Parga, Sivota & Blue Lagoon Full-Day Cruise from Corfu

The listing price starts at $51 per person. That covers the boat trip itself, the live guide on board, and optional hotel pickup from north and central Corfu if you book that option. The pickup transfer takes 20 to 90 minutes depending on where you stay, and the exact time is emailed ahead.

What is not in the price

Lunch, drinks, snacks and towels are all excluded. Food and drink are your own affair in Parga, where you have free time to eat at your own cost. The trip is rated easy in terms of difficulty, and there is no stated minimum age, though unaccompanied minors are not allowed.

• Boat trip from Corfu port and back
• Live guide in English, French, German, Italian or Russian
• Optional pickup from north and central Corfu, 20-90 minute transfer
• 2-2.5 hours free time in Parga
• 50-90 minutes anchored at the Blue Lagoon
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, reserve now and pay later

One practical point: the route and the timing of the day can change with the weather. The captain has the final call, which is standard across every full-day listing we track.

The boat leaves Corfu port in Corfu Town and sails south past Kanoni and Mon Repos before making the open crossing to the mainland coast. Parga sits in Epirus, a mainland town with a Venetian castle above the harbour, and the beaches there are a 5-minute walk from the centre. The Sivota islets and their Blue Lagoon lie on the mainland coast opposite south Corfu.

Two stops, one crossing

The day is built around two landings. First Parga, where you disembark for a couple of hours of town and beach time. Then the Blue Lagoon, where the boat anchors and you swim from it.

The order can shift with the weather, and the listing is clear that timing is not guaranteed to the minute.

You get 2 to 2.5 hours ashore in Parga, which is enough for lunch at your own cost, a walk up to the Venetian castle, or a swim at a beach. The beaches sit a 5-minute walk from the town centre, so you do not need transport or a taxi to reach the water.

How to spend the time

The castle above the harbour is the obvious walk and gives the best view over the town and the bay. If you would rather swim, the nearby beaches are close enough to reach on foot within minutes. Food is not included in the ticket, so this stop is when you eat.

Travellers reviewing the trip praise the organisation on this leg and the friendliness of the crews, though some note loud music and frequent announcements on board, so bring headphones if you want quiet.

After Parga the boat crosses to the Sivota islets and anchors in the Blue Lagoon for 50 to 90 minutes. You swim from the boat. The length of the stop is not fixed, because weather and sea state decide how long the captain stays at anchor.

Bring your own towel and whatever you want to drink. Neither is provided, and there is nothing on sale promised at this stop. The water is the payoff of the day, so it is worth being ready with swimwear already on when the boat anchors.

The listing gives 10 to 12 hours door to door, depending on pickup. There is no stated return time. If you book pickup, expect 20 to 90 minutes of transfer on each side, and the exact pickup time is emailed to you rather than published.

The fixed points

Boarding at Corfu port runs from 07:40 to 08:10, and the boat departs at 08:20 to 08:25. Everything after that flexes with the sea. The two long blocks are the 2 to 2.5 hours in Parga and the 50 to 90 minutes at the Blue Lagoon, with the crossings making up the rest.

If a long day on a big boat does not appeal, the Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves Day Cruise from Corfu runs from the same port with a similar pickup pattern, and the Paleokastritsa Blue Caves, Paradise Beach & Yali Beach Speedboat Tour keeps things to 2 hours if you want a half-day alternative.

Departure-day port notices for Corfu Town are published by the Corfu Port Authority.

This listing fits travellers based in or near Corfu Town, or anywhere along the north and central coast, who want to see mainland Greece without renting a car or changing hotels. The optional pickup makes it workable without your own transport. The live guide in five languages makes it friendly for non-English speakers, which few listings in the catalog match.

Who should think twice

If you dislike loud music and regular announcements on a big boat, reviewers flag exactly that here. If you want food handled for you, this is the wrong ticket, since lunch is on you in Parga. And if 10 to 12 hours sounds like too much, the Corfu Sailing Yacht Trip from Gouvia with Snorkelling & Drinks offers a shorter small-group day on the Corfu coast instead.

This is the only catalog listing that puts you ashore on the Greek mainland. The alternatives either stay around Corfu or head to Paxos and Antipaxos instead. Prices below are the from-prices per person, except the private yacht which is priced per group.

The table sets this listing against the closest alternatives in the catalog on price, length and group size. Figures current for Q3 2026.

This cruise starts at $51 per person. That from-price covers the day on the water and the stops at Parga and the Blue Lagoon. It does not cover lunch, drinks or towels.

Booking it takes a few minutes if you follow the steps below.

• Pick your date and your option. Decide whether you want the optional pickup from north and central Corfu, which adds a 20 to 90 minute transfer, or whether you will make your own way to Corfu port in Corfu Town.
• Check the from-price against what you want. $51 is a per person starting price, so the exact figure shows once you pick a date and option.
• Use reserve-now-pay-later if you want to hold a seat without paying upfront. This listing offers it.
• Note the free cancellation window: up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Book a day that leaves you room to cancel if plans shift.
• After booking, watch your email. Pickup times are emailed to you in that 20 to 90 minute window, so the message tells you when your coach arrives.
• Plan the port arrival yourself if you skipped pickup. Boarding runs 07:40 to 08:10 and the boat departs 08:20 to 08:25.

The day before you sail, recheck the weather. The listing states the route and timing can change with it. If the forecast looks poor, you have until 24 hours before departure to cancel free and pick another day.

Guides on board speak English, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Waiting for lunch on the boat

Lunch, drinks and snacks are not included. Some travellers board expecting food service and find none. The fix is to plan your meal in Parga, where you get 2 to 2.5 hours ashore, and carry water for the crossing.

Packing no towel

Towels are not included on this cruise, yet there is a 50 to 90 minute swim at the Blue Lagoon plus beaches a 5-minute walk from Parga. Bring one from your hotel. There is nowhere on board to dry off otherwise.

Cutting the port arrival too fine

The boat departs 08:20 to 08:25 from Corfu port in Corfu Town. Travellers who self-drive sometimes aim for the departure time itself. Boarding closes at 08:10, so arrive inside that 07:40 to 08:10 window instead.

If you want the timing handled for you, book the optional pickup and follow the emailed time.

Booking a day with no weather buffer

The route and timing can change with the weather, and the trip runs 10 to 12 hours door to door, the longest day in this comparison. Fixing a tight itinerary around it invites trouble. Book a date you can cancel free up to 24 hours ahead, and keep the following morning loose in case the captain reshapes the day.