natural sulfur spa. Door-to-door pickup, water, and a local guide with a camera are part of the package.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Zakynthos boat attractions — the Shipwreck, the Blue Caves, and the natural spa — in one day without arranging your own boat, timing the stops, or figuring out which beach to visit. The fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that.
Zakynthos: Navagio Beach, Blue Caves & Shipwreck Viewpoint Full DayYou get hotel pickup, a full day moving between Zakynthos's three main attractions by minibus and speedboat, swimming time in the Blue Caves and at Navagio Beach, a natural sulfur springs soak, a clifftop viewpoint stop, and local wine and oil tasting at an ancient olive tree. An English-speaking guide, bottled water, and travel insurance are included; the boat trip depends on weather, so the itinerary can shift if conditions change.Is it for me?Book this if you want Zakynthos's main sights in one day without arranging separate boat tickets, transport, and timing—the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you just show up at your hotel at the start time and everything else is handled.
Zakynthos Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves: Land and sea tourA guided land and sea tour of Zakynthos that starts at the Navagio viewpoint overlooking the iconic shipwreck, then moves to a boat ride (glass-bottom or speedboat, paid separately) to Shipwreck Beach, the Blue Caves, and White Beach, with stops at Xigia Natural Spa Beach, Makris Gialos Beach, and a local winery for wine and olive oil tasting. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours with hotel pickup included; the boat ticket (€25–€50 per person, depending on vessel type) is paid in cash on the day of the tour only.Is it for me?Choose the glass-bottom boat if you want to watch the seabed and marine life as you travel to the caves; pick the speedboat if you prefer a faster ride and more distance covered. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included guide mean the day holds together without you planning stops or timing—you arrive at the viewpoint, the harbor, and the winery at the moments the tour is built around.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Speedboat TourYou’ll ride a speedboat along Zakynthos’ northwest coast with just 10 guests, swim in crystal waters at Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves, soak up views from hidden cliffs, and share lunch overlooking vineyards in Kampi. Expect salty hair, laughter with locals, and moments you’ll remember long after you’ve rinsed off the sand.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Bay & Blue Caves Small Group TourYou get picked up from your hotel, visit the Navagio Beach viewpoint above the famous shipwreck, take a glass-bottom boat into the Blue Caves for swimming, stop at natural sulphur springs, and eat lunch at a local restaurant — all with a driver-guide who knows the island and keeps the group small enough that you're not fighting for space or light. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you don't have to navigate, rent a car, or figure out boat schedules yourself.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want the main Zakynthos highlights — the shipwreck, the caves, the springs — without renting a car or coordinating boat schedules themselves; the small group size and included transport mean you spend the morning looking, not organizing.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to the Shipwreck viewpoint for photos and views; then spend three hours on a boat exploring the Blue Caves with two swimming stops in the electric-blue water; finish at Xigia Beach's mineral-rich waters with food and drinks included before returning to your accommodation in the afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want Zakynthos' most famous sights — the Shipwreck, the Blue Caves, and a thermal beach — without arranging your own boat, timing the stops, or figuring out how to get between them; the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat TourYou spend the morning exploring Zakynthos by road — viewpoints, beaches, a natural spa — then board a boat for the Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves, with time to swim and photograph. A restaurant stop and wine tasting round out the afternoon before hotel return. Small groups, experienced guide, pickup included.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Zakynthos attractions — the famous beaches and caves — without arranging your own boat, timing the stops, or navigating the island roads; the mix of driving and water time means you see both the land and the sea in one day.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Viewpoint & Blue Caves Boat TourYou're picked up from your hotel and spend seven hours moving through Zakynthos with a professional local guide: olive oil tasting at a family farm, free time in a traditional mountain village, a 15th-century monastery, the famous Shipwreck viewpoint, a boat trip through the Blue Caves (optional, 8 euros extra), and lunch at a local taverna. The air-conditioned bus handles transport between stops, and you're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both the famous Shipwreck viewpoint and the quieter side of Zakynthos — the villages, the working farms, the monastery — without renting a car or planning the route yourself. The fixed schedule and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds.
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat TourYou travel by air-conditioned bus to Skinari Cape and the historic windmills, then board a speedboat to Navagio Beach for an hour of swimming in turquoise water. The boat takes you through the Blue Caves and underneath natural arches before returning to the bus for a clifftop view of the shipwreck cove. A stop at a local market with traditional products rounds out the day, with all entry fees and transport included.Is it for me?Book this if you want Zakynthos' most famous sights—the shipwreck, the blue caves, and the turquoise water—without arranging your own boat or navigating the island's winding roads; the fixed itinerary and included transport handle all the logistics so you just show up and swim.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 32 of the 33 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Corfu: Paxos & Antipaxos Blue Caves Boat Tour with Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.58 out of 5 across 1,734 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 11 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
