Luxury Catamaran Full Day Private & Greek Gastronomy in Athens

A day on the Saronic Gulf gives you something Athens itself cannot: three island stops, open water, and a chef cooking Greek food on board. You sail from Alimos to Aegina, the uninhabited Moni Island, and Agistri, with time for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a proper meal rather than a quick sandwich between sights.

I especially like the combination of a private boat for up to 10 people and a crew that includes both a skipper and chef. The fresh food, handmade desserts, generous drinks, and flexible swimming stops add real value. The main drawback is the price, $2,755.01 per group, plus private transportation and optional premium drinks. This makes the trip strongest for a special occasion or a group that can share the cost.

Key things to know before you book

• Three very different stops: Aegina offers a traditional Greek island setting, Moni brings clear water and wildlife, and Agistri is known for its beaches.
• A chef is on board: Expect Greek appetizers, a main meal, snacks, fruit, and handmade desserts prepared during the day.
• A genuinely private outing: Only your group participates, with space for up to 10 people.
• Water equipment is included: You can use snorkeling gear, a SUP, fishing equipment, and fresh beach towels.
• Pickup is available near Alimos: The van can collect you within 8 kilometers of the marina, usually 1 to 1.5 hours before departure.
• Weather matters: The trip requires good conditions, with a new date or full refund offered if poor weather causes cancellation.

Why this private sailing day works so well

Athens is famous for ancient monuments, but its coastal setting is just as important. From Alimos, you leave the city behind and spend most of the day on the Saronic Gulf. The point is not simply to reach an island. It is to enjoy the sailing time, stop for swims, eat well, and let the day unfold at a slower pace.

The private format changes the mood. You are not joining a large boat with a fixed social program. Your party has the vessel to itself, and the crew can respond to conditions and preferences. On one reported outing, a busy swimming place was replaced with a quieter spot. That kind of adjustment is one of the best reasons to pay for a private boat.

The crew members named in the experience include Prodromos, Katya, GoPro, and Elektra. The names may vary by departure, but the important detail is that the team includes an English-speaking skipper and chef. The crew has been praised for making people feel safe, welcome, and well looked after, while also explaining some local history along the route.

This is an 11-hour day, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending back at the Alimos meeting point. A fair portion of the time is spent sailing and handling transportation, so do not expect nine full hours on beaches. That is not a flaw, but you should understand the shape of the day before booking.

Leaving Alimos for Aegina

The meeting point is Pier 2 in Alimos, one of the main coastal areas south of central Athens. If you are staying within 8 kilometers of the marina, pickup can be arranged. The van usually arrives 1 to 1.5 hours before departure, then returns you directly after the cruise.

If you are staying farther away, the operator will provide another meeting point. The driver contacts you through WhatsApp, Viber, or a phone call, so give the company an exact location and keep your phone available that morning.

Once on board, the day begins with coffee and welcome drinks. Fresh fruit and snacks are also provided, which is useful because the first substantial meal comes later. The boat has a restroom, WiFi, and plenty of practical equipment for a full day at sea.

The first stop is Aegina, a traditional Greek island within the Saronic Gulf. You are scheduled to spend about 1.5 hours there. Admission is free, but the short stop means this is more of a taste of Aegina than a full island visit. You may have time to walk, look around, and enjoy the setting, but you should not expect a long inland exploration.

Aegina is a good opening stop because it gives the day a sense of place. The cruise is not only about swimming in anonymous water. You also get a glimpse of a lived-in Greek island, with its own local character, before moving on to quieter beaches and coves.

Greek food prepared on the boat

Food is one of the strongest reasons to choose this experience instead of a basic sailing charter. The chef uses local ingredients and traditional recipes, with the menu built around Greek appetizers and a main meal. Coffee, fruit, snacks, soft drinks, water, local beer, wine, and dessert are included.

This arrangement matters because food on a long boat day can be either an afterthought or part of the experience. Here, it is part of the program. You get small bites through the day, then a more substantial meal, followed by handmade traditional desserts during the Moni Island stop.

The drinks package is generous for the listed price. Mineral water, soft drinks, local beers, and wine are included, but special wines and cocktails cost extra. Special bottles are listed at €30 to €40, while cocktails cost €8. If your group wants a particular wine or mixed drinks, budget for those separately.

The food has received especially strong praise for being fresh, thoughtful, and well portioned. One note in the available comments describes a dish as tasteless, so expectations should remain sensible: this is a private boat meal made during a day at sea, not a restaurant tasting menu. Still, the presence of a dedicated chef gives the day a much more personal feel than a standard excursion with prepacked food.

Tell the operator about dietary needs when booking. The supplied details do not list specific vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergy menus, so do not assume every request can be handled without advance notice.

Moni Island: wildlife, clear water, and dessert

Moni Island is uninhabited, which gives it a different character from Aegina. It is known for clear water and for deer and peacocks that live on the island. The scheduled stop lasts about 1.5 hours, enough for a swim, some time on shore, and a look around the natural setting.

The island is likely to be the day’s most memorable stop for anyone who wants a break from cities and built-up beaches. You can use the snorkeling equipment and SUP, and fresh towels are supplied. Fishing equipment is also available, though the details do not promise a particular catch or fishing program.

The chef prepares traditional handmade desserts while you are there. That small touch helps the stop feel less rushed. You are not simply dropped at a beach and left to fill time. There is food, water access, and the chance to use the boat’s equipment before returning aboard.

The main limitation is the schedule. Ninety minutes passes quickly if you want to swim, snorkel, paddle, see the animals, and eat dessert. Bring a relaxed attitude and choose what matters most to you. Trying to do everything may make this stop feel hurried.

