The Authentic Rhenia-Delos Cruise

Cool experience with sea, sun, and antiquities

Good times! Loved jumping off the boat, having a lovely lunch and then exploring ancient ruins. Also danced on the boat while traveling in the Aegean Sea. We took this tour with our 2 teenagers who also enjoyed the experience.

Party atmosphere alllllll day.

I would not recommend to people over 35 or for children. They blasted loud dance club music for 6 hours straight. It gave me a migraine and when I begged them to turn it down a bit they refused. The boat was nice and the workers were friendly but ultimately not helpful. The beach they took us to was tiny and rocky sadly. The 3 other families with kids agreed the music was way too loud but became 3 people were dancing they did nothing. It’s definitely more of a party tour. But book it if that’s what you want. But with I would avoid.

Beautiful Mykonos from the sea

The cruise is as advertised. Ensure to ask for Paola. She is the life of the party on our way back. We really enjoyed the trip, the music and the Greek dance! Thank you for a great time!!

Not worth it unless you like piles of rocks

We booked this for a friend’s birthday and the wine and beer are disgusting. To make it taste good we mixed the white wine with the lemonade. The staff is friendly and fun but Delos Island is just a pile of rubble and rocks and the museum is closed so you’re walking for 1.5+ hours in the sun and the only restroom is at the beginning at the visitor center. With no tour guide and no museum and no bathroom it’s not worth it. Unless you like history and did your research just stay in Mykonos and have fun.

Amazing day of sun, culture and dancing

Amazing trip! The crew was very helpful, everything was organized and we even danced in the end. Lovely day, I highly recommend

Gorgeous water and flowing drinks!

Incredible experience! We highly recommend it. Our itinerary was changed due to extreme heat, and we were still able to visit all of the stops. The crew was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Food was delicious and while the wine was clearly inexpensive, it was better than most wine in the US. We even had an impromptu dance party at the end. The boat was rocking, the drinks were flowing and the water was gorgeously clear. We are back again next week and might book the exact same tour!

Good for swimming and partying

Overall - a very enjoyable fun experience. I would rate this highly if you wanted a boat day - jumping off the boat to swim with option of snorkeling in the water. I wouldn’t rate it if you were specifically going to see Delos on an architectural tour. This trip isn’t set up well for this. It would’ve been better to do Delos first and reina second. Delos was hot hot hot. Even in a cap with suncream my face got red. Thanks to previous reviewers advisors telling you to bring water as nothing there. You can’t swim off the island as it’s sacred. It would’ve been great to have been able to dip in the sea after Delos and not before to cool off. But guess there’s a window of time to visit. You really needed a guide to take you round Delos to get the most out of it. The boat staff said to ask at the ticket office on the island. I asked them and they said they were just security guards - so obviously no set up here for this. The plaques and maps were useful but not if you wanted an in-depth trip. The Delos museum was closed at the time we visited which was a bit annoying as the boat staff didn’t mention anything. I would’ve chosen the option to stay in the boat to go swimming whilst others went to Delos (it was given as an option). My friend had informed the staff they were vegetarian but there was nothing extra given for this. Just more salad. My lunch was ok. Edible and definitely ok. Salad rice kebab tsatsiki and bread. Not haute cuisine but wasn’t expecting this. The wine was not good. I stuck with the lemonade and that was nice (had a homemade taste). The best bit was definitely the swimming off the side of the boat and the dancing on the way back to Mykonos old port. The staff had said that not many had booked but it was pretty busy on board (some folks sitting on the deck) - so god knows what it is like at high season. So in a word- go for the swimming but book another trip specifically for the Delos archeological tour.

A big disappointment!

We have been touring Europe for 2 weeks. Mykonos was our last stop and this cruise was our last tour/excision and we were looking forward to a relaxing day on the water. The boat first stopped in an area where people could swim or snorkel . The second stop was at Delos where there are ruins. We were unable to hear the announcements well and did not realize they were just dropping guests off who wanted to visit the ruins, then leaving. We got off for a few short minutes to stretch our legs and then planned to get back on the boat. As we were walking back to the boat we saw it was pulling away from shore. We ended up stuck at Delos for over 2 hours in the hot sun. We had left all of our belongings on the boat and had no water or umbrellas to use for shade. It was miserable! There were a lot of people on the ship, 150 or more I would guess. It was too crowded for our liking. The lunch they provided was good and the crew was nice, but they need to make sure people leaving the boat are aware it will be leaving shore for several hours before returning. They shouldn’t assume everyone has heard their announcements. We had already spent many days looking at ruins in Rome & Pompeii so all we wanted was a nice day on the sea to end our trip. This was a big disappointment!

