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15 Day Cruises from Athens to the Saronic Islands

50 tours  ·  from $16 a head

One boat, three islands, back by evening. These 15 cruises are compared on which islands they reach, how long you get ashore and whether lunch and drinks are really included.

All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included - The long, scenic crossing to Agistri
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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

1.All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,958 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Spend about 10 hours aboard a wooden sailing ship from Piraeus, with free time in Agistri and Aegina, a swim stop near Moni or Metopi, and a Greek buffet with drinks. The crew has included Sam, Mo and Elizabeth, though crew members may vary. Central Athens pickup is available if selected.

“Best experience ever! It was fun and relaxing. Food on the yacht was the best we have aten during our trip.”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - Hydra: stone lanes, old houses, and time to wander
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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

2.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,305 reviews · 12 hours · from $154

Spend about 12 hours sailing from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, with free time ashore and a buffet lunch on board. Expect open decks, multilingual escorts, and audio guides in seven languages. Optional excursions and hotel transfers may be available for an extra charge. Guides on some departures include Georgina, Ewa, and Katarina.

“the boat trip was brillant a will do a again staff were realy nice few hik ups but nothing two bad the food they put on was awful it was cold an nothing worth eating that needs looking at two be fair other than that was a great day one for your buckit list”

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Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks - Moni or Metopi: swimming beside an uninhabited island
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Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks

3.Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,783 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $174

Spend a full day sailing the Saronic Gulf aboard a crewed yacht, with stops for free time on Agistri and Aegina and a swim near uninhabited Moni or Metopi. Coffee and pastries start the day; a Greek buffet, wine, beer, snorkeling gear, and onboard Wi-Fi are included. Hotel pickup is optional, and the cruise returns to Zea Marina around 18:45.

“Grate experience. The crew was friendly and patient, the food was impressively good , diversity in drinks as well . Definitely to try it.”

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Athens: Agistri, Metopi & Aegina Cruise with Meals & Drinks - Swimming off Moni or Metopi
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Athens: Agistri, Metopi & Aegina Cruise with Meals & Drinks

4.Agistri, Metopi & Aegina Cruise with Meals & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,666 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Spend 10 hours aboard the Angelique or Martika, sailing from Marina Zeas to Agistri and Aegina, with a swim stop off Moni or Metopi. Expect welcome snacks, a Greek buffet with wine and beer, and free time ashore. The crew varies, with names such as Panos, Fani, Hassan, and Eva among those reported on past trips.

“The Crew were very friendly, helpful and informative. The food and beverages were good. travelling to the islands was also enjoyable.”

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Athens: Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks - Moni or Methopi: the day’s open-water pause
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Athens: Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

5.Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,511 reviews · from $168

Spend about 10 hours sailing the Saronic Gulf aboard a traditional wooden boat, with stops in Agistri and Aegina and a swim near Moni or Methopi. Breakfast, a Greek buffet lunch, and unlimited drinks are included. You can add a bike tour in Agistri; crew names vary, though Hasan, Stefanos, Christina, and chef Marina have been part of the team.

“It’s a must activity if you go to Athens . The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The lunch selection was great and delicious . The island we visited were so pretty.”

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Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Athens with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ - Greek BBQ served at sea
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Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Athens with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

6.Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Athens with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,346 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $205

Sail about five hours along the Athens Riviera on a catamaran limited to 10 people. Your crew provides two swimming stops, snorkel goggles, towels, drinks, and a Greek BBQ prepared on board. Choose a morning cruise with lunch or a sunset sail with dinner. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“The Sunset Catamaran trip in Athens was fantastic, so much more than I imagined. We were picked up at our hotel and proceeded to the Catamaran in a timely manner. The two-person crew welcomed us with a selection of beverages. The wine was great! We were lucky to have 6 other couples on the trip that were our our age! The wine and beer flowed and the laugher ensued! The BBQ was so delicious. We had squid, shrimp, roasted vegetable, pasta, pork, and greek salad. All the food was made fresh onboard. The sunset at the end of the trip was magical. I'll always remember the sights of Ancient Greece,…”

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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade - Poros: a quick harbor stop
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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

7.Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,310 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend about 11 hours cruising from Piraeus to Poros, Hydra and Aegina, with time ashore, Greek lunch and a folk music and dance show on the return. Optional paid island trips include the Temple of Aphaia. The VIP upgrade adds a lounge, welcome drink and shared hotel transfer, though its value depends on how much you use the extra space and service.

“I had such a great time on this trip. A local recommended it to me and I’m so glad I listened. I understood that there wouldn’t be too much time on each island which was fine with me. It gave the perfect taste of the islands and was very well organized. The islands were beautiful and I decided to do a tour on the island we visited, Aegina. I decided to walk Hydra myself and enjoy sitting by the water under the sun. The weather was perfect! The luncheon was really good as well and the traditional Greek dancing was so much fun. The staff was very nice and attentive.…”

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Athens: Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks - Moni: clear water without a landing
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Athens: Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

8.Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,244 reviews · from $145

Sail the Saronic Gulf aboard a traditional motor sailer, stopping at Agistri for beach time, near Moni for swimming and snorkeling, and in Aegina for pistachios and historic sites. A guide such as Anna helps you make the most of each stop. Greek lunch, soft drinks, beer, wine, Wi-Fi, and snorkeling gear are included; bike rental and museum entry cost extra.