Also remember that Moni is uninhabited. It is not the place to expect a town, shops, or a long menu of facilities. The appeal is the water, the wildlife, and the feeling of being away from the mainland.

Agistri and the final swim

The final listed stop is Agistri, with about one hour on the island. Agistri is known for some of the best beaches in the Saronic Gulf, so this is the natural place to focus on a last swim and a little beach time.

An hour is brief, but it works as a final pause after the longer Aegina and Moni stops. If you prefer beach time above sightseeing, you may wish this stop were longer. On the other hand, the schedule gives you three different settings in one day rather than asking you to stay in one place.

The swimming conditions can change with the day and the exact anchorage. One account describes a first swimming location as beautiful but crowded, followed by a more secluded place chosen by the crew. This is a useful sign of flexibility, though it is not a guarantee that every departure will find an empty cove.

The return sail can be part of the pleasure. A late departure from the islands may offer changing light over the water, and one account specifically describes a beautiful sunset on the way back. Sunset timing will depend on the season and weather, so treat that as a possible bonus rather than a promised feature.

What is included, and what you still pay for

The price is $2,755.01 for the whole group, up to 10 people. That sounds steep for one day, but the calculation changes when several people share it. At 10 people, the base price works out to about $276 per person. At 6 people, it is about $459 per person. For only 2 people, it becomes more than $1,377 per person before transport.

That makes this a luxury purchase for a couple, but a more reasonable group splurge for a family or circle of friends. You are paying for a private boat, crew, skipper, chef, fuel, port charges, taxes, food, drinks, and water equipment. A standard public cruise may cost much less, but it will not offer the same privacy or personal service.

Included features are:

• Coffee and tea
• Welcome drinks, fruit, and snacks
• Greek appetizers, a main meal, and desserts
• Mineral water, soft drinks, local beer, and wine
• English-speaking skipper and chef
• Fuel, port fees, and taxes
• Restroom and WiFi on board
• Snorkeling equipment and SUP
• Fishing equipment
• Fresh beach towels

Private transportation is extra. The published details give a round-trip cost of €50 for one person, €25 per person for two people, and €20 per person for groups of three to ten. Pickup within the 8-kilometer radius is a useful convenience, but include this charge when comparing the total cost with other private sailing options.

Tips are not included. Optional cocktails and special wines also cost extra. Alcohol is available only to people aged 18 and older.

Timing, comfort, and practical limits

You should plan on a full day, not a quick morning activity. Departure is at 9:30 a.m., and the experience ends back at the same marina after roughly 11 hours. Sailing between stops takes time, but that is part of the experience rather than dead time if you enjoy being on the water.

The catamaran has a restroom, WiFi, towels, and equipment for swimming. These details matter more than they might seem. On a long private cruise, basic comfort keeps the day pleasant, especially for families or mixed-age groups.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The details do not give specific information about wheelchair access or reduced mobility on the catamaran, so ask the operator before booking if that is important for anyone in your group.

The route depends on weather and sea conditions. If poor weather cancels the trip, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. For your own change of plans, cancellation must be made at least 24 hours before the 9:30 a.m. start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not refunded or accepted.

Bring swimwear, sun protection, and clothing that can handle spray. The operator supplies towels, but the details do not mention umbrellas, sunscreen, or personal dry bags, so bring anything you need for sun and electronics.

Who should book this sailing day?

I would recommend it most strongly to a group that wants the boat to be the main event. It suits families, couples traveling with friends, birthday groups, and special celebrations. The private setting also works well for a bachelor party, provided everyone wants a relaxed day of food and swimming rather than a late-night party boat.

Food-focused visitors will appreciate having a chef on board. So will anyone who wants Greek cooking without giving up a day at sea. The combination of local dishes, drinks, desserts, and three island settings gives the day more substance than a simple transfer to a beach.

This is less suitable if you want a detailed tour of each island. The stops are short, especially Agistri, and the bulk of the experience is sailing, swimming, eating, and relaxing. It may also be poor value for a solo participant or a very small party unless privacy and luxury matter more than cost.

The boat has also appealed to people with sailing experience, but you do not need to be an experienced sailor to enjoy it. The crew handles the sailing, and the equipment is available for casual use.

Should you book SailBliss?

Book this private catamaran day if you can fill several places and want a polished, food-centered day away from Athens. The best features are clear: a private group, a skipper and chef, Greek food prepared during the cruise, three different stops, and included swimming equipment.

I would hesitate if your budget is tight, if you want a long land visit on Aegina or Agistri, or if your group would rather spend the day on a single beach. For everyone else, especially a group of six to ten people, the cost becomes easier to justify. You get privacy, flexibility, and a full day that mixes Greek food with the sea rather than treating the water as a short add-on.

FAQ

Where does the catamaran depart?

The meeting point is Pier 2 in Alimos, Greece. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

What time does the experience start?

Departure is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Pickup, when arranged, usually takes place 1 to 1.5 hours before departure.

Is pickup available from my accommodation?

Pickup is available from locations within 8 kilometers of the Alimos marina. If you are farther away, the operator will provide a meeting point. Round-trip private transportation costs €50 for one person, €25 per person for two people, and €20 per person for groups of three to ten.

How many people can join the private tour?

The private catamaran is available for one group of up to 10 people. Only your group participates.

What food and drinks are included?

The experience includes coffee, welcome drinks, fresh fruit, snacks, traditional Greek appetizers, a main meal, handmade desserts, mineral water, soft drinks, local beers, and wine.

Is swimming equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment, a SUP, fishing equipment, and fresh beach towels are included.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor conditions, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. For personal cancellations, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.