From Porto Vromi: Shipwreck Beach Private Boat Cruise
About This Experience
The same operator and the same harbour as the standard Porto Vromi cruise, with the boat to yourselves. Two hours, priced per group rather than per person, which changes the arithmetic entirely once there are four or more of you.
The route is the familiar one — north to Navagio for the offshore view, then back down the coast for swimming — but the stops and the timing are negotiable with the skipper rather than fixed to a schedule.
What a private boat actually buys on this coast is control over two things: when you go, and how long you stay. The mid-morning departures on the shared boats all coincide, and the coves get busy; a private charter can leave earlier, reach the bay in better light, and linger at a cove that happens to be empty.
It is a short charter at two hours. If you want the full west-coast run with several long swim stops, look at the longer private options rather than assuming this one stretches.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private boat cruise around Zakynthos
- Visit the famous shipwreck on Navagio Beach
- Explore hidden caves and secret swimming spots
- Snorkel in search of colorful marine life
What's Included
- ✓ Private boat cruise
- ✓ Snorkeling equipment
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Good to Know & Caveats
- The price is for boat hire for 1 to 5 passengers
Meeting Point
Porto Vromi Maries port — the same harbour as the operator's scheduled cruises. Show your voucher at the Katerina desk.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.8/5 by 95 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
It was a wonderful expedition, brilliantly led by Captain Babis to Navagio Beach, which we could contemplate in near solitude. The captain showed us numerous caves (the Treasure Cave with its skylight, and the Blue Caves) and rock formations like the Dolphin and Poseidon’s Face. He took us to great swimming spots by White Beach and the sun-drenched Porto Steniti bay, where he recommended a cave for swimming exploration ☺️ Thank you for an unforgettable cruise! 🏊♀️🛥️🌊
— Ewelina, June 13
Fantastic scenery. Our guide Spiros took us to some beautiful places. Thank you for this experience.
— Benny, July 19
A spectacular and fun ride Probably the sea with the most amazing colors on the whole island. Two amazing stops for swimming and singing off-key in the blue caves, surrounded by pirate treasures and rocks that bring to mind ancient gods. It's magical... maybe a bit too short.
— Francesca, June 27
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the price per person or per group?
Per group. The charter covers the whole boat, which is what makes it competitive once there are four or more of you compared with buying separate seats on a shared cruise.
Why charter rather than take the shared cruise?
Departure time. Shared boats from Porto Vromi run to a fixed schedule that tends to put everyone at the wreck in the middle of the day, alongside every other operator. A private boat lets you go early, when the light is better and the bay is quieter.
Can we still get onto the beach?
No — a private booking makes no difference to the access rules. Landings and in-bay swimming are prohibited through 31 October 2026 and every boat, private or shared, holds about 50 metres offshore.
How long is the trip?
About two hours, and the crossing itself is only 25 to 30 minutes each way because Porto Vromi is the closest harbour to the wreck.
Where do we meet?
Porto Vromi Maries port, the same harbour the operator's scheduled cruises leave from. Show your voucher at the Katerina desk.
Other Departures to Navagio
Zakynthos: Glass-Bottom Boat to Navagio, Caves & White Beach
Porto Vromi: Shipwreck, Caves, & White Beach Swimming Cruise
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Land and Sea Tour
From St.Nikolaos: Boat Cruise to Navagio Beach & Blue Caves
Zakynthos: Blue Caves and Navagio Bay Swim Cruise
Zakynthos: Pirate Ship Cruise to Shipwreck Beach & Caves
Zakynthos: Xigia, Navagio Shipwreck and Blue Caves Boat Tour
