Athens sailing cruise: Aegina, Agistri & Moni with lunch

Three islands in one day without planning the stops or the food

A full-day sailing cruise from Athens departs Marina Zeas in Piraeus at 9am, visits Agistri, Moni and Aegina with free time to explore each, and returns around 6:45pm. The yacht carries an experienced crew, includes welcome refreshments, a Greek buffet lunch with wine and beer, snorkeling gear, and optional hotel transfer. Book with or without transfer back to central Athens (around 30 minutes from the port).

Step-by-step itinerary

Saronic Sea cruise with island stops

• Board yacht at Marina Zeas
• Enjoy welcome coffee and breakfast
• Sail to Agistri island
• Explore Agistri beaches and nature
• Anchor near Moni Island
• Swim and snorkel at Moni
• Have Greek buffet lunch with drinks
• Sail to Aegina island
• Explore Aegina town and pistachio treats
• Return to Marina Zeas

The Experience

The day starts at Marina Zeas in Piraeus with welcome coffee, tea, juices and sweet bites before the yacht sets sail into the Saronic Gulf. You'll have time to relax on deck or read while the boat heads toward Agistri, a small island with turquoise waters and narrow streets worth exploring on foot—an hour of free time lets you walk the town or rent a bicycle to reach remote beaches and coves. The crew knows the route and handles all the sailing; you just show up at the marina 30 minutes before the 9am departure.

After Agistri, the yacht anchors near Moni Island, which has no residents and sits in crystal-clear water perfect for swimming or snorkeling with the provided gear. This is when lunch arrives—a full Greek buffet with fresh salads, local delicacies and vegetarian options, paired with unlimited wine and beer. The meal happens on the boat while you're anchored, so you eat and swim in the same stretch of afternoon without rushing between stops.

The final stop is Aegina, famous for its pistachio nuts and ancient ruins. You'll have free time to walk the picturesque town, try pistachio ice cream, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the island. As the sun sets, the yacht returns to Marina Zeas, arriving around 6:45pm. If you've booked the transfer option, a driver picks you up at the port and takes you back to your hotel in central Athens—about 30 minutes depending on traffic. The whole day runs 10 hours from departure to arrival back at the marina.

What’s included

• Welcome refreshments including coffee, tea, juices and sweet bites.
• a full Greek buffet lunch with fresh salads and local delicacies, vegetarian options available.
• unlimited wine and beer.
• snorkeling gear.
• Wi-Fi onboard.
• an experienced, certified crew.
• optional hotel transfer from central Athens (around 30 minutes from the port).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cruise in Athens

Is this one for you?Book with transfer if you're staying in central Athens and don't want to arrange a taxi or public transport from Piraeus after a full day at sea; book without transfer if you have your own way back or prefer to explore the port area. Either way, the fixed schedule and included meals mean the whole day holds together without you building it.

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Top questions

What's the water like at Moni Island where we swim?

Moni Island has crystal-clear water and no residents, so it stays quiet and undeveloped. You can swim freely or use snorkeling gear the crew provides; this is also where lunch is served while you're anchored.

Is the Greek lunch included, and does it work for dietary restrictions?

Yes, a full Greek buffet with fresh salads, local delicacies and vegetarian options is included, paired with unlimited wine and beer. Tell the crew about any dietary restrictions before the day of the cruise so they can inform the chef.

How much free time do we get at each island?

Agistri gets about an hour to explore the town or rent a bike to reach remote beaches; Aegina also has free time to walk around, try local pistachio ice cream or book a carriage ride. The exact timing depends on the day's wind and sea conditions.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the marina, or is transfer included?

You can choose the cruise without transfer or with transfer included. If you pick the transfer option, a driver picks you up at your hotel and brings you back after the cruise returns to Marina Zeas around 6:45pm; the drive to central Athens takes about 30 minutes.

What should I bring, and what's provided onboard?

Bring a hat, towel, swimwear, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. The yacht provides snorkeling gear, welcome refreshments, lunch with drinks, and Wi-Fi onboard; an experienced crew of five handles the sailing and safety.

What time does the cruise leave and when does it end?

The yacht departs Marina Zeas at 9am sharp—you need to arrive at least 30 minutes early—and returns around 6:45pm. The full day is about 10 hours from departure to arrival back at the port.