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Lunch Cruises in Greece: the 15 Best Tables Afloat

36 tours  ·  from $29 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lunch cruises in Greece worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you pay.

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - Leaving Faliro for a full day at sea
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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

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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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide - Pserimos, the first island stop
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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

2.From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,564 reviews · 7h 30m · from $29Best value

Spend 7.5 hours aboard the Barco de Pirata from Kos, stopping at Pserimos, Kalymnos, and Plati. You get a Greek BBQ lunch, swimming, snorkeling, music, and a waterslide. English and German crew members, including Kostas and Yanis, help keep the day moving.

“We had the best time ! The crew were amazing. Be prepared for a day of dancing,laughing, drinking and lots of sun☀️”

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Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Meeting the boat at Mandraki Harbor
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Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

3.Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,002 reviews · 6 hours · from $83

Spend six hours cruising Rhodes’ east coast on a sailing or power catamaran with up to 24 passengers. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, and Kallithea Springs, with the power boat also visiting Afandou Caves. Andreas and the crew serve Greek food, fruit, snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“Probably the best boat thrip I’ve done. The catamaran was clean and comfortable. Everything you need for a relaxing,enjoyable day at sea. Great food and the guys were helpful, informative and friendly. Swim stops at the bays were refreshing and fun. Overall a great day and would definitely do this again. Thanks to all”

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Athens: Hydra, Poros & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - Hydra, where the day feels most atmospheric
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Athens: Hydra, Poros & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

4.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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Athens: Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks - Agistri gives you the day’s first taste of island life
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Athens: Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

5.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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Athens: Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board - Metopi is the jump-off swimming stop
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Athens: Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board

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

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

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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From Ag. Nikolaos: Spinalonga & Kolokytha Cruise with Lunch - Spinalonga: 90 minutes on a historic island
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From Ag. Nikolaos: Spinalonga & Kolokytha Cruise with Lunch

Corfu Town: Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Swim Stops - Nissaki and the first clear-water swim
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Corfu Town: Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Swim Stops

8.Corfu Town: Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 707 reviews · 1 day · from $127Top rated

Spend a full day on Koryfo from Corfu’s old port, with swim and snorkel stops near Nissaki and Eremitis Forest, a local souvlaki lunch, wine, and views of Corfu’s Old Fortress. The crew, including Paul and Spiros, keeps the day friendly and informal.

“Very friendly crew; lovely swim stops; excellent food & wine; superb day out”

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Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch - White Rocks Beach: Your First Swim in Clear Water
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Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

9.Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 650 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Join Captain Vagelis and the Dreamy Cruises crew from Argostoli for a seven-hour boat day to White Rocks, Vardiani Island, and Xi Beach. Swim, snorkel, use paddle boards, try Xi’s natural clay, and enjoy homemade Kefalonian pie, salad, fruit, wine, and water.

“We had a great day on the boat. The Captain and others were so helpful, funny and informative. Highly recommend this tour”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - Leaving Faliro for a full day at sea
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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

10.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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Mykonos: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Transfer - Leaving Mykonos under the windmills
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Mykonos: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Transfer

11.Catamaran Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 451 reviews · 5 hours · from $123

Sail from Mykonos on a five-hour catamaran trip with an English-speaking crew, a photo stop near Delos, and two hours at Rhenia. Swim, snorkel, use the SUP, and enjoy seafood pasta, meat, vegetarian dishes, fruit, and homemade rosé.

“It was an amazing cruise! Kostas and Chris were so accommodating and told amazing stories about the history of Mykonos.”

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Heraklion: Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch - The coach ride from Heraklion to Mirabello Bay
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Heraklion: Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch

12.Heraklion: Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 432 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $58

Travel by air-conditioned coach and boat from selected Crete pickup points to Spinalonga, Kolokytha Bay, and Agios Nikolaos. A licensed guide leads the island visit, followed by swimming, a simple lunch with wine or juice, and free time by the lake and port.

“The day trip was fantastic. We had Elena as our guide and it was a great mix of sense of humour and very informative. The bus driver and boat transportation was all the the utmost safety and care. Spinalonga has great history, Kolokytha bay was picturesque, amazing swimming and really good bbq lunch and Agios Nikolaos is a great stop with the lake in the centre of town. Only improvement would be for slightly more free time in Spinalonga as there was only enough time to do a loop of the island or climb to the top rather than being able to do both. Overall a great trip and would…”

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Rhodes: Beach Gem Exploration Cruise with Lunch & Transfer - Traganou Caves and Afantou Bay: an easy first swim
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Rhodes: Beach Gem Exploration Cruise with Lunch & Transfer

13.Rhodes: Beach Gem Exploration Cruise with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 396 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Spend five hours aboard the Dollaki, a modern boat with shaded seating, beanbags, a DJ, and a bar. Swim at Traganou Caves, Anthony Quinn Bay, and Kallithea Springs, then enjoy a Greek buffet with beer, wine, and soft drinks. Hotel transfers are available on the full package.

“Fantastic boat trip! Communication in advance of the trip was brilliant, transporting the day well organised and comfortable and the boat itself was amazing. Loads of bean-bags and corner seating to lounge on, free flowing drinks from the friendly team on board and brilliant music playing all day. Lunch was delicious - far better than expected - and the swim stops perfect. Would highly recommend for a relaxing day and real value for money.”

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Chalkidiki: Blue Lagoon & Ammouliani Island Cruise & Lunch - Greek barbecue on the boat
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Chalkidiki: Blue Lagoon & Ammouliani Island Cruise & Lunch

14.Chalkidiki: Blue Lagoon & Ammouliani Island Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 391 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Set sail from Ouranoupoli on a glass-bottom boat to Sithonia, Diaporos, Vourvourou, and Ammouliani. You’ll see yellow corals, swim in clear water, eat souvlaki and Greek salad, and enjoy music from the onboard DJ. The crew speaks English and Greek, with vegetarian meals available by request.

“The cruise was really lovely, everything very well organised. The crew was professional and helpful, the boat clean and the meal tasteful. It was the first boat trip for my son and he enjoyed it so much that he wants to repeat the experience. The second swimming stop, at the Alykes Beach, in Ammouliani, was the one that we enjoyed the most. The crystal clear water was simply amazing, a joy to swim in for adults and kids.”

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Naxos: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Drinks - Setting off from Piso Livadi or Actionseaze Sailing
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Naxos: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

15.Naxos: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 390 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $212

Spend up to seven hours sailing from Naxos with a skipper and crew, stopping at beautiful swimming spots around Naxos and Paros. Swim, snorkel, relax on the nets, and enjoy Greek lunch, fruit, coffee, soft drinks, beer, and local wine. Routes change with the wind.

“The activity was just amazing! The crew was very nice and friendly. We felt really welcomed and the ride was great. We did some snorkeling, eat great greek food and had some nice chat with locals and other tourists. Aldo the music and the vibe were just amazing: very chilling atmosphere. Definitely recommend it to anyone. Thanks for the amazing experience! Greetings from Italy”

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