Navagio Beach at a glance
Navagio, also called Shipwreck Beach, is a cove on Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea. Tall rock walls close it in, a pale beach lies at their foot, and the rusting wreck of the Panagiotis rests on the stones. The wreck ran aground in 1980 or 1983, and the island tells the story of a smuggling ship. The beach was once called Agios Georgios, and "navagio" is simply the Greek word for shipwreck.
You reach the bay by sea. Landing on the beach and swimming in the bay are not allowed under the 2026 safety rules, and boats may enter only a marked sea zone for a short look. That is why most visitors book a boat trip, often combined with the Blue Caves, and why this guide starts with the rules and the tours before anything else.
Our picks: Navagio by land and sea
Day tours with the view from above, boats from the north and west coast past the wreck, and a jeep safari. Landing on the beach is not allowed.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Jeep safari with a sea and land day
- Driver-guide
- Pickup on the island
- Transport for the day
Eight hours with a driver-guide and pickup on the island, with a view of the wreck from above. The boat to the Blue Caves is an extra ticket.
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Shipwreck, viewpoint and Blue Caves day tour
- Driver-guide
- Pickup
- Life jackets
A driver-guide, pickup and life jackets, with the viewpoint stop as access allows. The boat ticket is extra, €25 in summer and €50 from November to April.
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Speedboat to Navagio, the Blue Caves and Xigia
- Speedboat with 20 seats
- Navagio bay and Blue Caves
- Swim stops
A speedboat with 20 seats into Navagio bay for photos, then the Blue Caves and swim stops in other coves and at Xigia. Nobody lands at Navagio.
Check availability →Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves land and sea tour
- Minibus tour
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup
A minibus day with a guide and a local tasting. The boat is extra, €25 by glass-bottom boat or €50 by speedboat, and landing on the beach is not allowed.
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Blue Caves and Navagio bay cruise from Agios Nikolaos
- Boat trip
- Swim stops at the Blue Caves
Two and a half hours by boat with the wreck seen from the water and swim stops in Agios Andreas bay and at the Blue Caves.
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Porto Vromi boat to the shipwreck, caves and White Beach
- Skipper and crew
- Three swim stops
- Navagio photos from the boat
Two to three hours with a skipper: photos of the wreck from the boat, sea caves and three swim stops including White Beach.
Check availability →Navagio boat tours and Zakynthos day trips
Boat trips to the Navagio sea zone, the Blue Caves and the south coast, with live prices and availability.
Plan your Navagio trip
Every page of this guide, from access rules to where to sleep.
Is Navagio open?
Landing ban, sea zone, boat season and the winter closure.
Boat tours to Navagio
Ports, trip lengths and example prices for 2026.
Zakynthos island tours
Land and sea trips, the south coast and what each one includes.
The Navagio viewpoint
Looking down on the wreck, and when the platform may be used.
Getting to Navagio
Boats from the harbors and the car route to the upper area.
The shipwreck
The Panagiotis, the years 1980 and 1983, and the smuggling story.
Navagio facts
Cliffs, water, the wreck and erosion.
The Blue Caves
Sea caves on the north coast, with trips from Agios Nikolaos and Skinari.
Things to do
Zakynthos Town, Bochali, Anafonitria, Keri and local oil and wine.
Zakynthos beaches
Gerakas, Porto Limnionas, Xigia and more, with Navagio set apart.
Turtles and Marathonisi
Laganas Bay and the rules that protect the animals.
Weather
Monthly temperatures and rain for Zakynthos.
Best time to visit
Summer boat season, the shoulder months and the winter closure.
Zakynthos airport
Buses, car hire and the way on to the harbors.
Where to stay
Areas that suit a Navagio trip, and the 2026 accommodation levy.
A few things to know before you go
The points that decide how a Navagio visit works in 2026.
The beach is a view, not a stop
Landing and swimming in the Navagio bay are not allowed. Boats may not come within 50 m of the shoreline or anchor there, and swimming is banned inside the line between the two ends of the bay. A boat trip gives you a controlled look from the sea zone.
Access rules →Short time in the sea zone
A boat enters from the north, leaves to the south and stays up to 20 minutes. No more than 15 boats are in the zone at once. The rest of a trip goes to other stops, such as the Blue Caves, where swimming outside the Navagio waters depends on the route and the conditions.
Boat tours →The viewpoint depends on protective works
The existing platform above the bay may be used only after the safety works along the cliff edge are finished. Tour programs that list the viewpoint depend on that. Check the current status before you plan around it.
Viewpoint →Winter closure from 1 November 2026
The port authority's order for 2026 includes a closure of the bay from 1 November until a new joint decision. It does not reopen on its own. If you travel in the off-season, expect no regular boat visits to the bay.
Best time to visit →Trip length is not crossing time
Durations such as 2.5 hours or 6 hours cover the whole tour, not the ride to Navagio. Prices are operator prices for a boat trip. They are not an entrance fee.
Island tours →Navagio Beach: frequently asked questions
Can I visit Navagio Beach?
You can see it from a boat. Landing on the beach is not allowed in 2026, and boats may use only the marked sea zone. The access page explains the rules and the winter closure.
Can I swim at Navagio?
No. Swimming is banned inside the bay. Boat trips that mention swimming stop at other places, such as the Blue Caves, outside the Navagio waters.
How do I get to Navagio?
By boat from Agios Nikolaos, Skinari, Porto Vromi, Zakynthos Town or Alykes. A car can take you to the upper area near the cliff, but there is no road to the beach. See getting to Navagio.
How much does a Navagio boat tour cost?
Prices listed in 2026 start at €25 per person for a 2.5-hour Shipwreck and Blue Caves cruise from Agios Nikolaos and €30 from Skinari. Small rental boats at Porto Vromi start at €100 per group without a skipper and €140 with one. The boat tours page compares the options.
Is the Navagio viewpoint open?
The platform may be used only after the protective works along the cliff edge are finished. Check the current status locally and do not count on it. Read more on the viewpoint page.
Is navagio.org the official website?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no connection to the Municipality of Zakynthos, the Greek Ministry of Culture, Visit Greece or any tour operator, boat company or hotel.