The 5 Best Halkidiki Boat Trips

1.Mount Athos Glassbottom Cruise with Ammouliani Island visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 592 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from Ouranoupoli on Eirinikos Glassbottom, a five-hour cruise with views of six Mount Athos monasteries, multilingual commentary, the Drenia islets, and a 1.5-hour stop on Ammouliani. Swim, eat, or explore the island before returning. The boat has a bar, toilets, safety equipment, and wheelchair access.

“It was nice but not always easy to understand what the recorded guide was saying in 4-5 languages. And the seats weren’t very confortable to sit for 4hours. The stop at Ammouliani was a nice touch. It’s small but so beautiful.”

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2.Chalkidiki: Blue Lagoon & Ammouliani Island Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 391 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Sail from Ouranoupoli on Eirinikos Glassbottom Cruises, viewing yellow coral, swimming at Blue Lagoon, eating souvlaki on board, then stopping at Alikes Beach on Ammouliani. Expect music, a DJ, two swimming stops, and six hours on the water. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel.

“With the daily cruise we were pleased to swim in the beautiful beaches of Ammouliani and Diaporos islands. The music on board was nice. As an extra service we purchased certificates with photos taken on the boat. We expected a bit more from the glass bottom of the boat. Thanks for that experience 🌊☀️🏝️”

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3.From Ouranoupolis: Cruise to Mount Athos Monasteries

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 352 reviews · 3h 30m · from $29

Sail from Ouranoupolis, the gateway to Mount Athos, for 210 minutes along the coast of this UNESCO-listed monastic state. You’ll view eight of its 20 monasteries from at least 500 meters offshore, hear commentary in several languages, and use onboard binoculars. Bring shade-friendly clothing, snacks, and patience for the speaker system.

“Kann man gern machen, man kommt halt nur auf 500 Meter an die Küste Ran, also unbedingt ein Fernglas mitnehmen. Info kommt 3sprachig aus dem Lautsprecher. aber für 25 Euro 3,5 h mit dem Boot is fair. Oben ist beschattet, alles gut. An Land geht man nie,1 Kuttenträger kommt im Kloster Dorf an Board und verkauft Selbst erstelltes.”

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4.Ouranoupoli: Mount Athos Peninsula Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 305 reviews · from $28Best value

From Ouranoupoli, you’ll spend three hours cruising the west side of Mount Athos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See eight monasteries, including Dochiariou, Xiropotamou, and Panteleimonos, while onboard commentary explains Orthodox traditions and entry restrictions. There is a bar, multilingual audio, and a chance of seeing dolphins.

“It was really great and fun trip. To know a little bit of Athos peninsula history was really inspiring.”

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5.From Ouranoupoli: Blue Lagoon Two Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 63 reviews · from $39

From Ouranoupoli, you spend a full day on Halkidiki’s clear waters, stopping at uninhabited Diaporos Island, Ammouliani’s local market, and Banana Beach. You get time to swim, snorkel, relax, and eat a light Greek lunch. English and Greek guides, audio support, safety gear, fuel, and port fees are included.

“Excellent cruise, very well organized and kind staff. Everything I saw was a dream. In short, my family and I recommend with love and we will definitely return!”

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