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Greek Boat Trips: The Top 15 Days on the Water

178 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Half this country only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a two-hour cave trip to a full day under sail with lunch aboard, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.

From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa - Gramvousa Island and its Venetian castle
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From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

1.From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6,755 reviews · 7 hours · from $47Our pick

Sail from Kissamos Port aboard a large, comfortable ferry to Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon. You get time to swim, visit the seaside church, hike to the Venetian castle, and enjoy the famous shallow waters. Food, drinks, toilets, and multilingual audio information are available onboard, but this is transport with free time, not a fully guided tour.

“Couldn’t of been better! Absolutely beautiful and shouldn’t be missed.”

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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands - A Greek buffet lunch after the first island
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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

2.From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,137 reviews · 7h 30m · from $35

Join the Odyssey boat in Kos Harbour for a 7.5-hour cruise to Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos. You get a one-hour stop in Vathi, a Greek buffet lunch, swimming in clear water, low-cost cocktails, and a chance to spot dolphins near the fish farms. The English-speaking crew keeps the day easygoing rather than rowdy.

“Great day trip sailing to the islands of Vathy, Pserimos and the Blue Lagoon. The captain and crew were wonderful. Lunch was tasty and the cash bar decent. Great value for money — we went with low expectations and returned happy that we went! Leah & Bruce Canada”

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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included - Agistri: beaches, Skala, and a short island visit
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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

3.All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,958 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Spend 10 hours sailing from Marina Zea across the Saronic Gulf, with stops at Agistri and Aegina plus a swim near Moni or Metopi. Sam, Mo, Elizabeth, and the five-person crew serve coffee, pastries, a generous Greek buffet, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Pickup from central Athens is available.

“The crew of Sam, Elizabeth and Mo were amazing! Our driver Nikos was a very talented driver! The food was spectacular!! We went to three islands to explore. Highly recommend this tour!”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - The sailing sets the tone
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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

4.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,305 reviews · 12 hours · from $154

Spend about 12 hours sailing from Athens to three Saronic Islands. Walk Hydra’s car-free lanes, see Poros harbor, and explore Aegina before returning for Greek music and dancing. The ship serves a buffet lunch, offers open decks and indoor seating, and provides optional hotel transfers and paid island excursions.

“This is absolutely right up there at the top with the best day tour we have ever taken. Definitely upgrade to the VIP ticket. It is worth every penny, We had an excellent day and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. We were totally pampered from the time we arrived until we departed. Jordan was such an attentive, friendly, fun, entertaining person. The entertainment was superb! Thank you to all the VIP personal for making us feel so pampered. You will definitely be recommended to everyone we know headed to Athens.”

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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - Mesa Pigadia brings the first swim
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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

5.Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,933 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about five hours sailing from Vlychada past Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the hot springs, and Santorini Volcano. You’ll have swimming and snorkeling time, towels, equipment, hotel transfers, and a Greek BBQ with wine and soft drinks if you choose the food option. Sunset departures add a memorable finish.

“I unfortunately was not able to go on the experience due to a last minute sickness but the customer service is phenomenal! They helped me adjust the booking, were extremely accommodating and were helpful in offering other suggestions for activities during our trip. Nothing but good things to say about them!”

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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop - Leaving Agios Nikolaos at 12:30
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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

6.Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,031 reviews · 4h 30m · from $29Best value

Sail from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga aboard a comfortable boat with a bar, restaurant, and lounge. Swim from the boat in Kolokitha Bay, hear about Olous, Barbarosa’s Cave, and Kri Kri Island, then spend about 90 minutes on Spinalonga, including a guided tour. English and Dutch guiding is available, with French and German audio guides.

“An enjoyable day to Spinnalonga. Guides on and off the ship were good and explained things well”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - Lighthouse views and the approach to the volcano
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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

7.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran from Vlychada Marina, stopping at Red Beach, the hot springs, and Thirassia. Swim, snorkel, eat shrimp, mussels, Greek salad, pasta, and BBQ food, and enjoy local wine and beer. Guides such as Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, and Bill are known for lively service and island commentary.

“Have pick-up service, good arrangement, nice food, nice music, well introductions for Santorini. Although the weather wasn’t very well, me and my family still having so much fun.”

