Water adventures
in Athens
Sea kayaking, scuba diving, cruises and cliff diving on the Athens Riviera, at Cape Sounio, on the east coast of Attica and in the Saronic Gulf. Most trips start between 20 minutes and an hour from central Athens.
Sea kayaking
Guided sea kayak tours to the sea caves of the Athens Riviera, to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, at Anavyssos, Vravrona and Porto Rafti, at sunset from Kavouri beach in Vouliagmeni, and on the Gulf of Corinth. No experience needed, but you must be able to swim.
Sea kayaking · Athens Riviera
Sea Kayaking Anavyssos: Sea Caves, Hidden Beach & Picnic on the Athens Riviera
On request
from €120
Sea kayaking · Athens Riviera
Sea Kayaking Athens Caves: Paddle, Snorkel & Swim
Instant booking
from €90
Sea kayaking · Peloponnese
Sea Kayaking Corinth Gulf: Seal Cave, Strava Beach & Hidden Coves
On request
from €160
Sea kayaking · Attica mountains & Marathon
Sea Kayaking Porto Rafti: Bay, Islets & Sunset Paddle
Instant booking
from €50
Sea kayaking · Athens Riviera
Sea Kayaking Sounio: Paddle to the Temple of Poseidon
Instant booking
from €90
Sea kayaking · Attica mountains & Marathon
Sea Kayaking Vravrona: Wetland, Islet & East Coast
Instant booking
from €50
Sea kayaking · Athens Riviera
Sunset Sea Kayaking at Athens Riviera: Kavouri Beach, Vouliagmeni
On request
from €90
Scuba diving
Scuba diving around Athens for every level: Discover Scuba at Varkiza and Marathon, PADI courses, boat dives for certified divers, snorkelling boat trips and cave diving for qualified cave divers.
Scuba diving · Athens Riviera
Cave Diving at Vouliagmeni Lake: Guided Dives & Cavern Course
On request
Scuba diving · Attica mountains & Marathon
Discover Scuba Diving in Nea Makri, Marathon: First Dive near Athens
Instant booking
from €90
Scuba diving · Athens Riviera
Discover Scuba Diving in Varkiza: First PADI Dive on the Athens Riviera
Instant booking
from €80
Scuba diving · Athens Riviera
PADI Scuba Diving Courses in Athens: Scuba Diver & Open Water
On request
from €350
Scuba diving · Attica mountains & Marathon
Scuba Diving at Marathon Cape: Walls, Reefs & Ancient Wreck Relics
Instant booking
from €55
Scuba diving · Athens Riviera
Scuba Diving Boat Trips from Varkiza: Wrecks, Walls & Caverns
Instant booking
from €80
Cruises
Cruises from Marina Zeas, Alimos and Varkiza: shared sailing trips and island hopping, private wooden boats, yachts and catamarans, a 29 metre luxury yacht, and large motorsailers for events of up to 180 guests.
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Athens Riviera Morning Cruise: Swim Stops, Lunch & Open Bar
Instant booking
from €32
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Exclusive Full Day Private Cruise from Varkiza: 18 m Wooden Boat to Cape Sounio
On request
from €1,500
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Grande Motorsailer Athens: Private Cruises for Up to 180 Guests
On request
from €8,500
Cruises · Saronic Gulf islands
Island Hopping Cruise from Athens: Agistri, Moni & Aegina
Instant booking
from €40
Cruises · Athens
Luxury Cruising Yacht in Athens: 29 m Private Yacht from Marina Zeas
On request
from €9,800
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Catamaran Cruise Athens: BBQ, Swim Stops & Hotel Pick-up
On request
from €1,300
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Catamaran Cruise to Cape Sounio: Full Day from Athens
On request
from €3,000
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Full Day Wooden Boat Cruise from Varkiza to Cape Sounio
On request
from €1,200
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Half Day Cruise from Varkiza on a Wooden Boat
On request
from €900
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Half Day Yacht Charter Athens: 5 Hours from Alimos
Instant booking
from €1,300
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Motorsailer Charter Athens: 68ft Boat for Up to 49 Guests
On request
from €3,800
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Sunset Yacht Cruise Athens: 2 Hours from Alimos Marina
Instant booking
from €900
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Wooden Boat Sunset Cruise from Varkiza, Athens Riviera
On request
from €900
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Yacht Cruise to Aegina and Moni Island from Athens
Instant booking
from €1,800
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Semi-Private Catamaran Cruise Athens: BBQ, Swim Stops & Pick-up
Instant booking
from €170
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Athens: Wooden Boat & Open Bar
Instant booking
from €99
Cliff diving, coasteering & snorkelling
Cliff diving and snorkelling at Varkiza, a coasteering route along the cliffs of Cape Sounio and a private boat trip to the islets off the Athens Riviera. Every jump is optional, and basic swimming is required.
