All Day Cruise - Agistri, Moni And Aegina Islands in Pireas, Greece

Highlights:

• Marina Zeas,
• Agistri Island,
• Moni Island,
• Traditional Greek lunch,
• Snorkeling,
• Aegina Island,
• Temple of Apollo,
• Temple of Aphaia.

Includes:

• Professional crew (4people),
• Welcome on board: coffee, juices, snacks and pastries, lunch with delicious Mediterranean-Greek food and traditional wine and beers,
• Snorkeling equipment and water noodles,
• During the trip: fruits, snacks, coffee, juices, soft drinks.

Optional:

• Transfer,
• Entrance fees for museums or entrance charge sites,
• Bike tour in Agistri: payment at the Rent a Bike store in Agistri (10 euros per person).

Departure: daily.

The excursion begins at Marina Zeas where guests are expected to come on board at 08:45 am. The first stop of the cruise is the island of Agistri, surrounded by vibrant blue waters and clothed in pine trees. Adventure lovers can join our optional bike tour between Melalochori and Chalikiada Beach. From there, we move onto the island of Moni. While here, we will serve a delicious traditional Greek lunch, accompanied by traditional wine, beers, soft drinks and coffee. Once you finish your feast, you have the chance to jump off the boat, snorkel, swim around the boat or swim to the island. This gorgeous and unique island has no inhabitants but is populated with law protected deer, wild goats, rabbits and peacocks. We will make a final journey around 3 pm towards the beautiful island of Aegina. Aegina is famous for its white stone houses, flowery backyards, pistachios, the red volcanic landscape, sensational food, the Temple of Apollo and the temple of Aphaia; in fewer words an earthly paradise for those who want to escape modern life. At approximately 4:45 pm we will sail back to the port of Marina Zeas while enjoying the ambiance of a select and chill music, delicious Mediterranean fruits, coffee, and drinks.

Saronic Islands Cruise to Agistri, Moni, and Aegina

A Saronic islands cruise aboard a traditional wooden sailing boat takes you across the shimmering waters of the Saronic Gulf to three Greek islands in a single day. The cruise departs from Marina Zeas near Athens and heads first to Agistri island, where pine forests drop right to the waterline and an optional bike tour connects quiet villages to hidden beaches. From there, the boat sails to uninhabited Moni island, where a traditional Greek lunch with wine, beer, and coffee is served on deck while deer, wild goats, and peacocks roam the shores around you. After lunch, you jump off the boat to snorkel or swim in crystal clear water before the cruise continues to Aegina island, famous for its white stone houses, pistachio groves, the Temple of Apollo, and the ancient Temple of Aphaia. The full day island tour returns to Marina Zeas around sunset with Mediterranean fruits, drinks, and chill music on board.

Tips for Your Greek Island Cruise Day

A few practical details before your Saronic islands cruise will help you enjoy every island stop comfortably.

• Wear a swimsuit underneath light clothes, swimming and snorkeling happen at Moni island.
• Bring reef safe sunscreen and a hat, the open deck offers limited shade during the cruise.
• Pack a light towel, snorkeling equipment and water noodles are provided on board.
• May through October delivers the best weather for Greek island cruises.
• Carry cash for optional extras like the bike tour on Agistri island at 10 per person.
• Comfortable walking shoes help for exploring Aegina's streets and temple sites on foot.

These quick preparations ensure your Saronic cruise experience stays smooth from Marina Zeas to the final sunset sail.

More Facts About This Experience

Aegina island served as the first capital of the modern Greek state in 1828, and its Archaeological Museum, founded in 1829, was the first in all of Greece. The Temple of Aphaia on Aegina, built around 500 BC, forms a perfect geometric triangle with the Parthenon in Athens and the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. Nikos Kazantzakis, author of Zorba the Greek, lived on Aegina during the German occupation and wrote major works from his neoclassical house near the lighthouse. The nearby island of Hydra, also in the Saronic Gulf, served as a filming location for Boy on a Dolphin (1957), the first Hollywood movie shot in Greece, starring Sophia Loren.

Complement Your Saronic Islands Cruise

After a full day on the Greek islands, the Athens area offers more to explore. An excursion to Cape Sounion delivers sunset views from the ancient Temple of Poseidon perched on cliffs above the Aegean. For evening adventure, an e-bike night ride through Athens reveals illuminated monuments and lively neighborhoods at a fun pace. Get your guide recommendations for Athens include a tandem skydive near the coast for thrill seekers who want to see the Greek landscape from above.

Who Will Enjoy This Island Cruise

This Saronic islands cruise suits families with children over six, couples seeking a romantic day on Greek waters, and groups of friends chasing island hopping adventures. Solo travelers enjoy the social atmosphere aboard the traditional sailing boat. As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life, and three islands in one cruise across the Saronic Gulf delivers exactly that kind of richness.