A Day-Trip Yacht Itinerary from Athens
Depart from Alimos Marina and trace a forty-nautical-mile arc through the Saronic Gulf, calling at islands, quiet anchorages and waterfront villages between Aegina and Cape Sounion.
From the port outwards
- 01
09:00 · Cast off — Alimos Marina
Clear the breakwater and set a south-west heading toward Aegina. Morning seas inside the Saronic are typically flat before the Meltemi fills in around midday. Use the first thirty minutes to settle on the foredeck while the skipper briefs you on the day's wind forecast and swim-stop options.
- 02
10:30 · Swim stop — Moni Islet
Drop anchor on the sandy shelf off Moni, a small uninhabited island south of Aegina. Depth here sits around four to six metres over bright sand, ideal for snorkelling straight off the stern platform. The islet's pine-shaded shore is reachable by tender in two minutes for a short hike with Aegean views.
- 03
13:00 · Waterfront lunch — Perdika, Aegina
Cruise five minutes south to the fishing village of Perdika. Med-moor stern-to on the small quay or anchor just offshore and tender in. Tavernas here serve grilled octopus and local pistachios steps from the water. Arrive before the midday rush to secure a harbourside table with a clear sightline to your yacht.
- 04
16:00 · Cultural stop — Temple of Aphaia, Aegina
A short taxi ride from Agia Marina port leads to the Temple of Aphaia, a remarkably intact fifth-century BC Doric temple set on a pine-covered ridge. The site draws far fewer visitors than the Acropolis yet rivals it in archaeological significance. Allow roughly forty-five minutes for the visit before returning to the yacht.
- 05
19:00 · Sunset aperitivo — Cape Sounion
Head east across the gulf toward Cape Sounion. The skipper positions the yacht offshore as the sun drops behind the silhouette of the Temple of Poseidon on the clifftop. Swell is usually gentle here in summer evenings. Sip a chilled Assyrtiko on the aft deck before the relaxed cruise back to Alimos under early stars.
About Athens
Athens puts you on the water faster than almost any other Mediterranean charter base. Marina Alimos sits fifteen kilometres south of the city centre and twenty from the airport, with a fuel dock, full provisioning and direct access to the Saronic Gulf. Within the first hour of departure you can be anchored off Aegina; by early afternoon, the car-free harbour of Hydra is in sight. For groups flying in privately or connecting through Athens International, the transfer from terminal to boarding is short and straightforward — no domestic flights, no ferry queues.
The Saronic is more sheltered from the summer Meltemi than the open Cyclades, which keeps conditions comfortable for day charters, family cruises and on-board hosting alike. A three- or four-day circuit from Alimos typically threads through Aegina, Poros and Hydra before returning, with optional diversions south-east to Cape Sounion — where the Temple of Poseidon stands on the headland and the bay below offers a quiet evening anchorage. Longer itineraries can stage from Marina Lavrio for a crossing to Kea and beyond. Whether you need a single afternoon on the water or a week-long route with provisioning planned in advance, the geography here scales to the time you have.
Peak season runs June through September, but May and October reward flexibility: lighter harbour traffic, warm seas and easier berthing at popular stops like Hydra and Spetses. Our fleet of thirty-three motor yachts and sailing catamarans — ranging from nimble 17-metre cruisers to 44-metre crewed superyachts — covers every format from a half-day swim-and-lunch run to a fully provisioned multi-day passage. Pricing follows a transparent day-rate-plus-APA structure, and we size the vessel to your group and itinerary before quoting so the budget aligns with what you actually need on the water.