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The 15 Best Island Day Cruises in Greece

36 tours  ·  from $31 a head

Three islands before dinner is a Greek speciality and the boats vary wildly. These 15 are compared on sailing time, how long you actually get ashore and whether the lunch is worth eating.

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

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

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

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

2.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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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

3.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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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

4.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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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade - Poros gives you a quick waterfront introduction
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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

5.Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,310 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend about 11 hours cruising from Athens to three Saronic islands. Walk Hydra’s lanes, see Poros, and explore Aegina or visit the Temple of Aphaia. Lunch, Greek music, and dancing are included. VIP adds hotel transfer, private check-in, lounge seating, drinks, Wi-Fi, and buffet dining.

“We enjoyed the day cruise of the 3 islands. We would of liked more time on each island though. The lunch was very good also.”

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Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch - Agistri: a short look at island life
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Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch

6.Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,218 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $157

Leave Marina Zeas for a full day on the Saronic Gulf. You’ll visit Agistri and Aegina, stop to swim and snorkel at a weather-selected island, and enjoy Greek lunch, snacks, drinks, and WiFi aboard a boat carrying up to 40 people. Hotel pickup is available within 15 kilometers.

“Great crew. Very professional. Food was nostimos. Highly recommended Very informative. Would do again”

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Milos Small-Group Full-Day Cruise with Snorkelling and Lunch - From Adamas to the old capital at Klima
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Milos Small-Group Full-Day Cruise with Snorkelling and Lunch

7.Milos Small-Group Full-Day Cruise with Snorkelling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,210 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $193

Spend about eight hours sailing from Adamas around Milos, stopping at Kalogries, Sykia, Kleftiko, and Agios Dimitrios. You’ll swim, snorkel, enter caves by dinghy, and eat homemade Greek food. Guides such as George, Flora, Forrest, and Pascal are praised for warm hosting, though the exact crew may vary.

“Flora and George were absolutely amazing, very welcoming, very personable!! Such a fun beautiful day that I can’t imagine without their help!”

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Athens Day Cruise – Since 1965 | Visit Hydra, Poros & Aegina - Getting to the port and starting the day
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Athens Day Cruise – Since 1965 | Visit Hydra, Poros & Aegina

8.Athens Day Cruise – Since 1965 | Visit Hydra, Poros & Aegina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,208 reviews · from $159

Spend 11 hours cruising from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina aboard a comfortable ship with buffet lunch, live Greek music, and free time ashore. Walk Hydra’s car-free lanes, browse Poros, and sample Aegina pistachios. Optional tours include Hydra walks and visits to the Temple of Aphaea and Agios Nektarios Monastery.

“It was very fun, boat was very large and islands were so pretty and beautiful. Wish we had more time at each but service and transport was top tier.”

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Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer - Getting from your hotel to Kos Port
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Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer

9.Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,122 reviews · 7h 30m · from $33

Join the Poseidon from Kos Port for a full day among Pserimos, Plati, and Vathy. You will swim in clear water, eat Greek food, and enjoy music and friendly crew members such as Mike and Ariel. Hotel pickup is available from many Kos resorts, with drinks sold separately onboard.

“Great day out, saw dolphins, transfer was well organised and hosts were good fun. Recommend! Card is accepted for drinks- good cocktails available on board and time to shop/ get food ect during stop off points.”

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Skiathos: Mamma Mia Island and Beach Day Cruise - Meeting the Kalypso at Skiathos New Port
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Skiathos: Mamma Mia Island and Beach Day Cruise

10.Mamma Mia Island and Beach Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 717 reviews · 7 hours · from $63

Sail from Skiathos to Skopelos aboard Kalypso for a seven-hour beach and Mamma Mia day. Swim at Kastani, eat lunch at Panormos, relax at Milia, and hear film stories with the crew. The optional Agios Ioannis Chapel visit costs €16 and includes a minibus transfer, but the steep steps require good mobility.

