15 Athens Sailing Tours, Best Day First

1.Athens Riviera Catamaran tour with fresh Meal Drinks and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157Our pick

Join Captain Roberto and the crew of Sun Sea Sailing Athens for a five-hour catamaran cruise from Alimos Marina. Swim at Vouliagmeni Bay and Prasonisi Island, use the onboard snorkeling gear, and enjoy a Greek meal with wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Choose a morning sailing or sunset return.

“This an exceptional tour. Our Skipper Roberto and First Mat/Chef Natalie are the perfect hosts. From safety, music, history, laughter and amazing food to the most beautiful locations it was a fabulous experience! Highly recommend!!! Oh, try the Orange soda, it is awesome!”

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2.Sail the Athenian Coastline on a Catamaran with Meal & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $163

Spend five hours sailing from Alimos Marina to Hydroussa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay aboard a small catamaran for up to 12 people. Swim, snorkel, use the SUP or kayak, and enjoy a freshly prepared Greek meal with wine. Crew members may include Captain Bill, Julia, Claudia, Chris, or Nikki, depending on the departure.

“Captain Bill and Claudia created an amazing experience for us in Athens. Sailing on a catamaran with a few other small groups is an intimate experience and very different from other Athens swimming cruises available. This was a luxury experience with 2 swimming spots out in the ocean, snorkelling gear provided, unlimited refreshments and a hot meal prepared by Claudia. Claudia really impressed as a combined deck/stew/chef and both her and Captain Bill were happy to answer questions about the industry. This was our favourite activity in Athens which included other water and island day tours.”

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3.Luxury Catamaran Morning Semi-Private & Greek Gastronomy Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $165

Sail from Alimos Marina to Hydrousa on a small catamaran with a maximum of 10 people. You get breakfast bites, Greek lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and SUP use. The crew, including hosts such as Antonis, Vasilis, Elena, and Thanos on some sailings, keeps the morning personal and easygoing.

“The weather tried to keep us from going on our cruise but we and our skipper Alex and his host Veronica powered through:. We had a winery time!”

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4.Luxury Catamaran Sunset Semi-Private & Greek Gastronomy in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join a five-hour catamaran cruise from Alimos Marina with Alex and Veronica, or another experienced crew team, for swimming near Ydrousa, possible time at Vouliagmeni Beach, Greek food, drinks, SUP, snorkeling, and an Athens Riviera sunset. The boat holds no more than 10 people, with pickup available within 8 kilometers for an extra fee.

“The sunset tour was fantastic. The host was so friendly and despite the overcast weather we were able to swim and have a really good trip. Very accommodating to vegetarian diet as well. Highly recommend!”

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5.Unique sailing experience to Aegina-Metopi and Skala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $154Best value

Spend about 10 hours on a semi-private motor yacht from Piraeus, visiting Aegina and Agistri with a swim stop at Metopi. You get a Greek buffet, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and snorkeling gear. Crew members including Sam, Stefano, Hassan, and Elizabeth have been praised for friendly service, though boats and port timing can vary.

“Fun cruise. Only one shop was open on Agistri due to the season but still fun. Swimming was cool. Lunch was fantastic and the crew was great. Sam took us to a pistachio vendor on Aegina that had really good products and we came back with way too many nummy things. Elizabeth was no nonsense on safety but cracked some pretty great jokes on my husband. Ha! It was a fun little laid back trip. Does take about 2hrs to get out there but very scenic and relaxing!”

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6.Athens Riviera Private Sail Catamaran with Meal and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $2,103 whole boat, up to 12

Spend five hours on a private catamaran from Marina Alimos with Captain Nick and hostess Ada. You’ll cruise toward Vouliagmeni Bay and Prasoniso Island, swim in the Aegean, use snorkeling gear and a SUP, then enjoy a light Greek meal with wine or beer. Your group of up to 12 has the boat to itself.

“We had an amazing private sunset cruise from Athens to Vouliagmeni with our family of seven. The catamaran was spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped with snorkeling gear and a SUP. Captain Nick was fantastic—skilled, informative, and guided us to beautiful swim spots while sharing great local insights. And diving off the boat was a definite highlight! Ada, our hostess, was incredibly warm and served a delicious lunch, always making sure we had a drink in hand to enjoy the views. Truly the best crew—highly recommend this unforgettable experience!”

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7.Luxury Catamaran Sunset Private & Greek Gastronomy in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,679 whole boat, up to 10

Sail from Alimos on a private six-hour yacht trip with an English-speaking skipper and chef. Swim and snorkel near Ydrousa, stop at Vouliagmeni Beach, and enjoy Greek dishes, wine, beer, soft drinks, WiFi, towels, fishing gear, and a sunset return. Alex, Veronica, and Prodromos are among the crew named in guest accounts.

