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The 15 Best Boat Tours in Greece

56 tours  ·  from $19 a head

More of Greece is reached by hull than by road. The 15 below cover the caldera catamarans, the Balos lagoon run, the Ionian caves and the island hops, each honest about how much swimming time you really get.

Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit - Sailing beneath Santorini’s caldera cliffs
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Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

1.Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,869 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $29Our pick

You’ll sail from Athinios Port on a traditional wooden boat, hike Nea Kameni, jump into the Aegean near Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, and swim near Thirassia. Add the Oia option for 2 to 3 hours of village time and sunset views. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and a dark swimsuit.

“The hot springs were amazing experience!! For what this tour is, it was exactly what it says on the tin - not much of a changing opportunity though so make sure you wear swimwear to the tour if you are going to go swimming..!”

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From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa - Gramvousa: castle, church, and a stranded ship
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From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

2.Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6,755 reviews · 7 hours · from $47

Sail from Kissamos for a seven-hour day at Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. Swim in clear shallow water, hike to a Venetian castle, see a shipwreck, and enjoy food, drinks, toilets, and shaded seating aboard a large ferry-style boat.

“Comfortable boat, well stocked with food and drinks. A pleasant journey to Balos and Gramvousa, both of which are stunning. You can swim in turquoise, clear water and hike to Gramvousa Fortress which has incredible, breathtaking views. Duration was spot on, would highly recommend.”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music - Hot springs and the first swim
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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

3.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,886 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Spend five hours aboard the 74-foot Ocean Voyager or 80-foot Tahiti catamaran with stops at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach. Swim, snorkel, eat grilled Greek food, and enjoy music with hosts such as Sakis, Orestis, Alex, or Angela. Choose a morning sail or sunset departure.

“It was action packed, plenty of food, lots of laughter and fun. Safe. Great swimming spots. Water temp lovely in October. Crew professional and fun.”

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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands - Greek lunch after the morning sailing
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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

4.From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,137 reviews · 7h 30m · from $35

Join the Odyssey crew from Kos for a 7.5-hour cruise to Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos. Walk through Vathi, swim from the boat, enjoy souvlaki or a vegetarian lunch, and watch for dolphins near the fish farms. Drinks, including €6 cocktails, are available onboard.

“The overall experience, as I mentioned, is good and satisfying. My only comment relates to the music: I would have preferred old Greek music, which would have complemented the Greek Mediterranean experience.”

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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included - Moni or Metopi is the swimming stop
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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

5.3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,958 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Spend 10 hours sailing from Piraeus to Agistri, Moni or Metopi, and Aegina. Enjoy a Greek buffet, wine, beer, swimming, snorkeling, and free time ashore. The friendly crew, including Sam, Mo, and Elizabeth on some departures, keeps the day easy and social.

“Great trip to local islands. Lunch was excellent. Sam was excellent. Stay close to him for a pistachio and gelato. Worth it - you might even take a nap on the trip. Excellent t”

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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves - The long sail from Corfu to Paxos
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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves

6.Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,800 reviews · 7 - 11 hours · from $58

Spend 7 to 11 hours cruising from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos with guide Theo and a friendly crew. Enter sea caves, swim for about an hour near Antipaxos, then explore Gaios for lunch and shopping. The modern boat has a bar, Wi-Fi, clean toilets, and optional hotel-area pickup.

“The most perfect day! Had so much fun, the crew was very friendly and kept us entertained throughout the journey. The swimming spot in Antipaxos was like something out of a movie. The boat was also new so seats were very comfortable. The dance party at the end finished off the day with great vibes. Cannot recommend this enough!”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - The ship, the views, and finding a seat
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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

7.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,305 reviews · 12 hours · from $154

Spend 12 hours sailing the Saronic Gulf from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. You get free time ashore, a buffet lunch, multilingual support, audio guides, and live music on the return. Guides such as Georgina and Katarina lead optional island walks, while hotel pickup is available.

“Very good dinner, big, comfortable ship and very kind staff members.”

