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The 15 Boat Day Trips in Greece We Would Book First

23 day trips  ·  from $33 a seat

One spare day and a long list of options. These 15 boat day trips in Greece are the ones worth the early alarm, each with its cost and its real length.

Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Red Beach and White Beach from the water
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

1.Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

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

Spend five to six hours aboard a luxury catamaran around Santorini’s caldera, with hotel pickup, swimming near Red and White Beaches, a hot-spring stop, Greek barbecue, and an open bar. Choose morning or sunset sailing. Captains and crew such as Evi, Yanni, and Giannis vary by departure, but the format stays relaxed and social.

“Amazing activity for anyone visiting Santorini!! Our crew, Captain Elvin, Silia and Dimitris, were attentive, friendly and organized. The grilled chicken and pork lunch was fantastic. We enjoyed the stops at the volcano hot springs, swimming/snorkeling at red beach and white beach!! Highly recommend!!”

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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat - Meeting at Mandraki Port and boarding Nikolaos X
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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

2.Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

You’ll sail from Rhodes on the Nikolaos X ferry, stopping first at Panormitis Monastery for about an hour, then spending 3.5 to 4 hours in Symi Town. Expect open-deck views, indoor seating, a snack bar, and optional hotel transfers. Saturday departures may add a short swim at Nymporio Bay.

“The music on the boat was unnecessary back ground noise The experience overall was exceptional good Manos I highly recommend to use them”

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Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops - Leaving Mandraki Port for the east coast
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Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops

3.Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,404 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $47

Spend a full day cruising from Rhodes to Lindos with Rizos Cruises. Swim from the boat at Anthony Quinn Bay and Tsambika, then enjoy three hours to climb the Acropolis, wander Lindos, eat lunch, or visit the beach. The clean boat has sunbeds, shade, toilets, WiFi, floats, air conditioning, and a reasonably priced bar.

“Everything was great I just wish we had more time for swimming when we stopped 2 times for that. But it’s my subjective opinion. Peace ✌🏻 🌊”

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From Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Islands Half-Day Trip by Boat - Meeting the boat at Mykonos Old Port
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From Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Islands Half-Day Trip by Boat

4.From Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Islands Half-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 750 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $101

From Mykonos, sail with Golden Yachting & Sailing to Rhenia for swimming, snorkeling, and a BBQ, then choose a two-hour visit to Delos or more time at sea. The friendly family crew, including hosts such as Mola and Mohamed on some departures, keeps the day social and relaxed. Delos entry costs about €20 extra.

“This cruise was the best!!! The energy and warm welcoming the crew greet you with and maintain during the day just made it so special. Rhenia island has the clearest water we had ever been in and the food on the boat at that stol was 10/10 then the stop at Delos is just long enough to walk round and appreciate its history. The return journey back was just as beautiful as the way out there, even with the choppy waters. A great day out to experience the surrounding islands which is run perfectly by this family crew. Thank you so much guys!! 🙌 🙌”

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Adamas: Kleftiko Sailing Day Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch - Leaving Adamas with the Bears and fishing villages
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Adamas: Kleftiko Sailing Day Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

5.Adamas: Kleftiko Sailing Day Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 713 reviews · 8 hours · from $170

Spend eight hours sailing west from Adamas aboard a spacious yacht with a small group of about 20 to 26 people. Swim at Kalogries and Agios Dimitrios, explore Kleftiko by snorkel and RIB, and enjoy Greek breakfast, lunch, drinks, and underwater photos. The crew may include Giannis, Christos, Dionysis, Juliano, or the two Georges.

“one of the best boat tours! I have done a few in Milos before and this one takes the cake. Staff were so fun & the food was so good”

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Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets - The early start from Heraklion or Rethymno
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Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

6.Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 591 reviews · 10 hours - 690 minutes · from $199

Travel from Heraklion or Rethymno to Santorini by high-speed ferry, then explore Oia and Fira with a local guide. You get organized transfers, free time, and clear island views without arranging transport yourself. Guides such as Christos, Liliia, Sophia, and Theodora have been praised for their stories and practical advice. Add the volcano and hot springs boat trip from 16€.

“We went in October so not the high peak season. The transportation was good and very organised with clear instructions. The boat transfer was very rough water going to Santorini but not coming back. Many people were sick. On the island it is definitely beautiful and very organised. It is expensive on the island but you should expect this. Our guide was fantastic. Very informative, clear English speaking and funny. It is a very long day. We were picked up at 6am and dropped back at 8.45pm. Even though the trip is not cheap it is well worth it. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket - The boat ride past Tersanas Cave and Vouxa Cape
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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

7.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Travel from Chania to Kissamos by air-conditioned bus, then cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. You get time to swim, see the Dimitrios P shipwreck, and climb to a 16th-century Venetian fortress. Guides including Vicky, Eva, Irene, and Eirini help keep the long day organized, though the boat and beaches can be crowded.

“Balos was absolutely gorgeous, mild weather in June, interesting rock formations, and fewer tourists than in Elafonissi. Gramvous was lovely! I didn’t go for a swim and chose to hike up to the fortress. Gorgeous views! Pre pick up communication was clear, bus ride to the port was comfortable, and our guide Vicky was so sweet. The ferry ride was smooth, plenty of seats, and food for purchase. Disembarking the ferry was easy. There’s a plank directly from the ferry to the beach. We didn’t have to get into the water. That issue last year was solved. Highly recommended!!”

