15 Sailing Trips in Athens: Which One to Actually Book

1.Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Athens with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,346 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $205Our pick

Spend about five hours sailing from Alimos Marina along the Athens Riviera in a group of no more than 10. Your crew serves Greek BBQ, salad, vegetables, shrimp saganaki, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Choose a daytime lunch cruise or sunset dinner, with two swim stops, towels, goggles, and hotel pickup included.

“Really fabulous, tasty food, wine beer and sodas, great crew, beautiful Athens coast, 2 swim stops with snorkel equipment and towels, hotel pick-up drop-off, great communication throughout. Would highly recommend this trip!!”

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2.Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 534 reviews · 5 hours · from $147

Spend five hours aboard a roomy sailing catamaran with a two-person crew, often including Bill, Julia, Claudia, or Nikki. Swim and snorkel near Hydroussa and Vouliagmeni, use the paddleboard, and enjoy a fresh Greek lunch, fruit, soft drinks, and wine. It is a relaxed shared cruise from Alimos Marina, not a private charter.

“Such a nice time, absolutely recommend! Bill and Julia (our guides) were lovely, the food was amazing, service was outstanding, the boat was very clean, the music not too loud and the swimming stops perfect. Loved every minute of it.”

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3.Riviera Catamaran Tour with Fresh Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 5 hours · from $144

Join Roberto and the crew at Alimos Marina for a five-hour Athens Riviera cruise with swimming, snorkeling, Hydrousa, paddleboarding, and a fresh seven-dish meal. Wine, beer, soft drinks, water, snorkeling gear, and pool noodles are included. The catamaran has a clean bathroom and changing space.

“Exceptional Athens Riviera Catamaran Tour! The crew—Roberto, Ada, and Natalie—were outstanding, delivering warm, professional, and engaging service. The catamaran was spacious and comfortable, the freshly prepared meal and drinks were delightful, and the coastal scenery was breathtaking. A perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Highly recommended! 5 stars!”

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4.Riviera Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 5 hours · from $200

Spend five hours sailing from Alimos Marina along the Athens Riviera with a crew of up to 10. Swim near Voula and Vouliagmeni, enjoy towels and goggles, and eat a Greek barbecue prepared onboard. Kostas, Joanna, Denis, and other crew members are known for warm service, local background, and generous drinks.

“An excellent afternoon of sailing around the Athens Riviera with a couple of swim stops and a very attentive crew. And the bbq meal was delicious and looked impressive in its presentation. A fabulous excursion I thoroughly enjoyed.”

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5.Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · from $142Best value

Spend five hours aboard a modern catamaran from Alimos Marina, sailing past Athens’ southern coast to Hydrousa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay. You’ll have two swim and snorkel stops, Greek appetizers, seafood pasta, salads, wine, and soft drinks. Hosts such as Nikki, Joanna, and Ioanna are known for warm service and excellent onboard cooking.

“The experience was very nice, the staff was was very welcoming and professional.”

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

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

Spend about five hours aboard a small catamaran from Alimos Marina, with Captain Roberto and a friendly hostess guiding you to Vouliagmeni Bay and Prasoniso Island. Swim, snorkel, eat a homemade Greek lunch, and enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks, and sunset colors on the evening departure.

“Amazing and relaxing day out. The captain, Roberto and 1st mate/deckhand/cook - Natalia, were fantastic!! They found the most amazing swimming spots, supplied snorkelling gear and noodles. The lunch provided was tradional Greek and homemade and was delicious. They were only 15 people on our cruise which allowed for plenty of space. I would highly recommend this cruise for anyone wanting a quiet and relaxing day away from the hustle and bustle of Athens.”

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

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

Spend about five hours sailing from Alimos Marina along the Athenian Riviera. Swim near uninhabited Hydroussa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay, use the snorkel gear, SUP, or kayak, and enjoy a freshly cooked Greek meal with wine. Depart in the morning or afternoon, with captains and hosts such as Bill, Julia, Claudia, Chris, or Niki.

“Niki and bill were amazing we had a wonderful experience! Would do it again! We were only here for 4 days and this made the experience worth it!”

