Skiathos Sea and Sun Day Cruise: Lalaria & Tsougrias

White cliffs and pine-covered islets: what a full day on the water shows you

A full-day boat tour from Skiathos Port visits four stops along the island's coastline and nearby waters, with a tour leader aboard. You swim at Lalaria Beach—a white-pebbled cove accessible only by boat—explore the 13th-century ruins of Kastro perched on a cliff, stop at a fishing village or beach for lunch and rest, and finish at Tsougrias Island before returning to port by 17:30 PM. The route changes if weather turns rough; pickup is included in one option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day boat tour around Skiathos

• Depart from Skiathos Port at 09:15 AM
• Visit Lalaria Beach for swimming and exploring
• Explore the medieval village of Kastro
• Stop at Katigiorgis or Asselinos Beach for swimming or lunch
• Pass by Mandraki, Agia Eleni, Banana, and Koukounaries beaches
• Relax and swim at Tsougrias Island
• Return to Skiathos Port by 17:30 PM

The Experience

The boat leaves Skiathos Port at 09:15 AM and heads north along the coast. The first stop is Lalaria Beach, where you get an hour to swim in the clear water and walk the white pebbles—the beach sits below tall cliffs and has no road access, so the boat is the only way in. The water is deep and the cliffs rise straight up from the shore, making it a place most visitors to Skiathos never reach on foot.

From there, the boat travels to Kastro, the medieval capital of Skiathos, built on a cliff overlooking the sea in the 13th and 14th centuries. You can explore the restored remains—a drawbridge, churches, palaces and houses—or swim again before the boat moves on. The next stop is either Katigiorgis, a small fishing village on the east coast, or Asselinos Beach, where you have time to relax, swim, or buy lunch. This is the longest break of the day, a chance to sit still after the morning's stops.

The route then passes Mandraki, Agia Eleni, Banana and Koukounaries beaches before arriving at Tsougrias Island, a small islet covered in pine and eucalyptus trees with beaches of green-tinted water. You swim here too before the boat heads back to Skiathos Port, arriving by 17:30 PM. The itinerary can shift if the sea is rough or the wind picks up; the tour leader will adjust the stops to keep the day safe and still show you the island's best water and coastline.

What’s included

• Tour leader aboard the boat.
• boat ticket for all stops.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MTM Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to swim at multiple stops and see both natural beaches and historical ruins in a single day—the fixed schedule and guide mean you do not have to plan the route, the timing or how to get between the island's scattered coves and villages. If you prefer to stay in one place or swim longer at a single beach, a private boat rental or a shorter beach-focused trip might suit you better.

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Top questions

Can I swim at every stop on the Skiathos boat tour?

Yes—Lalaria Beach, Kastro, and Tsougrias Island all have swimming time built in. The second stop (either Katigiorgis village or Asselinos Beach) also offers water access, so you get multiple chances to get in the sea across the full day.

What is Lalaria Beach and why can you only reach it by boat?

Lalaria Beach is a white-pebbled cove on the north coast of Skiathos, ringed by tall cliffs that rise straight from the water. There is no road or path to it, so the boat is the only way to arrive—that is what makes it one of the most visited beaches in Greece despite being hard to get to on your own.

What can you see at Kastro on this tour?

Kastro is the medieval village that was the capital of Skiathos from the 13th to 14th centuries, built on a cliff at the northern tip of the island. You can walk through the restored remains—a drawbridge, churches, palaces and houses—that show what life was like in the village centuries ago, or skip the ruins and swim instead.

Does the tour include lunch and drinks?

Lunch and drinks are not included in the tour price. You have time to buy food at the second stop (Katigiorgis or Asselinos Beach), or you can bring your own.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

The boat route and stops can change if there are rough seas or high winds. The tour leader will adjust the itinerary to keep the day safe while still showing you as much of the island's coastline and water as conditions allow.

Is pickup from my hotel included in this tour?

One of the two purchase options includes round-trip transfer from your hotel; the other is the boat tour alone departing from Skiathos Port. You choose which option suits you at checkout. If you book the tour without transfer, you will receive an email with the exact meeting point at the port.