Athens Riviera Sunset Cruise: Swim and Sail with Drinks

You jump off the boat into the sea twice, not once.

An evening sailing cruise along the Athens Riviera that departs from Marina Zeas and includes two swim stops in clear water near Vouliagmeni, three alcoholic drinks per person, snacks, and a professional captain and crew. Hotel pickup is included with one option; without it, you meet the boat at the dock. The cruise runs three hours and operates subject to favorable weather, with a full refund or rescheduled date if conditions cancel the trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise along Athens Riviera

• Get picked up by driver
• Arrive at marina and board boat
• Sail along Athens Riviera coastline
• Stop for swimming and jump off boat
• Relax and enjoy snacks and drinks
• Swim near Four Seasons Hotel
• Enjoy lunch with coastal views

The Experience

The boat leaves from Marina Zeas, one of the largest marinas in the region. If you book the transfer option, a driver picks you up from your hotel and takes you straight to the dock; if you skip the transfer, you meet the Calypso at Marina Zeas Dock E. Either way, you board in the late afternoon as the light starts to shift. The captain and crew are English-speaking and set the pace for the evening—no rushing, no tight schedule, just the boat moving along the coast as the sun descends.

You sail the Athens Riviera from the water, seeing the coastline from a perspective most visitors miss. The route passes Glyfada Beach and the Four Seasons Astir Palace, and you stop twice to swim. The first stop is near Vouliagmeni, where the water is clear and shallow enough to jump in from the boat; the second is near the Four Seasons, where you float in the same waters the hotel guests look out at from the shore. Between swims you're back on deck with chilled music playing, three alcoholic drinks (beer, wine or spirits), snacks, and the option of coffee, tea, water or soft drinks. The crew keeps the atmosphere relaxed and the drinks flowing as the sky changes color.

The whole thing runs three hours, which means you're back on land before dark. The cruise operates only in good weather; if the forecast turns, you get the choice of a full refund or a different date. Infants and small children can come along, and service animals are welcome. Public transport runs near the marina if you need it, and the boat's location is pinned on Google Maps so you can find it easily.

What’s included

• Professional captain and crew speaking English.
• three alcoholic drinks per person (beer, wine or spirits).
• snacks and chilled music throughout the sail.
• coffee, tea, water and soft drinks on demand.
• two swim stops in clear water near Vouliagmeni and the Four Seasons.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (with the transfer option).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by All Day Cruise

Is this one for you?Book the option with hotel transfer if your accommodation is on the Athens Riviera or nearby—the driver handles the timing and you arrive relaxed. Choose the dock meeting if you're staying centrally or prefer to drive yourself; you'll meet the crew at Marina Zeas and save the transfer fee.

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Top questions

Can I book this cruise if I'm staying outside central Athens?

The cruise with hotel transfer works from most hotels on the Athens Riviera and nearby areas. If your hotel is in central Athens, pickup is available for an additional fee; otherwise, you can meet the Calypso directly at Marina Zeas Dock E.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my cruise?

The cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you receive a full refund or can reschedule for another date at no extra cost.

Are there two separate swimming stops, or is it one long swim?

There are two distinct swim stops during the cruise: one near Vouliagmeni and a second near the Four Seasons Astir Palace. You return to the boat between them and continue sailing along the coast.

What drinks are included, and can I choose what I get?

Three alcoholic drinks per person are included—beer, wine, or spirits. You also have access to coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks throughout the three hours. The crew will offer choices as you sail.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to jump off the boat?

The swim stops are in clear, shallow water near Vouliagmeni and the Four Seasons, and the cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You're never far from the boat, and the crew is there. If you prefer not to swim, you can stay on deck.