“We had the loveliest day out on this trip yesterday. We set sail on the Mara Hari and we were perfectly looked after from start to finish by our hosts Plenty of Mamma Mia music of course and places relating to the film locations were all pointed out enroute The option to go to the chapel was definitely a good choice and after a short transfer we were given ample time to climb the daunting steps to the top. Well worth it! The whole day was well planned, not rushed and fun A big thank you to our boat crew, we had a blast”

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Corfu Town: Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Swim Stops - Leaving Corfu’s old port beside the Old Fortress
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Corfu Town: Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Swim Stops

11.Corfu Town: Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 707 reviews · 1 day · from $127

Spend a full day aboard the wooden boat Koryfo, leaving Corfu’s old port for quiet coves near Nissaki, Eremitis Forest, and Peristeres Lighthouse. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy souvlaki, salad, fruit, wine, juice, and water. Crew members including Paul and Spiros keep the mood friendly, but this is a scenic cruise, not a guided shore tour.

“It was one of the best day cruise I ve ever done It super well organized. The swimming spots were great and the food excellent”

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Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks - Getting to the boat from Athens
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Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

12.All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 614 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $163

Spend a full day at sea with guides such as Anna and Tom, visiting Agistri and Aegina, swimming beside Moni, and eating a Greek buffet prepared on board. Pickup from Athens is available, along with snorkeling gear, drinks, wine, beer, and fresh fruit. Expect a relaxed group cruise rather than a quiet private sailing.

“Our best day in Athens. The crew was so warm and friendly. Anna was full of energy, excited about sharing with us her beautiful country. Angelo was so gracious and helpful making sure we had drinks and kept us hydrated. The food was delicious and the turquoise water was stunning. Rented our first e-bike and having bathrooms on board was a plus. Be sure to bring lots of sunscreen. Highly recommend this trip. The crew made us feel like family!”

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Rhodes Day Cruise (with lunch & unlimited drinks) 5,5 Hours - Afandou Beach: the first long swim
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Rhodes Day Cruise (with lunch & unlimited drinks) 5,5 Hours

13.Rhodes Day Cruise (with lunch & unlimited drinks) 5,5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 523 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Set out from Rhodes Town with Theodore and the Royal Sailing crew on a traditional wooden boat. Over 5.5 hours, you stop at three clear-water bays for swimming and snorkeling, with equipment, Greek lunch, wine, beer, soft drinks, snacks, and onboard facilities included. The group is limited to 35 people.

“Lovely relaxed and chill bay tour. The hosts were great, regularly offering drinks and checking people were happy. Food was good too. Fresh.”

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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

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 499 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about 11 hours sailing from Athens to Poros, Hydra, and Aegina aboard a large cruise ship. You’ll get lunch, a folklore show, multilingual escorts, and free time ashore. Hotel pickup is available from selected central hotels, while paid excursions at Aegina and other upgrades cost extra.

“Such a magical experience from sunrise to sunset. Being on the boat was pleasant experience (smooth scenic ride, great service, the right amount of totally avoidable entertainment, not overcrowded at least in November). All three ports were picturesque with lots within walking distance. We skipped the tour upgrades and had plenty to do without feeling rushed. Best shopping was on Hydra, and there is both time and options for dinner on the last stop to Aegina. Everything was timely and well organized (assuming you read and follow the basic instructions they send which apparently doesn’t consistently happen based on reading these other reviews). Thought I’d be tuckered out at the…”

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Skopelos: The Mamma Mia Island Tour - Agnontas for swimming and lunch
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Skopelos: The Mamma Mia Island Tour

15.Skopelos: The Mamma Mia Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 451 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Spend six hours exploring Skopelos in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide. Visit the 199-step Chapel of St. John, see Kastani Beach, swim or eat at Agnontas, and pass the Three Trees film location. Guides such as Nick and Denise add movie stories, island facts, and ABBA music along the way.

“It was wonderful! Very informative and fun. Got to see so many beautiful sights. Perfect amount of time at each place.”

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