Paxos and Antipaxos Cruise from Corfu

Corfu, Greece

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Overview

Experience the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos on this full-day sightseeing cruise from Corfu. See the blue caves of Paxos, swim in the crystalline waters of Antipaxos, and visit the traditional village of Gaios, where you can eat in a traditional taverna, if you choose. Upgrade to add transfers from a range of convenient pickup points.

Set sail on an affordable, full-day sightseeing cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos
See the blue caves of Paxos and explore the scenic village of Gaios
Swim in the beautiful water and enjoy the view of the rocky coastline
Upgrade to save time with transfers from your nearest pickup point

What's Included

Cruise according desctiption
Hotel pick up / drop off if this option is chosen
All Fees and Taxes

Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

The pick-up service starts up to 90 minutes before the excursion, depending on the location of the accommodation, and is available only from the main tourist resorts, at specific pick-up points along the main roads. The accommodation details are requested only in order to identify the nearest available pick-up point. For isolated accommodations located far from the main road or outside the main resorts, private transportation can be arranged upon request.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Corfu Port Authority Company

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Paxi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Voutoumi Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gaios

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Corfu Port Authority Company (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

Boat start from Corfu port or from Lefkimmi port.
The visit into the caves depends of the sea conditions for safety reasons.
Embarkation starts 30 minutes early of the departure time
Pick up service starts earlier from specific points on the main roads
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Samia_T

It was such an amazing experience .. surly recommend to others. Just keep in mind that it’s a long trip and if you have kids you should pack some snacks! It can be hit so lots of sun cream, shades, and hats!! The caves were the highlight of the trip! DJ was awesome, hosts were very friendly and you wouldn’t want to leave without leaving tips to reward them for working hard to keep everyone safe, entertained, and fully informed.

Reviews

3.4

based on 175 reviews

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Good trip staff lots of...

Lisa_W, Oct 2025

Good trip staff lots of fun, a long trip but worth it loved Paxos and anti paxos shame we didn’t get to see the blue caves but can’t be helped and sea was a little ruff

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you very much for your kind review of our tour. We greatly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future. Kind regards, Pachis Travel

A good day!

Teresa_W, Sep 2025

We did not anticipate spending over 5 hours (2 1/2) each way on the water. The blue caves were jammed packed with private boats therefore we did not enter the caves. We enjoyed the trip into town but it was just another tourist trap. I must say the staff on the tour boat as well as the business owners in town were exceptionally friendly.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that the long travel time and the crowds at the Blue Caves affected your overall enjoyment — unfortunately, during busy periods, the area can become quite congested with private boats. We’re very glad, however, that you appreciated the friendliness of our crew and the warm hospitality in town. Your feedback helps us improve the experience for future guests, and we truly value your honest comments. We hope to welcome you again for another, more relaxing adventure in the future.

Nice day trip

Vasilia_M, Sep 2025

Loved the swimming in Paxoi The blue caves were amazing to see walking in Gaia and as lovely and the shopping fun The crew were great

Ok

Garrett_D, Aug 2025

You spend a long time in a boat from Corfu town, noisy engine, uncomfortable seats, boat travels 8km out so you can't admire the Corfu coastline, the stops are lovely when you get there however

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent cruise. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful stops along the way. Regarding the time spent on the boat and the route taken, the program is designed to offer guests both relaxation at sea and the opportunity to visit special locations that are not easily accessible otherwise. We understand that travel time can feel long, especially during the busy season, and we appreciate your feedback on seating and comfort. Your comments are valuable, and we will share them with the cruise operator so they can be considered for future improvements. We are glad that you enjoyed the destinations and hope the overall experience left you with good memories of Corfu.

Avoid at all costs

Luke_C, Aug 2025

Avoid at all costs, the bus didn’t show when advertised, the communication with the agent was poor to non existent. Would be 0 stars if an option

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We are sorry to read your comments and regret that your experience was not as expected. However, we would like to clarify that the transfer was delayed due to unforeseen traffic conditions. For such situations, every guest is provided with an emergency contact number on the booking confirmation, which you could have used to reach us immediately. Instead, you chose to leave the designated pick-up point and go directly to the port, arriving late and unfortunately missing the boat. Please note that when traveling during the high season, some delays can occasionally happen, but we always ensure that with proper communication, our guests are assisted and able to board on time. We regret that this situation caused you disappointment, but we kindly remind all clients to use the emergency contact provided in case of delays so that we can help resolve any issues right away.

