Northeast Corfu boat tour: Hidden caves and beaches

Snorkel in Ipsos Cave and drift past Agios Arsenios on the northeastern coast

A half-day private boat tour explores the northeastern coast of Corfu, stopping at Ipsos Cave, Glyfa Beach, Agios Arsenios Cave and Kerasia Beach. You snorkel with provided equipment, swim in secluded waters and move at your own pace between stops. The boat carries snorkeling gear, towels, prosecco and refreshments. A guide speaks English or Greek.

The experience

The boat departs for the remote northeastern stretches of Corfu's coastline, where the main road does not reach and few day-trippers venture. You navigate past Ipsos Cave and the mysterious Agios Arsenios Cave, two rock formations that rise from the water and mark the quieter side of the island. Glyfa Beach and Kerasia Beach are the stops where you actually enter the water. Both are small and sheltered, the kind of place where the boat is often the only vessel in sight.

Snorkeling happens at your own pace. The gear is provided and you decide how long to stay in the water at each stop. A sea scooter is available if you want to cover more distance underwater without swimming. Between swims, the boat stays put or moves slowly, so there is no rushing through the itinerary. Prosecco, bottled water, mini cakes and towels are aboard, and Wi-Fi means you can upload photos or stay in touch if you need to.

The tour runs four hours and is built for small groups: friends, families or couples who want the same cove to themselves without the noise of a larger vessel. A live guide in English or Greek can point out what you are seeing, or you can simply explore on your own terms. The boat's route and timing are flexible. If a particular beach or cave holds your attention, you stay longer.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and towels.
• sea scooter use.
• one bottle of prosecco.
• bottled water and mini cakes.
• Wi-Fi access.
• all fees and taxes.
• a live guide in English or Greek.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sea Dreamers Boat Rental Corfu

Is this one for you?You book the entire boat for your group, so the pace and stops are yours to shape: ideal if you want to linger in one cove or move between several without waiting for a larger tour to keep time. The four-hour window gives you a morning or afternoon slot that fits around other plans in Corfu.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are Ipsos Cave and Agios Arsenios Cave like when you get there?

Both are rock formations that rise directly from the water along the northeastern coast. Ipsos Cave is a sea cave you can swim near and explore from the water. Agios Arsenios Cave is a mysterious formation that marks a quieter stretch of coastline. Neither requires climbing or leaving the boat. You view them from the water and snorkel in the surrounding area.

Can I snorkel the whole time, or do we stop at beaches too?

You do both. Glyfa Beach and Kerasia Beach are small, secluded stops where you can wade ashore, rest on sand or swim without gear. Snorkeling happens in the water around the caves and between the beaches, and you choose how long to stay in the water at each point.

How does the flexible itinerary work? Can I ask the boat to skip a stop or spend more time somewhere?

Yes. The tour is customizable, so if you want to linger at one beach or skip a particular cave, you can tell the guide. The boat does not run on a fixed schedule between stops, which means you set the pace for the morning.

What happens if I do not want to snorkel?

Snorkeling is available but not required. You can swim without gear, float on the boat, or simply enjoy the scenery and the stops. The sea scooter and snorkeling equipment are there if you want them. They are not mandatory.

Is this tour private, or will there be other groups on the boat?

The boat is private to your group. You book the entire vessel, so you will not share it with strangers. The guide is live and speaks English or Greek, and the boat carries up to your party size.