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Navagio Shipwreck & Blue Caves: Private Speedboat Charter

Glide by private speedboat to Zakynthos's most iconic sight — the rust-red wreck of the MV Panagiotis marooned on blinding white sand, then slip into the electric-blue sea caves. A once-in-a-lifetime Ionian tableau that belongs on every bucket list.

What to expect

Your captain departs the marina at pace, the Ionian spray cool on your face, before rounding the dramatic limestone cliffs to Navagio's hidden cove — accessible only by sea. You'll have time to wade ashore onto the white pebble beach beneath the legendary wreck for photos with virtually no one else around. The speedboat then threads through the Blue Caves at Skinaria, where refracted sunlight turns the water an otherworldly cobalt. The return leg hugs the clifftop coastline, your guide narrating the geology and local folklore that shaped the island.

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Nefis Travel Zakynthos
From EUR 120 per person (private group charter; exact quote on booking)
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Good to know

Departures are typically early morning — ideal for cruise passengers with a full-day call. Navagio is weather-dependent; the operator will confirm sea conditions. Pre-book directly with Nefis Travel and share your all-aboard time so the itinerary is tailored to your port schedule.

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