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Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer - Pickup from your hotel and the trip to Vlychada
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Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

8.Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,209 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Sail Santorini’s caldera coast aboard a small-group catamaran with swimming at Mesa Pigadia, Palea Kameni, and a quiet cove. Enjoy a BBQ buffet, Greek salads, local wine, and soft drinks while the crew shares island history. Daytime and sunset departures are available.

“This was a very well run day. Our driver picked us up on time, we arrived to our boat, which was quite new and very nice. The crew were all great: terrific captain and lovely crew. The food was good, we could request as much to drink as we wanted but I was happy to see that there were no inebriated guests..all were very respectful. We stopped 3 times to swim (very briefly but we did) and snorkelled a bit once. We would highly recommend this trip.”

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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - Indian Rocks, the lighthouse, and the caldera edge
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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

9.Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,933 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Cruise from Vlychada along Santorini’s volcanic coast, stopping at Mesa Pigadia and Palea Kameni for swimming. Choose a daytime or sunset sailing, with an optional Greek BBQ, white wine, soft drinks, snorkel gear, towels, and round-trip minibus transfers.

“Relaxed atmosphere and friendly crew, beautiful views. Food was fantastic and unlimited drinks were a good touch Recommend”

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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise - Lakka: two hours in a traditional harbor village
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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

10.Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,690 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $53

Sail from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos on a full-day Ionian Cruises outing. Explore Lakka, enter the Blue Caves, and swim from the boat near Mesovrika or Voutoumi. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Kamilla add lively multilingual commentary, with hotel pickup available on selected options.

“Amazing trip. Enough time at both stops. Did not expect to jump off the boat to swim at antipaxos and it was so cool. Worth the money.”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Pickup, port transfer, and boarding
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

11.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

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

Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard a luxury catamaran with up to 20 people, stopping near Red Beach, White Beach, the hot springs, and Oia at sunset. Your crew handles the sailing, barbecue, drinks, towels, and snorkel gear, with hotel pickup and return included.

“Everything about this experience was just amazing! The organisation, the hosts, food etc was an incredible day and I would highly recommend anyone to book. We were a group of 4 women.”

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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George's Bay - Arriving in Symi Harbor
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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

12.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,048 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $69

Take a high-speed boat from Rhodes to Symi with three hours to explore its pretty harbor, pastel houses, shops, tavernas, and beaches. The morning departures include a 30-minute swim at Saint George’s Bay. Bring swimwear and a towel, and arrive early for the best seats.

“Great fun! Symi beautiful and swim stop at St George's Bay on the return was amazing!”

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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop - Kolokitha Bay: a swim from the boat
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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

13.Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,031 reviews · 4h 30m · from $29

Board Nostos Cruises in Agios Nikolaos for a guided afternoon across Mirabello Bay. Swim from the boat in Kolokitha Bay, hear about Olous and Barbarosa’s cave, then spend about 90 minutes on Spinalonga, including a 30-minute guided walk and free time.

“Excellent value for money,Very friendly crew on the boat,all information translated into a few languages.Good drinks selection at reasonable prices. Tour guide on the island inckuded .Would definitely recommend”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - Swimming near the volcano and hot springs
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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

14.Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours aboard a small Santorini Star Sailing catamaran, with hotel pickup, Prosecco, local wine and beer, swimming at Red Beach, the hot springs, and Thirassia, plus a fresh Greek meal cooked onboard. Crews may include Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, or Bill.

“Mika, Kostas, and Bill were phemoniminal! We had such a blast! The food was tasty, the stories and history were memorable, the sense of humor brought everyone on the catamaran together. I have never experienced something like this and 10/10 I reccomend ^_^”

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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves - The Blue Caves of Paxos, seen from the water
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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves

15.Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,851 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $53

Sail from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos with multilingual guides such as Maria, stopping at the Blue Caves, turquoise Antipaxos beaches, and Gaios. Expect 7 to 12 hours, a one-hour swim stop, two hours in town, onboard music, and optional hotel pickup.

“It was the best holiday attraction we've ever had! The Guide was absolutely phenomenal, outgoing person. Beautiful landscapes, caves and disco with DJ. Thank you so much!!!”

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