Corfu Boat TourSemi-Private Speedboat Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Lagoon
The Semi-Private Speedboat Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Lagoon is a Paxos speedboat tour from Corfu that starts at Lefkimmi Port in the far south of the island. It costs $103 per person, from, and runs 8 hours door to door. The boat carries 20 guests at most, which is a fraction of the crowd on the big Paxos cruise boats, and the crossing from Lefkimmi to the islands takes about 30 minutes. The day covers the blue caves on the Paxos west coast, a swim at Vrika Beach on Antipaxos, free time in Gaios and snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon. Bottled water, a glass of Prosecco, Corfiot mandolato nougat, masks, life jackets and swimming noodles are all in the price, along with photos and video of the day. It suits travellers who want the same islands the large boats visit but with elbow room, and who are happy to drive to the port themselves. The one honest edge to know before you book: there is no hotel pickup, and Lefkimmi sits about an hour by road from Corfu Town, so plan your morning around that. You can see it against Corfu boat tour options.
Paxos Speedboat, 20 Guests in Numbers
$103 per person
8 hours
5 from 177 reviews
20 guests maximum
None
Free 24h cancellation
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Quick answer Price, 8-hour length, Lefkimmi departure and the one thing to sort before you book
The deciding constraint is the start point. You meet at Lefkimmi Port, 30 m to the right, in south Corfu, with no pickup, and the drive from Corfu Town takes about an hour. The cruise costs $103 per person, from, and lasts 8 hours, returning to Lefkimmi about 8 hours after departure. The speedboat carries 20 guests maximum and reaches the islands in about 30 minutes. Lunch is not included, so you buy food in Gaios. Email your ticket to the operator before boarding.
Key takeaways
- If the Lefkimmi start is awkward, the Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves Day Cruise from Corfu leaves Corfu Town port instead, from $51.
- Want a smaller group on Corfu's own coast? The Paleokastritsa Blue Caves, Paradise Beach & Yali Beach Speedboat Tour takes 9 guests over 2 hours, from $74.
- Prefer someone else to handle the crossing? The Parga, Sivota & Blue Lagoon Full-Day Cruise from Corfu does the mainland Blue Lagoon on a big boat, from $51.
What the From-Price Covers
The listing starts at $103 per person. That fare buys the whole day on the water, 8 hours in total, plus a set of extras that many Paxos boats sell separately. It is a semi-private trip, so the fare reflects a boat capped at 20 guests rather than a mass-market deck.
Included in the fare
- Bottled water
- A glass of Prosecco
- Corfiot mandolato nougat
- Snorkel masks
- Life jackets
- Swimming noodles
- Photos and video of the day
What is not in the price
Lunch is not included. You buy your own food during the free time in Gaios village, so carry some euros for a taverna lunch. Hotel pickup is also not part of the deal, which is the main reason the start point matters so much.
The listing does not state any extra on-board charges beyond that.
Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before departure. If bad weather cancels the trip, the operator offers a new date or a full refund.
Lakka bay at the north tip of Paxos, the first stop after the crossing. Photo: Jess Stubenbord, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
The Route: Lakka, Blue Caves, Vrika, Gaios, Blue Lagoon
The boat leaves Lefkimmi Port in south Corfu and crosses to the Paxos group in about 30 minutes, which is the shortest crossing of any listing in this catalog. The day then runs through five stops: the harbour at Lakka on Paxos, the blue caves on the west coast, a swim at Vrika Beach on Antipaxos, free time in Gaios, and snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon.
The caves and the swim stops
The Paxos west coast has high white cliffs and sea caves. These caves are a habitat of the Mediterranean monk seal, and boats stop inside for photos only. Swimming inside the caves is not part of this listing or any other one.
The swimming happens at Vrika Beach on Antipaxos, where the water is shallow and clear, and later in the Blue Lagoon, where the crew puts out masks, life jackets and swimming noodles.
Free time in Gaios is when you eat. There is no lunch on board, so this village stop is the meal break as well as a wander. The listing does not state how many minutes each stop lasts, only the full 8-hour shape of the day and the roughly 30-minute crossing each way.
Why 20 Guests Changes the Day
The boat takes 20 guests maximum. Compare that with the large Paxos cruise boats, which carry hundreds and do not publish a group limit. On a 20-guest speedboat there is no queue for a rail spot, the captain can answer questions, and boarding and getting off at each stop take minutes rather than a shuffle.
The small numbers also change the feel of the water time. Snorkel gear is handed out at the Blue Lagoon without a rush, and the crew takes photos and video of the day, which are included rather than sold afterwards. The crew speaks English.