“This was a great day out! Having our guide Anna on board and on the islands was really helpful, she was amazing! Kids loved swimming off the boat and the food for lunch was really yummy. Highly recommend”

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Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch - Agistri: a short taste of island life
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Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch

9.Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,218 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $157

Set out from Marina Zeas at 9:00 am for an approximately 10-hour cruise to Agistri, a weather-dependent swimming stop, and Aegina. Expect long stretches at sea, time ashore, snorkeling gear, a Greek lunch, drinks, and optional central Athens pickup. Crew members, including a guide named Jason on some trips, help explain the day.

“It was a most enjoyable day out. The entire crew were amazing and the lunch was one of the best meals I had while in Athens. Congratulations to the crew.”

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Athens Day Cruise – Since 1965 | Visit Hydra, Poros & Aegina - Poros: a brief waterfront break
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Athens Day Cruise – Since 1965 | Visit Hydra, Poros & Aegina

10.Athens Day Cruise – Since 1965 | Visit Hydra, Poros & Aegina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,208 reviews · from $159

Spend about 11 hours cruising from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, with free time to explore each island. Expect a buffet lunch, a bar, and live Greek music and dance on the return. Optional paid tours add local history, including a walk in Hydra or a bus visit to Aegina’s Temple of Aphaia.

“I really enjoyed the cruise. I took the normal ticket not VIP and it was fine.. We went to Hydra and Aegina for a longer time and porus just for half an hour. I took the panoramic tour in Aegina. The guide was very nice. But I felt that it would’ve been better if I would’ve just walked around the city myself as we did not have much time in aegina after the tour.overall I found this trip really nice and the food also was very good. I am very happy for choosing this. The only thing is that for some reason to reach their Google Maps was not helping…”

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Athens: Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board - Metopi: a short swim in the middle of the sea
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Athens: Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board

11.Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,085 reviews · from $118

Set sail from Marina Delta Kalitheas at 9:45 for a nine-hour cruise to Agistri, the swim stop at Metopi, and Aegina. You get swimming time, a Mediterranean buffet, wine, soft drinks, filter coffee, sun loungers, and a live DJ. Hotel pickup is optional, and the crew’s names are not provided.

“One of the best things we did in Athens. We visited two islands with free time to explore, and a swim stop in between. For a full day trip with unlimited coffee, soft drinks and wine it was excellent value for money. We also got buffet style lunch which was really tasty. The DJ was great too and overall crew were really welcoming and friendly. 100% recommend.”

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Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks - Starting at Piraeus, with pickup as an option
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Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

12.All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 614 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $163

Sail from Piraeus to Agistri, Moni and Aegina on a 10-hour cruise with an English-speaking guide, Greek buffet, drinks and swimming gear. Walk or rent a bike on Agistri, swim from the boat near Moni, then explore Aegina’s town and pistachio shops. Hotel pickup is available for Athens stays if you select that option.

“Our Host and tour guide was Anna, she was super knowledgeable and FUN! She took her time to explain each stop to all of us ( 3 times, as we were spread out on the boat). The entire boat crew was fantastic, courteous, and it truly seemed like they were having fun and enjoying their job. The food was way better than I expected, the chef did a great job providing variety. The stops were fun, there was something for everyone. Bring your own snorkeling gear if that’s important to you, the ones provided were not great and they certainly didn’t have enough for everyone. Mind you, there is not…”

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Athens: Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Lunch and Wine - Vouliagmeni Bay and lunch near Voula
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Athens: Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Lunch and Wine

13.Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 534 reviews · 5 hours · from $147

Sail from Alimos Marina along the Athens Riviera with a two-person crew, stopping for swims near Hydroussa, Vouliagmeni and Voula. Expect snorkeling gear, a paddleboard, Greek meze, fruit, soft drinks and wine. Crew members vary by departure; Bill and Julia are among the hosts.

“The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable!! Safety was top priority and I felt extremely safe and comfortable. I would definitely recommend”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - Hydra: stone lanes, old houses, and time to wander
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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

14.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 499 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about 11 hours sailing from Athens to Poros, Hydra, and Aegina, with free time ashore, a buffet lunch, and traditional dancing on board. Multilingual escorts assist during the cruise, but island excursions cost extra. Hotel transfers are available for selected central hotels if you choose that option.

“This was a day packed with activity! The ship is large and very comfortable, the island destinations were all very lovely and interesting.”

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Athens: Riviera Catamaran Tour with Fresh Meal and Drinks - Asteras Bay: the first swim
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Athens: Riviera Catamaran Tour with Fresh Meal and Drinks

15.Riviera Catamaran Tour with Fresh Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 5 hours · from $144

Spend five hours sailing from Alimos Marina along the Athens Riviera, with swim and snorkel stops at Asteras Bay and near uninhabited Hydrousa. Crew members such as Roberto, Ada, and Natalie have led trips, sharing local context and preparing a seven-dish meal onboard. Wine, beer, soft drinks, water, snorkel gear, pool noodles, and a paddleboard are included.

“We took the tram from Syntagma Square to the port (last stop on the tram) which was cheap and easy!! Had a great time swimming and snorkeling and enjoyed a delicious homemade lunch!”

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