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Zakynthos Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves: Private Speedboat

Witness the iconic MV Panagiotis wreck marooned on Navagio's bone-white sand, then drift through the electric-blue sea caves carved into Zakynthos's northern cliffs — two of the Mediterranean's most jaw-dropping natural spectacles in one exhilarating day.

What to expect

Depart from Zakynthos port on a sleek, high-powered speedboat with your own skipper. Arrive at Shipwreck Beach as the sun crests the cliffs, flooding the cove in extraordinary light. Swim in the impossibly clear water beside the legendary wreck, then head north to the Blue Caves where refracted light turns the sea an otherworldly cobalt. The skipper pauses inside for photos and a swim before returning at a relaxed pace along the dramatic limestone coastline.

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Sail Ionian Yacht Charter (Lefkada / Zakynthos)
From EUR 150 per person for small-group; private speedboat from EUR 550–700 for up to 8 guests
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Good to know

Navagio is accessible only by sea; the viewpoint above is popular but the beach itself is the experience. Book the earliest departure slot available. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a waterproof camera. Confirm the return time is at least 90 minutes before all-aboard.

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