Athens 3-Island Cruise: Saronic Gulf with Lunch & Swimming
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.
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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
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.
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027
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Cruise from Athens to three Saronic Islands on a wooden motorized boat with snorkelling, traditional Greek lunch, and all-day drinks included.
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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.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 33 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (6 to 13 years); Infant (3 to 5 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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.
How long does the cruise take from start to finish?
The full day is 10 hours total, including sailing time and stops. Marina Zeas to Agistri takes 2 hours, Agistri to the swimming spot and Aegina takes 1 hour, and the return to Marina Zeas is 2 hours, with the remaining time split between the island visits and the swimming stop.
What's included in the lunch and drinks?
A traditional Greek lunch is served at the swimming stop using top-notch local ingredients. Beer and wine are available all day at no extra cost, as are soft drinks. Coffee, tea, fresh juices and homemade cake are offered during boarding, and fresh-cut fruit is served on the return to port.
Can I snorkel, and is the equipment provided?
Yes, snorkelling equipment is included and provided on board. The swimming stop is chosen each day based on weather and sea conditions to offer the clearest water and best underwater life for snorkelling.
What is Aegina known for besides its beaches?
Aegina is home to the ancient temple of Apollo, called Kolona, with just one column remaining from the 6th-century BC structure: older than the Parthenon. The island is also famous worldwide for its high-quality pistachio nuts, and Perdika village is known for its seafood taverns.
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Athens 3-Island Cruise: Saronic Gulf with Lunch & Swimming
10h · EN
from € 127.50 per person
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