Private Shipwreck & Blue Caves Boat Tour — Zakynthos North Coast Luxury Cruise
Private 4‑hour luxury cruise from Zakynthos Town to the Blue Caves and Navagio (Shipwreck) Cove. Perfect for photography, swimming in sheltered coves, and a customizable, crowd-avoiding northern coastline route.
The Experience
Before You Go
Book early-morning departure
Mornings usually bring flatter seas and softer light for photos and cave entries.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect the local marine life and avoid skin irritation during swim stops.
Pack motion-sickness remedies
Open sea sections can be choppy; medication or acupressure bands help if you get queasy.
Respect wildlife and nesting areas
Keep noise low near shallow bays to avoid disturbing turtles and resting seabirds.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Xygia sulphur beach inlet — a short stop with unusual mineral-smoothed rock and shallow warm water
- •Narrow north-coast coves near Cape Skinari where small caves and arches are accessible by tender
Wildlife
- •Bottlenose dolphins
- •Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta)
Conservation Note
Zakynthos is an important turtle-nesting area; avoid disturbing nesting beaches, use reef-safe products, and follow skipper guidance to reduce disturbance.
Navagio’s rusting wreck (Panagiotis) lies in the cove since the 1980s and became an iconic photo subject; local crews have long used these coves for fishing and shelter.
What to Bring
Reef-safe sunscreenEssential
Protects skin and reduces impact on marine ecosystems during swim stops.
Swimwear & quick-dry towelEssential
You'll likely jump into coves so fast-drying layers make the return trip comfortable.
Waterproof phone case or small dry bagEssential
Keeps valuables dry during open-water passages and when boarding from the water.
Sea-sickness medication or wrist bands
Useful on breezy days or if you are sensitive to rolling motion.
Common Questions
Can we enter the Blue Caves on this tour?
Yes, the captain can enter the caves when sea conditions allow; cave entry depends on calm seas and daylight for safety.
Is there a restroom on board?
Yes — this boat includes an onboard toilet and a fresh-water shower for comfort after swims.
How private is the tour and can we request stops?
This is a private charter for your group (up to 11 people); the route is customizable within safety and weather limits, and the captain can recommend the best spots.
Are children and pets allowed?
Children are allowed (supervised at all times) and service animals are permitted; lifejackets are provided for all aboard.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
4 hours
Location
Zakynthos Town, Ionian Islands
Difficulty
easy
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to board and move around an 8m boat
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