Great fun, good time and beautiful sceneries

We had a great time on this cruise. Really lovely family atmosphere, good food and a nice private beach. Had lots of fun dancing on the way back to port. Would do this experience again!!

Relaxing scenic tour with delish meal!

Our group of 4 really enjoyed this Excursion! Captain Vicky and her crew were so friendly. The Greek meal was delicious. A few opportunities to swim in the ocean and a choice to go to the ruins or just relax on a beach. Thank you! Bonus: Captain Vicky and crew doing the Greek dance at the end on the boat! 👏

Immersion in the ancient world

The visit to Delos were we found a hundred tons of history and opportunities to fulfill your imagination of the ancient world. We have the opportunity to walk all around at your pace, and was impressed by the size of this city.

Excellent trip!

Had a great time, definitely recommend swimming in Rhenia! Delos was very fun too! The crew on the ship were all very fun to hang out with too!

So much fun!

The crew were fantastic. Great swimming. Lots of conversation with others guests. The whole experience was excellent. A good day at sea with friends. Lunch was fantastic. We had a dance party led by the crew on the way back to Port lots of fun.

Don’t use Viator! This cruise wasn’t great

Well, first I need to say that I won’t ever use Viator again!!! A booking was made w/out my authorization for a cruise same day & they refuse to refund me or simply switch me to the correct cruise that we wanted. We ended up paying for 2 boat cruises in Mykonos & I lost $411! They wouldn’t even give me a Viator credit! The cruise itself was just ok, they left us on Delos island wayyy tooo long , takes 40 mins to see everything & they never came back for 1hr 45 mins! We couldn’t go back on boat to layout they leave & come back later. We could have chose not to get off the boat and explore the island and instead stayed on the boat and went over to a secluded beach on a different island, but they never informed us that that was a second option. We were not happy about being stuck on an island for an hour and 45 minutes without access to our bags and our passports and all of our stuff on the boat. Nothing was communicated. No snacks were provided! Wine was nasty! Lunch was good. No room to layout on boat. Only chairs inside. Won’t book again.

Great Experience

This trip caters to two very different target groups - the Mediterranean swimmers and tan seeking individuals and the group that loves history. We belonged to the latter, and we loved Delos. Special mention to the delicious Greek lunch and the highly professional family owned business. We felt safe at all times because of their attention to detail.

Great experience

Great day trip. The organizers clearly know what they are doing and thought of everything. They were generous, friendly, fun, and made sure to keep guests upbeat and having a nice time. Well worth the cost and time.

Great day out on the crystal blue Aegean

Fantastic day out on the boat. Delos was closed due to the Easter bank holiday but we were taken close to it so we could photograph the key landmarks. The stop in Rhenia for swimming and lunch was beautiful - crystal clear water (although chilly as it was May). Food was simple but tasty - Greek souvlaki, salad, rice and tzatziki and unlimited wine, water or juice. Soft drinks (such as coke) were €4 to buy onboard. Bathroom facilities were clean and as this was early on in the season the boat wasn’t packed - probably around 30 of us in total on the boat. As there were a few cruise ships in at the time the other ferry boats / day trips out to Delos were absolutely packed with people, and ours was nice and quiet!

Worst trip ever!!

Worst trips of my life! Guided tour caused me to have deak sickness the entire time and I threw up three times! They didn’t do anything and caused me more harm then anything! Please don’t use them ever! The trip was not worth it at all! They use u and are leeches! They don’t care about anything but money and did not provide any car at all

Very fun day cruise!

The trip to Rhenia and then to Delos was an amazing experience. The water was cool, but being able to look at all the different types of rocks along the shoreline was amazing. Delos was an even more amazing site to me, as I love history and Greek architecture. Going through the ruins and climbing the mountain was an amazing experience. All around I do recommend!

Best day ever!

We had the BEST day ever!!! The house wine was very strong….tread carefully. The water was ice cold but we still jumped in and swam!

Had A Great Time

We had rough seas but the staff was attentive to the passengers needs, frequently checking on how they were doing. The food and wine were tasty. The Rhenia swim stop was adequate in time as well as the Delos stop. The scenery was awesome and the Delos stop amazing for those Iinterested in history. Unfortunately the museum was closed but the ruins were well worth the visit. Our onboard entertainment coordinator was friendly and caring and got everyone engaged in having fun throughout the cruise. Overall, an unforgettable experience.

