Skopelos boat tour: Mamma Mia Chapel, Amarantos & Kastani Beach

Seven hours on the water, four swims, and the beaches the film made famous

A private boat tour of Skopelos that visits the Mamma Mia Chapel perched on a rock, explores the traditional architecture of Skopelos town, and stops at Amarantos and Kastani Beach for swimming and snorkeling. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours, includes snorkeling equipment, drinks, and lunch at a seafood taverna, with a live guide speaking English, Spanish or Greek.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mamma Mia sites and swim

• Visit Mamma Mia Chapel, climb 220 steps
• Explore traditional Skopelos town streets
• Swim and explore Amarantos location
• Lunch at seafood taverna
• Visit natural gulf at Panormos
• Swim in small island cave
• Swim at Kastani beach (Mamma Mia beach)

The experience

The boat leaves for Mamma Mia Chapel first, where you climb 220 steps to reach the church on the rock and see the view across the Aegean. From there the route moves to Skopelos town, where the narrow streets and traditional stone buildings show the island's architecture without the crowds of the main harbor. The real draw comes next: Amarantos, a cove the operator calls their paradise, where the water is deep enough to jump in and the beach stays quiet because few boats find it.

After Amarantos, the boat heads to Panormos, a natural gulf that stays calm even in wind, then to a small island with a cave you can swim into. Kastani Beach, also known as Mamma Mia Beach, is the last major stop: the film location with the green-blue water and the sand the operator emphasizes. Lunch happens at a seafood taverna between swims, with fresh fish, shrimp, lobster and sea urchins from the catch of the day. Snorkeling gear is on board for every stop.

The guide speaks English, Spanish or Greek throughout, so the commentary matches your language. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the boat accommodates strollers if you're traveling with infants. Drinks and bottled water come with the tour. You choose what to order for lunch at the taverna.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Greek.
• stops at Mamma Mia Chapel, Skopelos town, Amarantos, Panormos, a cave island and Kastani Beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (20 to 95 years) · Youth (6 to 19 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (1 year)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Privé Boat Rentals, Cruises & Sea Transfers

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish or Greek), so you follow the commentary throughout the day without translation or guessing. Families with children from age 1 travel comfortably, and the boat carries strollers if you need one.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 19 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (1 year).

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 is the Mamma Mia Chapel and why do we visit it first?

The Mamma Mia Chapel is a small church built on a rock above the sea, famous from the film. You climb 220 steps to reach it and see the view from the top before the boat moves on to the other stops.

How many times do we get to swim during the tour?

The tour includes four swimming stops: Amarantos, Panormos, the cave island, and Kastani Beach. Snorkeling equipment is available at each one.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but the boat stops at a seafood taverna where you order and pay separately for fresh fish, shrimp, lobster and other catch of the day.