12 Boat Tours in Lefkada: Which One to Actually Book

1.Parga, Sivota and Blue Lagoon Full-Day Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 560 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $67Our pick

Spend 10 to 12 hours cruising from Corfu to mainland Greece with multilingual guides such as Maria and Cristina. Explore Parga for 2 to 2.5 hours, see the Sivota cave, then swim from the boat at Blue Lagoon. Expect long hours at sea, optional hotel pickup, onboard food and drinks at extra cost, and possible Greek dancing on the return.

“the guide (Maria) is amazing. we had some problems with the bus driver that was supposed to pick us up but she went above all the expectations to make our day amazing. thank you for everything :)”

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2.Nydri: Full-Day Wooden Boat Cruise with BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 167 reviews · from $82

Join a Greek family crew aboard Odysseia for an eight-hour Ionian cruise from Nydri. Swim at Papanikolis Cave and Skorpios, walk through Spartochori with the captain’s son, and enjoy a local pork or vegetarian BBQ at Klimaki Beach. Wine, soft drinks, ouzo, snorkeling gear, and beach toys are included.

“Best journey in my life!!! Amazing crew, amazing route/locations”

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3.Preveza: Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 162 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Cruise from Preveza into the Amvrakikos Gulf to look for bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, and other wildlife. Guides such as Alexandra and Anastasia share local stories and fishing traditions, while the crew serves a fresh Greek lunch, drinks, and a swim stop. Expect five relaxed hours on a traditional boat.

“The knowledge of the area, the preservation of the natural habitat, the dolphins, the food. would highly recommend”

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4.From Nydri: Boat to Kefalonia and Ithaki with Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 122 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Spend nine hours at sea from Nidri, stopping around Lefkada and Ithaki for swims and visiting Fiskardo on Kefalonia. You will pass Porto Katsiki, Egremni, Scorpios, Madouri, and Papanikolis Cave. An English-speaking host or greeter handles the welcome, but no individual guide is named.

“The best thing was that we visited many places in one day. The thing that the operator can improve is to TURN DOWN THE MUSIC VOLUME. It was WAY TOO LOUD. Also, we DIDN’t STOP at EGREMNI BEACH, but at the beach next to it.”

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5.Nydri: Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 8 hours · from $84Top rated

Spend eight hours aboard the Ionian Star from Nydri, swimming inside Papanikolis Cave, walking through hilltop Spartochori, and relaxing at Gerakas Beach with a BBQ lunch. Captain Spiros and crew provide commentary, drinks with lunch, umbrellas, fruit, and a local ouzo appetizer. Katja is also praised for her warm, personal service.

“The perfect cruise. Perfectly balanced between beach, walk, lunch on the beach with umbrella provided for everyone. Great attitude and fascinating stories from the guide. We were lucky and a couple of dolphins played with our boat, but our captain also knew how to approach them. Bravo and thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”

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6.From Nidri: Marine Wildlife Cruise with Lunch and Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $82

Set out from Nidri on the wooden boat Agios Nikolaos with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides including Harry, Ben, Sonia, and Marieta lead snorkel stops by seagrass, beaches, and caves, with equipment, a BBQ lunch, wine, and soft drinks included.

“Amazing experience with an intimate group. All locations were absolutely stunning!! Traditional greek style lunch on the private beach was incredible also 😁”

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7.Parga & Sivota Islands Blue Lagoon Cruise from Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $66

Leave Corfu at 8:25 am for a full-day cruise to mainland Greece. You’ll see Corfu Town and Mon Repos Palace from the water, spend about two hours in Parga, and swim for an hour at Sivota’s Blue Lagoon. Multilingual guiding, port transfers, and onboard food and drinks are available, but lunch costs extra.

“Croisières au top Le lagon bleu magnifique, Parga très joli, et l'ambiance sur la gâteau génial barbecue et dj 😊”

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8.Nydri: Island-hopping Boat Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 78 reviews · 7 hours · from $80

Spend seven hours cruising from Nidri around Lefkada and Meganisi. Visit Papanikolis Cave, swim near Giovanni’s Cave, walk through Spartochori, and eat a Greek BBQ buffet with drinks aboard. The boat is advertised for up to 40 people, with an English-speaking host, but time at each stop can feel brief.

“Utrolig rar båd. God plads. Ikke for mange mennesker! Virkelig lækker mad! Kunne godt have brugt lidt mere tid ved hulen og meganisis. Vi havde ikke tid til at svømme ind i hulen og på Meganisis nåede vi kun at gå op og så ned igen. Højtaleren på båden skrattede så det var svært at høre guiden. Der blev “dyttet” utroligt meget som fjernede roen og afslapningen. Musikken spillede de samme numre, og kaptajnens sms’er gik ind over musikken hele tiden. Kaptajnen lå og facetimede med høj lyd på ved stops. Det virkede lidt uprofessionelt. Men guiden var utrolig sød og imødekommende!”

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9.Nydri: Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Swim Stops & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Join Urania and her crew at Nydri for an eight-hour sailing day around Skorpios, Meganisi, and nearby coves. You will swim, snorkel, use a paddleboard, and eat breakfast plus a fresh-cooked lunch on board. The boat carries small groups, with drinks, fruit, and sailing time included.

“Ourania and the crew were absolutely fantastic—true Greek hospitality at its finest. The tour was exceptionally well-organized, with every detail thoughtfully taken care of. Nothing was ever a problem, the food was delicious, and the boat itself was perfect. A wonderful experience from start to finish. Highly recommended”

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10.NYDRI: Cruise to Egremni, Porto Katsiki, Agiofili of Lefkada

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · from $44

Join the Nikolaos boat from Nydri for an eight-hour, swim-focused cruise to Lefkada’s hard-to-reach beaches. You’ll get about two hours at Egremni, one hour swimming from the boat at Porto Katsiki, and a final beach stop at Agiofili or Lakka. English and Greek are spoken, but food, drinks, and hotel transfers cost extra.

“The boat docked at some amazing beaches! Too bad they didn't have more food to offer.”

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11.From Lefkimmi: Boat Trip to Sivota & Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · from $35Best value

Set out from Lefkimmi on a traditional Greek kaiki with a family-run crew, Greek music, and stops at Mourtos sea cave, Blue Lagoon, and Sivota. You get time to swim, use a snorkel mask if one is available, stroll Sivota for two hours, and stop once more on the return journey.

“The trip was just perfect, the hosts were really nice and soooo funny, the boat was pretty music was good. Enough time to swim and to visit Sivota and really friendly price. If I could put 10 stars I would do.”

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12.Nydri: Boat Cruise to the famous beaches of Lefkada

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 27 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $51

Set out from Nydri at 9:30 AM for a full day on Lefkada’s west coast. You’ll cruise past small Ionian islands, swim at Egremni and Agiofili, and stop near Porto Katsiki for a sea swim and photographs. Bring food, water, sunscreen, and a towel. The route can change with sea conditions.

“Was a lot of travelling time, the waters weee rough. Should have been some more stops to break up the long stretches of travelling. The swim stops were amazing though.”

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