Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch

Great cruise stay away from the kids

It was 2 1/2 hours to get to the first island. There 2 islands and a swim stop with a great lunch. She said no saving with towels but one family did and kept swimming to the time and for great seats saving them with a towel. If I were her I would move the towels. So much for the rules. The girl sang all the way back and drove me nuts. The boy hooped when he did well on his video game. The parents slept through it all and bad parents they were. I would take the trip but stay far from the kids. They were awful and their parents were the worst.

Great day out on the water

Great day out - fresh air, fabulous views, delicious lunch. The crew were very professional and Stacey the guide was exceptional. Swimming was fun - and I slept very well that night.

Wonderful relaxing island hopping and swimming day

Great excursion : great food, good stop for swimming in the middle of the Aegean Sea, and a stop in Agista to relax on a beach, swim, shop or buy a snack. Friendly crew too. Very relaxing day that started at 7:45 AM pick up at our hotel and ending at 7:00 PM return to hotel..

Amazing day trip!

Stacey and the crew did an amazing job! Our group of 6 was picked up and dropped off near our hotel in downtown Athens through their private transfer, and the shuttle was right on time. We got to the boat early enough to sit on comfortable lounge chairs under the canopy located on the front of the boat. We went on a sunny day, so it was nice to have shade on the boat. Our day was full of swimming, exploring, and relaxing on the beautiful waters around Aegina and Agistri. The food and drinks were also fantastic. The islands we went to were not crowded, so if you’re looking for a trip to get away from the crowds in Athens, we definitely would recommend this trip!

Awesome tour, beware Viator info

Viator info said hotel pickup was available but the bus can't get down the narrow streets so the tour picks up at some major stops. Viator said tour start was 9am so we thought they would pick up at hotel at 9. Tour operator tried to verify info at 9pm the night before via whatsapp. I didn't see the late message. At 805 am the tour operator called and asked if we could be ready quick they would send a rep from the bus on foot to get us. Stacie was great about getting us on the bus, ship, and back. The tour group treated us very well. Lot of food and drink included. Beautiful islands and swimming and diving off the ship for swimming. Great tour, just beware Viator bad info

Day cruise

Absolutely loved the day experience, the staff were absolutely fantastic, attentive and was a fun day. Loved the spot went we went for a dive. The islands are beautiful! The only comment less positive, which was now the staff fault, was regarding food, there are always selfish people that take more that they need not considering others. Therefore there was very little food to the people at the end of the queue.

Best sailing day trip ever!!!

What a beautiful way to enjoy the Saronic Gulf. From beginning to end this is the trip you need to go on!! The crew aim to please. Stacey, our guide, was top notch. Make sure to pack your swimsuit and jump off the top of the boat into the waters! Best ever!!

Fantastic, would do it again in a heartbeat.

Crew was really nice and helpful. Cruise was amazing. Loved swimming off the boat and the food. The islands were lovely.

Super Fun Sailing Trip

We were picked up and dropped off at our Hotel. The pick up at the Hotel was very prompt and the shuttle was very nice and clean. Once we reached the port to get on the sail boat, Stacy one of the Hostess gave us a brief safety run down & suggested that if anyone gets sea sick they have an all natural pill to help prevent that. It had been 20 years since I had been on a sailing trip; and was concerned about seasickness therefore I took one and never got seasick. The weather that morning of our trip was very cloudy, cold, windy, and rough seas. But as the day progressed the weather cleared and it was a beautiful day. The front of the boat had a row of seats with tables and 2 bench seats. Not a good place to sit in bad weather. The back of the boat (best place to be shielded from the bad weather) had 2 bench seats on the side and a table with 3 chairs and a bench seat. In addition there were 2 upper decks with lounge cushions and an inside cabin where the food & drinks were served, plus a ladies and men’s restroom. The Captain was very experienced and was very careful maneuvering the rough seas. Because of the cold weather the staff passed out blankets for all of the guests. Such a life saver! Breakfast consisted of croissants and pastries with several different kinds of juices and coffee very good. Lunch was equally as delicious the main course was baked BBQ chicken with many different side dishes. So yummy! Unlimited, red and white wine was also served. The crew which were so super friendly and helpful located a safe place for them to throw down the anchor and we were able to enjoy swimming and eat the delicious lunch. The boat docked at 2 beautiful small islands and we had about 1 hour on each island to sight see. This is a very fun tour with lots of beautiful scenery.

