Athens One Day Cruise, is by far the most beloved cruise in Greece. Visit in one day 3 Greek islands - Hydra, Poros and Aegina. Enjoy a day full of relax, Greek sea, entertainment, delicious food, live music and dancing with all your transportation fully organized. Just relax and enjoy the cruise, with free time on each island to explore. You will meet that many happy faces from all over the world on a wonderful voyage to the Greek islands, on elegant vessels.
• Visit three islands of the Saronic Gulf - Aegina, Poros, Hydra - on a day trip from Athens.
• Enjoy free time to shop, stroll, and see ancient monuments on Hydra, Poros, and Aegina.
• Amaze the views from the water and enjoy a lunch onboard.
• Transfers between Athens (centrally located) hotels and the port are available for a carefree travelling.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Folklore show with traditional dances on board
✔ Lunch
✔ Ferry tickets for the whole itinerary
✔ All taxes
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (for selected hotels from city center)
✖ Tickets for Optional Tours
✖ Drinks, Beverages, Soft drinks and Water
✖ Personal expenses and gratuities
✖ Whatever is not explicitly stated
Departure & Return
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Athens
Your One Day Cruise from Athens to Aegina - Poros - Hydra, starts early in the morning from Athens. Our experienced staff will pick you up either from your hotel or from the central hotels of Athens city, not far from yours. He will escort you to the One day cruise from Athens to the Greek Islands.
After a brief panoramic Athens city tour, as the pick-up process takes place, we will arrive at the port. There your Athens One Day Cruise 3 Greek islands, begins! Our crew will offer you a warm welcome and will assist you with the boarding procedure. You can enjoy our live orchestra and the fascinating view, as the ship departs for our destinations, Hydra - Poros - Aegina.
2
Saronic Gulf Islands
Shortly after the departure, our crew will invite you to gather in one of the lounges in order to give you all the necessary information regarding the safety regulations, the cruise program and our destinations. You will have the opportunity to receive answers to any questions you might have. Our trained staff is there to ensure that you will have the most wonderful experience.
You can spend your time on the decks of the vessel. First of all, there is the main dining room, where the lunch buffet will be served. You can enjoy your coffee, drinks, breakfast and cocktails at the spacious sunny deck. Common areas are equipped with all the necessities to make your trip as comfortable as possible.
During Spring, Summer and Autumn, you are going to be charmed by our top deck. On the top of the vessel, we've made a spacious open space with a comfortable sitting area and an all-day open bar. This is where our entertainment program will take place.
3
Hydra
Hydra's amphitheatrically shaped port welcomes you, as we approach the island for our first stop. Once served as a safe shelter for pirates, it is now a relaxing and beautiful resort relatively close to Athens. From the decks, you will admire the special architecture of the town and the amazing landscape of the island. It's old traditional stone houses and mansions have silently witnessed significant moments of the modern Greek history.
The town is relatively small, so once you disembark, everything will be at a walking distance. The small stone-paved narrow streets wait to be explored on foot or by the island’s official public mean of transportation – the donkey. Walk along the old seaside promenade, where you could enjoy a wonderful view of Hydra's crystal clear waters and the radiant traditional fine craft shops.
Duration: 1.75 hours
4
Saronic Gulf Islands
As we sail to our next destination, our dancers will introduce you to Greek rhythms and the buffet lunch will be served. The menu is designed to please anyone on board. It is rich with the finest Mediterranean tastes, prepared from our chef on board using fresh ingredients.
5
Poros
Later we will approach Poros, which is the smallest green island of our trip. It's separated from Peloponnese by a narrow canal, offering the most charming view. In Poros Town, you will have time to explore the city and enjoy a short walk. But get yourselves ready, for our final destination is only fifty minutes away.
Duration: 50 minutes
6
Saronic Gulf Islands
Get yourselves ready, for our final destination is only fifty minutes away. We sail to Aegina island
7
Aegina
Aegina is our final destination. We will have 2 hours at our disposal. If you'd like to do something on this island in order to get to know it better, we have 3 options to propose.
Classical Tour – Visit to the Temple of Aphaia and a small stop at the Monastery of St Nectarios to admire and photograph it's Byzantine architecture. We will return to Aegina port, where we will have time to relax and appreciate its colourful and peaceful nature.
Panoramic Tour – You will drive with us across Aegina and experience the beauty of the island's nature. We will visit the medieval capital of the island, Paleohora and the Monastery of St Nectarios. Before we leave, we will visit a local taverna at the port to enjoy some Greek appetizers and liquors.
Swimming – As a third option, we've something totally different. You will enjoy a soft drink while on board on a vessel towards the island of Moni. You can swim in the crystal clear waters and relax on the sandy beach next to peacocks.
Duration: 2.25 hours
8
Athens
Your one day cruise to 3 Greek islands, Hydra - Poros - Aegina, is not over yet! As we sail towards Athens, the highlight of the Athens One Day Cruise is going to take place. Professional singers and dancers, from all over Greece, will initiate our famous «Greek Folk Show». Let yourself become one with the sounds and rhythms as we approach the coast of Attica.
This was our «One Day Cruise from Athens to Aegina - Poros - Hydra»! You will be back, we are pretty sure!
Once we arrive to the port we will drive you back at the place that we have picked you up at the beginning of the day!
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The scheduled return time is approximately 19:30. This can vary according to weather conditions and marine traffic. Just after the return to the port, begins the drop off procedure
