Zakynthos: Navagio Beach & Blue Caves Boat Cruise

The moment you round the cliff at Navagio, the water turns a color you didn't know existed

You 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Navagio Beach20m
2. Blue Caves1h

Boat cruise to Navagio and Blue Caves

• Board the glass bottom boat
• Cruise 25 minutes along Zakynthos cliffs
• Visit Navagio shipwreck beach for 20-30 minutes
• Pass Blue Caves on return trip
• Enter Blue Caves and swim stop option

The experience

The boat pulls away from St Nikolaos port and within 25 minutes you're running alongside the northwest coast of Zakynthos, watching white limestone cliffs drop straight into water so clear it stops being water and becomes something else. The glass bottom lets you see down without leaning over the rail. After about 20 to 30 minutes at Navagio Beach (the timing depends on the weather and how crowded it is that day), the boat turns back toward the blue caves, and that's when the real surprise hits. The caves aren't just blue. They're lit from inside like someone switched on a light you can't see.

The speedboat is small enough that you're not packed in with a hundred other people, which matters more than you'd think when you're trying to actually look at something. On the way back through the blue caves, the boat slows down and you get inside all of them, not just the famous one, but the whole system. There's a swim stop if you want it, and the water is turquoise and warm enough that you don't think twice. Some people jump in. Some stay on the boat and watch. Either way, you're not fighting a crowd or a schedule.

The whole thing runs on the glass bottom, which means you see the seabed without getting wet unless you choose to. Dolphins show up sometimes in the area, though nobody promises it. It's one of those things that either happens or it doesn't, and when it does, nobody forgets it. All fees and taxes are already in the price, so there's nothing to negotiate or add on once you're aboard.

What’s included

• Glass-bottom speedboat cruise from St Nikolaos port.
• 25-minute passage along the northwest cliffs of Zakynthos.
• 20–30 minutes at Navagio Beach.
• entry to all blue caves.
• optional swim stop in turquoise water.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared boat tickets00:00Meet us at the dock: Karidis glass-bottom boat, located via Google. Small group cruise lasting 2 hours (up to 3 hours if the government permits boat passengers to step onto Navagio shipwreck beach, which is not included). Bring your own water and snacks. Covers shipwreck beach and blue caves. Speedboat.

Private boat ticketsAvailable from 25 Oct 2027Private speedboat, lasting 2 hours 30 minutes

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 50

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Abba Travel Zakynthos

Is this one for you?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.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

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.

How long is the whole boat cruise?

The cruise to Navagio Beach takes around 25 minutes. You spend 20–30 minutes at the beach depending on weather, then return via the blue caves with a swim stop option. Total time on the water is roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours.

Can you see the seabed through the glass bottom?

Yes. The glass bottom lets you look down at the seabed without leaning over the side or getting wet.

Do you have to swim?

No. There's a swim stop on the way back through the blue caves, but it's optional. You can stay on the boat if you prefer.

What's included in the price?

All fees and taxes are included. There are no extra charges once you board.

How many people go on the boat?

It's a small group speedboat, so the group size is kept small to avoid overcrowding.

Is it possible to see dolphins?

Dolphins do appear in the area sometimes, but there's no guarantee. It depends on the day and conditions.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The time spent at Navagio Beach depends on weather conditions. Rough seas or poor visibility may shorten the stop or affect the itinerary.

Where does the boat depart from?

The boat departs from St Nikolaos port in Zakynthos.