Crowded and bad organized

Jaime_A, Aug 2025

We expected a little bit more, We started our day in Acharavi and we payed for a bus to take us to Corfu at 06:45. The boat sailed at 08:30, 1 hour to Lefkimmi to pick up other people and then we sailed to Paxos. It was around 1h30 minutes, and we arrived at Paxos at 11.00 You have 2 hours in Lakka which is in the North, to go to the beach or visit the village, everything is very expensive so be careful. At 13.00 the boat sails to see the Blue Caves, beautiful landscape but the boat stays like 2 minutes in each cave and moves to the next. Then we sailed to Antipaxos to see “The European Maldives”, we arrived at a beach where the let us jump from the boat in very clear water, the problem is that in that spot there were like 4 other boats and it was super crowded. We were there for 1 hour and then we came back to Corfu at around 16:30. For me it wasn’t bad but I didn’t enjoyed it very much, there were too many people and too much time in the boat compared to the time in the caves or Antipaxos.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of Paxos, the Blue Caves, and the crystal-clear waters of Antipaxos. We also understand your concerns regarding the time spent on the boat and the number of visitors during the high season. The cruise program follows a fixed itinerary in order to include all of these highlights in a single day, which does require longer sailing times. In summer, especially in July and August, these destinations are extremely popular, and it is true that some spots can feel crowded. Your feedback is valuable, and we will share it with the cruise operator so they can consider how to improve the balance between sailing time and stops. We are pleased that you could still appreciate the landscapes and unique places visited, and we hope you take home some memorable impressions of Corfu and its surroundings.

Amazing choice - glad we managed to get in last minute

Samia_T, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We are so glad you enjoyed it!!Thank you so much Samia that you shared your experience and you left some useful tips for other customers! Evie Ev

Disappointing Experience Departing from Lefkimmi

Alyssa_G, Jun 2025

We boarded from the Port of Lefkimmi, the second meeting point. The instructions said “embarkation at 9:15” on the left side of the pier, so we arrived early at 8:45. After waiting in confusion with other tourists around a crowded boat (that wasn’t ours), we were finally told—by another boat’s captain—that we had to check in at a small stand near the entrance. There, we learned our boat wouldn’t arrive until 10:00. Poor communication cost us over an hour. When our boat arrived, it was already packed with passengers from Corfu. Most people boarding in Lefkimmi got stuck on the lower deck—hot, cramped, dirty windows, no ventilation, and limited outdoor space that was overcrowded and full of smokers in the back. The front was full of teenagers wearing basically thongs and essentially putting their butts on everything which was absolutely disgusting. There was also space to walk around outside - everywhere was packed completely full up to the edge with cramped and crowded seating. The Blue Caves were barely visible from below, and the boat felt more like a ferry than a cruise. The swim stop was beautiful but too brief, while the two-hour town stop felt long and uncomfortable due to heat and lack of shade. On the return trip, we managed to grab seats upstairs only by returning early—most others stayed stuck below. Crew announcements encouraging passengers to leave belongings behind during the town visit ensured those from Corfu kept the best spots. Overall: If you're boarding in Lefkimmi, expect confusion, crowding, and limited views. The scenery is stunning—but only if you can see it. Would not recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations and truly regret the inconvenience you encountered, particularly regarding the boarding process in Lefkimmi and the comfort on board. Your comments about the lack of clear communication at the port are taken very seriously. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait in confusion, especially with unclear signage and delayed information. We are actively reviewing our instructions and signage at Lefkimmi to ensure that all guests can board with confidence and ease. Regarding the seating and conditions on the lower deck, we sincerely apologize for the discomfort. While the cruises do occasionally reach full capacity during peak season, we recognize that ventilation and passenger comfort must remain a priority. Your remarks have been passed along to the cruise compay operations team so they can better manage space and improve the overall environment, particularly for those boarding at the second stop. We also appreciate your feedback on the swim stop and town visit timing. These are based on standard schedules, but we understand the need for a better balance depending on weather conditions and passenger needs, and we’re reviewing how we can make adjustments to improve the experience. Lastly, we're sorry to hear about the behavior of other passengers impacting your comfort. While we can't always control guest behavior, we are considering how we can better enforce respectful conduct and designate areas more clearly for families or those seeking a quieter atmosphere. We do appreciate your kind words about the natural beauty of the locations visited—it’s our goal to ensure the journey matches that same beauty. Your insights are incredibly helpful in that effort, and we thank you again for bringing them to our attention.

Nice boat trip

Gintare_S, Jun 2025

It was a nice trip, we enjoyed a lot. The music was fine, not too load, not too crowded- swimming part could have been longer. But all in all - well organized. Worth the money

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and appreciated the music, atmosphere, and overall organization. We also value your feedback regarding the swimming portion and will certainly take it into consideration as we continue to improve our offerings. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we're glad to know you found the experience worth the value.

Fun day visiting a...

