ISLAND HOPPING GUIDE
The island days worth booking a whole trip around.
The 15 island hopping trips travellers rate highest in Greece, from the volcanic caldera swims off Santorini and the Cycladic hops out of Naxos and Paros to the day boats around Kos, Corfu and the Ionian. Where to sail, what to book, which beach to anchor off.
Full-day Odyssey cruise from Kos to Kalymnos, Plati and Pserimos, with crystal swims, Greek buffet lunch, and dolphin chances.
Most Popular“The crew were great. Very friendly and helpful. The food was fine. Just enough time on each island for a quick view. Would definitely recommend the 3 Island trip on the Odyssey.”
All-day Calypso cruise from Athens to Agistri, Moni/Metopi, and Aegina with lunch, drinks, swimming, snorkeling, and sailing.
“I travelled on my own but on the boat I met many nice people I could talk to. The crew was nice, helpful and good fun. Unfortunately the season had ended on Agistri so there wasn't much to be done (no fault of the organizer). The provided food and beverages were good and I noticed…”
All-day Calypso cruise from Athens to Agistri, Moni/Metopi, and Aegina with lunch, drinks, swimming, snorkeling, and sailing.
“Great trip. The crew was efficient and very welcoming. The stop for a swim in the blue, crystal-clear waters was excellent. Lunch on the boat was plentiful and delicious. The sunset at sea ended the tour in a truly spectacular way!”
Athens day cruise to Agistri, a Metopi snorkel stop, and Aegina, with lunch, unlimited drinks, and gear for a full swim day.
“It was a lot of fun. The crew members were funny and welcoming. I appreciated that they kept track of us to ensure we were on the boat after each stop.”
Athens day cruise to Agistri, a Metopi snorkel stop, and Aegina, with lunch, unlimited drinks, and gear for a full swim day.
“It was a lot of fun. The crew members were funny and welcoming. I appreciated that they kept track of us to ensure we were on the boat after each stop.”
Full-day 3-island boat cruise from Kos with Pserimos, Vathi (Kalymnos), and Plati. Swimming, snorkeling, lunch, WiFi onboard.
“I think this boat trip was the best ive ever been on and the three islands we visited was stunning, strongly recommend this trip and staff and captain where brilliant thanks David.”
Pirate-style cruise from Kos with stops at Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Plati, snorkeling time, and a Greek barbecue lunch included.
“Our teenage daughter chose this trip and I’m so glad she did. We visited 3 different islands stopping at the first for a dip at the beach, the 2nd for a walk around the harbour we chose to go in the train that drives you around as it was hot 🥵 aRead more”
Santa Maria 3 cruise from Kos visits Pserimos, Plati, and Kalymnos with lunch, dolphin watching, and free smartphone audio guides.
“Thoroughly relaxing and fun! The village stops, opportunities to swim and just cruise on the Aegean made for a super day!”
3 Island Cruise from Kos to Kalymnos, Pserimos and Platy with dolphin spotting, swims, Greek lunch, and a smartphone audio guide.
“Had a great time partying and meeting new people. Itinerary is great, food is good, drinks are cheap.”
Glass-bottom cruise from Ouranoupoli to Blue Lagoon, Diaporos, and Ammouliani’s Alikes Lagoon with BBQ lunch and VIP deck fun.
“Really great trip. Amazing beaches, views and water. Staff very friendly. 10 of 10”
Kos 3-island cruise on Santa Maria: lunch, dolphin watching, swimming stops, and a free phone audio guide in your language.
“It was a very chilled day on the boat. Staff really helpful. Drinks on boat were very good and really enjoyed the lunch.”
6-hour Chalkidiki cruise from Ouranoupoli with a glass-bottom coral view, BBQ lunch, and two swim stops on Sithonia and Ammouliani.
“Unfortunately, due to strong winds we could not go to Diaporos Island (the main attraction and the reason we bought the tickets). Instead we visited only Ammouliani Island which gave us more hours to swim there. They said they sent us a text message informing us about this issue but no one received it so…”
8-hour Lefkada island-hopping cruise with cave swim, Meganisi village stroll, and a beach BBQ lunch at Gerakas and Skorpios.
“An excellent relaxing trip, very informative throughout. Plenty of time at all the stops to enjoy the sunshine, sea and sights. Beach BBQ was delicious and plenty of it. So glad that we booked the Ionian Star.”
8-hour Lefkada island-hopping cruise with cave swim, Meganisi village stroll, and a beach BBQ lunch at Gerakas and Skorpios.
“Spend an entire day with a fabulous crew going to a cave and several islands. Beach BBQ was terrific, traditional souvlaki and Greek salad and Tzatziki . I would do this trip again!”
Kos 3-island yacht cruise with hotel transfer and lunch, sailing Platy, Kalymnos (Vathy), and Pserimos with dolphin chances and swim time.
“furchtbar viel zu überfüllt zu laut essen war ekelhaft”
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