Zakynthos by boat: Blue Caves and Navagio Beach

You’re going to love Zakynthos

Zakynthos, also called Zante, is one of the best-known islands of the Ionian Sea. It is famous for Navagio Beach, a cove of white sand between steep cliffs with a shipwreck on the shore, and for the Blue Caves, sea caves where the sunlight turns the water bright blue.

Both are best seen from the sea. Our day cruise leaves from Poros, on Kefalonia, and spends the day among the caves and coves of Zakynthos before sailing back.

The 5 best reasons to visit Zakynthos

1. 1

   Navagio BeachOne of the most photographed beaches in Greece, with high white cliffs and a shipwreck on the sand.

2. 2

   The Blue CavesSea caves and arches where the water takes on an intense blue.

3. 3

   Clear waterSecluded coves and hidden caves for swimming in very clear water.

4. 4

   Traditional villagesPlaces like Agios Nikolaos keep the feel of an Ionian island, with a taverna lunch.

5. 5

   A protected seaThe island’s marine park protects the loggerhead turtles that nest on its beaches.

What to do in Zakynthos

• See Navagio Beach from the seaThe beach is surrounded by cliffs: the best view is from a boat.
• Sail into the Blue CavesCruise through the arches and watch the colour of the water change.
• Swim in secluded covesStop for a swim in bays that are hard to reach by land.
• Have lunch in a villageA taverna lunch in Agios Nikolaos, one of the island’s traditional villages.
• Take a day cruise from KefaloniaA full day at sea from Poros, with swim stops.