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The 15 Best Sea Cave Trips in Greece

47 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The good Greek caves are all reached by hull, from Zakynthos to the Ionian and around Crete. These 15 compare departure ports, how long each holds inside and what the afternoon wind does to the schedule.

From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves - Entering the Blue Caves by boat
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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves

1.Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,800 reviews · 7 - 11 hours · from $58Our pick

Sail from Corfu to the Blue Caves, swim for about an hour in the clear waters off Antipaxos, then spend two hours in Gaios. The modern boat has a bar, Wi-Fi, clean toilets, and multilingual audio guides. English-speaking hosts such as Theo keep the ride lively, especially on the return trip.

“This was a really fun activity! The staff was excellent, very funny, accommodating and did a great job educating on the different sites we saw. They were also clear on their instructions for departure when we stopped for swimming and into town. There was food provided on board that was reasonably priced, if you are getting a drink I enjoyed the Corfu spritz. I would recommend getting on the boat early to secure a good spot because even in the off season the boat was very full. The stop in Gaios was a good amount of time, if you are eating I suggest doing that first as the restaurants get…”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - Leaving Athens at 8:00 am
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

2.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · 14 hours · from $87

Travel from Athens to Meteora by comfortable coach, then spend five hours with a local guide visiting three monasteries, viewing all eight from the road, and exploring the Hermit Caves of Badovas. Maria and Clement lead many departures. Lunch is optional, monastery entry costs extra, and the day runs from 8:00 am until about 10:30 pm.

“Absolutely phenomenal!! Such a beautiful place and rich with religious history. The only bummer was traffic was bad getting out of Athens and it delayed us getting to Meteora. Therefore, we didn't get to see all of the stated monasteries.”

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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach with Blue Caves Land & Sea Tour - Bochali gives you the right opening view
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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach with Blue Caves Land & Sea Tour

3.Shipwreck Beach with Blue Caves Land & Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,774 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $58

Travel across Zakynthos by air-conditioned minibus and glass-bottom boat, with stops at Bochali, Xigia, Shipwreck Beach, the Blue Caves, White Beach, and mountain villages. Guides such as Dina, Zack, and Fotis are known for lively island stories and helpful photos. Plan for 7 to 9 hours, plus a separate boat fee.

“our guide Ilias is really friendly and helpful!He took good photos, showed up in our hotels on time, and always recommended the best photo shooting points. Love the small boat for private tours, so much fun in the blue cave!!Love the lunch as well😊”

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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise - Lakka: two hours in a small Paxos harbor
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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

4.From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,690 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $53

Spend a full day sailing from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos with Ionian Cruises. Enter the Blue Caves, explore Lakka for about two hours, and swim from the boat near Mesovrika or Voutoumi. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Kamilla lead multilingual commentary, while the return trip may include music and Greek dancing.

“This boat tour was PER-FECT ! I wouldn’t change a thing. We departed from Benitses Port, it was approximately 1h30 to Paxos. When we arrived to Lakkas, we had time (2h) to enjoy the beach before all the other boats arrived, and time to explore the city a little bit. Then we went on the boat again to the blue caves (we saw 2!), and then went to Antipaxos for a beautiful swim in the clear waters. During all the time on the boat, we had the chance of having a guide that talked greek/ english/german/ italian! It was super nice. Truly an amazing tour that anyone visiting Corfu should…”

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Zakinthos: Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves Land and Sea Tour - Xigia Sulfur Beach is a quick natural spa stop
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Zakinthos: Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves Land and Sea Tour

5.Zakinthos: Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves Land and Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,359 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $58

Spend 7 to 9 hours seeing northern Zakynthos by air-conditioned minibus and boat. Swim at Xigia, White Beach, and the Blue Caves, photograph Navagio Shipwreck Beach from above and sea level, then visit Exo Chora’s 2,000-year-old olive tree. Guides such as Spiros, George, Petros, and Markos are known for friendly service and helpful photography.

“The trip was amazing. Theo - our guide was super cool.”

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Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers - Starting at St. Larissis and heading north
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Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers

6.Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,958 reviews · 14 hours · from $83

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Athens to Meteora, then explore three monastery interiors, cliffside hermit caves, Kastraki, and panoramic viewpoints with a local guide such as Katerina or Apostolos. Optional Greek lunch, coastal brunch, sunset dinner, Wi-Fi, and multilingual audio support make this a practical 14-hour outing.

“Katarina is one of the most knowledgeable guides that we have ever experienced and we do a lot of tours. Her English is excellent and she teaches with a sense of humor. A good guide can make or break a tour and she is worth her weight in gold. Meteora is one of our all time favorite tours. It’s a 14 hour tour, which is not for the faint of heart with a long bus ride and many steps, but very worth it. Lunch was also excellent. I would give this tour 10 stars because Katarina totally raised the bar. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves - Getting from Corfu to the Ionian Sea
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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves

7.Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,851 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $53

Spend 7 to 12 hours sailing from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos, with a stop at the Blue Caves, swimming at Mesovrika or Voutoumi Beach, and two hours in Gaios. Multilingual guides, optional hotel pickup, music, and Greek dancing add a lively touch. Guide Maria is especially noted for clear explanations and warm service.

“Maria, our guide was great. She gave lots of interesting information and was passionate and enthusiastic.”

