Mykonos: Sail to Rhenia & Delos Tour with Lunch & Drinks

Summary

Sailing from mykonos to delos ruins and rhenia swim with greek lunch

You’ll sail from Mykonos across bright Aegean waters to swim off Rhenia’s quiet shores, share lunch and local wine on deck, then walk ancient Delos with a licensed guide who brings its myths alive. Expect laughter between strangers, salt on your skin, and stories you might still be turning over long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed was the wind — not harsh, just that salty push against your skin as we stepped onto the yacht in Mykonos. The crew greeted us like we were old friends, and someone handed me coffee before I’d even found a seat. There’s this moment as you leave the harbor when Mykonos slips away behind you and all you hear is water slapping the hull, bits of laughter, someone’s sunglasses clattering on deck. It’s hard not to just stand there grinning like an idiot at the blue everywhere.

About an hour later we dropped anchor off Rhenia. I’ll admit, I hesitated at first — that water looked cold (it wasn’t). Slid in off the ladder anyway and it was like swimming in glass. Our guide Kostas tossed me a snorkel mask and pointed out these tiny fish darting around my feet; he said something about “the real Greek spa.” Lunch came out right after — pasta with olive oil that tasted sharper than what I buy at home, plus tomatoes that actually smelled sweet. Someone passed around house wine (light, maybe too easy to drink) and fruit so ripe it stained my fingers.

Delos was next. We walked up past broken columns while Maria, our guide, wove stories about Apollo’s birth and ancient traders crossing these same stones. She had this way of pausing mid-sentence so you’d look up and realize how quiet it was except for cicadas. I tried repeating one of the Greek names she mentioned — absolutely butchered it — but she just laughed and kept going. The sun hit everything sideways by then; made even the ruins look golden.

I keep thinking about that last toast back on board — a quick shot of something local (no idea what it was), everyone clinking glasses in awkward English-Greek-Spanish mashups. Heading back toward Mykonos, hair full of salt, skin warm from sun and wine… It felt like we’d borrowed a day from somewhere else entirely.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sail, swim, tour Delos, and return

• Meet at sailing yacht
• Sail one hour to Rhenia Island
• Swim and snorkel at Rhenia
• Enjoy lunch and drinks on board
• Go ashore at Delos Island
• Take guided tour of Delos ruins
• Hike Mt. Kythnos for views
• Return to yacht and sail back
• Farewell toast on board

Top questions

How long does the Mykonos sailing cruise last?

The tour lasts approximately 6 hours from departure to return.

Is hotel pickup included for this Mykonos yacht tour?

Pickup is optional for an extra charge; contact operator after booking if needed.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No, complimentary snorkeling gear is provided on board for guests.

Is lunch included during the day trip to Rhenia and Delos?

Yes, lunch featuring Greek flavors is served on board along with house wine and soft drinks.

Are entrance fees to Delos archaeological site included?

No, entrance fees for Delos are not included in the tour price.

Will there be a local guide at Delos?

Yes, a licensed English-speaking guide leads the tour at Delos for about 90 minutes.

Can infants join this sailing cruise?

Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap during the trip.

Is WiFi available on board during the cruise?

Yes, free WiFi is available for guests throughout the cruise.

What’s included

Your day includes optional hotel pickup if arranged after booking, six hours aboard a crewed sailing yacht with all safety equipment provided, complimentary use of snorkeling gear at Rhenia Island, a freshly prepared Mediterranean lunch with local fruit served alongside house white or rosé wine and soft drinks, guided walking tour of Delos by a licensed English-speaking guide (entrance fee not included), bottled water and instant coffee or tea throughout the journey, free onboard WiFi for staying connected—and ends with a farewell shot before returning to Mykonos port.