How Zakynthos boat tours to Navagio work
A Navagio boat tour passes the bay from the water. The boat enters the marked sea zone from the north, leaves to the south and stays up to 20 minutes. You do not land on the beach, and swimming in the bay is banned. Most tours add the Blue Caves on the north coast, where swimming outside the Navagio waters is possible on some routes.
The trips differ mainly by departure port and total length. Durations such as 2.5 hours or 6 hours cover the whole tour, not the ride to the bay. Prices below are those listed in 2026 and they change, so check the date you want before you plan around a price.
Our picks: boats past the wreck
A speedboat from the east coast, the cruise from Agios Nikolaos and a west coast trip from Porto Vromi.
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.
Speedboat to the shipwreck, caves and White Beach
- Speedboat
- Swim stops
- Fees and insurance
Two hours by speedboat with life jackets, swim stops, fees and insurance included. Check the meeting point in your booking.
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Boat from Agios Nikolaos to Navagio and the Blue Caves
- Cruise ticket
- Captain and crew
- Blue Caves swim stop
The cruise ticket, captain and crew, a pass by Navagio and a swim stop at the Blue Caves, as a shared or private boat.
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West coast and Navagio bay cruise with two swim stops
- Boat tour
- Snorkel gear
- Two swim stops
Two hours along the west coast with Navagio bay on the route, snorkel gear and two swim stops elsewhere on the coast.
Check availability →Boat tours to Navagio, the Blue Caves and the south coast
Boat trips from Zakynthos with live prices and availability, from short cave hops to full-day cruises.
Boat trips by port compared
Examples listed in 2026. Each row is one operator's product.
| Port | Trip | Length | Price in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agios Nikolaos (north) | Shipwreck and Blue Caves cruise, daily | 2.5 hours | From €25 per person |
| Agios Nikolaos (north) | Blue Caves swim experience | 1 hour | €15 per person |
| Skinari | Shipwreck and Blue Caves | 2 to 2.5 hours | €30 per person |
| Skinari | Blue Caves only | 40 minutes | €20 per person |
| Porto Vromi, Anafonitria | Rental boat, shipwreck and local caves | – | From €100 per group without skipper, from €140 with skipper |
| Porto Vromi, Anafonitria | Rental boat, north route to Skinari | – | From €130 per group without skipper, from €220 with skipper |
| Zakynthos Town | Cruise to Navagio | 6 hours | – |
| Zakynthos Town | Round-island cruise | 8 hours | – |
| Alykes | Shipwreck and Blue Caves, groups up to 7 people | – | On request |
For most visitors, the Shipwreck and Blue Caves cruise from Agios Nikolaos or Skinari is a good match: short, cheap per person and focused on the two sights. Choose the town cruises if you start near Zakynthos Town and want a long day on the water, and rental boats if you are a group that wants its own pace. The Skinari trip takes 2 to 2.5 hours, so allow the longer one.
Navagio beach boat tour: what the boat does in the bay
The rules are the same for every operator.
Entry from the north, exit to the south
Boats follow a one-way path through the marked zone, with a line of buoys, and may stay up to 20 minutes. Not more than 15 boats are in the zone at once. Until 15:30, 10 of them are tourist passenger boats and 5 are other vessels. After 15:30 there is no split.
No landing, no swimming
No boat may come within 50 m of the shoreline or anchor there. Swimming is banned inside the bay. A tour that promises a swim at the shipwreck cannot offer it. Swimming stops belong at other places on the route.
Access rules →Season hours
From 15 June to 15 September 2026, the zone is open to boats from 8:00 to 21:00. From 16 September to 31 October the hours are 8:00 to 19:00. The skipper decides about wind and sea state, so a departure is never certain. Book a flexible date if you can.
Winter closure
From 1 November 2026, until a new joint ministerial decision, the port authority bans ordinary boat traffic in the bay. Exceptions apply only to emergencies and some official checks. Do not plan a Navagio boat tour for the off-season.
Best time to visit →Blue Caves and turtle trips
The other half of most boat days.
The Blue Caves are sea caves on the north coast, close to the Navagio route. A one-hour swim trip from Agios Nikolaos costs €15 per person, and a 40-minute Blue Caves ride from Skinari costs €20. One Skinari operator advertises departures from 9:00 to 18:00 about every 15 minutes. Check the season and the day's boats before you go. Read more on the Blue Caves page.
Turtle trips run on the south coast, away from Navagio. One operator lists a "Turtle Island and Keri Caves" trip from €35 per person, 3 hours. The turtles are wild, so no tour can promise a sighting. Keep to the distance rules in the turtle guide and avoid any boat that chases animals.
What to check before you book
Prices differ less than the wording does.
What the tour does at Navagio
Ask or read whether it passes the bay from the sea zone. Treat any promise of a landing or a swim in the bay as a warning sign.
Group price or price per person
Rental boats are priced per group. Cruises are priced per person. Do not compare the two directly, and check what the group price covers, such as fuel and rental time.
Port and meeting point
The rental offer names the meeting point as Anafonitria Porto Vromi. Confirm the exact pier before you travel. Getting to Navagio lists the ports.
Children and extras
Child prices, age limits and extra fees are not the same everywhere. Read the offer for your date.
Zakynthos boat tours: frequently asked questions
How much is a Navagio boat tour?
Listed prices in 2026 start at €25 per person for a 2.5-hour Shipwreck and Blue Caves cruise from Agios Nikolaos and €30 from Skinari. Rental boats from Porto Vromi start at €100 per group without a skipper. Prices change by date.
Can I swim at the shipwreck on a boat tour?
No. Swimming inside the Navagio bay is banned. Swimming stops happen at other places on the route, such as the Blue Caves, and depend on the weather.
Which port should I choose for Navagio?
For a short trip, Agios Nikolaos and Skinari in the north. For a long day, Zakynthos Town with a 6-hour cruise to Navagio. Porto Vromi suits groups that rent a boat.
How long does a boat tour to Navagio take?
The whole tour takes from 2 to 2.5 hours from the northern ports and 6 hours from Zakynthos Town. The boat itself stays up to 20 minutes in the sea zone.
Do boat tours run in winter?
No regular boat visits to Navagio. The bay is closed to ordinary boat traffic from 1 November 2026 until a new decision. Check the current status before you book in the off-season.
Is navagio.org a boat company?
No. This is a 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.