The trade-off for all this is simple: a smaller boat means a smaller start port, which is Lefkimmi in the far south.
The Trip on Video
Third-party footage, useful for judging the boat, the water and the pace before you book. We did not shoot it and have no relationship with the creator.
The Day, Stage by Stage
The listing does not publish clock times, so the stages below follow the route order and the 8-hour total. The one fixed figure is the crossing: about 30 minutes from Lefkimmi to the islands.
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Boarding
Meet at Lefkimmi Port
Arrive at Lefkimmi Port in south Corfu and find the boat 30 m to the right. There is no hotel pickup, and the drive from Corfu Town takes about an hour. Have your ticket emailed to the operator before boarding.
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Crossing
Lefkimmi to Paxos
The speedboat covers the water to the islands in about 30 minutes, the shortest crossing in the catalog. With 20 guests on board there is space to sit where you like.
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First stop
Lakka and the blue caves
The route calls at Lakka on Paxos, then rounds the west coast with its high white cliffs and sea caves. The boat stops inside the caves for photos. Nobody swims there, since the caves are a Mediterranean monk seal habitat.
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Swim stop
Vrika Beach, Antipaxos
The boat anchors off Vrika Beach for a swim in shallow clear water. Masks, life jackets and swimming noodles are handed out, and the crew has already poured the included glass of Prosecco.
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Village time
Free time in Gaios
You go ashore in Gaios, the main village of Paxos. This is where lunch happens, since nothing is served on board. Wander the harbour front and find a taverna.
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Last stage
Blue Lagoon snorkel and return
The day finishes with snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon before the boat heads back. It arrives at Lefkimmi about 8 hours after departure, and the crew sends round the photos and video of the day.
Getting to Lefkimmi Port
There is no hotel pickup on this cruise. You meet at Lefkimmi Port, 30 m to the right, in south Corfu. Lefkimmi is about an hour by road from Corfu Town, so the drive is the main planning task of the day.
The listing does not state a departure time, so check your ticket for the meeting time.
Ways to get there
- Hire car from Corfu Town, about an hour by road
- Taxi, booked for early morning
- A rental car also lets you explore south Corfu after the trip, since the boat returns to Lefkimmi
One task before you drive down: email your ticket to the operator before boarding. That is the boarding requirement the listing asks for, alongside showing up at the port on time. Prams and strollers fit on the boat.
Sea conditions for the crossing depend on the forecast from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service.
Where the Speedboat Leaves From
Walk to the right-hand side of Lefkimmi Port and about 30 m ahead to the moored speedboat. Lefkimmi is about an hour by road from Corfu Town.
Children's Fares and Swim Aids
The cruise takes all ages. Children under 6 pay a reduced fare instead of the full $103, which makes this one of the more family-friendly ways onto the water for a Paxos day. There is no minimum age stated beyond that.
The swim aids are already covered by the fare: masks, life jackets and swimming noodles are included, so you do not need to buy or pack gear for kids who are not confident swimmers. The difficulty rating is easy, with one clear health warning. The listing is not recommended for people with spinal injuries or poor heart health, which is worth taking seriously on a fast boat in open water.
Vrika beach on Antipaxos, where the speedboat docks for the swim. Photo: Jess Stubenbord, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Who This Cruise Fits
This is the right listing if you want the classic Paxos day, caves, Antipaxos and Gaios, but cannot stomach a deck with hundreds of people on it. It is also the fastest route to the islands from Corfu, since the 30-minute crossing from Lefkimmi beats the longer run from Corfu Town port.
- Travellers with their own car or a taxi budget, since pickup is not offered
- Couples and small groups who value the 20-guest cap
- Families with young children, thanks to reduced under-6 fares, noodles and life jackets
- Anyone happy to buy lunch in Gaios rather than have it on board
It is the wrong fit if you have a spinal injury or poor heart health, if you cannot face the hour-long drive to Lefkimmi, or if you want lunch included, in which case a boat with a galley serves you better.
