Snorkeling from Agiokampos: Blue Caves & Damouchari

The Blue Caves rise straight from the water in neon-blue limestone formations you can paddle into.

A full-day snorkeling and boat tour from Agiokampos to the Blue Caves of Veneto and the village of Damouchari, with a live English or Greek-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment, snacks and water. Groups stay under ten people with a minimum of five for departure. The boat stops at six coastal sites including a hidden beach at Fakistra, a freshwater river mouth at Rakopotamos, and the old mine ruins of Sklithro perched on the cliffs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour to Damouchari and caves

• Depart from Agiokampos at 10:30 AM
• Visit Sea Caves of Veneto
• Stop at Limnionas beach for swimming
• View Old Mine of Sklithro ruins
• Relax at Rakopotamos beach
• Explore Damouchari village and have lunch
• Pass by Fakistra cove
• Return to Agiokampos by 7:30 PM

The experience

Damouchari is the anchor: the fishing village where "Mamma Mia!" was filmed, with its double bay, white-pebble beach and traditional tavernas. But the day builds around the water. The boat leaves Agiokampos at 10:30 AM and runs until 7:30 PM, which means you spend the afternoon and early evening moving between six stops, swimming and snorkeling at each one. The Blue Caves of Veneto come first: towering limestone formations where the high-speed boat navigates close enough to enter the accessible caverns and watch sunlight throw neon-blue reflections across the water.

Between the caves and Damouchari, the route passes Limnionas (a pebble-and-sand beach ringed by rocky cliffs where the water stays deep and clear), and Rakopotamos, where a freshwater river spills into the sea through a forest of plane trees. You'll see the Old Mine of Sklithro from the boat, an abandoned mineral loading dock built into the cliffs, and stop at Fakistra, a secluded cove with milky-turquoise water and fine pebbles, steep enough that arriving by boat saves the hike from the mainland. Snorkeling equipment is provided. Snacks and bottled water come on board. The guide is live and speaks English or Greek. Groups max out at ten people, and the tour needs a minimum of five to depart.

Damouchari itself gets an hour or two ashore: time to walk the cobblestone paths, eat at a waterfront taverna (meals are not included), or swim in the harbor. The return to Agiokampos is timed for 7:30 PM, so plan the rest of your evening around that landing time.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and beach gear.
• bottled water and snacks on board.
• a live guide speaking English or Greek.
• access to six coastal stops from the Blue Caves to Damouchari village.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 9

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

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Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seanthesy Cruises

Is this one for you?The full-day commitment, 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, means you're on the water for most of the afternoon and evening, so plan any other activities for the morning or save the evening for rest. The fixed schedule also keeps all six stops and both snorkeling sessions inside a single day, which suits travelers who want to see the caves, the village and the hidden beaches without splitting the route across multiple outings.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

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 the Blue Caves of Veneto like when you get there?

The Blue Caves are dramatic limestone formations that rise straight from the water, with the boat able to navigate safely close and inside the accessible caverns. Sunlight bouncing off the water creates striking neon-blue reflections inside the rock, and the formations are tall enough and wild enough that photographers find them worth the trip.

Is lunch included, and can you eat in Damouchari?

Meals are not included in the tour price. Damouchari has traditional tavernas right on the waterfront where you can order lunch during your time ashore, but you'll pay separately for food and drinks.

What's the minimum group size, and how many people fit on the boat?

The maximum group size is ten people, and the tour needs a minimum of five people to depart. If fewer than five book, the operator will cancel or reschedule.

What's included in the tour price?

Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, snacks, and a live guide in English or Greek are included. Beach equipment is provided on board. Meals, alcoholic beverages and any extras at the tavernas in Damouchari are separate.