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Ionian Sea: Private Yacht Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves

Sail the dazzling Ionian on a private yacht to Paxos and Antipaxos — home to Vrika Beach's turquoise shallows, the legendary Blue Caves, and the vine-draped village of Gaios. This is Greece at its most cinematically perfect.

What to expect

Your private yacht departs Igoumenitsa harbour and glides south through the Ionian to Antipaxos, where Vrika Beach's crystalline water lives up to every superlative. You then explore the electric-blue sea caves that pierce the limestone coastline — best appreciated from the water at close range. A stop in the elegant Venetian port of Gaios on Paxos allows for a leisurely lunch of fresh-caught fish and local wine. The return sail at golden hour, with the Epirus mountains turning amber, is simply unforgettable.

Book it with
Ionian Sea Private Cruises (local Igoumenitsa-based operator, also listed on Expedia as 'Ionian Sea: Private Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves')
From approx. USD 659 per adult (private configuration; group rates available)
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Good to know

Full-day excursion; confirm exact duration against your all-aboard time. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a light cover-up. Snorkelling equipment is typically provided. Book well ahead in July–August when private yachts are in high demand.

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from $2,475
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