Skopelos private cruise: Mamma Mia sites and secret beaches

Swim at Kastani and Stafilos, then climb to the Agios Ioannis chapel from the Mamma Mia film

A private boat cruise around Skopelos takes you to four main beaches (Milia, Stafilos, Limnonari and Kastani) plus the Mamma Mia movie locations including the clifftop Agios Ioannis chapel and the Amarantos cape. You swim and dive at every stop you choose, and the departure time is flexible to fit your schedule. Water, snacks and soft drinks are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Skopelos beaches and Mamma Mia spots

• Visit Milia, Stafilos, Limnonari beaches
• Swim and dive at secret beaches
• Visit Agios Ioannis chapel and beach
• Climb 105 steps to Agios Ioannis chapel
• Stop at Glysteri beach (pass by)
• Swim at Stafilos beach
• Visit Amarantos rocky cape
• Explore Agnontas fishing village and beach
• Swim and dive at Limnonari beach
• Visit Kastani beach
• Pass by secret beaches near Neo Klima
• Stop for dives near Dasia island caves

The experience

The boat leaves from Skopelos town on a route that circles the island, stopping at beaches accessible only by water. Stafilos is the closest to town and sits in a bay named after a Minoan king. Kastani has white sand and pine trees that reach the shore, and Limnonari is tucked into a cove where the surrounding pines turn the water green. Between the main beaches, the captain can stop at smaller coves (Milia, Glysteri and others), so you pick where to spend your time in the water. Dives from the boat happen at Limnonari and at stops near Neo Klima on the far side of the island.

The Mamma Mia stops are woven into the same route. Agios Ioannis chapel sits on a rocky outcrop 105 steps above a small beach. The church and cove became famous after the film shot scenes there, and the view from the top looks back toward Alonissos. Kastani beach and the Amarantos cape (marked by two curved pine trees and the split rock formation Drakontoschisma) were also filming locations. The boat passes caves on the small island of Dasia on the way to Neo Klima, and stops at secret beaches like Ftelia and Megalos Pefkos that have no road access.

A guide speaks English and Greek throughout the day. You can request lunch at any beach or village along the route, and the flexible departure time means you can book the slot that fits the rest of your schedule. The whole outing runs seven to eight hours.

What’s included

• Water, snacks and soft drinks throughout the day.
• swimming and diving stops at your choice of beaches.
• a guide speaking English and Greek.
• flexible departure time to fit your schedule.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 May 2027

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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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The boat departs from Skopelos town, so no car or rental is needed if you're staying on the island or nearby. The flexible start time means you can book the slot that works with the rest of your day, and the private booking keeps the group to your party only.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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.

Can I swim at every beach the boat visits on this Skopelos cruise?

Yes. You choose which beaches to stop at and how long to stay at each one. The boat stops for swimming and diving at every beach you like, and the captain can anchor at smaller coves between the main stops.

What is the Agios Ioannis chapel and how do I visit it?

Agios Ioannis is a small white church perched on a rocky cliff above a cove on Skopelos, famous from the Mamma Mia film. The boat stops at the beach below, and you climb 105 steps up the rocks to reach the chapel and its views back toward Alonissos and the Skopelos coast.

Which beaches does the cruise visit?

The main stops are Milia, Stafilos, Limnonari and Kastani, each with different character: Stafilos has a historic bay, Kastani has white sand and pines, Limnonari is sheltered and green-watered, and Milia is small and quiet. The boat also passes secret coves accessible only by water, like Ftelia and Megalos Pefkos, and can stop at any of them.

What Mamma Mia filming locations does the cruise include?

The tour visits Agios Ioannis chapel and its cove, Kastani beach and the Amarantos cape, all of which appear in the film. The boat also passes the Drakontoschisma rock formation near Amarantos, which looks as if it has been cut by hand.

What time does the boat leave and return?

The departure and return times are flexible, so you can choose the slot that fits your day. The cruise runs seven to eight hours from whenever you depart.

What is included in the price?

Water, snacks and soft drinks are included throughout the day. Lunch can be arranged at any beach or village along the route at your request.