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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise - Two hours around Lakka on Paxos
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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

8.From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,963 reviews · from $61

Sail from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos with guides such as Maria, Elena, or Victoria, depending on departure. Visit Lakka, enter Paxos’ Blue Caves, and swim near Antipaxos. The full day lasts 7 to 12 hours, with optional hotel pickup, an onboard bar, and lively entertainment on the return sail.

“We had the most amazing day. You should definitely purchase this if in corfu, you won’t regret it!!!”

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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves - Entering two Blue Caves along Paxos
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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves

9.Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,851 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $53

Sail from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos, enter two Blue Caves, swim for about an hour in turquoise water, and spend two hours in Gaios. Pickup is available across Corfu, with multilingual guides, audio options, and a lively return cruise that may include Greek dancing.

“Really good! Was really fun seeing the different islands and learning the facts about Greece! Our guide was amazing 🤩. Would highly recommend! The boat was efficient, however, there was some issues with the rope tangling into the propeller! Staff kept us informed the whole time and it just gave us more time to enjoy the amazing views and crystal clear waters”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - White Beach, the lighthouse, and volcanic rock
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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

10.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Spend five hours aboard a small Vista Yachting catamaran, with room for about 16 people, visiting Red Beach, White Beach, the Venetian lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. You get snorkeling gear, towels, Greek meze, a fresh BBQ, unlimited soft drinks and white wine, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup.

“It was great, I’d do it again, especially since it was too cold to swim, so we decided to come back in the summer to do a do-over. Highly recommend!”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal - The one-hour sail from Heraklion to Dia
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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

11.Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,579 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $95

Sail from Heraklion’s Old Venetian Harbour to protected Dia Island on a yacht limited to 14 passengers. Captain Petros and crew members such as Sofia, Giannis, Mariana, and Manos provide a relaxed day of swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Greek food, unlimited drinks, and optional sunset views.

“Amazing experience!! The food and staff were amazing, the location is stunning, we had the most beautiful day”

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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide - Pserimos: a small first stop with Greek-island charm
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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

12.3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,564 reviews · 7h 30m · from $29

Spend about 7.5 hours aboard the Barco de Pirata from Kos Harbour, visiting Pserimos and Kalymnos before a swim stop at Plati. Expect lively music, a Greek barbecue lunch with chicken, pork, or vegetarian choices, snorkeling, a boat waterslide, and a friendly English and German-speaking crew.

“it was great just the food could be better and cheeper drinks apart from that perfect”

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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George's Bay - The one-hour crossing from Mandraki Harbor
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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George’s Bay

13.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,333 reviews · from $55

Take a high-speed boat from Rhodes to Symi in about an hour, then spend three hours exploring the island’s pastel harbor, tavernas, shops, and church views. On selected departures, swim for 30 minutes at St George’s Bay, where clear water and steep cliffs make the stop memorable. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a light jacket.

“easy process, just show up at the stall next to the water, check in, get your boarding pass and then wait for the boat. Visiting Symi and Swimming in the bay were unforgettable moments, would recommend this activity to anyone”

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Rhodes: All Inclusive Day Cruise with BBQ & Unlimited Drinks - Boarding in Mandraki Harbour
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Rhodes: All Inclusive Day Cruise with BBQ & Unlimited Drinks

14.All Inclusive Day Cruise with BBQ & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,331 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Spend six hours aboard the Aphrodite Duchess, swimming at Kallithea Springs, Anthony Quinn Bay, and Traganou Caves. You get a chef-prepared Greek BBQ, donuts, hot dogs, waffles, fruit, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, and water. Panos and the crew keep the day moving, while top-deck bean bags offer the best views.

“We really enjoyed our trip today, lots of different food through out the trip, nice drinks and the staff were so friendly. The top deck was lovely and there was plenty of opportunity to go in the sea. They had noodles and goggles. Would definitely recommend to anyone.”

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From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George's Bay - The two-hour crossing from Mandraki Harbour
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From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

15.Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,137 reviews · 8h 30m · from $41

Set out from Mandraki Harbour at 10:00 for a full day at sea. Swim for about an hour at Saint George Bay, then spend roughly three hours in Symi’s port town, Gialos. Expect a friendly crew, a shipboard bar, freshwater showers, and open-sea views. Captain Yannis and bar attendant Oksana have earned special praise on some departures.

“Crew helped me on and off boat with my mobility scooter, very helpful , crew even took pictures for me in the water as l was on my own. Would highly recommend 😊”

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