Where to Book Private Sailing Charters in Athens: the 12 Best

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

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

Sail from Alimos along the Athenian coast on a catamaran limited to 10 people. Swim and snorkel near Vouliagmeni and Kavouri, eat seafood pasta with salads and Greek appetizers, and watch the sun set over the Saronic Gulf. Crews have included Captain Yannis, Steph, Nikki, and Nikkos.

“Great crew great food and fun trip swimming and diving gear included very attentive crew The seafood pasta was delicious”

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

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

You’ll spend about five hours aboard a catamaran from Alimos Marina, stopping near Megalo Kavouri and Vouliagmeni for swimming and snorkeling. A crew of up to 10 serves seafood pasta, salads, appetizers, wine, beer, and water. Hosts such as Nikki, Johanna, and Nikos have been praised for warm service and flexible meals.

“Boat was very nice and roomie. Loved that the cruise is semi-private and limited to 10 guests! Food was amazing, so good! The crew was absolutely wonderful! It was the perfect day on the water to wrap up our trip to Athens! Highly, highly recommend!”

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

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

Spend about five hours aboard a private luxury catamaran along the Athens Riviera. Your crew provides towels, goggles, two swimming stops, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and a Greek BBQ with salads, vegetables, shrimp saganaki, and dips. Hotel pickup and return cover Athens and Piraeus.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Easily the highlight of our month in Europe. Not only was the experience lovely, but the food was out of this world. We cannot thank them enough for their hospitality and grace, especially traveling with a five year old and 10 month old.”

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

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

Set sail from Alimos at 9:30 a.m. for a relaxed catamaran morning near Athens. Swim at Hydrousa Island, try SUP and snorkeling, and enjoy breakfast bites, Greek snacks, lunch, dessert, coffee, beer, and soft drinks. The crew may also visit Vouliagmeni Beach in good weather. Groups are limited to 10.

“We had a wonderful time! Friendly staff and beautiful scenery! The food was delicious! Went swimming in the Aegean Sea- hard to imagine a better morning in Greece!”

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

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

Join a five-hour catamaran cruise from Alimos Marina for swimming at Ydrousa, Greek food, drinks, SUP and sunset views. The boat holds no more than 10 people, with an English-speaking skipper and chef on board. Pickup is available within 8 km, and Alex and Veronica have helped make past trips especially welcoming.

“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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6.Athens Riviera Private Sail Catamaran with Meal and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $2,102 per boat

Charter a private catamaran from Marina Alimos for a five-hour trip along the Athens Riviera. Captain Nick guides your group toward Vouliagmeni Bay and Prasoniso Island, while Ada serves a light Greek meal, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Swim, snorkel, or use the SUP before returning to Athens.

“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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7.Full-Day Private Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $176

Set sail from Palaio Faliro aboard a classic 65-foot yacht with a captain and crew. Swim and snorkel near Hydrousa, paddle a kayak or SUP, learn basic sailing, and enjoy Greek food, wine, beer, and soft drinks. The boat suits couples, families, and private groups, with music and karaoke available.

“Our group of 9 loved our day on the boat with “Billy” and Clara! We all agree, this was our favorite activity on our Greek vacation. Not only was our day of sailing perfect, Billy and Clara treated us so well with home cooked meals, Greek coffee and Frappes, and an endless supply of delicious snacks and drinks throughout the day! We spent an entire day on the water sailing, kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling. Then sailed back to port watching the sunset! This was truly a magical experience that our family will always remember. If you are questioning wether or not to book this tour, do it. It will be…”

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8.Semi Private Sunset Sailing and Gastronomy Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

You’ll sail from Alimos Marina with an English-speaking skipper and hostess, stopping at quiet bays for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and fishing. Alex and Veronica may be among the crew. Greek appetizers, drinks, towels, WiFi, and port fees are included. The five-hour trip ends with sunset over the Aegean.

“We’ve been here for five days, and I can honestly say we’ve had countless wonderful experiences. But yesterday’s five-hour boat trip was something more than just an outing. It was a truly magical atmosphere: an impeccably clean boat, a warm and intelligent crew with a great sense of humor, excellent English, and a genuine desire to share, show, and reflect together. The team was highly professional, the food was delicious and generous, and it pleased both the children (even our ten-year-old) and the adults. Would I call it a “must”? Yes, I definitely would. Would I recommend everyone to go there? Absolutely, yes.”

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9.Athens Riviera Private Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $2,061 per boat

Spend five hours aboard a private catamaran from Alimos Marina, stopping near Vouliagmeni and the small island of Hydrousa for swimming and snorkeling. Your two-person crew prepares a light meal, dessert or fruit, and drinks. Roberto and Eireen have been named among the crew, though staffing may vary.

“Great crew, superb food and drinks, beautiful sea. Can only recommend to doing this as a nice break from the busy and hot city.”

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10.Athens Riviera: Private daily sailing cruise with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $1,857 per boat

Spend six private hours aboard a luxury yacht along the Athenian Riviera, sailing to Ydrousa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay. Your crew handles the route while a chef prepares one of three Mediterranean menus. Swim, snorkel, and relax with wine, ouzo, soft drinks, towels, and a maximum of six people on the full lunch options.

“Amazing day! Lovely swimming hole, delicious lunch and an overall relaxing day!”

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11.Athens Riviera: Half-Day Private Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $1,532 per boat

Spend five hours on a private catamaran from Alimos Marina, with hotel pickup in Athens or Piraeus, two swimming stops, Greek barbecue, wine, beer, and live commentary in English or Greek. Mike and his colleague have been praised for attentive service, fresh food, and a smooth day on the Aegean.

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12.Athens Riviera: Semi-Private daily sailing cruise with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $203

Spend six hours aboard a semi-private yacht from Marina Delta Kallithea, sailing to Ydrousa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a fresh Greek meal prepared onboard by the cook. The group is limited to eight, with drinks, towels, equipment, fuel, and marina fees included.

“The boat experience was wonderful! The crew was amazing and caring with us! The food was wonderfully freshly prepared by the cook. I highly recommend this experience!!!!”

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