The 15 Best Athens Dinner Cruises

1.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,305 reviews · 12 hours · from $154Our pick

Spend 12 hours cruising from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, with island time, a buffet lunch, multilingual crew, music, and optional hotel transfers. Guides such as Georgina and Katarina lead optional walks, while the open decks offer fine views of the Saronic Gulf.

“Everything about this trip was great! The people running the event were friendly, helpful and made the trip an enjoyable experience. The views of the islands were great, the time spent on each island was enough, and the buffet was awesome! Overall, we had a great time!”

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2.Agistri, Metopi & Aegina Cruise with Meals & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,666 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Spend 10 hours sailing from Marina Zeas to Agistri, Moni or Metopi, and Aegina. You get a Greek buffet, wine, beer, soft drinks, snorkel gear, and island time. Crew members may include Panos, Fani, Hassan, Nasos, Lana, or Angelo, depending on the departure.

“A great day, the boat was spacious and comfortable, the crew were welcoming and kind. Food was great. Islands were beautiful and swimming was amazing”

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3.Hydra, Poros & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,378 reviews · 11 hours · from $159

Spend 11 hours sailing from Faliro to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. You will have free time for cobbled lanes, waterfront shops, beaches, pistachios, and historic sites, plus a Greek buffet and live music. Optional tours add local guides and visits to Aphaia and Agios Nektarios.

“Alex was extremely knowledgeable and could answer any questions not just on the castle but Romania’s history”

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4.Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,244 reviews · from $145

Sail the Saronic Gulf for 10 hours aboard a spacious motor sailer, with swimming at Moni, free time on Agistri, and a final stop in Aegina. Your guide, often Anna, leads island walks and tastings. Lunch, soft drinks, beer, wine, Wi-Fi, and snorkeling gear are included.

“This was the perfect addition to our bachelorette trip! Our guide, Anna, was incredibly friendly and helpful. She shared some of the island’s best-kept secrets, including fascinating historical facts and great local spots. The boat crew was also amazing—so welcoming and attentive to everything we needed. The Captain even let us steer the ship, which was such a fun surprise! We had unlimited food and drinks, danced our hearts out, and truly enjoyed the perfect Greek experience. Highly recommended!”

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5.Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,085 reviews · from $118Best value

Set sail from Marina Delta Kallitheas at 9:45 for Agistri, Metopi, and Aegina. You’ll get swimming time, island walks, a Mediterranean buffet, wine, soft drinks, coffee, deck loungers, and a live DJ on the return to Athens. Hotel pickup is optional, and a VIP upgrade may be available onboard.

“Lots of fun. Great swimming events, great lunch and great hospitality.”

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6.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 499 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend a full day at sea and visit three Saronic Gulf islands. You’ll stroll Hydra’s old harbor, shop in Poros, and explore Aegina Town or pay extra for the Temple of Aphaia. The large ship includes lunch, traditional dancing, multilingual escorts, and optional hotel transfers.

“This was a first class experience. The crew, especially Spero, took great care of us. He even saved seats for us for the final show. Very knowledgeable crew about the opislands we visited.”

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7.Riviera Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 5 hours · from $200Top rated

Spend five hours with a small group aboard a catamaran from Alimos Marina to Voula and Vouliagmeni. Swim, sail when the wind allows, and enjoy a generous Greek barbecue prepared onboard. Costas, Joanna, and other crew members provide drinks, towels, local details, and hotel transfers.

“A true highlight of our vacation in Athens. The transport from hotel was prompt , professional & comfortable. A great afternoon on he water sailing to two swimming spots . The crew was outstanding in every way. The boat has plenty of spaces to lounge and take in the beauty of the scenery. The highlight is the home cooked “ feast “ provided by the crew. They served fresh bread , tzatziki, shrimp, grilled pork, chicken & squid. Greek Salad & a medley of grilled vegetables. Wine , beer & soft drinks were served throughout the voyage. This trip was worth every penny. Highly recommend !”