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8.Luxury Catamaran Full Day Private & Greek Gastronomy in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $2,756 whole boat, up to 10

SailBliss takes your private group of up to 10 from Alimos Marina around the Saronic Gulf. Expect Aegina, Moni Island, and Agistri, with Greek meals prepared aboard, swimming stops, snorkeling, SUP, towels, drinks, and an English-speaking skipper and chef.

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9.Athens Riviera: Private daily sailing cruise with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $1,857 whole boat, up to 6

Spend six private hours sailing from Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Ydrousa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay. Your skipper and crew handle the route while a chef prepares a Mediterranean lunch. Swim, snorkel, relax on deck, and enjoy wine, ouzo, soft drinks, coffee, and water with up to six people.

“Amazing day! Lovely swimming hole, delicious lunch and an overall relaxing day!”

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10.Luxury Catamaran Morning Private & Greek Gastronomy in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,584 whole boat, up to 10

Spend about six hours on a private catamaran from Alimos with your own group of up to 10. Swim and snorkel near Ydrousa, stop at Vouliagmeni Beach, and enjoy Greek dishes cooked onboard by the chef. Coffee, fruit, beer, wine, towels, SUP, and snorkeling gear are included. Prodromos and Eva are among the crew members praised for their warm service.

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11.Sailing & gastronomy experience across the Athenian Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $212

Join host and chef Yannis aboard the blue sailing boat Aiolis for a five-hour food-and-sea outing from Paleo Faliro. You’ll taste 10 homemade Greek dishes, enjoy two included drinks, sail to Ydrousa for swimming and snorkeling, and return with Greek treats in a souvenir bag. The boat carries up to 10 people.

“What a beautiful experience we had on the "Greek Gastronomy & Wine Pairing Cruise with a Sommelier in Athens"! Our amazing Captain, Chef, and new friend, Giannis ensured every detail was perfection. The boat was stunning, the exquisite cuisine was out of this world (I am an extreme foodie from Atlanta, GA, US), the landscape and water blew our minds, and the sunset was unrivaled. The value of this excursion well exceeds the cost, and is an adventure we will never forget. Everyone should have this experience...!”

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12.Athens full day sailing cruise and food experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $185

Sail from Palaio Faliro on a 65-foot boat with Vasilis, Hara, and Pantelis. Your day includes swimming at a calm, secluded spot, kayaking, snorkeling, snacks, cool drinks, and a generous traditional Greek lunch. The group can reach 18 people, with a five-person minimum required to operate.

“Wonderful experience, the Captain is very friendly and a good cook. We had a feast. Zero complaints, highly recomend the experience. I would recomend planning for a little extra time to get to the marina though as the taxi driver had a hard time finding it.”

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13.Private Luxury Sailing Cruise in Athens Riviera With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,894 whole boat, up to 6

Set sail from Kallithea with a private crew of skipper, hostess, and cook. Swim and snorkel near Ydrousa Island, anchor at Vouliagmeni Bay, and enjoy a Greek lunch with wine, ouzo, coffee, and soft drinks. The six-hour cruise is designed for private groups, with towels and snorkeling gear included.

“This couldn’t have been any better! It was the most special way to end 10 days in the Greek isles. The boat was beautiful and well kept. The crew was as nice as could be. And the food was incredible!! One of the best experiences we had on our whole vacation.”

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14.Athens Riviera: Semi-Private daily sailing cruise with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $203

Spend six hours sailing from Marina Delta Kallithea to Ydrousa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay. With a skipper, cook, and stewardess aboard, you will swim, snorkel, enjoy Greek food prepared on the yacht, and share the boat with no more than eight people.

“The boat experience was wonderful! The crew was amazing and caring with us! The food was wonderfully freshly prepared by the cook. I highly recommend this experience!!!!”

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15.Private Luxury Sunset Sailing Cruise in the Athenian Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $1,801 whole boat, up to 4

Spend about five hours aboard a private 52-foot yacht for up to four adults. Sail from Kallithea toward Ydrousa Island, swim or snorkel in clear water, enjoy Champagne or wine with cold cuts, cheeses, or sushi, then watch the sunset on the return to Athens.

“The crew was WONDERFUL! Absolutely welcoming and attentive throughout our voyage. Ship was beautiful. Sailed to the Athenian Riviera where we got to swim and then enjoyed a delicious meal of fruits, meats and cheeses. The sunset on the trip back was absolutely stunning. The entire experience is what you dream a vacation to Greece would be like. Highly recommend.”

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