Great time!

My group of friends and I had a blast! Highly recommend if you’re planning to visit Mykonos. The lunch and the music were great!

Mykonos on NCL

NCL docked, 10 min sea taxi into town €2 each way. Pleasant all white buildings lots of colours and friendly. A little expensive for two coffees but worth it for the location. Tours and options available otherwise an hour or two will cover it,

Great Experience, Great staff! A+

Amazing day cruise to Rhenia and Delos with ample time for each island. I went with my mum for her birthday and the crew let me give them a cake to bring out to her as a surprise which was lovely. Food is very good, and left feeling very happy and warm. Would recommend to anyone spending time in Mykonos.

Best tour in Town

Highly recommended to everyone,they departs on time ,food was really taste .The boat is absolutely beautiful,staff very friendly and helpful,

Why not just book it

Wicked trip! Full day 10:30 to 5pm. Started at the beach and enjoyed walking a bit further to where we were dropped as the weather was average in the morning. The museum was incredible and is a must see. Climbing up the big hill and looking at the view was a highlight of our Mykonos trip. The team onboard were super kind and enthusiastic. I would recommend the trip.

Great trip. Must do

The boat is fabulous and sturdy. We sailed on a day the sea was really rough but they were really professional and gave us confidence that we were safe. The food served was basic but good and the party on the return trip was a lot of fun

Beautiful views & amazing water.

I loved the swimming spot! Water was cold, but beautiful & refreshing. Staff were very nice & fun. Food & drinks were good as well. I would highly recommend.

Family owned and operated, that is truly AUTHENTIC! Great Cruise!

This ship holds a lot of people and they will fill it up. This is not a semi-private tour. With that said I recommend boarding early to grab a nice seat up top on a bench in the shade. I prefer small tours but still GREATLY enjoyed this one! It begins with a straight sail out to a semi-cove with beautiful water and some land to explore. There is plenty of room to spread out. You may also jump off of the ship. Noodles were provided for floating. We chose to explore some of the rockier coastline and enjoyed some private time looking at shells and natural salt formations. Be wary of when other passengers start re-boarding the ship for lunch. We were so far away we didn't hear any alert for lunch but saw everyone re-boarding. The family themselves serve you a nice traditional meal with a bar for purchasing alcohol if desired. The lemonade was good too! After lunch you are free to jump back in and enjoy the water some more. Once anchors are pulled you head straight to Delos where you can chose to debark for a self-guided tour or stay on the boat for another swim stop. We chose to tour Delos. Delos has an entrance fee but it was nominal. Out of all of the ruins we visited Delos was the most natural and unprotected. There is history everywhere, you are literally walking on clay pot pieces in the ground and can see full pots just laying out in the open next to you. I really enjoyed Delos and would recommend debarking to do this tour. After boarding the ship you are taken directly back to the dock. On the sail home they serve watermelon and their kids will entertain you on the top deck with some traditional Greek dancing! It was a memorable cruise!

The best experience

These guys are the absolute best. You won’t regret booking with them. All of them have very good hearts, and genuinely love their work and you will be guaranteed a great trip with them! Captain and his family are super lovely and the team are professional and very helpful. I highly highly recommend this company!!!

The boat crew were...

The boat crew were incredible - their mantra was ‘make memories’ and they provided lots of opportunities to do so. Can’t credit the staff and crew enough.

So much fun!

This was such a great excursion! We started our morning with a beautiful ride out to Rhenia Island and got to swim for a little, pool noodles were provided. It was a bit cold out but so worth it. We were then provided with a delicious Greek lunch, plenty of wine, and a variety of non-alcoholic juices. Other alcohol was available for purchase. They took us over to Delos next where we were able to explore for about 2 hours and got some fresh fruit on our return to the boat. Our return trip to Mykonos was so fun with music and dancing. The only thing I’d change is that I would’ve rather seen Delos first and went swimming after as Delos was really hot to walk around, but I’m sure they have a reason I’m not aware of for the order of the trip. I’d highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great full-day excursion in Mykonos!

Great trip from Mykonos, highly recommend.

This was a great tour, the ship and crew were great. We really enjoyed the lunch. Snorkeling in Rhenia was so beautiful. We had no idea the archeological site on Delos island would be so amazing. It was hard climb, but worth it. It could not have been easier to get to, the pickup was right next to our cruise ship gate.

Don't book this trip if anything happens they will not return your money.

