Where to Sail: the 8 Best Boat Trips with Swimming in Athens

1.Islands Swimming Day Cruise. DJ, Lunch & Drinks inc.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,887 reviews · 9 hours · from $129Our pick

Spend nine hours aboard a spacious cruiser from Kallithea Marina, swimming near Agistri and Metopi, visiting Aegina, and cruising the Athens Riviera. You get a Greek buffet, soft drinks, water, coffee, and house wine, plus a live DJ, sunbeds, beanbags, showers, and inflatable toys. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Absolutely loved it! It was very well organized, everything on time and as said before the trip. Very kind staff, good food for lunch, lots of fun during the day. Enjoyed especially the swimming (sliding in to the water from the ship as well as jumping into the water) and was very happy with the DJ”

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2.Aegina, Agistri & Metopi Swimming Cruise with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 325 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Spend nine hours aboard a spacious wooden yacht from Marina Kallithea, stopping at Agistri, Metopi, and Aegina. Swim from the boat, snorkel in clear water, eat a Greek buffet, and enjoy unlimited wine, soft drinks, water, and coffee. You also get free time on two islands, a DJ, shaded seating, and optional hotel pickup.

“I recommend this cruise to everyone, nice long cruise and nice service, everything organized at a high level”

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3.Athens Riviera Catamaran tour with fresh Meal Drinks and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Spend five hours aboard a small catamaran from Alimos Marina with Captain Roberto and a friendly hostess such as Ada or Natalia. Cruise to Vouliagmeni Bay and Prasoniso Island, swim in clear Aegean water, use the included snorkel gear, and enjoy a homemade Greek lunch with wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Morning and sunset departures are available.

“This was one of our favorite days on our trip to Athens. It was so relaxing and scenic. Ada and the rest of the crew showed us a great time. We especially enjoyed the swim/snorkeling at the second spot. The homemade lunch was absolutely delicious!”

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4.Agistri, Moni & Aegina Day Cruise with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 10 hours · from $155

Spend 10 hours on a Saronic Gulf cruise from Marina Zeas, with Agistri and Aegina visits, a swim stop near Moni or Metopi, Greek buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, snorkeling gear, shaded seating, and optional hotel transfers. The return may include music and dancing, while lower-deck seating offers a quieter ride.

“Great crew. the food was prepared fresh and better than expected.”

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5.3-Hour Sunset Cruise with Swim Stop, Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews · 3 hours · from $114Best value

Join the wooden sailboat Calypso at Marina Zeas for a three-hour sunset cruise along the Athens Riviera. You’ll get welcome drinks, Greek-inspired finger food, unlimited soft drinks, wine, and beer, plus a swim stop. Crew members such as Era are attentive and happy to help with music, photos, and drinks.

“Amazing crew and service, very friendly helpful and caring!”

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6.Island Swimming Day Cruise—DJ, Lunch & Drinks incl.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138

Spend about 8.5 hours on a swimming cruise from Kallithea to Agistri, uninhabited Metopi, and Aegina. Swim from beaches or the boat, eat a Mediterranean buffet, enjoy house wine and soft drinks, and dance to a live DJ. Hotel pickup is available, and the cruise returns to the starting marina.

“Most of the day we were able to enjoy the experience. Unfortunately there were 3 things that brought the mood down for us. However they were not the cruise crews fault. 1) there was a child Roaming around getting into trouble because was not being watched by parents and by the end of the cruise, a crew member was waching him full time for his safety and also to keep out of trouble. 2) there was a passenger that could not swim and had a panic in the water. Luckily they life guards saw this and quickly jumped into action to help the passenger and get him to safety. 3)…”

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7.Athens Sunset Dinner Cruise – Swim Stop, Dinner & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $142

Spend about five hours sailing from Marina Zea along the Athens Riviera. Swim near Hydroussa Island and Vouliagmeni, use the supplied snorkel gear, enjoy a freshly prepared Greek buffet, and watch the sunset with wine, beer, soft drinks, and music. Central Athens pickup is available.

“The place was centrally located in the center of town. Everything was within walking distance or Uber.”

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8.Private Cruise to Poseidon Temple at Sounio Cape with Snorkeling and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $600

Spend about seven hours with George, Nikos, Danae, or another Extreme Divers host on a private Athens cruise to Cape Sounio. Visit Poseidon’s Temple, swim and snorkel at Arsída and Vrachos Pothito, explore a sea cave, and enjoy hotel, airport, or port pickup. The private boat lets your group adjust the pace.

“George was consultative, charming, knowledgeable, and displayed deep care and diligence regarding safety, from making sure my son and daughter kept up their sunscreen, to all aspects of water safety. He also stopped the boat to pick up a piece of plastic he saw in the water. Great guy.”

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