Zakynthos Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves: land and sea tour

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Duration7h–9h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

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.

7h–9h

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic 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.