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Saronic Gulf Cruise: Explore Hydra, Poros, Aegina
3.7
438 Ratings
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Embark on an Athens day cruise to explore the enchanting islands of Poros, Hydra, and Aegina. Discover their beauty, visit historic sites, and savor a delicious onboard buffet lunch.
Embark on an Athens day cruise to explore the enchanting islands of Poros, Hydra, and Aegina. Discover their beauty, visit historic sites, and savor a delicious onboard buffet lunch.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Poros - After transferring from Athens to port by motor coach (if port transfers option has been selected), you’ll set sail for the island of Poros, where you’ll have free time for strolling and shopping.
- Hydra - Next, it’s on to the island of Hydra. You will have about 1 hour and 30 minutes at leisure to enjoy the unique charms of Hydra…
- Poros - After transferring from Athens to port by motor coach (if port transfers option has been selected), you’ll set sail for the island of Poros, where you’ll have free time for strolling and shopping.
- Hydra - Next, it’s on to the island of Hydra. You will have about 1 hour and 30 minutes at leisure to enjoy the unique charms of Hydra island, whose amphitheater shape once served as a safe shelter for Saronic Pirates. From the decks, you will be able to admire the very special architecture and dramatic landscapes of this island, whose old traditional stone houses and mansions silently stand witness to a long and turbulent history.
- Aegina - Upon arrival in Egina (Aegina) you can either join an excursion to the Temple of Aphaia (cost not included) or take a walk around the main town. Aegina is one of the Saronic islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf. The lovely island is only 31 miles (50 kilometers) from Athens, and is a popular getaway for Athenians during the summer months. After sailing back to port you’ll be transferred to Athens city.
What's Included
- Traditional onboard folklore show featuring dances
- Onboard buffet lunch
- Multilingual expert escorts available
- All taxes included
- Optional hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels
- Traditional onboard folklore show featuring dances
- Onboard buffet lunch
- Multilingual expert escorts available
- All taxes included
- Optional hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels
What's Not Included
- Guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on our day-long sailing trip from Athens to explore three of the Saronic Gulf’s most renowned and scenic islands! Begin your journey at the vibrant island of Hydra, famous for its charming capital filled with houses with red roofs and narrow cobblestone lanes. Proceed on to Poros, home to a historic clock, a library, and the lovely Virgin Maria…
Embark on our day-long sailing trip from Athens to explore three of the Saronic Gulf’s most renowned and scenic islands! Begin your journey at the vibrant island of Hydra, famous for its charming capital filled with houses with red roofs and narrow cobblestone lanes. Proceed on to Poros, home to a historic clock, a library, and the lovely Virgin Maria church. Our final destination is the lush island of Aegina, noted for its abundance of colourful pistachios, the Afea temple, and the Saint Nectarios monastery. Experience an unforgettable journey and savour a delicious buffet spread, filled with delicacies, on board!
- The order in which we shall visit the islands may change but not the duration of stay on any of the islands.
Location
Evermore Cruises
If port transfers option has not been selected, the meeting point is directly at the port (Marina Kallitheas).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(438 Ratings)
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Silvia
Apr 21, 2025
Beautiful day - Cruise booked through Getyourguide. Pick up at the hotel, arrival at the port and boarding. It was very crowded but with a little patience we found a place outside where the crossing offers a magnificent view. Visit Hydra, Poros and Aegina. There's time for a ride. I recommend returning a little early from the stop followed by lunch which is very well organized and very tasty. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
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T9479fwlucab
Apr 21, 2025
Excursion to do - On a beautiful and warm spring day a trip through the Saronic Islands is definitely a good choice. As in all trips where you do not have assigned seats there are always those who run to grab the place they think is most pleasant. Apart from this situation, if the day permits, it is better to choose an outdoor seat on one of the decks of the ship. Good and well organized lunch on board considering the situation in which it is offered (drinks are to be paid separately). The descent into the islands is intended to see the surroundings of the port. Only on the island of Aegina there is a bus trip to be booked in advance on board (for a fee). We preferred to swim in the beach near the port and eat an excellent pistachio ice cream (typical product of the island).
