The 14 Best Boat Trips in Corfu

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

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

Spend 7 to 11 hours cruising from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos with guide Theo, cave photo stops, a 60 to 70-minute swim, and two hours in Gaios. The modern boat has a bar, clean toilets, Wi-Fi, multilingual audio, and optional hotel transfers. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Beautiful trip; nice stop for a lovely swim, later the boat entered 3 caves (bizarre) and then dropped us off on the island of Paxos, a lovely little village with lots of shops and restaurants, the boat is great: new - friendly crew - wonderful seats! We recommend this cruise; a big 10.”

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

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

Sail from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos with Ionian Cruises. You’ll enter Paxos’ Blue Caves, spend about two hours around Lakka, and swim from the boat near Mesovrika or Voutoumi. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Kamilla provide live commentary in several languages, with music and Greek dancing on many return trips.

“The activities were great. The boat stopped on one of the islands where we had free time (about 2 hours). Then we swam to another island where we could swim in the sea from boat (about 1 hour). Everything was as in the description on the app. The crew was nice”

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

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

Set out from Corfu with guide Maria or another multilingual host for a full-day cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and two blue caves. You’ll swim for about an hour at Mesovrika or Voutoumi, explore Gaios for roughly two hours, and enjoy views of Corfu’s old town, rocky shores, and small Ionian islands.

“very nice trip, the staff is amazing - funny, friendly, always smiling and trying to help. Great moment with greek dance at the begining of the Cruise. The Paxos island where you spend 2hours it's magnifique! The stop for swiming at Antipaxos ... not so much. There are a lot of boats coming almost in the same time and it's like swiming in a basin:)) It would be great if they could manage the cruises so the boats wont meet there. After all, amazing experience!”

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

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

Sail from Corfu past the Old Fortress, Mon Repos, Paxos cliffs, and the Blue Caves of Ipapanti and Ahai. Swim near Mesovrika Beach on Antipaxos, then spend two hours in Gaios. English guiding is offered, with Maria often handling multilingual announcements. Expect a long, busy day with paid food and drinks onboard.

“Trip was very well organised and on time. The swimming spot was absolutely beautiful and the caves were even more beautiful than in the photos. Couldn’t believe how far into the caves we could go! Fun time with music and dancing in the way back.”

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5.Corfu/Benitses/Lefkimmi: Paxos, Antipaxos, & Caves Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 852 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $53

Cruise from Benitses or Lefkimmi to the sea caves of Paxos, swim near Antipaxos, and spend 2 to 2.5 hours in Gaios. An English, German, or Greek guide, multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, a bar, and optional pickup are included. Theo is one guide praised for his friendly, informative style.

“Had a fantastic day trip! Definitely a must when visiting Corfu!”

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6.Corfu Town: Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 707 reviews · 1 day · from $127

Spend a full day aboard the wooden boat Koryfo with the CruiseMeUp crew, sailing from Corfu’s old port to Nissaki, Erimitis Forest, and Peristeres Lighthouse. Expect three swim stops, snorkeling, a generous souvlaki lunch, local wine, and plenty of time to relax. Crew members including Paul and Spiros add useful local color without turning the day into a formal guided tour.

“The day was a blast. The captain and his crew were fun and attentive. Perfect amount of time at each spot. Food was amazing, drinks were flowing. 10/10 experience.”

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7.Sunset Cruise on Classic Boat with Cocktails & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 568 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Join Cruise Me Up aboard Koryfo, a certified Greek heritage boat, for a two-hour sunset ride from Corfu’s old port. Expect views of the old fortress, Garitsa Bay, Mon Repos, and Pontikonissi, plus one cocktail, wine, or beer, local snacks, and friendly English-speaking hosts. Spiros, Rafael, and other crew members may share stories along the way.

“This was great, there was good food and drinks and a bonus having an awesome band. Thanks to the awesome crew 😜 the great crew too”

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8.Corfu Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Gouvia Marina on a private sailboat for up to eight people. Choose a 2, 3, 4, or 8-hour cruise, with routes past Corfu Old Town, the fortresses, Mouse Island, Vido, and Lazareto. Swim from the boat, use the snorkel gear, play music through Bluetooth, and enjoy snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks with an English-speaking skipper.