Avoid the blue boat at all cost! We were not able to attend the cruise because we got seasick when we contacted the company they told us there was nothing they could do and charged our card the card was charged not even 24 hours after we got off the boat it's like they wanted to take advantage... Almost a month and I am still trying to communicate with them. They are 0% cooperative and have no emotions to illness.

Fun, exciting, calming and cultural

The staff were more than helpful. Get prepared to get some splashes from the sea but tbh it only made the trip more fun! You got the vibe you were on a trip with some really honest kind people who’ve been doing this for years. They would check that everyone’s okay and comfortable and you have the option to continue swimming rather than seeing Delos, I’d say it’s worth it for sure though an hour and a half there gave us lots to absorb and felt like it was one of the best parts of our trip to Mykonos

Highly Recommend

A highlight of our trip to Mykonos. Tips: bring sunscreen and a snorkeling mask if you have one. All the staff were amazing, thank you 😁

Relaxing day on the waters

Great for the price, we did the second cove vs getting off at Delos, definitely worth it as the small cove was quaint and nice for sun bathing on the small beach or a refreshing dip. Food was decent, the kabobs were tasteful.

Great party!

We had a great time dancing on the boat with the amazing crew and good music. We were considering going on a small (10 pax) cruise but saved a bit of money and ended up having more fun with the big group which we would not have had otherwise.

Mediocre

Rhenia beach stop was hardly a beach. It was a patch of gravelly sand. Food was mediocre at best. It was cold. Staff was good. It was a long day.

Fun day trip, good value for money!

The crew on the boat were friendly and fun, we were made to feel very welcome and they done their best to get everyone involved. The food and drink was ok for the price. We met some great people. We recommended it to some friends we'd made in the hotel and they booked to go on the same trip the next day.

Great day!!!

We loved everything about this cruise!!! The guide was fun and funny, the scenery was beautiful, swimming and summing were great, the meal was good, and we liked the option of visiting Delos island. We would have liked to have more information about maybe downloading an audio tour of the ruins on Delos since the pamphlet given to us upon entering was in Greek. There was some information in English as we walked through the site.

Fantastic ride and tour

This was an incredible trip. Be advised it is not for the faint of boat. You ride on an authentic wooden ship under power. The crew are highly skilled sailors with a great sense of humor. The water from port to the islands was moderately rough on October 3 leading to rocking side to side and front to back for the 45 minute trip out. The views are amazing. Swinging off the beach of Rhenia was calm and still comfortable. The water is clear and there were plenty of fish to see. The beach is small but wonderful for sunbathing. The ride to Delos is only minutes. This is one of the most important historical sites and the two hours allotted were just enough to make two loops of the ruins. There are limited explanations on signage. I would have liked more and I recommend reading about it before. There is a choice to stay with the boat for another swim stop instead of the site and many did that option although I can’t imagine why. There was a fresh cooked lunch along with wine, soft drinks and water. On the rocky ride home the American and other disco music got almost everyone on the boat up dancing and singing - which was better than sitting for me! Highly recommended and a great value for the price.

Perfect day of swimming, food and dancing!

We had a lovely day! The water was gorgeous and the family atmosphere was amazing. Loved swimming and dancing at the end of the day!

Perfected Authenticity

The authenticity of being on an actual ship that likely sailed the seas of the Aegean during ancient roam was mesmerizing.

Boat days are always the best

We had such a fun day on this cruise. Lunch was amazing. Complementary wine and juices was very nice. We stopped at two swimming spots (other option would be to get off at Delos to explore the ruins). Both swimming spots were beautiful and so fun. Jumping off the boat was a highlight. Staff was very nice and welcoming. Dance party on the way back to Mykonos was also loads of fun.

Don't book this trip if anything happens they will not return your money.

We were not able to attend the cruise because we got seasick when we contacted the company they told us there was nothing they could do and charged our card the card was charged not even 24 hours after we got off the boat it's like they wanted to take advantage.

40th Birthday

We had a wonderful time celebrating my 40th Birthday. Definitely recommend to do if you are in Mykonos!!

Very fun day

We enjoyed the trip very much. Crew was great and enjoyed the site seeing. We would definitely recommend.

Well worth it!

Our whole party enjoyed this and it was worth the money. Personally Delos was one of the high points of our trip for me so I do wish they gave us a bit more time there. The cruise back to Mykonos pretty much just turned into a dance party so a good time was had by all. Our guide gets all the credit for getting that started but I never got his name.

All around great

Fantastic staff and great food. Lovely tour guide. The staff was very friendly but the transport there was slightly rocky and the driver was not taking care of the pedestrians around him.