The 15 Best Yacht Cruises in Greece

1.Yacht Cruise to Rhenia and Guided Tour of Delos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 802 reviews · 1 day · from $141 a seat Our pick

Sail from Mykonos aboard a yacht with Sunfos Alessia Yachting, visit Delos with a licensed guide such as Helen or Alexis, then swim and snorkel near Rhenia. Expect a Greek lunch, wine, soft drinks, safety gear, and time on deck. The sea can turn rough, so bring a windbreaker and plan for a wet ride home.

“Trip was amazing, our first stop was in Delos followed by a lovely swim around Rhenia. We had an amazing time with Cpt. Orfeas and Anestis, that made the trip outstanding.”

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2.Symi Yacht Tour with Unlimited Drinks and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $141 a seat

Cruise from Rhodes to Symi aboard a yacht carrying up to 25 people, with crew members such as Anna, Antonio, and Emily looking after the day. You get about two hours in Symi Town, lunch with unlimited drinks at St. George Bay, and a second swim at Seskli Island. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a light jacket.

“The best day I’ve had on my trip to Rhodes this year. Couldn’t recommend any higher. Brilliant fun and the crew where excellent”

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3.Corfu Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $460, up to 8 Top rated

From Marina Gouvia, your private skipper takes you past Corfu’s fortresses, Garitsa Bay, Mouse Island, Vido, and Lazareto. Choose a 2, 3, 4, or 8-hour cruise, swim from the boat with supplied snorkel gear, and enjoy snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Captains including Spiros, Takis, Themis, and Orestis provide local stories along the way.

“This was one of my family’s favorite things that we did on our Mediterranean vacation! It was so relaxing and fun! It was great to see Corfu from the boat instead of being in the middle of it, and our skipper shared so much history and information about what we were seeing. Our skipper was also so hospitable and accommodating! There was plenty to eat and drink onboard, and a taxi was even arranged for us to get us back to our cruise ship on time. We would definitely do this again!”

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4.From Corfu: Luxury Yacht Cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 288 reviews · 6 hours · from $82 a seat Best value

Leave Lefkimmi Port at 9:00 for a six-hour yacht trip to Paxos and Antipaxos. You’ll see Lakka, enter the Blue Caves, swim at Vrika Beach with snorkel gear, and spend two hours in Gaios. The yacht carries up to 25 people, with water, snacks, fruit, a toilet, and an English-speaking crew on board.

“It was not very crowded. we enjoyed all the cruise. I liked it because it took only 5.30 hours.”

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5.Day sailing Skiathos Skopelos with lunch on Rainbow yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $163 a seat

Join Yannis and Angelica aboard Rainbow yacht for a relaxed seven-hour sailing day from Skiathos. Swim at Tsougria, Panormos, and a Skopelos beach, see the Mamma Mia coast, and enjoy a Greek meal cooked on board. Cold drinks, wine, beer, coffee, fruit salad, and time for snorkelling are included.

“We had a lovely day in beautiful places, with nice food and nice company! We absolutely recommend this experience”

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6.Day Cruise by a Sailing Yacht to the most beautiful bays or Rhodes (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $120 a seat

Spend about six hours on a small sailing yacht from Rhodes, stopping at Anthony Quinn, Traganou, and Ladiko bays for swimming, snorkeling, or sunbathing. Lunch-style cold dishes, fruit, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water are included. Captains and crew, including George, Dimitri, Despina, Luca, and Yannis, have been praised for warm, capable service.

“Excellent motor yachting experience… Captain Yannis (aka Poseidon) was an excellent host and cook and being a small group experience shared some excellent company for the day… but people must be prepared for yachting experience with waves and all!”

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7.From Skiathos Marina: Yacht Sailing Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $175 a seat

Spend eight hours aboard the Marina yacht with skipper Lambros and crew, sailing from Skiathos toward Skopelos. You get breakfast, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, SUP use, several swim stops, lunch at a local taverna, cave snorkeling near Dasia, and fruit salad at Arkos Island.

“Great day out sailing around Skiathos and Skopelos. The boat was fantastic, the swim stops were amazing with the option to paddleboard too. We also got lucky and saw some dolphins! The lunch at a local taverna was also a highlight. A must do in Skiathos - we will book again if we come back!”

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8.Corfu: Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 3.5 - 8 hours · whole boat $471, up to 8

Cruise Corfu’s east coast by private yacht with an English-speaking skipper such as Spiros, Takis, or Themis. See the Old Fortress, New Fortress, Old Town, Garitsa Bay, Mouse Island, Vido, and Lazareto. Swim, snorkel, enjoy snacks and drinks, and shape the outing around your group.

