Z Lefkimmi: výlet rychlým člunem na Paxos, Antipaxos a k Modrým jeskyním

Great day trip to Paxos and Antipaxos, the boat was very comfortable and clean, the staff was friendly and we left Lefkimi port on time. The swimming stop was great, the water super blue, bit have in mind there will be 4 or 5 boats there, so gets busy (this was end of September, may be busier in peak summer). The boat was also comfortable because it wasn't super crowded, again may be due to the month. The stop in the village was good for lunch, a stroll and buy some souvenirs. It would be great to have another stop for swimming because all day out we just had that 1 stop of 1 hour. Also, the non smoking signs are a bit useless if people are smoking at the front of the boat, as all the smoke comes inside. That includes the staff, the back of the boat should be the designated area to smoke. All in all, a good day out.

We were wondering whether it would be a good idea to go on a boat ride with a 10-month-old baby, but the departure and drop-off times coincided with nap times, so we were able to enjoy the beautiful views. Clear, azure water, two caves along the way, time for swimming (1 hour), sightseeing on Paxos and lunch. Two decks: the lower one is accessible for strollers, and the upper one is for enjoying the views. There is a bar with snacks and drinks for those who want them. It was a great activity. I highly recommend it, and I'm glad we decided to go with Kavos Cruises (the other boats were much more crowded, whereas on ours everyone had more than enough space to sit comfortably). The only thing we didn't like was that one of the crew members was smoking at the bar at the front of the deck, so all the smoke was blown inside, while others went out to smoke at the back.

The ship was clean and one of the fastest doing such trips. This meant we got to the caves, swim spot and harbour before other vessels. Atmosphere was very pleasant.

The trip was as described - see the caves, swim in turquoise water and visit Gaios. However the boat was not a ‘speedboat’ in our sense of the word. It was faster than others and, if you want a 7 hour trip instead of 11 hours, this is it. The boat was overcrowded in our view (probably about 130 people) and for the amount of time we had travelling to the sights it wasn’t comfortable. If you want to do this trip maybe go to one of the many local run businesses. It will be cheaper and less like a cattle truck. (Check insurance etc)

It was a great trip. The captain only spoke English, but that wasn't a problem because the schedule was written on a whiteboard, and if anything wasn't clear, the crew was happy to repeat it. The bar had very reasonable prices, and we were able to enjoy a few things during the trip. We made a short stop at the caves to take some photos, then we went to Antipaxos for a lovely swim in the crystal-clear water, and finally to Paxos for a walk and lunch. It would have been nice to have an extra hour in Paxos, but apart from restaurants and souvenir shops, there wasn't much else in the town where we stopped, so it was enough. To explore the island at a leisurely pace, it might be better to stay for a full day.