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Athens Snorkeling: Marathon & Schinias Bay Small Group Boat★ 4.85 (107) · 4h
Best value
Athens: Saronic Gulf Swim & Island Cruise with DJ & Lunch★ 4.54 (101) · 8h 30m
Top rated
Culinary cruise Athens: Sail & Taste the Greek way★ 4.98 (122) · 5h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 10 options: € 80–€ 650 (median € 132). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 10. With 100+ reviews: 9 of 10.
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Athens Riviera Half-Day Cruise: Swim & Lunch IncludedA 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.Is it for me?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.
Athens Riviera Sunset Cruise: Swim and Sail with DrinksAn 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.Is it for me?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.
Athens Riviera: Private Catamaran Cruise with Greek BBQ & Hotel PickupYou’ll sail along the Athens Riviera on a private catamaran with local crew, stopping twice for swimming or snorkeling in clear blue water. Enjoy unlimited drinks and a freshly grilled Greek BBQ lunch on board before returning to your hotel—all with pickup included. Expect sun-warmed skin, laughter over shared plates, and small moments you’ll want to remember.
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3-Island Cruise from Athens: Agistri, Moni & Aegina with LunchAn all-day cruise from Athens aboard a traditional wooden motor-sailing boat visits the islands of Agistri, Moni, and Aegina with 1.5 hours of free time on each. The tour includes a freshly prepared Greek buffet lunch, unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks, swimming and snorkeling equipment, and a 5-member crew. A live guide in English or Greek narrates the journey; pickup from central Athens is available as an add-on option, with departure times shifting to 8:00 AM from late October through November.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want a full day on the water without planning the route, timing the ferries, or figuring out where to eat—the boat, the meals, and the stops are all arranged. The fixed schedule across three islands means you get a real taste of each without rushing, and the swimming stops plus the onboard lunch let you move at your own pace once you're there. Add the transfer option if you're staying in central Athens and want to skip the navigation to Piraeus.
Athens sailing cruise: Aegina, Agistri & Moni with lunchA full-day sailing cruise from Athens departs Marina Zeas in Piraeus at 9am, visits Agistri, Moni and Aegina with free time to explore each, and returns around 6:45pm. The yacht carries an experienced crew, includes welcome refreshments, a Greek buffet lunch with wine and beer, snorkeling gear, and optional hotel transfer. Book with or without transfer back to central Athens (around 30 minutes from the port).Is it for me?Book with transfer if you're staying in central Athens and don't want to arrange a taxi or public transport from Piraeus after a full day at sea; book without transfer if you have your own way back or prefer to explore the port area. Either way, the fixed schedule and included meals mean the whole day holds together without you building it.
Athens 3-Island Cruise: Saronic Gulf with Lunch & SwimmingA 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.Is it for me?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.
Athens: Full-Day Saronic Islands Cruise with Lunch & SwimmingYou board at 8:45am and spend the day swimming and snorkeling at three Saronic Gulf islands — Agistri, Moni (or Metopi if weather changes it), and Aegina — with a traditional Greek lunch and unlimited drinks served on deck. Hotel pickup from Athens is included, snorkeling gear is provided, and you return in the late afternoon. The pace is slow and the water is the point.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water without planning three separate island visits, arranging transport between them, or bringing your own snorkeling gear — the boat handles the logistics and the route, leaving you to swim, eat and watch the Saronic Gulf pass.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 10 of the 10 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Athens Snorkeling: Marathon & Schinias Bay Small Group Boat is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.85 out of 5 across 107 reviews.
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