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Crete: Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise - The fast ferry crossing from Crete
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Crete: Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise

8.Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 365 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $199

Travel from Heraklion to Santorini by fast ferry, then tour Oia and Fira by air-conditioned bus. You get 1.5 hours in Oia, 2 hours in Fira, a local guide, and hotel transfers from selected Crete areas. Guides such as Theodora have earned praise for clear advice and friendly service.

“We had a lovely tour guide who provided a lot of interesting information and was super helpful. The instructions where clear where to meet and what to do. The information was provided in two languages and the switch was smooth. We visited two places but the bus rides where quite long but the places where lovely. Plenty of shops and cafes. The place was beautiful. We had to meet at the terminal way too early. We respect time and schedules and where standing around for an hour which was not necessary.”

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Saranda: Corfu Town and Palaiokastritsa Day Trip with Cruise - The road west to Palaiokastritsa
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Saranda: Corfu Town and Palaiokastritsa Day Trip with Cruise

9.Saranda: Corfu Town and Palaiokastritsa Day Trip with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 313 reviews · 12 hours · from $82

Cross from Saranda to Corfu by boat, then spend three hours in Corfu Town and three at Palaiokastritsa. Guide Lori or Lory leads the day in English or Romanian, with Italian departures on selected summer dates. You get an air-conditioned coach, free time for food and shopping, and the option to hire a small boat to caves and quiet beaches.

“Excellent value for money!! Highly recommend this trip as you can’t do it cheaper by yourself. Friendly and informative guides without giving an information overload. Comfortable transportation and walking tour was easy to follow through the old town. Plenty of time to explore and also to relax on the beach. Early start but 100% worth it as you have a full day of exploring.”

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Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat - Starting in Rhodes Town
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Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

10.Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 292 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $50

Take a fast boat from Rhodes to Symi in about 75 minutes, then enjoy four hours on your own in Gialos. You can shop for handmade goods, photograph the colorful harbor, eat Simiako Garidaki, and return to Rhodes the same day. Hotel transfers are available from many resort areas.

“Worth going to see the beautiful,colourful houses. Not dissimilar to the Amalfi Coast.”

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From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat - Getting to Rethymno port before the ferry
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From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

11.From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 279 reviews · 13 hours · from $243

You’ll cross from Rethymno to Santorini on a fast ferry, then tour Oia and Fira by air-conditioned bus. The day includes guided sightseeing, free time for photos and shopping, and an optional €20 caldera boat ride. Hotel pickup is available from selected areas, but expect a long day and limited time on the island.

“We had a really nice experience with Get Your Guide. Our tour guide and driver were AMAZING!! We were so happy with all that they shared with us, how they communicated about timelines, and more. However the day was exhausting, with traveling over 3.5 hours one way and only having around 2.5 hours total to explore the two stops, it made for a quick trip around Santorini. We knew this going in, but weren’t sure we will make it back to Greece and wanted to squeeze the stop in. For that I would say it was worth it. However, be ready for a SUPER long day, lots of heat, walking,…”

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Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit - Fira gives you more freedom
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Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit

12.Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 269 reviews · 11 hours · from $199

Travel from Heraklion to Santorini by high-speed SeaJets ferry, then tour Oia and Fira by air-conditioned bus with a multilingual escort. You get dramatic Caldera views, free time in Fira, and an optional €20 volcano boat trip from mid-May. Bring ID, sun protection, cash, and comfortable shoes.

“Onze gids kon Nederlands en was heel aardig en vertelde enthousiast veel over het eiland. Oia zelf was heel erg druk zoals verwacht. De 2e stad vonden wij persoonlijk veel gezelliger en leuker om te winkelen. Jammer was wel dat de optie voor vulkaan bezoek van de tijd zou gaan dus hierom hebben wij er niet voor gekozen omdat de tijd al niet erg veel was. Verder mooie dag gehad.”

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Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket - Kissamos port and the cruise to Gramvousa
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Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

13.Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Travel from Rethymno by air-conditioned bus to Kissamos, then cruise to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. You get 90 minutes at the Venetian fortress and three hours at Balos for swimming and sun. Guides such as Lazarus and Anastasia have earned praise for warm care and clear information. Bring cash for the €1 eco fee and onboard food.

“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”

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From Skiathos Marina: Yacht Sailing Day Trip with Lunch - Sailing across the Aegean toward the bays
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From Skiathos Marina: Yacht Sailing Day Trip with Lunch

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

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

Join Perfect Sailing for an eight-hour yacht trip from Skiathos New Port. Lambros, Alexandra, and the crew take you to swimming spots near Skiathos and Skopelos, with breakfast, drinks, snorkeling gear, SUPs, towels, fruit salad, and lunch at a traditional taverna. The route changes with wind and sea conditions.

“A very enjoyable and memorable day, it helped make the holiday one to remember.”

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Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat - From Georgioupolis to the south coast
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Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat

15.Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $34Best value

From Georgioupolis, an English-speaking guide takes you by bus and water taxi to Preveli Palm Beach. You get two hours for swimming and the palm forest, then free time in Plakias and a photo stop at Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Alicia has guided some departures. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, and €14 for the boat.

“Es war ein guter Ausflug, Preveli und Plakias sind schöne Orte. Einzige Kritikpunkte: Preveli hat zu wenig WCs, die Wartezeiten sind ewig und die Bootstour dauerte viel länger als angegeben, da wir zusätzlich Leute in einem anderen Dorf in entgegengesetzter Richtung aufladen mussten, ich hätte einen längeren Aufenthalt in Dorf 1 bevorzugt, es hat eine wunderschöne Kirche auf einem Berg und die Zeit hätte locker gereicht, diesen Ort besser zu erkunden und erst beim erneuten Stopp des Taxis dort einzusteigen.”

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