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Pritiranjan_b
May 1, 2025
Be prepared to be disappointed - Once inside the ship searching for a seat is challenging. Many had to seat outside in the very cold breeze. Crowded, possibly overbooked. Emphasis by staff is on selling shore excursions. Ship did not go to Poros and Hydra citing rough weather (announcement very late after starting to return). Return bus was waiting as promised.
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Amaleak_v
Apr 8, 2025
Fell Short of Expectations - I took this tour back in 2009 and had such a wonderful time that I was excited to return with my husband and children. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to my memories. The ship felt overcrowded, and finding seating after each stop was a bit of a struggle. Communication about the itinerary and what to expect throughout the day was unclear, which made it hard to fully relax and enjoy the experience.
One of the highlights from my previous trip was the lively dancing and entertainment, which this time was more limited—only two dancers performing in a small, crowded space on the mid-level deck. While the tour did take us to all three islands without issue, the overall experience lacked the charm and energy I remembered. It was still a nice day out, but a bit underwhelming and not as memorable as I had hoped.
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Heidi_n
Apr 8, 2025
Check attendance before you go - During our trip we had about 200 high school students on the ship. When we arrived they had all taken the seats as beds to sleep and we did not have a place to sit inside. This was followed by a lot of disruption with kids being kids running around, smoking, and creating manic. Unfortunately the weather did not turn out great this day so we were not able to sit on the outside decks of the boat. Therefore with 200 kids inside it made it impossible to get comfortable and for a 12 hour day this was unpleasant. The staff was absolutely kind and respectful they were always asking us how we are and being attentive
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Hr26b5bpm4
Apr 7, 2025
Not great - Loads of time on the boat , minimal time on islands and less than advertised. Went with 13 year old son who didn’t enjoy it
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David_c
May 3, 2025
Very disappointing. Very, very overcrowded boat - Boat was ridiculously overcrowded. As says max 400 people, there were over 500. No room to even walk around. On stop in Hydra had to exit through a hatch which was maybe 4 feet tall. Overall i his was not even close to a good experience. Worst experience I have had with Viator.
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Valeria_c
Apr 27, 2025
Skip it, save your time and money. - The actual company for the cruise doesn't recognize viator.
Our reservation was cancelled without previous notice until I called them. Then they offered to move the reservation and I accepted it, that day, when we arrived at the port the man told us our reservation didn't exists and then he said "viator? No" When I called order support the call went through and immediately eneded and via WhatsApp they told me fue to Easter there was overbooking and they would processed a refund.
I was extremely pissed, I made the reservation MONTHS in advance for it to be CANCELLED TWICE without any noticed it whatever, and we were not the only ones that went through that.
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Lagire17
Apr 27, 2025
Cruise null: 12h including 8 on the boat in the crowd and noise, 1h to get off 1 by 1 at 3 stops and ... - On the boat very far and complicated because of the world and on the islands, the bare minimum given the time allotted. Race against time, we don't profit from anything, suck buffet
Money scam! To flee absolutely
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Carlo_f
Apr 19, 2025
Not worth it! - If you’re considering this cruise to explore the nearby Greek islands, think twice. What should have been an exciting and relaxing day turned out to be a frustrating experience filled with logistical issues and wasted time.
The biggest downside? Travel time vastly outweighed the actual time spent on the islands. Each stop was only about 45 minutes long, yet getting on and off the cruise often took longer than that! Instead of immersing ourselves in the beauty of these destinations, most of the day was consumed by boarding chaos and endless waiting.
Adding to the frustration, the cruise was visibly overbooked, leaving many passengers without proper seating or space to rest. From the moment we boarded, there was nowhere to sit comfortably, making an already disappointing experience even worse.
For those hoping to enjoy a stress-free island tour, this cruise falls drastically short. It’s overcrowded, poorly organised, and ultimately not worth the time or money. If you’re looking for a fulfilling Greek island adventure, consider other options that allow for more time to explore and a smoother experience.
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