Zakynthos Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves: Land and sea tour

You see the shipwreck from the cliff, then sail beneath the Blue Caves from the water.

A guided land and sea tour of Zakynthos that starts at the Navagio viewpoint overlooking the iconic shipwreck, then moves to a boat ride (glass-bottom or speedboat, paid separately) to Shipwreck Beach, the Blue Caves, and White Beach, with stops at Xigia Natural Spa Beach, Makris Gialos Beach, and a local winery for wine and olive oil tasting. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours with hotel pickup included. The boat ticket (€25–€50 per person, depending on vessel type) is paid in cash on the day of the tour only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zakynthos Land and Sea

• Visit Navagio viewpoint
• Take glass-bottom boat to Shipwreck Beach
• Relax and swim at Shipwreck Beach
• Explore Blue Caves by boat
• Stop at Xigia Natural Spa Beach
• Visit Makris Gialos Beach
• Enjoy panoramic Shipwreck Beach view
• Explore charming harbour
• Visit sea caves with stalactites
• Relax at White Beach
• Swim at hidden pebble beach
• See natural rock profile formation
• Have lunch at scenic restaurant
• Visit ancient olive tree
• Enjoy wine, olive oil, and food tasting

The experience

The day starts with a minibus pickup from your hotel in Zakynthos, then heads to the Navagio viewpoint, where you stand above the cliffs and photograph the shipwreck surrounded by turquoise water and dramatic rock faces. From there, the tour moves to a relaxation stop with views of the east coast, then to Xigia Natural Spa Beach, where sulfur-infused waters are said to have therapeutic properties, and Makris Gialos Beach with its golden sand and pine-tree backdrop. A local guide travels with you throughout, offering commentary on the island's history and pointing out photo opportunities.

At the harbor, you board either a glass-bottom boat or a speedboat (your choice, paid on the day) to reach Shipwreck Beach from the water. A perspective the clifftop viewpoint cannot give. The boat then enters the Blue Caves, where sunlight filters through the rock formations and turns the water shades of blue. Depending on conditions and your boat choice, you may also visit White Beach, a secluded cove with white pebbles and clear water for swimming.

The tour includes a stop at a local winery and olive oil producer, where you taste wine, olive oil, and other regional products in a setting with sea views. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. The route and timing can shift based on weather and sea conditions, and landing directly on Shipwreck Beach sand is not permitted under current regulations. You experience it from the boat and the clifftop instead. On extremely hot summer days, the road to the Navagio viewpoint may close due to wildfire risk.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Zakynthos Town).
• minibus transport throughout the day.
• an experienced local guide speaking English.
• wine, olive oil, and local products tasting at a winery.
• bottled water.
• liability insurance.
• and a photo shoot opportunity with your guide. Boat tickets (€25 per adult or €15 per child for the glass-bottom boat, €50 per person for the speedboat) are paid separately in cash on the day of the tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group TourGuide in English · 08:30 and 10:30Choose this option for a tailored group tour by bus and glass-bottom boat, with up to 19 people on the bus and 60 on the boat. The VIP Mini Bus offers luxurious transport in a brand-new bus, with convenient pick-up and drop-off for a smooth journey. Duration: 9 hours, including 2 hours of glass-bottom boat touring, with an extra fee of €25 per adult and €15 per child. The glass-bottom boat ride (extra fee) lets you watch marine life through stops and enjoy the thrill of jumping from the upper deck into the sea. Pickup is included.

VIP Mini Group - Up to 11 guestsGuide in English · 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00This semi-private tour, limited to 11 people, provides personalised attention, an intimate experience and minimal waiting for a more enjoyable adventure. Duration: 8 hours. Speedboat (extra fee of €50): Enjoy a comfortable speedboat ride with a professional captain (up to 11 people). Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00, 10:00 and 10:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Paid on site€ 25

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Happy Days Zante

Is this one for you?Choose the glass-bottom boat if you want to watch the seabed and marine life as you travel to the caves. Pick the speedboat if you prefer a faster ride and more distance covered. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included guide mean the day holds together without you planning stops or timing. You arrive at the viewpoint, the harbor, and the winery at the moments the tour is built around.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 Shipwreck Beach, or do I just see it from the boat?

Shipwreck Beach itself is not a swimming stop. You view it from the water and photograph it from the clifftop. The tour includes swimming time at White Beach and Makris Gialos Beach, both with clear water and time to enter the sea.

What's the difference between the glass-bottom boat and the speedboat?

The glass-bottom boat lets you watch marine life and the seabed through the hull as you travel. The speedboat is faster and covers more distance. Both reach the Blue Caves and Shipwreck Beach. The glass-bottom boat costs €25 per adult and €15 per child (ages 3–11). The speedboat is €50 per person.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is optional and not included in the base tour price. The tour does include a wine, olive oil, and local products tasting at a winery stop with sea views.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Zakynthos Town are included in the tour price. Pickups from locations more than 10 km outside town (Keri, Marathias, Vasilikos, Ag. Nikolaos, Volimes) incur an additional €20 per way.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The order of stops and timing may change based on weather and sea conditions to keep the tour safe. On extremely hot summer days, the road to the Navagio viewpoint may close due to wildfire risk. In that case, the guide will adjust the itinerary.