Awesome

The tour was incredible !! The food was great, the sights were good, well organised and the crew/staff were kind. I would totally recommend it.

A great day out from Athens to see some local islands

Great day out and excellent staff. Very friendly and helpful. The lunch was great and much better than I had anticipated considering the restrictions you have when preparing food on a boat! Definately worth the money and a great trip.

Best of the best

If amazing is enough word to use. The crew is out of this world. Re booking the same trip again in 2 weeks

Relaxing!

Very relaxing experience! The host was very helpful with referrals and very clean boat! Stopped at three islands and had time to explore!

Don't miss!

It was an amazing and relaxing day! People were very friendly, helpful and polite. We had a very nice meal and food was excellent! We visited the islands and drank cold coffee... I recommend the freddo espresso! The swimming was refreshing and cool and on the way back we really relaxed with the breeze and the nice sea view. An awesome experience overall. Don't miss!

Fun trip for a day

Swimming in the Mediterranean was a great experience. The food was good. Suzanne, our guide, was great, as was the rest of the crew. There are limited deck lounge chairs, so if the boat is full, some people will be on benches or sitting below deck.

Amazing!

Amazing hospitality and experience. The food was great and everyone was very friendly and informative. Thank you to the crew!

Perfect

ABSOLUTLEY fantastic! more than 5 stars...everything was perfect from start to finish. worth it - met multiple solo travelers/ couples/ families...great group of people. food was great - tour guides were great and most importantly the islands were insanely beautiful. i will come back to Athens again at some point and go on the same tour as it was that good. Cant recommend enough. Thank you!

Relaxing day sailing

Really enjoyed the day sailing on the Saronic Gulf. It was relaxing and beautiful. We arrived early and were lucky to get two of the lounge cushions up on top which really made the day enjoyable. Very beautiful scenery, although the two islands that were visited, Aegina and Agistri weren't much to speak of. The sailing was the best part. The crew, especially Suzanna the guide, did a great job. Food was OK.

Memory of a lifetime

I traveled to Greece with my sister. It was my first time traveling internationally at 52. Everything about the trip has been unreal. This excursion however was my very favorite part a memory I have made that will last the rest of my life. Thank you to the crew for making it amazing.

Perfect day out on the sea

We really enjoyed this tour while staying in Athens! Anna and the whole crew made us feel welcome and Anna was great about arranging activities for each island. On Agristri the bakery in megalochori was our favorite stop and in Aegina we enjoyed the archeology site and museum as well as the pistacio tasting/shop. Our driver to and from the event, Vangelis was helpful and courtious. Great day overall!

Great day out.

Idealic spot to swim in. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Well organised. Staff went out there way, lovely day out.

Awesome adventure

We truly enjoyed the cruise. The crew and staff were professional, skilled and incredibly pleasant. The cruise was terrific. Of note, the swimming off the boat was truly phenomenal. Overall, a magnificent experience! For those planning on swimming at the beach, you may wish to consider bringing water shoes as the beach is rather rocky.

A lovely cruise

Excellent communication re pick up, lovely vehicle down to port. Fab cruise. Very long day though. Lunch was lovely. Very hospitable hosts. Overall, a great day.

A cruise that I won't forget and would book again

As I was on a business trip in Athens, I took the opportunity to do this 1 day cruise and visit some island. This experience was wonderful. The crew members (especially our hostess) were very nice and paying a close attention to us. It was the last cruise of the season (as the sunset was early) but we manage to do all the activities and to bath in a quite warm sea.

Great experience

Great option to see a few more islands in Greece. Boat was a great size and the spot were very nice, not there to long to get bored and staff was very friendly.

An amazing experience just wish we had more time on the islands as it felt a little rushed

The crew made it a great experience and kept us safe. Was my first time in a boat that size. Happy they didn’t bring us out on the choppy waters the day before.

Fun Day on the Water

We had a great day! Pros: Our crew was amazing- friendly and attentive. Food and drink was plentiful, always available and delicious. We enjoyed both of the island stops as well as the swimming. Beautiful islands and way more to do in the 1.5 hours given. Cons: there are not enough good seats for everyone. Some people rushed on the boat and had lounge chairs in the sun, while others were sort of stuck on benches in the back. Our return trip was very choppy, obviously not the fault of the crew, but keep it in mind if you get seasick. Another tip: bring a jacket! Even in late May, it was quite chilly on the open water.

