Athens Riviera Half-Day Cruise: Swim & Lunch Included

A morning in the water, lunch between swims, no planning required

A half-day morning cruise along the Athens Riviera departs from one of the region's largest marinas at 9am and returns at 2pm, sailing a traditional wooden boat past the coastline while you swim at two stops in clear water and eat a Greek buffet lunch onboard. The boat carries snorkeling gear, water noodles, coffee and pastries at the start, then wine, beer and soft drinks throughout; hotel pickup is available as an add-on option, and the English-speaking crew handles all timing and logistics.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning cruise along Athens Riviera

• Get picked up by driver
• Arrive at marina and board boat
• Sail along Athens Riviera coastline
• Swim at Ydrousa Island
• Swim and lunch near 4 Seasons Hotel

The Experience

The morning starts with pickup from your hotel or a direct arrival at the marina, depending on which option you choose. Once aboard the wooden boat, you're on the water by 9am and heading out along the Athens Riviera coastline. The first swim stop is at Ydroussa Island, where the water is clear enough to use the snorkeling gear stowed on deck. You get time to dive in, float, and explore before the boat moves to the second stop near the Four Seasons Hotel, where lunch waits.

Lunch is a freshly prepared Greek buffet served on the deck—vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free plates are available if you request them when booking. Wine, beer and soft drinks flow throughout the meal and the rest of the cruise. After eating, you swim again at this second spot, or simply stay on deck with a drink and watch the coast. The boat turns back toward the marina around 1:30pm, arriving by 2pm.

The crew is professional and English-speaking, so questions about the water, the snorkeling spots or the food get answered without translation. Restrooms are onboard. Free Wi-Fi is available if you want to send photos while you're still on the water. The whole day is structured—departure time, two swim windows, lunch timing—so nothing depends on you figuring out a schedule or negotiating with a driver about when to leave.

What’s included

• Freshly prepared Greek buffet lunch with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available upon request.
• welcoming coffee, juice and pastries at the start.
• unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks.
• snorkeling gear and water noodles for both swim stops.
• two exclusive swimming stops in clear Mediterranean water.
• restroom onboard.
• free Wi-Fi.
• professional English-speaking crew.
• hotel pickup available as an add-on option.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by All Day Cruise

Is this one for you?Book with the transfer option if you're staying in Athens and don't want to navigate to the marina; book without transfer if you have your own transport or prefer to meet the boat directly. The fixed 9am departure and 2pm return mean the whole morning is accounted for, so you can plan the rest of your day around a known endpoint.

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Top questions

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear, or is it provided on the boat?

Snorkeling gear and water noodles are included and waiting on the boat; you don't need to pack or rent them separately.

What's included in the lunch, and can the boat handle dietary restrictions?

Lunch is a freshly prepared Greek buffet with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available upon request when you book; wine, beer and soft drinks are unlimited throughout the cruise.

Does the cruise leave from a specific marina, or do I need to arrange my own way there?

The cruise departs from one of the largest marinas in the region; hotel pickup is available as an add-on option, or you can make your own way to the marina.

How much time do you actually spend swimming at each stop?

The itinerary includes two dedicated swim stops in the clear water of the Athens Riviera; the exact duration at each depends on the day's conditions and the crew's judgment, but both are built into the 9am-to-2pm schedule.

Is there a guide who explains the coastline and the stops along the way?

The English-speaking crew is onboard throughout the cruise and can answer questions about the Athens Riviera, the swimming spots and the sites you pass; the focus is on sailing, swimming and eating rather than a narrated tour.