Dionysios_T, Jun 2025

Fun day visiting a beautiful beach in Antipaxos and the island of Paxos. The boat staff was friendly. Unfortunately it is a long trip till the first stop.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad to hear you had a fun day exploring the beautiful beaches of Antipaxos and the charm of Paxos, and that you found our crew friendly and welcoming — that means a lot to us. We understand that the journey to the first stop can feel a bit long, and we appreciate your patience. Your feedback helps us continue to improve the experience for all our guests. We hope to welcome you on board again for more unforgettable moments in Corfu!

The best boat trip I have ever been!

Orsolya_H, Oct 2024

Perfect day-trip!! Very well orginazed, eveything happened according to the schedule, exactly in time, no delays. They pick you up at your hotel and also take you home when the boat trip finishes.The staff is really friendly and professional, they do their best to make everything convenient for the guests. The tour guide, Theo creates lovely atmosphere on board with his humour. The boat is comfortable and clean, they play nice music during the whole trip and the drinks in the bar are also amazing, they even have happy hour! I think I was lucky to choose the best boat in Corfu for this trip! The whole journey is very relaxing, you can switch of your mind and enjoy a day on the sea. The blue caves and also the spot where we stopped for swimming are breathtaking. Absolutly recommended for sea lovers! Cannot understand why the previous reviews are so low.

Wonderful experience

Sathiyendra_S, Oct 2024

It’s a wonderful experience I like the small city nice people very friendly enjoyed a lot blue sea pure water

Good Excursion

Ariane_I, Sep 2024

This cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos was a good excursion but unfortunately, we did not get to see the caves due to the waves which were very strong at the time of the trip. It was still quite beautiful as we did get to swim in the very blue water for an hour. We also had the chance to walk on the island of Gios but 2hrs for that was a bit short in my opinion as my friend and I would have loved to explore more. The boat crew was great and experienced.

Memorable

Greg_C, Sep 2024

The waters of Paxos and Antipaxos were truly beautiful and worm. The swim though short was just enough but would have like a bit more time in Paxos to eat, walk around and swim again. A memorable day.

Relaxing

Anne_v, Sep 2024

Trip was very well organized. Beautiful scenes along the way. Be aware though boat can be crowded as well as the small town og Gaios as quite a few ships dock around the same time..

👍👍👍

touria_m, Aug 2024

The trip was amazing, specially the staff on the boat. I recommend it for anyone looking for something more exciting and special near to Corfu

Great experience

Zsuzsanna_D, Aug 2024

The trip was well-organized from start to finish, with clear communication and a smooth boarding process. The staff on the boat were friendly and helpful, ensuring that everything ran on time and that all passengers were comfortable. The scenery was breathtaking, with stunning views of the crystal-clear waters and picturesque coastlines. Both Paxos and Antipaxos are beautiful destinations. The only downside to the experience was the music on the boat, which was a bit too loud for my taste. While I appreciate a lively atmosphere, the volume made it difficult to relax at times, especially when trying to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Lowering the volume slightly would have made the trip even more enjoyable.

Awesome day

ALENA_K, Aug 2024

We had a blast. It was so much fun. We saw a caves, swam in blue lagoon and visited Paxos for couple of hours. Had a lunch a shopped a little bit. I saw a lot of bad reviews about this trip, so be ready that in main season the boat is packed. If you not ready for a crowd, then you have to pay much more money and rent a private boat. The company we went with I think Pachis, was very well organized. Picked us up at the hotel exact a time they promised and organized the whole transport all the way to the port on the other side of the island. And the same way back. I have nothing but a good things to say. Thank you for awesome day!!!

Disappointing - wouldn't do again.

Jacqui_P, Aug 2024

Too crowded, and pretty miserable if you're stuck inside. Takes three hours to get to the islands and when you do arrive it's pretty hard to enjoy the scenery or take photos as the decks are full of people taking selfies. The waters of Antipaxos are incredible, but there are so many people in the sea you can't swim or really enjoy it. Wouldn't recommend.

Memorable for wrong reasons

Prabhath_F, Aug 2024

Went on a day out to Paxos, Anti Paxos and Blue Caves with Corfu Cruises. This is a day out which is BEST AVOIDED with Corfu Cruises. It took 12 hours for the entire journey. Blue caves were absolutely beautiful but it was only a 10 minutes pit stop. Spent about 30 minutes at Anti Paxos where water was clear and blue as it is in most places in Corfu but it was definitely not worth for non-swimmer. Even for swimmers the place was far too congested as there was a constant barrage of liners and as a result swimmers in our group couldn’t enjoy that either. There was a 2 hour window to visit Paxos almost all of which was required for lunch. Constant humming of the engine of the liner and far too loud constant music played on board gave nothing but a headache. It was a wasted day during our holiday and definitely not worth the money spent on it.