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Porto Vromi: Shipwreck, Caves, & White Beach Swimming Cruise - Meeting at Porto Vromi Maries
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Porto Vromi: Shipwreck, Caves, & White Beach Swimming Cruise

8.Porto Vromi: Shipwreck, Caves, & White Beach Swimming Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,951 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Set out with Porto Vromi Maries Cruises & Fun for a three-hour cruise along Zakynthos’ wild west coast. You’ll photograph Navagio Shipwreck from the boat, enter blue caves, and swim at three clear-water stops, often with skilled captains such as Yannis or Yiannis at the helm. Bring water, sunscreen, and snorkeling gear.

“The tour was better than expected. We chose the pickup option from Zakynthos town that lasted about an hour forty five minutes. The bus driver was super careful and drove slowly to the marine. The captain had amazing energy which made the ride that much better. There were three 30 minutes which was of course the highlight of the trip. 10/10 would recommend for anyone.”

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Rhodes: Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise - Anthony Quinn Bay: the most photogenic stop
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Rhodes: Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise

9.Rhodes: Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,573 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Board the 36-foot Aphrodite catamaran in Faliraki for three hours of swimming at Anthony Quinn Bay, Traganou Caves, and Ladiko Bay. You get snorkeling gear, pool noodles, fruit, melekouni, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and fresh fruit cocktails. The boat carries no more than 28 people, with crew such as Elena, Mike, or Hristos looking after the bar and swim stops.

“10/10 experience, would strongly recommend! Free flowing drinks the whole time, a nice little fruit plate for each guest, good amount of time to swim at each location! Some of the boat is shaded, we got lucky and were assigned a spot that was in the shade most of the time, but would have been HOT if you ended up in the sun the whole time - that was the only downfall.”

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Full-Day Boat Tour of Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves from Corfu - Paxos’ west coast and the blue caves
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Full-Day Boat Tour of Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves from Corfu

10.Full-Day Boat Tour of Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves from Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,567 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $54

Cruise from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos aboard a large boat with English guiding, cave views, a swim near Mesovrika Beach, and two hours in Gaios. You’ll see Corfu’s forts and coast from the water, with optional hotel transfers, multilingual announcements, onboard snacks and drinks for purchase, and music on the return trip.

“Trip was relaxing, and the staff and people friendly. Enjoyed seeing the caves and exploring the Islands. Food was good.”

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Zakynthos: Turtles, Marathonisi & Keri Caves Speedboat Tour - From your hotel to Agios Sostis Harbor
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Zakynthos: Turtles, Marathonisi & Keri Caves Speedboat Tour

11.Turtles, Marathonisi & Keri Caves Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,443 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $29Best value

You’ll cruise from Agios Sostis into Zakynthos Marine Park, search for loggerhead turtles, pass Cameo Islet, enter Keri’s sea caves, and swim at private beaches and Marathonisi. Small speedboats, capable captains such as Fred, Petros, and Pro, and hotel pickup make this a strong-value outing, though waves and turtle sightings depend on conditions.

“The best trip I've ever been on! Super guide named Pedro. Time for swimming, photos, telling interesting things!”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch - Kamena Vourla turns a rest stop into a coastal break
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

12.Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Kamena Vourla and Kastraki before visiting three active monasteries. You’ll also see all six monasteries from outside, explore Badovas hermit caves, and hear stories from an English-speaking guide such as Maria, Apostolis, or Dimitris. The day runs about 14 hours.

“Best views you’ll see in a lifetime. They call it “the 8th wonder of the world” for a reason, highly recommend”

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Zakynthos : One day small group tour to Navagio beach Blue Caves & top view - The Blue Caves and the swim stop
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Zakynthos : One day small group tour to Navagio beach Blue Caves & top view

13.One day small group tour to Navagio beach Blue Caves & top view

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,172 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend 7 to 9 hours touring northern Zakynthos by air-conditioned minibus and boat. See Navagio from sea and above, visit the Blue Caves, swim when conditions allow, stop at Xigia Beach, and finish at Bochali Hill. Guides such as Theo, Sakis, George, and Petros are often praised for safe driving and friendly local insight.

“Bring Dramamine for the boat ride as the water is very deep & choppy. Aside from that, it was awesome to see the views, the colors of water, and the oldest olive tree.”

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Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit - Potamies: start with goats, cheese, and rakomelo
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Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

14.Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,099 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring rural Crete in a small 4WD group of up to 15 people. You will visit a family farm in Potamies, cross dirt roads toward Lasithi Plateau, stop at the Dikteon Cave of Zeus, eat a traditional lunch with wine, and visit Krasi and Mochos. Guides such as Nikos, Mario, Andreas, and Vagelis bring local stories, humor, and hands-on stops to the day.

“It was a fun day with many interesting stops. One knock was the 4wd portion in which our driver drove un-necessarily fast up a very rough portion of the road. He hurt one of our group’s back. It was otherwise a lovely day.”

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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach, Viewpoint, Blue Caves Day Tour - Bochali Hill gives you the right opening view
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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach, Viewpoint, Blue Caves Day Tour

15.Shipwreck Beach, Viewpoint, Blue Caves Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,084 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $53

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Zakynthos with a local guide such as Nikos, Philippos, or George. Ride a small-group minibus to Bochali and Navagio viewpoints, cruise to Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Caves, swim at White Beach, then enjoy a tavern lunch, olive oil tasting, Xigia Beach, and Therianos Family Farm.

“Phillipos was an epic host - thank you !! Such good vibes with this trip. Thank you !!”

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