Athens Catamaran Cruise: 5-hour Greek meal and 2 swimming stops
A morning in the water, a meal that tastes like Greece, no planning required
A 5-hour semi-private catamaran cruise on the Athens Riviera for up to 11 guests includes two swimming stops with snorkeling gear, a traditional Greek BBQ lunch or dinner with fresh local ingredients, unlimited beer and wine, and a professional English-speaking crew. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged for an additional cost. The minimum group size is 2 passengers, and the experience runs morning or sunset depending on the option you choose.
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Athens Riviera Catamaran Cruise
- Welcome on board with a drink
- Skipper orientation and safety briefing
- Enjoy cold drinks and views
- First swimming stop with fresh towels
- Sail to next stop for snorkeling
- Enjoy traditional Greek BBQ meal on board
- Relax during return journey
- Chauffeur transfer back to hotel
What’s included
- Fresh towels and snorkeling goggles at both swimming stops.
- a traditional Greek BBQ with fresh Greek salad, grilled vegetables, shrimp saganaki and appetizers, all made on board with local ingredients.
- unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks throughout the 5 hours.
- professional English-speaking crew and skipper.
- safety briefing and vessel orientation.
- Sunday 10:00
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Spend 5 hours on a semi-private catamaran across the Athens Riviera with up to 11 guests, two swimming stops with snorkeling gear.
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The experience
Five hours on the water starts with a welcome drink and safety briefing as the skipper orients you to the boat. Then you're moving through the Athens Riviera. The first stop comes quickly, and the crew hands you fresh towels so you can swim in the clear water without thinking twice. The second stop is where snorkeling gear gets handed out, so you can drop below the surface and see what's down there while the boat's crew starts the smell of grilled vegetables and meat drifting across the deck.
The meal arrives while you're still in the salt air, watching the coastline. It's a traditional Greek BBQ cooked on board: grilled fish and meat, Greek salad, slow-cooked vegetables, shrimp saganaki, and a spread of appetizers made with fresh local ingredients and the crew's award-winning olive oil. Beer, wine and soft drinks flow throughout, no limits. You eat at a table on the boat, the sea still in view, and the return journey gives you time to let the afternoon settle before the crew takes you back to the marina. Hotel transfer back to Athens can be arranged separately if you book it in advance.
The boat holds a maximum of 11 guests, which means it stays small enough that the crew knows who wants another drink and who's ready to move to the next stop. A professional English-speaking skipper and crew handle navigation, safety and the meal, so you show up in your bathing suit and sunscreen. Everything else is arranged. Weather can cancel the cruise, but if that happens you get offered another date or a full refund. Vegetarian options are available if you let them know when you book, and they'll accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I go snorkeling on this Athens catamaran cruise?
Yes. The second swimming stop includes snorkeling gear provided by the crew, so you can explore the water with goggles and see what's below the surface.
What's included in the Greek meal on the boat?
The meal is a traditional BBQ cooked on board with grilled fish and meat, fresh Greek salad, slow-cooked vegetables, shrimp saganaki, and a variety of appetizers made with fresh local ingredients. Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks come with it throughout the 5 hours.
How many people can fit on this catamaran?
The cruise is semi-private and holds up to 11 guests maximum, with a minimum of 2 passengers required for the cruise to depart.
Do I need to arrange my own way to the marina, or is pickup included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Athens accommodation can be arranged, but it costs extra and must be booked in advance when you reserve the cruise.
What time does the cruise depart?
You can choose either the morning semi-private cruise or the sunset semi-private cruise when you book. In October, cruises begin an hour earlier than the rest of the year.
What happens if the weather is bad on my cruise date?
The cruise is subject to weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you'll be offered a different date and time or a full refund.
Operated by True North M.C.P.Y. (Sailing Athens). Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Athens Catamaran Cruise: 5-hour Greek meal and 2 swimming stops
5h · EN
from € 140 per person
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