Private Yacht Cruise to Aegina and Moni Island from Athens

This is a nine-hour private yacht day from Marina Alimos in Athens to the island of Aegina and the islet of Moni in the Saronic Gulf. Up to 23 guests have a 16-metre yacht and a two-person crew to themselves, with a swim at Moni, lunch at Agia Marina on Aegina and a second swim stop before heading home. The price is €1,800 for the yacht, including VAT, fuel, drinks and snacks.

What is the private yacht cruise to Aegina and Moni?

It is a full day island trip on your own yacht. The boat is a 16-metre luxury yacht with a sun deck, shaded seating and three cabins with bathrooms. A captain and a crew member run the day, and there are no other guests on board, so the timing and the stops are shaped around your group.

Aegina is one of the closest islands to Athens, which makes it ideal for a long day at sea without hours of open-water crossing. Most of the day is spent anchored, swimming or relaxing on deck rather than travelling.

Where does the cruise go?

The yacht leaves Marina Alimos and crosses the Saronic Gulf to Moni, a small uninhabited islet next to Aegina, with pine trees running down to very clear water. This is the first swim stop and for many guests the highlight of the day.

From Moni you continue to Agia Marina, a seaside village on the east coast of Aegina. Here you can eat at a waterfront tavern or stay on board for a barbecue. After lunch the captain picks a second swim stop, often a quiet cove that can only be reached by boat, before the return to Athens. If you have particular places in mind, discuss them with us when you book.

What happens on the day?

After booking, we email the exact meeting point at Marina Alimos and the crew contact. You board in the morning and settle in for the crossing, with water, beer and soft drinks available from the start.

At Moni you can dive straight off the yacht, snorkel along the rocks or take the paddle board out. Then it is on to Agia Marina for lunch. In the afternoon there is a second swim, more time on the sun deck with toasts and fruit, and a relaxed cruise back across the gulf. The whole day lasts about nine hours.

What is included?

• The yacht: a private full day charter on a 16-metre yacht with three cabins and bathrooms.
• Crew: two professional crew members.
• Drinks and snacks: water, beer, soft drinks, toasts and fruit.
• Swim kit: towels, snorkelling gear and a paddle board.
• Costs: fuel and VAT.

Optional meat barbecue

Instead of a tavern lunch, you can add a meat barbecue on board for €30 per person, paid in cash when you board. It includes grilled pork and chicken souvlaki, baked pies, Greek cheeses, salads and seasonal fruit. You can also bring your own food and drinks; tell the crew so they can plan storage and service.

Is it right for me?

It is a good fit for families, groups of friends and company outings who want a real island day from Athens with total privacy. No sailing experience is needed and swimming is optional. With space for up to 23 guests and three cabins with bathrooms, it also works well for birthdays and other celebrations.

Tavern lunch or barbecue on board?

• Tavern at Agia Marina: step ashore, sit by the water and order from the menu.
• Barbecue on board: stay on the yacht, keep the day flowing and eat grilled souvlaki on deck.

When is the best time to go?

June to September is peak season, with warm sea and settled weather for the crossing. These months and weekends book up first, so we recommend booking at least two weeks ahead. Trips depend on the weather, and the captain may adjust the route or swim stops on windy days.

How to get there from central Athens

Marina Alimos is about 20 minutes from central Athens by car or taxi, on the coast road towards Glyfada. The coastal tram also runs close to the marina. We send the exact pier details by email once your booking is confirmed.

What to bring

Bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a camera. Towels and snorkelling gear are provided. Cash is useful if you plan to eat at the tavern or add the barbecue.