Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Sailing Cruise with Lunch & Snorkeling
Sail to Delos and Rhenia: Six Hours Between Ancient Ruins and Empty Beaches
You board at 9am and sail to Delos, where you spend an hour exploring the ancient birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Lunch and drinks come next, served on deck as you head to Rhenia, an uninhabited island with four empty beaches and water that shifts from emerald to turquoise. You swim, snorkel, or paddle for several hours in a protected cove before returning to Mykonos by late afternoon. Hotel pickup is optional and arranged separately.
Step-by-step itinerary
Sailing cruise to Delos and Rhenia
- Depart Tourlos Marina at 09:00am
- Arrive at Delos Island
- Explore Delos archaeological site
- Return to boat for traditional lunch
- Sail to Rhenia Island
- Relax at Rhenia's sandy beaches
What’s included
- Your day includes departure from Tourlos Marina at 9am, one hour on the Delos archaeological site, a traditional Mykonian lunch served on board with wine and beer, sailing to Rhenia island, access to four protected sandy beaches, snorkeling equipment and SUP boards, and a fully licensed English-speaking skipper and sailor.
- Fuel charges are covered.
- Hotel pickup is available upon request for an additional charge.
Times
Next departure: 15 Mar 2027
Information
Sailing cruise from Mykonos to ancient Delos and Rhenia island. Includes lunch, wine, snorkeling gear, and English-speaking skipper. Small groups, 9am daily.
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The experience
The boat leaves Tourlos Marina at 9am, and within an hour you're standing on Delos: the island where Apollo and Artemis were born, according to ancient Greek religion. One hour to walk the archaeological site itself, the real thing, not a replica or a museum display. The ruins sit in the open air, columns and stone foundations scattered across the hillside, and your skipper (English-speaking, licensed) gives you the space to move through it at your own pace. Some people photograph every angle. Others sit on a stone and just read the site markers. After that, back on the boat.
Lunch happens while you're sailing to Rhenia: traditional Mykonian food, wine, beer, whatever you want from the bar. The water around you shifts color as you move, from emerald to turquoise, and Rhenia appears ahead: four times larger than Delos, completely uninhabited, ringed by four sandy beaches tucked into protected coves. This is where the sailing part of the day opens up. You anchor in one of those coves, and the crew sets out snorkeling equipment if you want it, or a SUP board if you'd rather paddle. The water is clear enough that you see the bottom. Most people swim here for two or three hours, or just float and read. No crowds, no vendors, no schedule beyond the boat's return time.
The whole thing runs six hours total, which sounds long until you realize you're not managing transport, entry fees, or timing: the skipper and his assistant handle the boat, the lunch is cooked on board, and the return to Mykonos is built in. If Delos closes (it happens, weather or archaeology), you'll sail past it but won't land. The operator notes this upfront. Hotel pickup is available on request for an extra charge, which saves the step of getting yourself to Tourlos Marina.
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 329 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 40 minutes before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).
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.
What time does the boat leave and return?
Departure is 9am from Tourlos Marina. The full cruise is six hours, so return is around 3pm.
Can you actually land on Delos and walk around?
Yes, you get approximately one hour on the Delos archaeological site. However, if the site is closed due to weather or other reasons, the boat sails past but does not land.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Traditional Mykonian lunch is served on board, along with wine and beer. You choose your drink.
What's the difference between Delos and Rhenia?
Delos is the smaller island with the ancient archaeological site. Rhenia is four times larger, completely uninhabited, and has four sandy beaches where you swim and snorkel.
Is snorkeling equipment provided?
Yes, snorkeling gear and SUP boards are available on board at no extra charge.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the marina?
Hotel pickup is available upon request for an additional fee. Otherwise, public transport runs to Tourlos Marina, or you can arrange a taxi.
Is the skipper English-speaking?
Yes, the skipper is fully licensed and speaks English. A sailor (skipper's assistant) is also on board.
What if I'm not a strong swimmer?
The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You can stay on the boat, swim in the shallow cove, or use the snorkeling equipment at your own comfort level.
What happens if Delos is closed?
The boat will sail past Delos but will not land. You'll still visit Rhenia and have the full swimming and snorkeling time there.
Operated by Set Sail Mykonos. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Sailing Cruise with Lunch & Snorkeling
6h
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