It’s okay..ish

Barbara_V, Aug 2024

The trip was ok. A bit brutal to not include water for free in a 35+ degree weather. As we had to buy water bottle after bottle. More stop overs for swimming, for a trip that’s 2h by car and 3 by boat (there and back), 1 hour of swimming is scarce. Also way too many people in the boat, nowhere to comfortably sit, no proper sun shade as well?

Wouldnt recommend it at all!

Katharina_H, Aug 2024

I clearly wouldnt recommend to book this trip. The whole trip is a touristtrap. You are offered to swim with hundreds off people at Antipaxos and u have 2 hours to look at Gaios (the capital of Paxos). The drop off was pure chaos and didnt went as promised. We were promised to get picked up by the same Minivan that picked us up in the morning at our hotel. Insteed of the minivan the driver told us to take the big travelbus with 80 other people altough we payed 12€pP for the extra drop off.

Too long trip for what you get.

Guillermo_G, Aug 2024

The distance is too long.The trip is in total almost 4 hours. The time you spend visiting the caves (30 minutes) and swimming (30 minutes) is too short. The visit to the town for lunch is not worth it. Nothing special.

Go for the trip, pick better provider

Margarita_Z, Aug 2024

The cruise itself is beautiful and the locations are stunning, however I would choose a different company to go with. I have been on this tour before, for cheaper, with much more fun and quality. For this tour we were picked up 2 hours prior to tour starting (our hotel is about 40mins away) and arrived to the port before boarding even started so we ended up having to wait for an hour and a half for no reason. Ship itself was older than most in use today, so not too fast or comfortable, which was a big challenge when a lot of people ended up having to sit in uncomfortable plastic chairs under midday greek heat for 3 hours straight. Some staff were ok, some were quite rude. Abysmal choice of music on board through speakers that did not at all work. Absolutely no idea what was said through any of the speakers at any point either as quality was the same as on oldest ryanair flight, so whether you are going for a fun party trip or educational one, this ship offered neither. Prices on board are also airport level high (5€ for a basic ice cream, for example), so all in all I’d do research and find a company that provides better quality experience. The trip itself is absolutely worth going for.

A loooot of time on the boat

Ema_F, Jul 2024

The staff and destinations were great and if you don't mind spending a lot of time on the boat, it's fine but just so you know, here's the breakdown: 3h by boat to the first destination (caves) 15 min to see the caves another 30min by boat to a wonderful beach 1h swim time 2h in Gaios 3h by boat back

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you Ema for your review.It is true of course that the trip to Paxos is not short and unfortunately it can become tiring but there is nothing we can do about it.I wish there were faster boats but...Wish you nice holidays and appreciate your true comments!

Not worth it

Ethan_M, Jul 2024

I have never been one to write reviews, but i thought its something i would’ve like to have read before attending my trip. I attended this trip with my girlfriend, which we were both very excited for, upon arriving at the boat we were greeted with an arrogant 70 year old tour guide - which i seen arguing with quite a few people on the already very cramped and long journey. We had a 3 hour boat ride just to the caves which was very underwhelming. We drove in for 15 seconds and reversed back out (no exaggeration) again thanks to the boat be overfilled we weren't even able to look out and enjoy are 15 seconds What i cant fault is being able to jump out of the boat, it was beautiful, weather was amazing and view was lovely. Paxos was also a nice place to visit I am now on my 3 hour journey back, on our overcrowded- loud music boat. I have also just got told off for attempting to sleep (thank you rude 70 year old woman) I definitely do recommend taking a boat tour when in Corfu - just not this one

Gets you from A to B but not the best vibes

Michael_G, Jul 2024

Beautiful sights. But a lot of time on the boat. Less than 2 hours on the island to explore. Boat was playing painfully loud music most of the way which made it far less enjoyable. Good for a large group wanting a party vibe and some sights to see. Wouldn’t recommend to a solo traveler focused on sightseeing

Great family fun.

Sara_T, Jul 2024

Host was great. She assisted us with additional trip activities to private beach. All activities were great.

Good but 2 hours too long

Paul_N, Jul 2024

The cave and the swim Water was beautiful Weather was great Staff we're very nice Ship was fast but not fast enough

Amazing day

Eva_J, Jul 2024

Had a fantastic trip, the 2 islands with their scenery and fisherman's town are definitely worth visiting. The beach is spectacular and a lot of fun jumping into the crystal clear water and discovering the area. And when you think you have seen it all and it's time to go back... the crew made sure we get all the party music and dancing mood. ;) We also learned a bit of history as it was our first time there. We had a great time, we would love to go back! Big thank you to the crew for this experience.