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Lalaria Beach & Blue Caves: Private Speedboat Day

Skim across the Aegean on a chartered speedboat to Skiathos's crown jewel — the white-pebbled, turquoise-lapped Lalaria — then duck through the dramatic Blue and Black sea caves. Utterly inaccessible by land, this is Skiathos at its most raw and exclusive.

What to expect

Your skipper departs Skiathos Old Port and cuts north along the wild, road-less coastline, pausing at hidden coves en route. At Lalaria the turquoise gradient is literally breath-taking — arch rock framing the horizon, pebbles glowing white underfoot. The cave sequence — Blue, Dark and Skotini — is a natural light show of cobalt and emerald. Return via the Kastro headland ruins for an aerial perspective from the water.

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Boat Tour with a Speedboat to Lalaria Beach and Blue Caves
$128 per person
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Good to know

Half-day charters run 09:00–13:30, comfortably within all-aboard windows. Pre-book at least 2–3 weeks ahead in July–August. Bring a dry bag, reef-safe sunscreen, and light layers — sea spray is part of the magic. Snorkelling masks often provided on request.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Skiathos — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Sirena
9 nights · calls at Skiathos
from $3,240
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Oceania · Oceania Marina
11 nights · calls at Skiathos
from $3,699
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Explora Journeys · EXPLORA II
7 nights · calls at Skiathos
from $4,910
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Explora Journeys · EXPLORA I
14 nights · calls at Skiathos
from $4,920
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