“Guide/skipper was amazing! Interesting guy, lovely to talk to, tolerated are kids wonderfully (-: Yacht was just the right size, the sitting areas were fun, swimming was amazing, food was simple yet great. Would highly highly highly recommend it. The only minus which has nothing to do with the tour company is getting back to the cruise ship terminal. There were no taxis. They were not answering their phones when I tried calling from marina office. When another person called for us they were not willing to book us a taxi without a local number. Only after another driver called they sent a taxi. Tip: book your taxi back with…”

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9.Private Motor Yacht Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,149 a seat

Sail Santorini’s volcanic coast aboard a private motor yacht with hotel pickup, a BBQ meal, open bar, and crew-led sightseeing. Swim at White Beach, Palea Kameni, Nea Kameni, and Thirassia, then watch the sunset near Oia on the afternoon departure. Crew members such as Captain Janos, Spiros, Hector, and Ada may vary by sailing.

“We had the best private yacht cruise possible. We had Captain Tellis and deckhand Nobi. They took care of us in an amazing way. The best way to see Santorini. We wish we had booked them for the whole day not just for 5 hours”

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10.Private 5-Hour Cruise on Brand-New Luxury Yacht in Mykonos (Para Voce)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,204, up to 4

Spend five hours aboard Para Voce, a modern private yacht touring Mykonos’ southern coast. Your captain and crew, often including Alex, Marina, or Christos, tailor the day around swimming, snorkeling, beach views, and quiet time at sea. Hotel, airport, or port pickup, towels, SUP, snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks are included.

“Alex and Christos were a great team, it was a windy day and they knew all the spots to go and enjoy in difficult weather. They had the perfect blend of attention and giving us privacy. Would absolutely repeat!”

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11.Half Day Cruise on a Sailing Yacht in Corfu Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,016, up to 10

Spend four hours on a private sailing yacht from Gouvia Marina, cruising Corfu’s northeast coast with stops at turquoise bays such as Barbati, Kalami, Kerasia, or Strogylo. Your crew handles the sailing while you swim, snorkel, paddleboard, enjoy drinks and fruit, or mark a special occasion on board.

“Beautiful boat. Lovely crew- Tannos and Athena did a wonderful job. A highlight of our trip. This was a favorite outing for our group of adults. Snorkeling, drinks and great snacks. We enjoyed the blue caves and private snorkel area along the coastline.”

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12.Paros: Full-Day Sailing Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 9 hours · from $259 a seat

Set out from Piso Livadi with an English-speaking skipper and crew, sailing toward Rina’s Cave, Schoinousa or Koufonissia, and southern Naxos. Swim from the yacht, snorkel, sunbathe, and share a freshly prepared lunch with wine or beer. Hosts have included Manolis, Ioanna, Yannis, Mariza, and Kostas.

“My two girlfriends and I had a wonderful time on our sailboat cruise. It was not super nice weather (very windy, a bit overcast, not super warm) but despite that, we still had a great time. The lunch was pesto pasta, Greek salad, and spinach pie and it was delicious. Our captain and skipper were very nice and made it a great experience. There were 4 other guests on the boat and we had such a fun time getting to know each other. It got quite windy and a bit rough on the ride back, but fortunately none of us got sea sick. I would be careful booking this if…”

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13.Private 5-Hour Cruise on Ultra Luxury Brand-New Yacht in Mykonos (Nevma)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,322, up to 4

Spend five private hours aboard Nevma, a brand-new luxury yacht for up to four people. Angeliki and Captain Stelio may tailor the route around swimming, quiet coves, or the southern beaches. You get hotel pickup, towels, snorkeling gear, a SUP, snacks, fruit, wine or beer, and a bathroom on board. Fuel costs extra.

“The crew was great. The ride was windy but we still enjoyed the ride and the water. Great views and info from the crew.”

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14.From Ierapetra: Chrissi Island Yacht Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 64 reviews · 6 hours · from $139 a seat

Spend six hours cruising from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island with an English-speaking guide and professional crew. Walk among the island’s cedar trees and white sand dunes, swim from the yacht, snorkel with provided gear, and enjoy lunch and drinks aboard a semi-private yacht. Group size can feel busy, despite the semi-private label.

“Posto magnifico.. nessuna indicazione ricevuta a bordo dal personale”

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15.Private Full-Day Motor Yacht Cruise with Meal, Open Bar+Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $2,232 a seat

Spend about 10 hours on a private motor yacht from Vlychada, with stops at Red Beach, White Beach, the volcano, hot springs, Thirasia, and Oia. Transfers, lunch, snacks, drinks, and snorkel gear are included. Crew members such as Captain Leo, Niki, and Nobbi have earned warm praise for attentive service, though the route can change with weather.

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