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Athens Island Cruise: Saronic Gulf Tradition
4.1
183 Ratings
Kallithea
Embark on an unforgettable Athens mini cruise through the Saronic Gulf, discovering the hidden gems of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Join us for the ultimate Greek island hopping experience!
Embark on an unforgettable Athens mini cruise through the Saronic Gulf, discovering the hidden gems of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Join us for the ultimate Greek island hopping experience!
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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WMPP+R6 Kallithea - Since 1965 – Because Experience Matters. A Classic for a Reason.
Explore the original one-day cruise from Athens to the breathtaking Saronic Gulf islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina—a journey we’ve proudly offered since 1965. This all-inclusive day trip blends sightseeing, local culture, and relaxation into a single itinerary…
- WMPP+R6 Kallithea - Since 1965 – Because Experience Matters. A Classic for a Reason.
Explore the original one-day cruise from Athens to the breathtaking Saronic Gulf islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina—a journey we’ve proudly offered since 1965. This all-inclusive day trip blends sightseeing, local culture, and relaxation into a single itinerary that has been trusted by over a million travelers.
With nearly 60 years of expertise, we’ve refined this island-hopping cruise to provide a seamless and unforgettable escape from the city. Enjoy a buffet lunch onboard, live music and entertainment, optional guided tours, and plenty of free time on each island. Whether visiting as a couple, family, or group, this is the ultimate way to explore the Greek islands in one day from Athens.
What's Included
- Full-day cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina
- Lunch included
- Free time on the islands to explore or swim
- Live music and entertainment
- Full-day cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina
- Lunch included
- Free time on the islands to explore or swim
- Live music and entertainment
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Drinks and breakfast
- Guided tours in Hydra and Aegina (extra fees apply)
- Private transportation
- Drinks and breakfast
- Guided tours in Hydra and Aegina (extra fees apply)
Additional Information
Athens Day Cruise is not merely a journey—it’s a cherished tradition. Since 1965, this all-day cruise to the islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina has become a favorite classic for travelers eager to explore the heart of the Saronic Gulf. Throughout the years, every aspect onboard has been refined to offer guests a relaxing, enriching, and memorable…
Athens Day Cruise is not merely a journey—it’s a cherished tradition. Since 1965, this all-day cruise to the islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina has become a favorite classic for travelers eager to explore the heart of the Saronic Gulf. Throughout the years, every aspect onboard has been refined to offer guests a relaxing, enriching, and memorable experience.
- Hotel Pick Up service represents an extra cost of 14€
- Due to port regulations, you must provide the full name, gender, date of birth, nationality and passport/ID number of all participants in your group. This information will not be shared with others and will be deleted after your activity.
- If passport informations are not available, you can put ID number and nationaliy.
- The boat departs from the marina ay 7:45am. Please arrive 20 min before departure. If you selected the option with transportation, pickups start from the hotels at 6:40am (full list of pickup locations and specific times in your voucher)
Location
WMPP+R5 Kallithea
Marina Delta Kalithea
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(183 Ratings)
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Omer
May 2, 2026
Very good trip, was special. - We had an amazing experience on the three-island cruise, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Greece.
The entire day was very well organized from start to finish. The departure from Piraeus was smooth, and the staff onboard were friendly, helpful, and always attentive. The boat itself was comfortable, clean, and had plenty of space to relax and enjoy the views.
Each island had its own unique charm. Hydra was absolutely stunning, with no cars allowed, beautiful stone houses, and a peaceful atmosphere that made it feel like stepping back in time. Poros was more lively and colorful, with lovely waterfront cafes and a great vibe for walking around and soaking in the scenery. Aegina was a perfect mix of culture and relaxation, and we especially enjoyed exploring the local markets and trying the famous pistachios.
The time allocated on each island was just right—enough to explore without feeling rushed. The views during the sailing between islands were breathtaking, especially with the clear blue water and the Greek coastline in the background.
Overall, this cruise is highly recommended for anyone visiting Athens who wants to experience multiple islands in one day. It’s a perfect combination of relaxation, sightseeing, and authentic Greek atmosphere.
