Athens Day Cruise: Saronic Gulf Tradition

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
  • 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…
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
What's Not Included
  • 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…

Location
WMPP+R5 Kallithea
Marina Delta Kalithea
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gwynne_k
Jul 2, 2025
3x the fun - Loved the exposure to different islands. Be prepared for an early start with a 3+ hour cruise to first port. After that it is about an hour on each island and an hour cruise between. It was fun and lots of souvenir shopping. Had great grilled pork belly in Hydra- everyone liked that island best - although the beach in Aegina was only a 5 min walk from the boat and that was refreshing. Plus could get to Apollo’s temple there
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Stephen
Jun 25, 2025
Amazing, wonderful - We had a wonderful connection with the staff, specifically, Renia and Costa. They both made us feel like family, we truly received authentic hospitality. The trip itself revealed a stunning array of islands that hosted spirituality, beauty and treasured memories. We loved the ship and the service was awesome.
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Virginia_k
Jun 20, 2025
I loved this excursion. I... - I loved this excursion. I wish we had longer in Hydra. The service on the boat was great and for us the unlimited drink option was well worth it.
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Sparks98
Jun 15, 2025
AMAZING 5* service - Treated like royalty - The staff of the Athens Day Cruise went ABOVE AND BEYOND to help me and my group. Rayna the hostess was amazing, and Spyros the waiter provided 5* service. I cannot thank them enough. Authentic Greek music and dancing was excellent, as was the lunch. And of course the islands, are stunning. Thank you to everyone at Athens Day Cruise!!
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Penny_r
Jun 4, 2025
Greek Island hopping and shopping. - We had a great time!! Everyone was very attentive! We enjoyed sightseeing and shopping. They cared about everyone and meeting their needs.
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L0rrynm
Jun 23, 2025
Easy way to wander the islands - After reading all the recent negative reviews we were nervous. We did feel like they over sold the upper deck tickets in the hopes of having a number of people upgrade. But overall, we had a pleasant experience. If you are wanting to wander each island/do your own thing, not have to worry about transportation, & enjoy some Greek history this is a great tour. If you are wanting something with tours on land included, then this is not the tour for you. We were under the impression the land tours were included in our ticket, yet they were not. However, we didn’t mind. We enjoyed more of the island by just walking the streets.
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David_p
May 25, 2025
Nice boat tour through... - Nice boat tour through the islands. The downside is everything else of the package is extra cost. So, pack some bottles of water if you don't want to pay extra. Besides that, great guides, well organized (extra) tours with a decent lunch onboard.
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Brucekg2901ce
Jun 6, 2025
Crowded and rushed - The boat was packed with people, could hardly find a place to sit. The crew was very efficient but you had to buy additional tour packages if you’re really going to do anything on any of the islands. The time you had on the islands is very short, one island was even less than an hour. Personally I wouldn’t recommend this.
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Compass30495457118
Jun 16, 2025
A fright... - They sell you a "cruise ship" and put you on a bus by sea... which you arrive and is full of overflow. Ill-mannered personnel put you in like sheep....and you find yourself on a crowded deck looking for a metal chair that you have to find yourself where to place as you can among the people (that is impossible to meet any security measure). You're hearing the pounding public address all the time and the engine chugging along, with the smell of gas included. To flip. Then comes misfortune if these junks sink in. A total scam. Less noise on the subway
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Patty
May 17, 2025
Very disappointed! - At €145per person, we thought this was a good deal for all three islands. First of all, the communication for our pick up location was very confusing. The representative emailed me asking for our accommodation’s address, which I was obviously not going to give to a stranger. It took several communications of me telling them what landmark we were near for them to finally give me a pick up location. The pick up was uneventful, and we boarded the boat and my husband and I found seats fairly quickly, but others were not so lucky. It seemed like there were too many people for the seats available. During the first leg of our cruise to the furthest island, Hydra, a representative gave presentations in several languages explaining the additional tours available on the islands. The tour that we ended up purchasing, to Aegina, was disappointing. We had about an hour And 45 minutes on Hydra. This was enough time to meander through the shops and enjoy a cold drink at a beachside restaurant. Upon boarding the boat again, we went through the buffet lunch line. The food was great; cold food was cold and hot food was served hot. All other food and drinks on the boat were to be purchased separately. servers were abundant to take your orders if you chose to do that. Our next stop at Poros was only 45 minutes, not long enough to do much of anything. In Aegina, we boarded our bus for the panoramic tour, which was €24. This whole process was disorganized; we had to ask where to find our bus as there were several parked there. We finally boarded our bus which consisted of English, French, and Italian speaking passengers, so we again we listened to the representatives explain the views on the drive in 3 languages. There bus stopped briefly by attractions, but only those on one side of the bus could get any photos at all. Stopped at the St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox church for about 20 minutes. Then back to the pier area where we were led to a shop to sample pistachio products. Then out to a courtyard for a buffet of pretty blah food. this was very rushed and then we had to speed back to the bus so we didn’t miss it. There were two men who performed traditional Greek dancing, and that was nice, but only a few select passengers directly around the dancers could really see what was going on. If we were to do it again, we would just take a high speed ferry from Athens that takes about half the time and visit the islands on our own.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).