Amazing Tour experience

This Tour absolutely exceeded our expectations. From the moment we got on the ship, till the end, we've had an wonderful experience. During the transfers between our locations, we relaxed on board, and had, also thanks to the amazing crew which gave their best to ensure that we had an awesome experience, an amazing day. Every location was beautifull, and the highlight was one where you could directly jump of the ship into the ocean, in crystal blue water. During the trip, we got served with breakfast, dinner and even dessert, which all tasted amazing, and we're served by a really helpful and friendly crew.

Incredible tour!

The crew and team were so incredible and we had just the best time. Had the perfect amount of time at each island and staff were nothing but helpful. Jumping off the top of the boat, pristine water and not too crowded, amazing lunch and lovely people could not recommend enough!!

Excellent trip

Excellent trip, beautiful boat, lovely crew, delicious lunch, gorgeous islands, really loved the swim stop, thoroughly recommend.

Good food and good service

Great crew and good food. Lunch included chicken, pork, rice, Greek salad, pita, pasta, and all the fixings. Crew was there to serve you beer, wine, soft drinks, water and specialty punch drinks. On shore, try the pistachio shop.

Great day!

The overall experience was terrific. The crew couldn’t control the weather. It was very chilly. They have blankets to everyone that needed one. The food was delicious. Comfortable places to relax and enjoy the beautiful islands of Greece.

Great time in a beautiful place!

We had a great time, even though the weather did not cooperate. It was overcast and windy, but the crew took excellent care of us. The food was excellent and plentiful, and the stops were beautiful and interesting. I would highly recommend this trip

Memorable

We had a great day! The captain snd crew were exceptional - they kept us informed, they showed genuine concern for our safety and well-being. The snacks were timely and the lunch was delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you!!

Lovely day at sea!

This was a great day at sea! FOOD: there was coffee and cake and juice. There was a very nice lunch. There was not a mid morning snack or evening snack. BOAT: lovely sailboat (minus sails). Ample shade and sun options. Bathrooms sufficient. PORTS: Docked at two islands, and a third stop for swimming and where lunch was served, all very pretty. CREW: very friendly, professional, and spoke multiple languages. TRANSPORT: pick up/drop off a few blocks from my bnb, easy to locate, van was clean. Definitely recommend this tour; well worth the money, and a great day at sea!

Fabulous time!

We had a blast on this! Super great pick up/drop off experience. Met cool people. Islands and swimming spot are all gorgeous. Great way to see more of the islands without leaving Athens!

A highlight of our stay in Athens.

We were picked up at our hotel and taken to a nice, comfortable sail ship. The staff was great and sensitive to those who have mobility issues. We had beautiful weather and were provided a continental breakfast and a more elaborate lunch. The first and last islands were close to where the ship docked so there wasn't a lot of walking. The last one is known for their pistachios and there are lots of opportunities to buy accordingly. The second stop was for those who wanted to swim or snorkel. Many did not and enjoyed the ship for the time we were anchored in the ocean. Warning: it does get cold once moving and the wind can easily take your hat. Mine is floating somewhere in the Aegan Sea. It was a very relaxing, beautiful day and we would do this again.

Best Day Ever

Jumping off the boat and swimming/ snorkeling was so fun. Awesome boat crew and guide. Would definitely book again!

Amazing experience with amazing host.

We had the best trip. Especially the food, the services and Joanna were really helpful in explaining about the trip. She even took us to the famous spots in the islands and told us where we can explore exactly, so that we didn’t wasted any time looking for it. The food was delicious and it was unlimited. The time management was also great. I would recommend this cruise to everyone.

Amazing!

The entire boat crew was very nice and the whole day was amazing. Definitely worth it. It was a perfect relaxing day learning about the Greek islands and eating Greek foods.

Different experience

Great host and good trip. Boat could have been better and bigger. Rest all experiences were perfect as mentioned in itinerary

A Great Way to Spend a Day

The only hiccup for this trip was at the beginning. The pickup from the hotel was about 20 minutes late. Outside of that, the rest of the trip was great. Even though it was overcast most of the day, the atmosphere on board was sunny enough to compensate. The snacks provided throughout the day were delicious and we never ran dry on beverages. The first stop (the smaller island) was picturesque. Walking the trails toward the "secret beach" was worth it, with the trail opening onto some incredible vistas of the island cliffs. The second stop at the swimming spot was great as well. Diving off of the boat was just the right activity to work up an appetite and the traditional Greek barbecue was great. The third stop on the large island was an excellent way to cap things off. The pistachio ice cream was to die for and the local archeological site was wonderful to walk through. All in all, it was an incredible experience and one that I would consider doing again.

