Athens 3-Island Cruise: Saronic Gulf with Lunch & Swimming

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Duration10h

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Sail past the ferry queues to three islands, swim in waters the boat chooses for you, and eat lunch where the water is clearest.

A full-day cruise from Athens to three islands in the Saronic Gulf — Agistri, a swimming spot in Metopi or Aponisos, and Aegina — aboard a wooden motorized boat with a live English-speaking guide. The boat departs Marina Zeas and returns there after 10 hours of sailing, swimming and meals. Snorkelling gear, traditional Greek lunch, beer, wine and soft drinks are included throughout the day; pickup from Athens hotels is available as an add-on option.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Saronic Islands Day Cruise

Depart from Marina Zeas, Athens
Sail to Agistri island
Explore Agistri beaches and Megalochori village
Swim and snorkel at Metopi swimming spot
Sail to Aegina island
Visit ancient temple of Apollo Kolona
Discover Aegina beaches and seafood taverns
Sail back to Marina Zeas, Athens

The Experience

The boat leaves Marina Zeas in Athens and heads for Agistri, a small island in the Saronic Gulf known for secluded beaches and traditional taverns tucked into the streets of Megalochori. The sail takes two hours, and coffee, tea, fresh juices and homemade cake are served on board as you leave the city behind. Once at Agistri, you have time to explore the island's beaches and villages before the boat moves on.

From Agistri, the route heads to a swimming spot — either Metopi, Aponisos or Moni — chosen on the day based on weather and sea conditions to guarantee the clearest water and best snorkelling. This is where you spend the longest stretch of the day: swimming, snorkelling with provided equipment, and eating a traditional Greek lunch made with local ingredients while the boat sits anchored. Beer, wine and soft drinks flow freely throughout the day, and fresh fruit is cut and served on the return journey.

The final stop is Aegina, the largest island in the gulf and just 17 miles from Athens. Its ancient temple of Apollo — known as Kolona because only one column remains — dates from the 6th century BC, older than the Parthenon. The island is also famous for pistachios and has several beaches: Marathon, Agia Marina, and Perdika, which is lined with seafood taverns. After time on Aegina, the boat sails back to Marina Zeas, a journey of two hours. The total time on the water is around 10 hours, including all stops and the return to port.

The boat is a wooden motorized vessel, not a large ferry, so you avoid the crowded tourist boats that make the same stops. A live guide speaks English throughout the day. If you're traveling with young children, they're welcome from age 3, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Round-trip hotel pickup from Athens is optional; without it, you make your own way to Marina Zeas.

What’s included

Snorkelling equipment.
traditional Greek lunch at the swimming stop.
all-day beer, wine and soft drinks.
coffee, tea, fresh juices and homemade cake during boarding.
fresh-cut fruit on the return journey.
live English-speaking guide.
WiFi on board.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Athens cruise

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want to visit three islands in one day without the hassle of ferries and timetables — the boat's fixed schedule, included meals and drinks, and the choice of swimming spot based on daily conditions mean the day unfolds without you arranging anything beyond showing up at the marina.