How It Compares with the Big Paxos Boats
The catalog has several other ways to reach Paxos or spend a day on the water. The table below puts this speedboat next to the closest alternatives on price, length and crowd size. Figures current for Q3 2026.
| Tour | From | Length | Group | The difference |
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| Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves Day Cruise from Corfu | $51 | 7-12 hours | Large boat, no limit stated | Departs Corfu Town port at 08:20 with optional hotel pickup, cheaper, but hundreds on deck and food not included |
| Parga, Sivota & Blue Lagoon Full-Day Cruise from Corfu | $51 | 10-12 hours | Large boat, no limit stated | The mainland Blue Lagoon at Sivota instead of Paxos, with 2-2.5 hours in Parga and a much longer day |
| Private Sailing Yacht Cruise from Gouvia Marina, Corfu | $441 per group | 2.5-8 hours | Private, up to 10 | Your own boat and route, but the price only makes sense split four ways or more |
| Corfu Sailing Yacht Trip from Gouvia with Snorkelling & Drinks | $79 | 5-10 hours | Small group | Stays on Corfu's northeast coast with swim stops at Barbati and Gialiskari, no Paxos crossing |
Booking It, Step by Step
The listing shows a from-price of $103 per person for an 8-hour day with 20 guests at most. That figure is the starting fare. The total depends on the date you pick and how many travellers you add, with children under 6 paying a reduced fare.
Payment is taken at the time of booking, since reserve-now-pay-later is not offered on this listing.
- Pick your date and the number of adults and children on the booking page, then check the from-price of $103 per person before you confirm.
- Pay when you book. There is no reserve-now-pay-later option here, so have a card ready.
- Note the free cancellation window: you can cancel without charge up to 24 hours before departure.
- Skip any hotel transfer search. There is none. The meeting point is Lefkimmi Port in the far south of Corfu, 30 m to the right, and you make your own way there.
- Email your ticket to the operator before boarding. The operator asks for this, so do it as soon as your confirmation arrives.
- The day before, check your messages for a weather notice. If bad weather cancels the trip, you get a new date or a full refund.
Two practical points before you confirm. First, the port is about an hour's drive from Corfu Town, so plan the road time into your morning. Second, drinks and snacks are on board, with prosecco and water included, but lunch is not, so eat before you leave or bring food for the day.
Common Mistakes with This Booking
Driving to the wrong port
This boat leaves from Lefkimmi Port in the far south of Corfu, not from Corfu Town. Travellers who assume all Paxos boats sail from the main port end up on the wrong side of the island with no time to spare. Lefkimmi is about an hour by road from Corfu Town.
Fix it by entering Lefkimmi Port into your navigation the night before and leaving Corfu Town early.
Packing for a lunch that is not there
Drinks, snacks, prosecco, water and snorkel gear are included. Lunch is not. Guests who arrive expecting a meal on board go hungry through an 8-hour day, and the free time in Gaios is short.
Fix it by eating a solid breakfast and bringing food, or by planning a quick meal in Gaios during your free time there.
Underestimating the drive south
The port sits about an hour from Corfu Town, and there is no hotel pickup to rescue a late start. Miss the boat and you rely on the 24-hour cancellation window, which closes long before departure. Fix it by adding buffer to the drive and being at the meeting point, 30 m to the right at Lefkimmi Port, well before the start.
Booking a day with no weather buffer
Summer afternoons bring the northwest maistro breeze, and every boat route here can change with the weather. A trip cancelled for bad weather gets a new date or a full refund, which is no help on your last morning. Fix it by booking early in your stay, not on the final day, and keeping the free 24-hour cancellation in mind when you choose the date.
Questions About the Paxos Speedboat, 20 Guests
Can you do a day trip from Corfu to Paxos?
Yes, and it is one of the most popular day trips on the island. This speedboat does it in 8 hours from Lefkimmi Port with a 30-minute crossing, and the Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves Day Cruise from Corfu runs the same islands from Corfu Town port. Both give you swim stops and village time.
Is it worth going to Paxos?
The island rewards the trip, with sea caves on the west coast, clear swimming water at Vrika on Antipaxos and a proper harbour village in Gaios. The question is which boat you take. This listing caps the day at 20 guests for $103 per person, from, which is the main reason to pick it over a cheaper crowded deck.
How far is Lefkimmi from Corfu Town?
Lefkimmi is in the far south of Corfu, about an hour by road from Corfu Town. This cruise departs from Lefkimmi Port with no pickup, so you need your own transport or a taxi.
Do children pay full price on the speedboat?
No. The cruise takes all ages, and children under 6 pay a reduced fare rather than the full from-price of $103. Ages above that are not broken out in the listing, so check the fare shown at booking for older children.
Is lunch included on the Paxos speedboat?
No. Water, a glass of Prosecco and Corfiot mandolato nougat are included, but lunch is not. You buy it during the free time in Gaios village, so bring money for a taverna. If you want food on board, a cruise with lunch in the fare such as the Full-Day Wooden Boat Cruise with Lunch & Drinks from Corfu Town fits better, though it stays on the Corfu coast.
What do I need to do before boarding?
Two things. Email your ticket to the operator before boarding, and get yourself to Lefkimmi Port, 30 m to the right, in time for departure, since there is no hotel pickup. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before if your plans change.
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