About this tour
When Jake from our team took this eight-hour private speed boat cruise from Corfu, we headed straight for Paxos and Antipaxos — two quiet islands with postcard-worthy beaches and water so clear it barely looks real. The boat's quick enough to cover ground without feeling rushed, and you get proper time to actually swim, snorkel, or just float around between stops. It's the kind of day where you're steering your own pace rather than following a tour group's schedule, which makes a real difference when you've got a partner or small crew along.
Highlights
- Aquamarine water at Voutoumi beach — genuinely transparent and brilliant blue
- Snorkelling gear included; reefs and fish visible without extra gear rental
- Speed boat manoeuvrability lets you access smaller coves other tours skip
- Stand-up paddling available on board — beats floating idle between swims
- Gaios harbour's pastel buildings and waterfront cafés worth a proper look
- Onboard loo and WiFi remove the usual day-trip friction points
- Private charter means no shouting over 40 other tourists
What to expect
You'll head out early from Corfu toward Paxos, and the speed boat gets you there without the long slog of a slow ferry. Expect to anchor at a couple of beaches — Lakka and Voutoumi are the standouts — where you've got a solid few hours to swim, snorkel, or paddle. The water's genuinely clear enough to see what you're diving into, which beats murky Med days. Jake found the boat felt spacious rather than cramped, and the crew knows when to leave you alone and when to suggest the next stop.
Weather can shuffle things around — if it's rough, they'll either adjust the route or reschedule with a full refund, which is fair. The pace suits people who want to actually relax rather than tick boxes. Snorkelling kit's on board, so no faffing about with rentals onshore.
What travellers say
- Private charter removes tour-group chaos and set schedules
- Snorkelling kit and SUP boards included — water activities covered
- Speed boat reaches smaller, quieter coves missed by larger vessels
- Onboard facilities and WiFi reduce day-trip hassles
- Flexible itinerary adapts to your pace, not a timetable
- Fuel surcharge varies by conditions — confirm total cost upfront
- Lunch not included; waterside eating adds to the tab
- Bad weather can force reschedule — needs schedule flexibility
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works brilliantly for couples or small groups who want flexibility and don't want to be herded with 50 strangers. Snorkelling gear and SUP boards included mean you're not hunting for rentals between stops. The boat's got a toilet and WiFi, so you're not roughing it. All fees and taxes are upfront — no nasty surprises. Suits all fitness levels, and infants are welcome (on a lap).
Lunch isn't included, so bring or budget for waterside taverna prices at Gaios. Fuel surcharges can vary depending on route and weather — worth asking upfront what that might add. Early starts are likely given the eight-hour window. The boat's private, which is great, but if weather turns rough enough to cancel, you need flexibility to reschedule. Not kid-friendly for very young swimmers without supervision in the water.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.