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15 Best Ionian Islands In Greece

The Greek classics.

The 15 most popular ionian islands in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Ionian Islands In Greece

From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves

From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves - Blue Caves: quick photo stop, then two cave visits

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

Most Popular 4.3

Cruise from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos, stop at the Blue Caves, swim in crystal water, and explore Gaios with time to eat.

“Great experience. The staff were incredibly kind, fun and helpful. Just a heads up, it's a long ride (about three hours one way) so if you get seasick definitelly bring some motion sickness pills.”

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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise - Finding Lakka: The Bay Stop That Actually Feels Like an Island Break

From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves

From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves - Getting on board: timing, pickup, and your first morning in Greece

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

Full-Day Boat Tour of Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves from Corfu - How Corfu Town, the fort, and Kanoni look from the boat

Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace

Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace - Timing and logistics: how the day really feels

5.Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace

4.5

Cruise the Ionian Sea from Lefkada on Makedonia Palace, stopping at Porto Katsiki, Egremni, Fiscardo, Ithaca, and more with lunch.

“Very large boat with a mix of people enjoying the day. It's a long day but went in a flash with some great stops, the beach stops were stunning. The captain is so much fun & got people (cross generations & nationalities) singing & dancing on the top deck in the afternoon. It was an…”

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

Corfu/Benitses/Lefkimmi: Paxos, Antipaxos, & Caves Cruise - How the Boat Ride Sets the Tone (Crew, Bar, Wi‑Fi)

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

4.2

Corfu day cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos with cave boat views, Voutoumi swimming, and time in Gaios town.

“This trip was amazing! After another trip cancelled on us, we booked this one and it was a blessing in disguise. The group of people on the ship were friendly and it was great to have conversations with others from around the world. The caves were perfect for photos and the swimming stop was AMAZING!…”

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Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves (Lakka Village) from Corfu

Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves (Lakka Village) from Corfu - Paxos: entering the Blue Caves and riding the white-cliff views

Nidri daily cruise in the Ionian with Makedonia Palace

Nidri daily cruise in the Ionian with Makedonia Palace - Getting started: Nidri Harbor, Makedonia Palace, and the 09:15 departure

8.Nidri daily cruise in the Ionian with Makedonia Palace

4.3

Full-day cruise from Nydri with multiple swim stops at Egremni and Ithaca, lunch in Fiskardo, and WWII Papanicolis Cave.

“It was fantastic. We were on a lovely big spacious boat, stopping off at beautiful places and swimming in crystal blue water. There were lots of people on the boat but we didn't feel crowded in, and Captain Costa gave us information about the places we visited and entertained us with his singing. It was…”

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From Lefkimmi: Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves Speedboat Tour

From Lefkimmi: Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves Speedboat Tour - Blue Caves of Paxos: the stop that makes the whole day click

From Corfu: Albanian Adventure Day Trip

From Corfu: Albanian Adventure Day Trip - Sarandë free time: use it for the promenade, not busy errands

From Corfu: Luxury Yacht Cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos

From Corfu: Luxury Yacht Cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos - Getting on board: Lefkimmi Port, comfort, and how the day runs

11.From Corfu: Luxury Yacht Cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos

4.7

Corfu luxury small-group yacht cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos. Swim at Vrika Beach, see the Blue Caves, and enjoy Gaios.

“The activity was excellent! The value for money was totally worth it. The crew was super friendly, and the stops were great as well. I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a more relaxed, less crowded option. Unlike most of the other tours to the highland attractions, which were packed with people on…”

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Nydri: Sailing Through History. Daily Cruise with Beach BBQ

Nydri: Sailing Through History. Daily Cruise with Beach BBQ - A Replica Warship That Actually Feels Like Sailing

12.Nydri: Sailing Through History. Daily Cruise with Beach BBQ

4.9

Sail from Nydri on an ancient warship replica for cave swims, Spartochori history, snorkeling bays, and a local beach BBQ on Lefkada.

“Absolutely an amazing trip. The Captain and his Crew were funny and very knowledgeable. plenty of stops to swim in the sea and a fantastic bbq lunch on a remote beach. pork souvlaki, fresh salad, wine or soft drinks and fresh bread was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend this trip. Exceptional value for money…”

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Paxos and Antipaxos Cruise from Corfu

Paxos and Antipaxos Cruise from Corfu - The first sail: long water time before Paxos

13.Paxos and Antipaxos Cruise from Corfu

3.5

Affordable full-day cruise from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos with cave views, quick beach swims, and time in Gaios for lunch and strolling.

“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…”

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Corfu: Parasailing Adventure Near Corfu Town

Corfu: Parasailing Adventure Near Corfu Town - The Speedboat Ride Along the Coast (and Why It’s Not Wasted Time)

All Day Cruise – Paxos and Antipaxos Islands with Blue Caves

All Day Cruise - Paxos and Antipaxos Islands with Blue Caves - Paxi and Gaios: town time plus WWII submarine cave trivia

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

4.0

All-day cruise from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos, with Blue Caves views, beach swim time, and free hours in Gaios village.

“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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