Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Boat Tour

The Shipwreck & Blue Caves in one half-day from your hotel

You're picked up from your hotel and driven to the Shipwreck viewpoint for photos and views; then spend three hours on a boat exploring the Blue Caves with two swimming stops in the electric-blue water; finish at Xigia Beach's mineral-rich waters with food and drinks included before returning to your accommodation in the afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zakynthos boat tour and sightseeing

• Pick up from your location
• Visit Navagio Viewpoint for photos
• Boat trip to Shipwreck Beach (no swimming)
• Pass by Agios Andreas Ruins
• Explore Blue Caves by boat
• Swim at two exclusive stops
• Relax and enjoy food at Xigia Beach
• Return to accommodation

The experience

You're picked up from your accommodation and driven straight to the Navagio Viewpoint, where the Shipwreck Beach sits 200 meters below: that white wreck in the turquoise cove you've seen in photos. You get 45 minutes here, and the guides carry cameras too, so if you want the shot without holding your phone the whole time, they'll get it. The cliff edge has barriers, but people still edge closer for the unobstructed frame. It's the kind of view that makes you understand why this island ends up on everyone's list.

Then you head down to the boat. The 3-hour journey cuts across the Ionian Sea to the Blue Caves, and yeah, the water really is that blue. It's not a trick of the light, though light helps. It's the white limestone floor reflecting up through the water so hard it looks electric. You stop twice to swim in it, and the caves themselves are just rock arches and caverns you can float under. The boat moves slowly enough that you're not rushed, but fast enough that the day doesn't drag. After the caves, you pull into Xigia Beach, where the water has natural sulfur and mineral content. It's warm, it smells a bit like eggs, and people swear it's good for your skin. You get 45 minutes there with food and drinks on hand, so you can soak and eat without leaving the water.

The whole thing is a half-day tour, which means you're back at your hotel by early evening. Hotel pickup and the boat trip are both included, so you don't arrange transport or buy tickets separately. The boat holds a manageable group, and the pace is set around the stops rather than the speed. You're not racing between points.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from your accommodation.
• boat trip to Shipwreck Beach viewpoint with 45 minutes for photos and exploration.
• three-hour boat journey through the Ionian Sea to the Blue Caves with two swimming stops.
• 45 minutes at Xigia Beach with access to mineral-infused waters.
• food and drinks at Xigia Beach.
• air-conditioned vehicle for transport.
• return to your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 09:40Last departure this season: 1 Nov

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Smart Holidays Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Zakynthos' most famous sights (the Shipwreck, the Blue Caves, and a thermal beach) without arranging your own boat, timing the stops, or figuring out how to get between them. The fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): 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 boat part of the tour?

Three hours on the water, with two swimming stops in the Blue Caves and time at Xigia Beach included in that window.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup, the boat trip, and access to all three stops. Food and drinks are available at Xigia Beach.

Can you swim in the Blue Caves?

Yes, there are two dedicated swimming stops in the caves. You can snorkel or float in the water.

Is the Shipwreck Beach stop included?

Yes, but it's a viewpoint stop only: no swimming there because it's a government-restricted area. You get 45 minutes for photos and exploration from above.

What is Xigia Beach known for?

Its natural sulfur and mineral-rich waters, which are warm and said to have therapeutic properties for skin and relaxation.

How much time do you spend at Xigia Beach?

About 45 minutes, with food and drinks available while you're in the water.

What time does the tour end?

It's a half-day tour, so you're returned to your hotel by early evening.