Fun day!

We had a great time on this trip. It is at least 2 hours on the boat to the first island and another 2.5 hours back. You spend a lot of time on the boat but it’s nice to chat with the other tourists. Not a lot of time on the islands but was still the perfect amount of time to wander and get a coffee. We did not swim but others enjoyed jumping off the boat and swimming. It’s a nice full day trip with good food. Bring a light jacket it can be a little cool in the morning and the late afternoon. I only give it 4 out of 5 stars because they play pop music loud and continuously. It would be nice if the music was a little more chill and a little less loud and even non existent on the way back. Most everyone napped and were fairly tired from the sun and all day boating so the high energy pool music wasn’t necessary . Great way to see some Greek islands if you don’t have much time in Athens.

Such a great trip to relax and see the islands

This trip was super fun! It was a great way to relax and just enjoy the views. Getting to swim in the ocean and trying all of the pistachio products were the highlights of the trip!

Amazing

Athena our guide was exceptionally in her knowledge, the way she spoke was clear and you understood everything, the tour was amazing my highlight "The temple of Poseidon" this was on another level. Thank you Christine :)

Wonderful day trip

This was a lovely cruise and activity. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I he smaller group size wakes the entire experience feel more intimate. The lunch was tasty and plentiful and the locations visited were very pretty.

Worth your time

This was a great experience. We loved visiting the different islands and the crew was amazing highly recommend.

Nice day out

It was a lovely day. The staff were great, the food was nice. Joanne did a great job of communicating and everything ran very smoothly. We were informed regularly of what was to come and everyone was very helpful.

Nice experience, polite staff.

Is this not true, we were told three islands. The second stop over was on water to let people have swimming experience. It wasn't actually a landing as Agistri or Aegean island. Please make this clear. Overall, the boat cruise was great.

Waste of Money boat tour

First I want to start off my low low review score does not reflect the staff on the boat they all were absolutely amazing and super friendly could not ask for a better crew. Putting them to the side the actual tour was a complete below average experience. So let’s start from beginning my reservation included hotel pick from my hotel round trip. When I messaged day prior to confirm pick up time I was told that the pick up would be at a different hotel five minutes from my hotel. This wasn’t the biggest deal but not knowing the area it was a slight inconvenience, however the operator was pretty responsive on where to go. Once we were picked up we were brought to the cruise port. The guide on the bus went over some rules and directed us to follow her to the boat. After walking down a very very Says steep hill she received a call that we were not in the correct place. Well up the hill everyone went and back to the bus area. The bus driver got involved to find where we should go and at that point we were directed to walk down the same hill. Being this was a pier we all kind of followed in the middle not knowing cars will go by. Well up comes a car and the car was flying. The car’s mirror slammed into my arm and my arm bent in the mirror. The girl guiding us basically said are you ok but kept walking and said this happens and people can’t drive. My husband was close to getting into an altercation with the guy but the guide who was going to be on the boat with us helped us and got me some ice. The operator did call me and apologized and offered a 50% off for everything we went through. Moving forward I really wanted to just calm from the situation so figured it’s done let’s enjoy the trip. There is a 2 hour ride to the first stop the boat is old limited seating so we sat in the back. They offered some sandwiches which were like on white Wonder bread and one piece of ham and one piece of cheese. It was a snack which was ok. Once we got to the first stop to get off boat there is a ramp but only one side has bars and you feel like your walking the plank. The beach is very very rocky not much but some hotels and some shops. The weather was quite cold so we just walked for the 1.5 hours. The guide was super nice and told us which side to go on and what there was. We returned to the boat everyone where we were sitting wanted some music but we were told it needed to stay quiet. So had a glass of wine and waited for lunch. The lunch was ok. We had some meatballs, Greek salad, pasta salad, rice, bread it was good but from the reviews I was expecting way better. A couple people went into the water but it was way to windy and cold so most stayed on boat. The third stop had a little more to see but nothing wow just like a small fishing island. We had almost 2 hours there. At the port area we saw similar boats all had music playing and seemed way more lively but back to our run down boat we went. Lastly the bathroom had no toilet seats which was gross not sure if that’s common for these boats. I usually dont leave reviews especially bad ones because I know how hard the workers work and this is how they make a living if this was a 100 tour I would just say it is what it is but to pay $330.00 I would say do not waste your money this was boring and a waste of a day. Everyone may experience something different but for me this is a big NO GO