Athens · GREEK ISLAND DAY TRIPS
Hydra with no cars on it, Poros across a narrow channel, Aegina and its pistachios: the Saronic Gulf makes an island day possible without giving up a hotel night. These 15 compare departure ports, how long you actually get ashore on each, and whether lunch aboard is worth the difference.
Full-day Athens sailing cruise to Agistri, Moni, and Aegina with swimming, snorkeling gear, and a Greek lunch plus wine and beer.
“Great trip. The crew was efficient and very welcoming. The stop for a swim in the blue, crystal-clear waters was excellent. Lunch on the boat was plentiful and delicious. The sunset at sea ended the tour in a truly spectacular way!”
Day cruise from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina with lunch and open-deck views, plus free time to wander car-free Hydra.
“Well organized, friendly staff..just didn’t like the lunch served..nice experience.. We celebrated my son birthday & the staff was so friendly and helpful..”
Athens sailing cruise to Agistri, Moni/Metopi and Aegina with breakfast, snorkeling gear, onboard Wi-Fi, and Greek lunch plus unlimited drinks.
“Great crew, very attentive. The islands were great, plenty of time to explore or swim. The transfer was difficult if you were not at one if the hoteks offered.”
Sail from Athens to Agistri, Moni or Metopi, and Aegina on a classic wooden boat, with swimming, Greek buffet lunch, and drinks.
“had a lovely trip with a lovely crew. highly recommended 🥳”
Full-day Saronic Islands cruise from Piraeus to Agistri, Moni, and Aegina with Greek lunch, unlimited drinks, and swim stops.
“This was a great experience! Our guides were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, making sure everyone was taken care of at all times. The food they served was delicious and the portions were huge. The sailing was very pretty and our only wish is that we had more time on Aegina.”
Athens yacht cruise to Agistri and Aegina with snorkel stop, Greek buffet lunch, wine and beer, plus optional hotel pickup.
“Crew made sure to chat and meet everyone which added a lot to the nice atmosphere. Food was delicious. I was worried that we would only be at the sea and we wouldn’t have much time on the islands, but in that sense it was all good. An hour on the first island, then a swimming stop, then two hours on the second island.”
Athens cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina with lunch, optional tours, and onboard music, departing from Faliro early.
“The whole day was fantastic. The cruise and tours were very well organised. All the staff were super friendly and kind. The day was informative and entertaining. The boat was clean, safe and well managed. The food was typical buffet style.”
One day cruising Hydra, Poros, and Aegina from Athens with onboard lunch and optional VIP lounge upgrade for a smoother day.
“I had such a great time on this trip. A local recommended it to me and I’m so glad I listened. I understood that there wouldn’t be too much time on each island which was fine with me. It gave the perfect taste of the islands and was very well organized. The islands were beautiful and I decided to do a tour on the island we visited, Aegina. I decided to walk Hydra myself and enjoy sitting by the water under the sun. The weather was perfect! The luncheon was really good as well and the traditional Greek dancing was so much fun. The staff was very nice and attentive.…”
Sail Athens’ Saronic Gulf on a 3-island cruise, swim and snorkel, enjoy Greek lunch and free drinks, with Aegina sights.
“the taxi ride was pre arraigned. the boat was clean and well kept. the staff was amazing and spoke good english. crew members were knowledgeable about all of our stops and made sure we knew how to make the most of our time at the stops. provided lunch was fantastic as was the cold beer and the swimming was unmatched! would definitely do this again if we return to greece. our highlight of the trip for sure.”
Athens all-day cruise to Agistri, Moni, and Aegina with snorkeling, Greek lunch buffet, drinks, and hotel pickup. Small group.
“From the on time pickup to the drop off, the entire day was very pleasant , made more so by the excellent crew and atom, the leader.”
Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina in one long day cruise, with onboard lunch, folklore show, and optional add-ons at the islands.
“Too many people, not enough time on any of the islands, and the format is tired. The staff is very friendly and helpful.”
Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina by 50-meter cruise with lunch plus live Greek music and dance, ideal for a one-day island hit.
“booked nearly 8 months in advance, to include hotel pick-up, and everything was on time and in order.”
Sail from Athens on a traditional boat to Aegina and Agistri, with lunch, snorkeling, swim stops, pistachios, and unlimited drinks.
“It was incredible! What a good value for money. We had the most amazing day and we ended the day seeing dolphins! Thank you to all the staff that made it a really memorable day”
Full-day sailing from Athens to Agistri, Metopi and Aegina for turquoise swims, snorkeling, a Greek buffet lunch, and unlimited drinks.
“I recently enjoyed a day cruise around the Saronic Gulf with friends, a perfect way to escape the city heat. The staff was incredible, offering kind and attentive service from pick-up to drop-off. It was the cheapest adventure I found and offered great value for money. The boat was spacious with plenty of seating, and we enjoyed free soft drinks, wine, water, and coffee. The lunch buffet was fresh and tasty. We visited Agistri and Aegina and swam in the turquoise waters off Metopi. However, the tour only visited 2 islands, not the 3-4 advertised. The ferry is large, so you miss out on the charm of a smaller boat,…”
Guided Aegina day trip from Athens with ferry, a stop at Temple of Athena Aphaia, monastery and churches, plus beach swimming and pistachios.
“Marco and Roi were beyond amazing they are so kind people and Roi is very expert and she has very good knowledge about all the sites of the island and Greece and she was very kind to share many information about the country Also Marco is very good driver I love the tour because of them Many thanks for great experience”
Every kind of day out from the city, and the best of each.