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8.Half-Day Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $142

Spend four hours aboard a modern catamaran sailing from Athens along the Attica Coast. Swim and snorkel in the Saronic Gulf, enjoy Greek meze, salads, seafood pasta, wine, beer, and water, then watch the sunset from the deck. Small groups, attentive hosts, and private options are available.

“Excellent service and experience. . Joanna and Pier where awesome”

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9.Athens Semi Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with meal & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Sail from Alimos Marina along Athens’ southern coast on a catamaran limited to 10 people. Swim and snorkel near Vouliagmeni and Kavouri, enjoy seafood pasta, salads, appetizers, wine, beer, and watch the sunset over the Saronic Gulf. Crew members such as Yannis and Steph have earned praise for warm, attentive hosting.

“The weather was great. The trip was marvellous. So kind! Everything was perfect and we had a real vacation feeling instantly! And the food!!! Very delicious.... Thank you!”

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10.Athens Semi private Morning Catamaran cruise with meal & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend five easygoing hours on a catamaran from Alimos, sailing the Athens Riviera with up to 10 people. Swim near Megalo Kavouri and Vouliagmeni Beach, use the onboard snorkel gear, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch of seafood pasta, salads, appetizers, wine, beer, and water. Crew members have included Nikos, Nikki, Johanna, and Stephanie.

“The communication was top notch. Excellent staff and excellent food! I would highly recommend this tour!”

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11.Athens Private Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $786

Spend about five hours on a private catamaran along the Athens Riviera, with hotel pickup, two swimming stops, snorkeling gear, towels, an open bar, and a Greek BBQ meal. The crew, including captains such as Mike, Aris, Kostas, or Dimitris, handles sailing, food, and safety for your group.

“Go for this...everything about this cruise was amazing, worth every penny (euro). The crew incredibly helpful, food delicous, sailing perfect..”

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

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

SailBliss takes you from Alimos Marina to Hydrousa on a five-hour catamaran cruise for up to 10 people. Expect breakfast bites, Greek lunch, local beer, swimming, snorkeling, and SUP. Hotel pickup is available for an added fee, and crew members such as Antonis, Vasilis, Elena, and Thanos have been praised for warm, attentive service.

“Absolutely the best tour I’ve ever taken. The Skipper and his crew are amazing and go out of their way to individualize the excursion to your liking. Everything was amazing and I can’t wait to cruise with SailBliss again!”

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

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

Sail from Alimos Marina with an English-speaking skipper and chef, stopping near Ydrousa for swimming, SUP, snorkeling, and a Greek meal. On good-weather days, Vouliagmeni Beach may be added. Alex and Veronica have hosted some departures, and the boat returns around 8:30 pm after sunset views over the Athens Riviera.

“Brilliant - thanks so much Veronica and Alex - you really looked after us. Was great to meet a fellow dancer in Alex such a lovely coincidence Thanks for pointing out some points on the shoreline Do Bring - light jacket as sea breeze can be cool - sun crème - swim gear (wear under clothes so easier to get changed) - hat - sun glasses - cash in case you want to tip at the end Don’t need - passports - drinks / food etc it’s provided - deck shoes - as bear foot is best on the boat We asked for vegetarian food in advance and were catered…”

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14.Athens Private Half day Catamaran cruise with meal & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Alimos Marina with Alexandra, Costas, and Captain Pierre for a private 4 to 5-hour catamaran cruise. Swim at sheltered Vouliagmeni and Nisís Idhroúsa, use the included snorkel gear, and enjoy seafood pasta, salads, appetizers, beer, wine, and views of Athens from the water.

“We had an amazing day. We rented the boat with friends and had a blast. The crew were fabulous! They were sweet, informative, attentive but also gave us plenty of space to enjoy our friends and the gorgeous views. The food was delicious, some of the best we had during our visit to Athens. The water was so clear and gorgeous and the views of Athens from the ocean were unbeatable. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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15.Athens Riviera Private Sail Catamaran with Meal and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Charter a private catamaran from Marina Alimos for about five hours with Captain Nick and hostess Ada on the sailing described. Cruise toward Vouliagmeni Bay and Prasonisi Island, swim and snorkel in the Aegean, try the SUP, then enjoy a Greek lunch, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water before returning to Alimos.

“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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