Mamma Mia Island from Skiathos: Which Boat Trip to Skopelos?
Updated October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
For most people, book the Mamma Mia island and beach day cruise: it is the most-reviewed Skopelos trip from Skiathos, 4.2 stars from 1,125 reviews, from €53.50 per person for about 7 hours. If Kastani Beach is the whole point, choose the Mamma Mia cruise to Kastani Beach, which names it as a stop. Skopelos is where the film was shot, not Skiathos, so every option here is a sea crossing.
| Boat trip | Duration | From | Rating | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Mia island and beach day cruise | 7 hours | €53.50 | 4.2 from 1,125 reviews | Most travellers |
| Mamma Mia cruise to Kastani Beach, Skopelos | 7 hours | €51 | 4.4 from 39 reviews | Kastani, three beach stops |
| Skopelos and Alonissos boat trip with stops | 9 hours | €62 | 4.8 from 848 reviews | Churches and blue caves, less film |
What is actually different
The day cruise promises film locations, swimming and white-sand beaches on Skopelos. The Kastani cruise is more specific: three beach stops, with Kastani Beach, the village of Panormos and Milia Beach named in the listing. The third trip is a different day. It adds Alonissos and its blue caves, so the film gets less time. If that mix appeals, read our guide to Skopelos and Alonissos in one day.
Kastani is the beach used for the “Does Your Mother Know” and “Lay All Your Love on Me” scenes, and the small pier and beach bar seen in the film were built for the shoot and removed afterwards. The wedding chapel, Agios Ioannis, is on the north side of Skopelos. Whether your trip includes a stop there is not stated in the listing, so check the booking page before you assume it does.
Check availability and prices for the Mamma Mia day cruise
Check availability and prices for the Kastani Beach cruise
Before you book
- The rating of the biggest trip, 4.2, is lower than the Skopelos and Alonissos trip at 4.8. Read recent reviews for what people liked and disliked.
- Crossings depend on wind. The summer meltemi can cancel or change departures, so keep a spare day if you can.
- If you would rather go by ferry and explore on your own, there is a one-way fast ferry between Skiathos and Skopelos from €28.56, about 1 hour. It gets you across, but not to the beaches.
- Anyone prone to seasickness should ask a pharmacist or doctor for individual advice.
More Skopelos departures are on our page for Skopelos Mamma Mia boat trips. Our pick for most people remains the Mamma Mia island and beach day cruise.
