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Athens Catamaran: Riviera Sailing with Swim & Greek Meal

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 12

Mobile ticketAccepted

Two Hours of Swimming in Turquoise Water, Then Lunch You Didn't Cook

You sail from Athens Marina down the Riviera, stop twice to swim and snorkel in clear water, eat a fresh Greek meal cooked onboard, and return in about half a day. The catamaran stays small, the crew handles everything, and you don't have to arrange transport, timing, or figure out which bay is actually worth the trip — it's all planned.

Step-by-step itinerary

Depart from Alimos Marina
Sail one hour to Hydroussa islet
Swim in pristine waters near Hydroussa
Sail 30 minutes to Vouliagmeni Bay
Swim and relax at Vouliagmeni Bay
Sail back to Alimos Marina
Arrive at Alimos Marina

The Experience

The moment you step onto the catamaran at Alimos Marina, you realize the city noise has already started to fade. An hour's sail down the Athens Riviera and you're anchored off Hydroussa, a tiny uninhabited island where the water is so clear you can see the bottom without trying. The crew hands you snorkeling gear and suddenly you're floating above rocks and small fish, the only sound your own breathing. Most people don't expect that part — that you actually get to jump in twice, not just look at the water from the deck.

After the first swim, the catamaran moves again, this time heading toward Vouliagmeni Bay. The rugged coastline gets closer as you sail, and the water here is deeper, darker blue. Another hour in the water if you want it, or you can stay on deck with a cold drink and watch the cliffs. The hostess — who cooks everything fresh that morning — starts setting out lunch while you're still in the bay. Two salads, two starters, a main course, fruit. It's not fancy, but it tastes like someone who knows Greek food made it, because someone did. Wine comes with it, local stuff, nothing pretentious.

The return to Alimos takes about an hour and a quarter, and by then you're tired in the way that only salt water and sun can make you. The catamaran holds a small group — not a floating hotel — so there's actual room to move around, to sit alone if you want, or to talk to the people next to you. The captain speaks English, the hostess speaks English. If you have a dietary thing, you tell them ahead of time and they work with it. You can bring a camera for the scenic shots everyone mentions, or you can just sit there and let it happen.

What’s included

Your half-day includes pickup at Alimos Marina, a modern catamaran with an English-speaking captain and hostess, two swim stops with snorkeling gear provided, use of SUP and kayak equipment, and a freshly cooked Greek meal with wine served onboard. You return to Alimos Marina at the end of the tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sailing Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to swim in the Athens Riviera without renting a boat or figuring out which bay to visit — the catamaran handles the route, the meal, and the timing, leaving you to float and eat.