Top 6 Boat Day Trips in Greece

1.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129Our pick

Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard a luxury catamaran with up to 20 people, swimming at Red and White Beaches and the volcanic hot springs. Enjoy a freshly cooked Greek meal, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and a cocktail, with hotel pickup and sunset views below Oia on the late cruise.

“Great day and the food was exceptional. The weather was not the greatest with quite windy conditions but our superb crew adapted and made the most of the day. The sunset was great and overall I can definitely recommend this tour.”

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2.Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Spend nine hours sailing from Rhodes to Symi aboard Nikolaos X, stopping at Panormitis Monastery and Symi Town. You get about an hour at the monastery and 3.5 to 4 hours in town, plus an optional Saturday swim at Nymporio Bay in summer. Hotel pickup is available from selected areas.

“This trip was amazing, definitely would recommend seeing this beautiful island of Symi.”

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3.Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,404 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $47Best value

Sail from Rhodes City to Lindos with Rizos Cruises, stopping at Anthony Quinn Bay and Tsambika for 30-minute swims. You get three hours to visit the Acropolis, eat, shop, or use the beach, plus sunbeds, toilets, WiFi, floats, and a reasonably priced onboard bar.

“Brilliant trip overall, the swim stops are a great addition, I would happily do this again.”

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4.Delos & Rhenia Islands Half-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 750 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $101

Sail from Mykonos to Rhenia for swimming, snorkeling, and a BBQ lunch, then spend two hours at Delos, a UNESCO site. You can explore the ruins or remain aboard for more sea time. The family crew, including Mola and Mohamed on some departures, adds music and dancing on the return.

“Mola is the most energetic, fun, amazing spirited person, this is a must do activity especially with Mola and Mohamed on the boat!!!”

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5.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Spend 12 hours traveling from Chania to Balos Lagoon and Imeri Gramvousa by air-conditioned coach and ferry. Swim in clear shallow water, photograph Tersanas Cave, and climb to a 16th-century Venetian fortress. Guides such as Eva, Irene, Vicky, and Eirini help keep the long day organized.

“The very clear directions and lead that our guide was able to communicate to the group. The trip was timed appropriately and ran smoothly.”

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6.Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Travel from Rethymno to Kissamos by air-conditioned bus, then cruise to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. You get 1.5 hours at the Venetian fortress and 3 hours at the beach. Guides such as Lazarus and Anastasia add useful commentary, while food and drinks cost extra.

“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”

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