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Georgia_a
Mar 31, 2026
Island hop - Lovely mix of islands a good taste and definitely will return to some of the islands for longer. The boat was great fun and staff very helpful. We skipped the food as we wanted to try something on the islands themselves and on the last island of Aegina the pistachios are delicious 😋
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Penny
Mar 17, 2026
Definitely recommend - Rena was absolutely amazing! When she found out this trip was to celebrate my graduation, she went above and beyond by upgrading us to a private suite. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the experience even more special. She made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish and was incredibly kind and attentive the entire time. Her warmth and dedication truly stood out, and our trip would not have been the same without her. Thank you, Rena, for helping make such an important celebration unforgettable!
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Katherine_m
Mar 14, 2026
Amazing Aegan Adventure - I could write an essay about all the details which made this cruise great. But simply its an incredible day out and your missing out if you don't do it. We've done it twice already and we'll be back!
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Michigander61
Mar 4, 2026
Highly Recommended - nice to say that you were at three islands in just a day. the appropriate amount of time allotted at each island. I don't like writing negative reviews, but please, please change the main seating area on upper deck with white wicker chairs to chairs where people can sit back and lounge a little. those hard chairs for three hours, upright to Hydra. could feel movement of boat on those chairs, so went down stairs to nice comfortable cushy chairs and was good. great organization and pick up.Thank you.
Oh and great musician downstairs
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977priscillae
May 17, 2026
Well Priced - This was a great way to explore multiple islands in one day. The only downside was the length of time it took to get between each island. The food on board also wasn’t that great however, the lunch that was provided with the ticket was spectacular. There was also entertainment on the ride back to the mainland, which was very enjoyable. Be prepared to be asked to pay for additional walking tours on certain islands. I opted out and still very much enjoyed myself and was able to explore independently.
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Leguya75
Apr 23, 2026
Good discovery - For a discovery of three islands close to Athens, this one-day cruise is pleasant. The reception is nice, explanations about the stopovers in several clear languages.
The lunch included is correct,even if the term "New Mediterranean cuisine is somewhat exaggerated.
Only negative: a bunch of young adults (who I think were Spanish, without being sure, felt obliged to ingratiate the other passengers with deafening screams without anyone asking them to calm down a bit
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Sherylsavage12
Dec 24, 2025
This should be a 2 Island Tour - TL;DR -I enjoy long days and exploring but this trip was unnecessarily long due to the slow boat (pro tip: take the fast ferry!) and the completely useless stop on the island of Poros.
Good: the trip is well organized. We took a taxi to the Marina, quickly located the boat and easily boarded. Staff was friendly and helpful. Plenty of food and drink options if you wanted. Clear communication about when to return to the boat. 2 of the islands were gorgeous and easy to navigate.
OK: seating was fine. Plenty of room but given the 3 hour trip to the first island the seats became a little uncomfortable but the ability to walk around inside and outside made it tolerable.
Bad: the buffet lunch was an abomination. Our goal was to eat on one of the islands - and you should also make this your goal because the buffet rivaled my High school cafeteria lunches. Room temp Cole slaw, the strangest gray/rubbery chicken I’ve seen in a while, bland chick pea salad and some dry hot pasta dish. The disappointment was compounded because the food in Greece is spectacular.
I also felt a slight bit of a constant upsell: no I don’t want the photos you took when we boarded, no I don’t want to shop at the “boutique” at the back of the main level despite the “special prices” etc.
Terrible: at most you spend 25 minutes on Poros. Granted, I’m December there isn’t a whole lot going on but by the time you wait in line to get off the boat, well you have about 18 minutes. Basically, you can walk to the Poros sign a few hundred yards from the boat and take a picture, then walk back.
I assume the marketing department thinks a “3 island cruise” sounds more appealing but the second stop in Poros just adds time and the boat ride is already long and slow enough.
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Artmen9
May 3, 2026
Never again - Never again Avoid the Athens Day Cruise company. They promise a lot and deliver little. The boat was overcrowded; we took the trip around the 3 islands with 4 people in a space meant for 2. For the buffet lunch, we had to wait in line for a very long time to get our food outdoors (it was a cold, windy day and threatening rain). All the food was cold. I asked for it to be heated up, and no one on the team cared about the problem. Too expensive for a ferry service between islands
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Kodyd640
Dec 27, 2025
Got left behind - They gave me the wrong time to be back at the boat and I was left behind on Hydra. just make sure you triple check what time you need to be back cuz the lady saying the time didn’t speak English.
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