Small Group Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Tour by Land & Sea
About This Experience
A small-group version of the island day, built around an air-conditioned minibus and a speedboat rather than a full-size excursion boat.
It starts at Bochali above Zakynthos Town, takes in a swim at Xigia's thermal water and a photo stop at Makris Gialos, then climbs to the Navagio clifftop viewpoint via a short rocky path. The land section ends at Anafonitria, where you board the speedboat for the sea leg: the shipwreck from the water, Maravelias Cave, the caves the operator calls the blue caves, White Beach, and a guided stop at Poseidon's Face. Lunch is at a local restaurant, and the day closes at the 2,000-year-old olive tree.
The exclusion to note is the speedboat ticket: €50 per person, for a maximum of eleven guests, not included in the booking price. As with every land-and-sea combination on this coast, the boat leg is weather-dependent — the operator reschedules or refunds if the cruise cannot run, but the road portion may still go ahead.
Free pickup covers a wide radius including Laganas, Kalamaki, Alykanas, Alykes, Ammoudi, Psarou, Tragaki, Agios Sostis, Lithakia, Argassi, Xirokastelo, Tsilivi and Zakynthos Town.
Highlights
- Stand atop the cliffs overlooking the famous Shipwreck Beach
- Take a refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters
- Be amazed by the magical Maravelias Cave
- Be surprised by the oldest olive tree of the island
- See the city’s most iconic sights and learn about each location from your guide
What's Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Exclusive transportation
- ✓ Local products tasting
- ✓ Bottled water
- ✓ Local English-speaking guides
- ✓ Liability insurance
- ✓ Land tour by minibus
Not Included
- Speedboat ticket 50€ per person (max 11 guests)
What to Bring
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
Good to Know & Caveats
- The boat trip to Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Caves is weather dependent. If the cruise is canceled, the tour is rescheduled or refunded
- The tour's free pickup radius includes Laganas, Kalamaki, Alykanas, Alykes, Ammoudi, Psarou, Tragaki, Ag. Sostis, Lithakia, Argasi, Xirokastelo, Tsilivi, and Zakynthos Town. For accommodations outside this radius and up to around 13 kilometers from main town (Keri, Marathias, Vasilikos, Ag. Nikolaos, Volimes) an additional 20€ per way will be charged
- Toilet facilities are available at the second stop Xigia Spa Beach, onboard, at the harbour and at the restaurant
- Boat tickets are not included
- Alcohol may be allowed, please drink responsibly
Not Suitable For
- Wheelchair users
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup from Laganas, Kalamaki, Alykanas, Alykes, Ammoudi, Psarou, Tragaki, Agios Sostis, Lithakia, Argassi, Xirokastelo, Tsilivi and Zakynthos Town; the speedboat boards at Anafonitria.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.9/5 by 82 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
We had a semi-private tour for four people. Everything worked great right from the pick-up, and the tour was generally very pleasant and informative. Our tour guide Dimitris answered all our questions, and we had a lot of fun thanks to his humorous manner. The boat tour was also very exciting and very varied; we were able to explore a lot of the island. Another highlight was the sampling of local products and the subsequent lunch stop. We would love to come back!!!
— Elena, July 8,
A fantastic experience. The grandpa leading the group was excellent. Zakynthos is incredibly beautiful, and Shipwreck Bay is also great. It would have been even better if the entire itinerary had been explained at the start of the trip.
— GetYourGuide traveler, May 22,
We had a thoroughly enjoyable day with a very friendly and helpful guide. It's worth booking the small group.
— Kerstin, May 22,
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the speedboat included?
No. The speedboat ticket is €50 per person, paid separately, for a maximum of eleven guests. The minibus, guide, tastings, water and insurance are included.
Which harbour does the boat leave from?
Anafonitria — the northern of the two Porto Vromi harbours. If you are meeting the tour rather than being collected, that distinction matters.
What is Maravelias Cave?
One of the named west-coast sea caves on this stretch of coastline, a swim and photo stop on the boat leg. It appears on several operators' itineraries and is one of the caves commonly marketed under the general “blue caves” label.
What happens if the boat leg is cancelled?
The operator states that the boat trip is weather-dependent and that a cancelled cruise is rescheduled or refunded. Ask how the land portion is handled in that case before you book.
Is it suitable for wheelchair users?
No — the operator lists the tour as not suitable for wheelchair users. It includes a rocky path at the Navagio viewpoint and a speedboat boarding.
