Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Guided Boat Tour
Description
Discover Zakynthos' hidden gems on a half-day adventure! We start with convenient pick-ups from your location, leading straight to the breathtaking Shipwreck Viewpoint for 45 minutes of stunning photo ops (our guides are also your personal photographers!). Next, embark on a 3-hour boat journey through the sparkling Ionian Sea, where you’ll explore the famed Blue Caves and dive into the turquoise waters at two exclusive swimming stops. Finally, As you unwind with food and drinks, let the mineral-infused waters soothe your skin, relieve tension, and invigorate your senses for another 45 minutes. It’s the perfect way to end a day of adventure, combining relaxation and natural wellness in one unforgettable spot. After a day of unforgettable moments, we’ll take you back to your accommodation. Join us for an experience that captures the beauty of Zakynthos!
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Itinerary
Boat trip to The world famous Shipwreck Beach with the boat Panagiotis! Photostop & Exploration NO SWIMMING-Government Restricted Area!
The Agios Andreas Ruins are a fascinating historical site located on Zakynthos Island, offering a glimpse into the island’s rich past. These ancient ruins are the remnants of a once-prominent Byzantine monastery dedicated to Saint Andrew (Agios Andreas). Visitors can explore the preserved stone walls, archways, and architectural details that evoke the site's historical significance. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, the ruins provide a peaceful atmosphere and stunning views of the surrounding area. It’s a great spot for history enthusiasts and those seeking a quiet, cultural escape, blending natural beauty with centuries-old heritage.
The Blue Caves of Zakynthos are one of the island’s most striking natural wonders. Located along the northern coast, near Cape Skinari, these caves are famous for their vivid blue waters, created by the sunlight reflecting off the white sea floor and brightening the water to an electric blue. The caves form stunning arches and caverns, accessible only by boat, making them a popular spot for tours. Visitors can explore the caves’ unique rock formations, swim in their crystal-clear waters, and even snorkel to experience the brilliant underwater colors. It's a must-visit attraction for nature lovers and adventurers alike!
Discover the therapeutic wonders of Xigia Beach! Known for its natural sulfur and collagen-rich waters, Xigia offers a unique, spa-like experience. As you unwind with food and drinks, let the mineral-infused waters soothe your skin, relieve tension, and invigorate your senses. It’s the perfect way to end a day of adventure, combining relaxation and natural wellness in one unforgettable spot
The Navagio Viewpoint offers one of the most iconic panoramas in Greece. Perched high above Shipwreck Beach (Navagio), this viewpoint showcases breathtaking views of the famous white cliffs, turquoise waters, and the shipwrecked vessel nestled in the cove below. The vantage point provides incredible photo opportunities, especially at sunrise or sunset when the light creates a magical effect over the landscape. Accessible by a short walk, the viewpoint has safety barriers, but for the best shots, many visitors venture to nearby cliffs for unobstructed views. It's a must-visit stop for capturing the essence of Zakynthos!
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Pickup Locations & Times
One day before the trip you will get a notice about your exact pick up time. Please keep in mind that times can differ in each region.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 3 hours will be spent for boat cruising
- the remaining hours would be used for stops on shipwreck view & xigia beach
Reviews(14)
The guides were very helpful and pleasant as well as knowledgeable. The coach part of the tour can be a little arduous and not too spectacular. What’s really annoying is if you believe you are booking a board tour with your VIP shipwreck ticket then don’t be fooled, indeed you will be ushered into a boat that is far from VIP and once that is over and you’re back on the coach last photo opportunity spot they come out asking you for €25 each for the boat trip you already thought you’d paid for. If you go back on your voucher there’s some misguided small print that you think is related to hiring the boat for a private party when in actual fact it’s relating to your trip. They demand you pay up in cash right away. Totally underhand because at any point before you boarded the boat they could have alerted you to the fact that it is an additional charge you had not accounted for. The boat tour operators that smart holidays are in conjunction with are Abba Travel. I will never use them again.
Sorry for the misunderstanding. There are many people that book from different platforms, SOME OF THEM have additional fees to pay and the guides can be mislead. We are very sorry about the incident and we apologize deeply.
The tour guide is so nice, i learn a lot and also have a lot of fun, love it!!
Coach and transport to port good. Boat was old and smelly from diesel fumes. Toilet on boat disgusting. Tour ok Victor guide very good . Would have been good to have been advised.of visit to sulphur springs as could have bought beach shoes. 5 stars to Victor
The tour guide on the bus was very friendly and attentive to the needs of the individual. Also the captain who conducted the boat tour with us was enthusiastic about his island and transferred the enthusiasm to us tourists. It was very good that we first saw the beach with the shipwreck from above and then went there by boat. There was plenty of time everywhere, so you could take in the beautiful impressions. We have had the opportunity to bathe in three particularly beautiful places. Good is to bring your own drink and food and if you want it your snorkeling equipment. The organizer described the tour as a half-day tour only. But we had a tour of 7 very impressive hours in the end. The price-performance ratio is therefore very good.
Excellent tour guide and boat crew. Coffee stop at the start of the tour was a nice touch. More time on the water would have been nice
Viktor our driver and guide was so very accommodating during the whole trip. He made every effort to give everyone a great experience with plenty of fun too. We felt totally secure and informed throughout the adventure. Thanks from Steve and Lou.
Such a great experience, all the views were fantastic and the swimming stops were phenomenal. It’s crazy how blue and clear the water is. Joshua was very informative about the landscapes and so was Jason. Thoroughly enjoyed, would love to do it again!
We really enjoyed this trip! Service was really nice (got picked up at a location nearby our accommodation) and the guide was really nice and informative as well. Would highly recommend booking this trip when in Zakynthos :)
The trip is very well. Can pick up and drop us to the hotel directly. The guider Joshua, Kostas and the driver Jason are also very nice. The captain is good too.
Day full of emotions. Our driver (Kostas and I really hope it is written that way) and our guide Joshua picked us up in Alykanas and took us to lovely places with breathtaking views. The first extremely patient, the second very competent and prepared, well available to give additional info to every question. When we arrived at the port we waited for our boat, to welcome Jason, the captain. Much to my surprise, as he declared: half Italian. We Italians have a strong sense of belonging to our lands and our customs. It was nice to have a chat with him in Italian. Then something a little unpleasant happened. Shortly before departure, the captain anticipated and illustrated how the next 2-3 hours would take place, stages, stops, photos... on board there was another couple of compatriots who, either for fear of high water or just for greater safety asked the captain for life jackets to swim at the first stage of the blue caves. The captain explained in great detail and politely that the vests were intended for emergencies and that he would not make them available for a bath. However, it provided them with the opportunity to swim at the second stage where it would anchor the boat in a point where the water would be lower and therefore decidedly accessible. There was an exchange of views between the couple and the captain and the former, with their statements, played down the importance of his role on the boat. Not at all satisfied with the service they continued to complain, claiming that at the agency they had told him otherwise. Apart from this unpleasant parenthesis, the captain has done his utmost to make us live a unique experience of its kind and of which I am immensely satisfied. I strongly recommend it to those who like the less “touristy and comfortable” holiday. Thanks guys Stefania
