Athens Islands: Day Cruise with Swimming, DJ & Lunch

Summary

Swim in clear Saronic waters, taste Greek meze, music on deck

You’ll float through turquoise Saronic waters near Athens, swimming at Agistri and Metopi before tasting Greek meze with ouzo and unlimited wine on deck. With music drifting from a live DJ and time to explore Aegina’s village streets or try pistachio ice cream, this cruise blends relaxation with small surprises—plus hotel pickup makes it easy to join.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Saronic Gulf island swimming cruise

• Depart Athens at 09:45
• Swim and relax at Agistri Beach
• Visit and explore Metopi Island
• Discover Aegina village and local cuisine

Top questions

What islands are visited on this Athens day cruise?

The cruise visits Agistri, Metopi, and Aegina islands in the Saronic Gulf.

Is lunch included during the day trip?

Yes, a Mediterranean food buffet is included along with Greek meze finger food.

Are drinks provided on board?

Unlimited house wine (for adults), coffee, soft drinks, water, and one cocktail are included.

Does the cruise include hotel pickup?

Yes, transfer service is available if selected during booking; pickup times vary by hotel location.

What time does the boat depart from Athens?

The boat departs at 09:45 AM; passengers should arrive at the marina by 9:30 AM.

Is there music or entertainment on board?

Yes, there is a live DJ set from top DJs throughout the cruise.

Can children join this Athens swimming day cruise?

Yes, infants and children are welcome; infants must sit on an adult's lap or use a stroller/pram.

Are showers available after swimming stops?

Yes, free showers are available on the sunny deck of the vessel.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup if selected during booking, all entry fees and taxes covered upfront, unlimited house wine for adults plus soft drinks and coffee throughout the cruise. You’ll enjoy Greek meze finger food with ouzo before lunch is served as a Mediterranean buffet. Live DJ entertainment keeps things lively between swim stops at Agistri and Metopi before you explore Aegina’s village streets—all before returning to Athens in the evening.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway to Agistri when I realized how salty the air tasted—like olives left out in the sun. The boat wasn’t crowded, which surprised me (I’d braced for elbows), and the crew just handed us cold water as if we were old friends. Our guide, Eleni, pointed out Aegina off in the haze and said something about pistachios that made everyone laugh—except I missed the joke. There was a DJ setting up speakers on the upper deck; I thought it might be too much at first but honestly, it just felt like summer got turned up a notch.

The first swim stop at Agistri was wild—the water really is that blue. I’m not sure how long we floated there but time sort of slipped away. Some local kids from another boat yelled “Kalimera!” and splashed us (I tried to answer back but mangled it). Back onboard, someone passed around little glasses of ouzo with these salty little bites—I think they called them meze—and suddenly my skin felt warm from more than just the sun. The music drifted down from above while people stretched out on towels or just watched the light flicker off the sea.

Metopi was next—tiny and quiet except for a few birds and this one guy who swore he saw a turtle (none of us did). There’s something about being somewhere only boats can reach; it makes you feel like you’ve slipped out of regular life for a bit. Lunch was this spread of Mediterranean food—lots of tomatoes and feta—and unlimited wine if you wanted it (I had two glasses, maybe three). On Aegina, we wandered into town for coffee and pistachio ice cream. The captain waved us back onboard with a grin that said he’d done this a hundred times but still liked it. I still think about that view leaving Aegina—the sky kind of gold behind us—and how nobody really wanted to talk much right then.