Cliff diving, coasteering & snorkelling · Athens Riviera
Cliff Diving & Snorkelling Varkiza: Jumps, Caves & Clear Water
Instant booking
from €70
Cliff diving, coasteering & snorkelling · Athens Riviera
Coasteering Sounio: Cliff Jumps, Rappel & Sea Caves
Instant booking
from €80
Cliff diving, coasteering & snorkelling · Athens Riviera
Private Cliff Diving & Snorkelling Boat Trip from Varkiza
On request
from €500
Cliff diving, coasteering & snorkelling · Attica mountains & Marathon
Snorkelling Boat Trips from Marathon: Schinias Bay & Marathon Cape
Instant booking
from €85
Rafting & river kayak
Rafting on the Lousios and Alfios and on the Ladonas in the Peloponnese, river kayaking from Karitaina, and rafting on the Nestos and Aggitis in northern Greece. Guides, wetsuits, helmets and life jackets are included.
Rafting & river kayak · Peloponnese
Ladonas River Rafting near Kalavryta: Beginner Friendly, Age 5+
Instant booking
from €45
Rafting & river kayak · Peloponnese
Lousios & Alfios Rafting at Karitaina: Class II to III White Water
Instant booking
from €55
Rafting & river kayak · Northern Greece
Nestos River Rafting at Paranesti, Drama: All Year White Water
Instant booking
from €55
Rafting & river kayak · Peloponnese
River Kayaking at Karitaina: Lousios & Alfios by Kayak
On request
from €150
The sea is never far from Athens. Our water adventures run along the Athens Riviera south of the city, around Cape Sounio, on the east coast of Attica near Marathon, Vravrona and Porto Rafti, in the Saronic Gulf and on the Gulf of Corinth. Every trip runs with certified guides, instructors or skippers.
What water activities can you book near Athens?
- Sea kayaking: guided paddles to the sea caves of the Athens Riviera, a longer route to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, tours at Vravrona and Porto Rafti on the east coast, a picnic paddle at Anavyssos, a sunset paddle from Kavouri beach in Vouliagmeni, and a half day on the Gulf of Corinth.
- Scuba diving: Discover Scuba at Varkiza and Marathon, PADI courses, boat dives for certified divers, snorkelling boat trips from Marathon and cave diving at Vouliagmeni Lake for qualified cave divers.
- Cruises: shared sailing trips from Marina Zeas, private wooden boat days from Varkiza, private yachts and catamarans from Alimos, an 18 metre wooden boat for up to 49 guests, a 29 metre luxury yacht from Marina Zeas, and large motorsailers for events.
- Cliff diving, coasteering and snorkelling: rock jumps and snorkelling at Varkiza, a coasteering route along the cliffs of Cape Sounio, and a private boat trip to the islets off the Riviera.
Which water activity suits you best?
A cruise needs no fitness and works for all ages, so it is the easy choice for families and mixed groups. Sea kayaking and Discover Scuba need no experience, only comfort in the water. Coasteering at Sounio is the most physical day: you swim, scramble over rock and choose your own jumps. Certified divers can pick boat dives from Varkiza or Marathon, and cave diving is for divers with cave certification only.
Do you need to be a strong swimmer?
For kayaking, coasteering, cliff diving and snorkelling you need basic swimming skills and should feel at ease in open water. Buoyancy aids, wetsuits or life jackets are provided where the activity needs them. On a cruise you swim only if you want to.
When is the best season?
Late spring to autumn is the main season for kayaking, coasteering and cruises. Some diving and snorkelling trips from Marathon run all year. Each activity page lists its own season.
What happens if the weather turns?
Wind decides a lot on the Aegean. Our guides and skippers check the forecast, move to sheltered bays where possible, and if it is not safe to go out, you choose a new date or a refund of your deposit.