What an Athens day cruise with us looks like
The Athens All Day Cruise leaves Marina Zeas in Piraeus at 09:00 every day from April to October and returns around 19:00. In approximately 10 hours you get two shore visits, Agistri and Aegina, plus a swim stop at Aponisos, Moni or Metopi, chosen by the crew for the day’s weather. You travel on a traditional wooden sailing boat that cruises under engine, with a professional crew and an onboard host who gives you an overview of the day in English.
It suits travellers who want to see Greek islands from Athens without organising ferries, and anyone who would rather spend a day swimming and eating well than queueing at sights. It is a full day, so plan for the early start and the journey back from Piraeus in the evening.
The day, step by step
Boarding at Marina Zeas
Meet us at Gate A by 08:40 for the 09:00 departure, or choose the Athens transfer and be collected earlier at your pickup point. Welcome coffee, tea, juice and pastries are served as you board.
Late morning on Agistri
After a light snack on the way, enjoy free time around Skala: the beach, a café or the blue-domed church. An optional bike tour costs €10 per person.
Swim stop and Greek lunch
Snorkelling equipment and water noodles are on board. Lunch is served while the boat is at anchor.
Afternoon in Aegina town
Stroll the harbour, try the island’s pistachios or walk to the Temple of Apollo at Kolona.
Back around 19:00
Fresh fruit is served on the way back to Marina Zeas.
You usually have about an hour and a half at each stop. Sea conditions set the exact times, and the captain may change the order of stops for weather and safety.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Included: the cruise, crew and onboard host; welcome drinks and pastries, a light snack, Greek lunch and fresh fruit; unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks; snorkelling equipment, water noodles and Wi-Fi.
Not included: the Athens transfer unless you book that option, towels, museum and site tickets, guided island tours and the optional bike tour. Food and shopping ashore are at your own expense.
How to choose an Athens day cruise
Day cruises from Athens differ more than the photos suggest. A few questions help you compare:
- How long are you away? Ours is a full day of about 10 hours, from 09:00 to around 19:00.
- Shore time or swim stops? We make two shore visits, Agistri and Aegina, plus one swim stop where you stay with the boat.
- What does the price include? Lunch, snacks and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks are part of ours.
- How do you reach the port? We leave from Marina Zeas in Piraeus, with an optional transfer from 17 pickup points in Athens, the coast and Piraeus.
- What if the weather turns? If we cancel for weather or sea conditions, you choose another date or a full refund.
Want the boat to yourselves instead? See private cruises and group bookings.