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8.Aegina, Agistri & Metopi Swimming Cruise with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 325 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Spend nine hours on the Saronic Gulf aboard a spacious wooden yacht, with stops at Agistri, Metopi, and Aegina. Swim from the boat, enjoy a Greek buffet and unlimited local drinks, then wander Aegina’s harbor. Pickup from Athens is optional, and a live DJ keeps the return sail lively.

“I recommend this cruise to everyone, nice long cruise and nice service, everything organized at a high level”

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9.Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · 5 hours · from $159

Spend five hours sailing from Alimos Marina along the Athenian Riviera, with swim and snorkel stops, a seafood pasta lunch, Greek salads, appetizers, wine, beer, and water. A skipper and host handle the sailing and meal, with private or small-group options available.

“Joanna was an amazing host, very attentive, cooked a great buffet lunch. The cruise took you around Athens to the south. We had free time to swim and snorkel twice. Highly recommend!”

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10.Full-Day Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 185 reviews · 10 hours · from $123

Join a traditional wooden boat from central Athens for a 10-hour Saronic Gulf cruise. Swim near Agistri and Moni, eat Greek food with drinks onboard, then explore Aegina, its pistachios, port, and temples. Crew members such as Anna, Hassan, Panous, and Dines are praised for warm service.

“This trip was a very good tour. The places we stopped were awesome with lots of good swimming spots. Lunch was fantastic. Only thing was I wish the guides explained our itinerary a bit at the beginning and after each stop. Other than that 10/10”

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11.Half-Day Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $159

Join an English-speaking skipper and crew on a four-hour catamaran cruise from Alimos Marina. You’ll swim, snorkel, share seafood pasta and Greek-style dishes, and watch the coast from the water. Small groups keep it calm, though sunset timing can vary by departure.

“The kids were loving this. The food was great. I mean that orange cake was unreal. The guide and the captain were very friendly. A bit rocky waves at the start, but it calmed down pretty shortly. You're just sitting around a boat for a few hours surrounded by islands and the beautiful sea. Swimming/snorkleing was awesome. 10/10 would recommend.”

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12.Athens Semi Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with meal & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about five hours sailing from Alimos along the Athenian coast, with stops near Vouliagmeni and Kavouri for swimming and snorkeling. The crew serves seafood pasta, salads, appetizers, dessert, wine, beer, and water. Small groups, usually no more than 10, keep the boat relaxed and personal.

“This was so great and good value for money! There were only 8 of us in the group so the boat felt so private. We were on the boat for ages. It was my boyfriend’s birthday and they surprised us with an ice cream cake which was such a nice touch. Steffi and Yanis were amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone! We went swimming at one of the stops with snorkel equipment and fins provided and this was so fun.”

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13.Athens Semi private Morning Catamaran cruise with meal & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend five hours aboard a small sailing catamaran from Alimos Marina, cruising the Athens Riviera with up to 10 people. Swim near Megalo Kavouri and Vouliagmeni, use the included snorkel gear, and enjoy seafood pasta, salads, appetizers, wine, beer, and water prepared onboard.

“The communication was top notch. Excellent staff and excellent food! I would highly recommend this tour!”

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14.Island Cruise with Lunch & Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 11 hours · from $176

Spend 11 hours at sea and on three Saronic Gulf islands, with breakfast, beach lunch, drinks, and time to swim. Your package also includes two days on four Athens bus lines, with audio commentary in 16 languages and stops near the Acropolis and Vouliagmeni Lake.

“Very average experience. Food seemed like an afterthought. Free flow alcohol was beer only. Islands visited were ok. Over all a reasonable day out. Met some fun people. Glad the day was over…”

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15.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $166

Set out from Faliro for Hydra, Poros, and Aegina on a full-day cruise with island free time, swimming, a Greek-Mediterranean buffet, and live music. You can add hotel transfers, a Hydra walking tour, or an Aegina bus trip to the Temple of Aphaia and Agios Nektarios.

“staff were beyond amazing. comfortable seats. lovely scenery. not too physically demanding.”

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