Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Catamaran Cruise with Meals & Drinks

Summary

Catamaran sailing from Mykonos to Delos and Rhenia with swimming lunch and drinks

You’ll sail from Mykonos with a small group and friendly crew, pausing near Delos for stories and photos before swimming off Rhenia’s coast in clear water. Enjoy a fresh lunch served right on deck with local wine as you soak up sun and sea breeze—all with hotel pickup included. There’s something quietly memorable about sharing good food and laughter out on the Aegean.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mykonos cruise to Delos and Rhenia

• Transfer from hotel to marina
• Meet crew and receive safety briefing
• Sail past Mykonos white houses
• Enjoy Mykonos wine onboard
• Stop briefly at Delos for photos
• Sail to Rhenia island
• Swim and snorkel in cove
• Enjoy freshly prepared lunch onboard
• Return past Mykonos landmarks
• Sunset viewing for sunset cruise
• Transfer back to hotel

Top questions

Does this cruise include hotel pickup in Mykonos?

Yes, pickup is included within about 5 km of the marina.

Do we actually visit Delos island during this day trip?

No, there’s only a short stop near Delos for photos and history from onboard—the cruise doesn’t land on Delos itself.

Is lunch provided during the catamaran cruise?

Yes, a freshly prepared meal is served onboard during your stop at Rhenia island.

Are drinks included in the price?

Yes, beverages including local wine are included throughout the cruise.

Can I swim or snorkel during this tour?

Yes, there’s time for swimming at Rhenia cove and snorkeling gear is provided.

What happens if weather conditions are bad?

If port authorities restrict sailing to Delos due to weather, the route changes to explore Mykonos’ south coast instead.

Is this cruise suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

Yes, dietary needs such as vegetarian or vegan can be accommodated if you let them know in advance.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup within central Mykonos zones, all fuel costs and taxes covered up front, use of snorkeling gear if you want it (or just float around), WiFi onboard for sharing those sea views instantly, plus freshly prepared meals with seasonal fruit and drinks—including local wine—served by a professional crew before returning you comfortably to your hotel.

What’s the experience like?

Maria greeted us at the marina with this big, easy smile—she had that way of making you feel like you’d known her for ages. She handed out the safety talk in Greek and English, but honestly, I was more distracted by the smell of sunscreen and coffee drifting off the dock. Our group was a mix: a couple from Athens, two friends from Berlin, me just tagging along solo. The catamaran felt new but not stiff—soft cushions, salty air everywhere. Maria pointed at Mykonos’ white houses as we pulled away. “You see? Like sugar cubes,” she said. I never thought about it that way before.

The sea was calm enough that morning, just a little wind—typical Aegean stuff. We didn’t actually set foot on Delos (they told us upfront), but we got close enough to see the old ruins through binoculars while Maria explained bits about Apollo’s birthplace. She had stories for everything; at one point she tried teaching us how to say “Kalimera” properly. I definitely butchered it—she laughed and so did I. It’s funny how quickly strangers start feeling like travel buddies when you’re bobbing together on blue water.

Rhenia was where things slowed down. We anchored in this cove so clear you could count every pebble under the boat. Swimming there felt different—cooler than expected, sharp against my skin after all that sun. Lunch showed up right on deck: grilled fish, salads, fruit, wine from somewhere nearby (I forgot to ask). I remember the taste of oregano more than anything else. People went quiet for a bit—just forks clinking and someone humming softly near the bow. Sometimes those are the moments that stick.

On the way back toward Mykonos, we passed those famous windmills everyone photographs at sunset. The light turned gold across the water and even though I’d seen pictures before coming here, seeing it for real felt quieter somehow. Not dramatic or anything—just… honest? Anyway, they dropped us back at our hotels after, still smelling faintly of saltwater and grilled lemon. I keep thinking about that swim at Rhenia whenever city noise gets too much now.