“My family recently went on a Balos Yachts cruise of Corfu. We had the greatest experience! And our boat captain - Orestes - was awesome. Thanks Balos Yachts and Orestes for such a great time!! A++”

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9.Luxury Yacht Cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 288 reviews · 6 hours · from $82

Meet the Golden Heart yacht crew at Lefkimmi Port for a six-hour cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos. You’ll see Lakka, the Blue Caves, and Vrika Beach, with snorkeling gear, water, fruit, and snacks provided. The yacht carries up to 25 people, and you’ll have two hours in Gaios for lunch and shopping.

“The cruise to Paxos, Anti Paxos, and the Blue Caves was perfect. The captain and crew were organized, welcoming, fun, and friendly. We could not have been happier. One of the benefits of using this cruise is the number of guests allowed on the yacht. I would estimate about 20 people, which we preferred over other cruises who carry many more people and appear so impersonal. MY RECOMMENDATION IS TO BOOK WITH THIS YACHT AND ITS CREW!”

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10.Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 3.5 - 8 hours

Cruise Corfu’s east coast by private yacht with an English-speaking skipper, passing the Old and New Fortresses, Garitsa Bay, Mouse Island, Vido, and Lazareto. Choose a shorter cruise or a full eight-hour outing with swimming, snorkeling, snacks, drinks, towels, and a possible seaside lunch stop. Skippers including Spiros, Takis, Themis, and Theo are known for friendly service and local insight.

“Amazing start to finish! Guide/skipper was great and very friendly, with good history and local knowledge, really interesting. Lovely little boat. Great value for money, highlight of our holiday. Nice snacks. Perfect! There was 5 of us, any more and it might have been abit tight but was fine for 5 of us! The skipper made it for us!”

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11.Panoramic Island Highlights Van Tour from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 140 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $57

Meet your English-speaking driver at Corfu Cruise Port and ride in an air-conditioned minivan to Paleokastritsa, its hilltop monastery, Kanoni, a kumquat stop, and Corfu Old Town. You get free time rather than a tightly scripted walk, plus Wi-Fi onboard and a return to the ship.

“Konstantino & Spiros were so friendly & knowledgeable. The van was impeccably clean. We were provided with bottled water. They stayed close by when we had free time. This made me feel confident that we would make it safely back to our ship on time. They were lovely people that left a lasting impression on us.”

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12.All Day Cruise – Paxos and Antipaxos Islands with Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 123 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend about 10 hours at sea from Corfu, visiting the blue caves near Paxos, walking through Gaios, and swimming off Voutoumi Beach at Antipaxos. You get a large-group cruise with an escort, music, and free time ashore. Hotel pickup can be added, but food and drinks cost extra.

“boat was overcrowded. we had to sit at side and we could not hear anything about the area we were going to or about the caves. Day was far too long . And we were not advised to bring coats or jumpers with us. Disappointing all round. Would not recommend it.”

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13.Paxos Island Full-Day Cruise with Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 120 reviews · 10 hours · from $73

Spend 10 hours cruising from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos. You will pass Corfu’s Venetian fortresses, enter the Blue Caves, swim at Paradise Beach, and stroll Gaios. A bar is available onboard, but food and drinks cost extra. Hotel pickup can be added, and hosts speak five languages.

“I thought the day trip was good overall. The guide was great and the scenery was lovely. The boat left a lot to be desired. There was absolutely no safety brief at all before we left port. I was travelling with a sister in law who is a poor swimmer and nervous on boats. We were not told of the locations of any safety equipment or what to do or expect in an emergency. This was unacceptable. Not only this but the seating was a multitude of garden chairs that were not anchored down. I know it was fun but at one point the ship we were on and the…”

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14.Half Day Cruise on a Sailing Yacht in Corfu Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Sail Corfu’s northeast coast from Gouvia Marina on a private yacht for up to 10 people. Swim near Strogylo, Barbati, Kalami, or Kerasia, then use the SUP and snorkeling gear while the crew serves fruit, drinks, and snacks. Past crew members include Captain Takis, Panos, Andromachi, Veronika, Tannos, and Athena.

“Such a relaxing day at sea, sailed the beautiful coast of Corfu. Our Captain Taxis was aware of the surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversations with Andromachi, she was very engaging, helpful and knowledgeable! It was a great way to see Corfu!”

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