Corfu for Cruise Ships Passengers with Boat Tour or Beach Visit
Overview
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With a specially designed itinerary for cruise passengers, this tour offers smooth pickup and drop-off at the port. Discover Corfu’s top highlights, relax on a scenic beach or take a coastline boat tour.
Your first stop is Paleokastritsa, known for its crystal-clear waters and dramatic cliffs. You can join a 45-minute wooden boat tour (sea cave entry depends on weather and cave accessibility) or enjoy free time on the beach.
Next, visit the 13th-century Monastery of Paleokastritsa, set on a hill with beautiful views. Your guide will share key stories about its history. Please note that access may involve a short 15-minute uphill walk if vehicles cannot reach the top.
You’ll then continue to Corfu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided walk through its narrow streets, followed by about an hour of free time to shop, explore, or try local Greek dishes.
At the end of the tour, we’ll return you to your cruise ship with plenty of time to spare and lasting memories of Corfu.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Boat Cave Entry: If the seas are too rough, the captain may decide not to enter the caves for safety reasons. In such cases, refunds will not be provided.
Please be aware that in the event of severe weather, the boat cruise may be cancelled. If this occurs, a refund of €20 will be issued to those who pre-booked and prepaid for it.
Please note that access to the monastery will be by vehicle or by a 15-minute uphill walk, depending on local conditions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup at the port, where you'll meet your professional, English-speaking guide. Then, you'll board a modern, air-conditioned bus for a comfortable journey ahead.
Paleokastritsa
Your excursion begins with a scenic drive to Paleokastritsa, one of Corfu’s most famous coastal gems. Known for its vibrant turquoise waters, towering cliffs, and lush natural scenery, this area offers stunning viewpoints and a calm setting ideal for both exploration and relaxation. When reserving your tour, you can opt for a 45-minute cruise on a traditional wooden boat. This ride follows the picturesque shoreline and, when weather and boat size allow, includes entry into the sea caves—a memorable moment and a great chance to capture beautiful photos. If a slower pace is more your style, you’re welcome to spend your time on the beach instead. Take a swim in the clear water, relax on the sand, or simply soak in the peaceful atmosphere. No matter which option you select, Paleokastritsa provides a beautiful and unforgettable beginning to your Corfu adventure.
What‘s Included
For Shared Tours: boat trip if you choose the option including it in the price
Full refund if your ship cannot dock
Port pick-up and drop off
Guaranteed return to ship on time
Professional local English-speaking tour guide (If guided option is chosen)
Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
Food and drinks
For Private Tours, boat ride is not included. You can add it for extra 20 EUR pp., paid on the spot
Options
Private Tour Guide for Sunday
Private Tour Guide + Driver
Private Guide + Vehicle: This private tour provides a personal professional loca guide and vehicle, with a flexible itinerary tailored to your wishes.
Duration: 4 hours
Designed to your wishes: A private tour has a fully customizable itinerary - you can spend your time as and where you wish!
Shared Tour incl. Beach Time
Includes Beach Time: This option does not include a boat cruise in Paleokistra and instead you will have 45 minutes of free time on the beach.
Private Tour with a Driver
English-speaking Driver: Please be aware that the driver, while familiar with the area, is not a certified tour guide.
Private Car: This private tour option offers a private vehicle and English-speaking driver who will take you to chosen destinations.
Shared ShorEx
Shared Tour incl. Boat Cruise
Includes Boat Cruise: This option includes a 45-minute boat cruise in Paleokistra on a traditional wooden boat.
Boat Cave Entry: Please be aware that if the seas are too rough, the captain may decide not to enter caves for safety reasons.
Severe Weather: In the event of extreme weather, the boat cruise may be cancelled, in which case we will refund 20EUR per person.
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Wei H,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Corfu is such a stunning island! The views, the turquoise Mediterranean waters, so romantic and tranquil (thanks to it being off season, and our guide and driver's amazing skills, we did not encounter many crowds). We loved this tour and our tour guide Vicky. We will be back in Greece to explore more of its beautiful islands.. Highly recommend Vicky and Vexperio!
Beach Option Was Great
565mingb,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chose the beach visit option and was not disappointed, the water was incredibly clear and the facilities were clean. Generally, we had a really good time with a great group
Perfect Day in Corfu
Mobile48562671116,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic way to experience Corfu without any worry about getting back to the ship on time. The guide was fun and friendly, ensuring everyone got to enjoy their time. Se did the boat ride, but my friends booked the beach option, and were happy too. Definitely the best shore excursion booked during the entire cruise.
Corfu
Lynn S,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00I enjoyed the boat cruise the best but it was a small portion of the trip. The monastery had a great view. The guide was very knowledgeable. A little pricey.
Best way to see all of Corfu
Robert A,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see all Corfu has to offer. You will see stunning views from a monastery, take a boat ride to see sheer cliffs, and visit the old town. Plenty of time for each and reasonably walking pace. Covers all major sights very well.
Boat tour to the caves...
Linda M,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Boat tour to the caves was a waste. Didn't go in the caves and had a 30 minute ride around the bay in a dinky boat. The scenery to get there was a total disappointment. The guide was very nice though.
Do Old Town Corfu and the museum/fort!!!
DK C,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Boarded the bus and headed to the water for our boat ride in Palaiokastritsa which was lovely. So many photos were taken of the shoreline and cave areas. Very little narration on the boat. No bathrooms on shore. Bus traveled towards “Old Town” and apart from the mention of gypsy areas - no narration. Old Town and museum/fort area was packed on our Saturday. No bathrooms. No narration of historical area and were pointed to Old Town which we LOVED!!! Sat down in a restaurant where we received a pass to the bathroom 4 1/2 hours after our tour began. Hungry and Thirsty - we enjoyed 45 minutes in Old Town Corfu. Highly recommend cruise shuttles to Old Town!!!
Don't waste you money on this tour
Brenda C,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The boat ride was beautiful but very uneventful in a tiny wooden boat. The city tour was not was not what I expected for $120 per person. It consisted of a literal walk around a square stopping to point out buildings every few feet. That it's. No buildings were entered and then left with an hour free time which was not enough time to see anything and be back to the pick up spot. The guide and the driver were informative and nice so none of this was their fault. I've used Viator before so shame on them for this. I DO NOT recommend this tour
Corfu boat tour
Barbara O,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best tours we’ve done! The beauty of the water and caves was spectacular. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Corfu and the boat tour operator pointed out important sites to see.
Blue caves
Colleen B,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00All people were nice and helpful. However, the blue of the caves comes from fish in the water. Boats pull into the mouth of the cave but do not travel thru the caves.
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