The 15 Best Island Hopping Tours in Greece

Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit - Starting at Athinios Port and getting aboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,869 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $29Our pick

Sail from Athinios Port on a traditional wooden boat with multilingual commentary. Walk across Nea Kameni’s volcanic slopes, swim toward Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, stop at Thirassia, and optionally finish with 2 to 3 hours in Oia for sunset.

“The overall activities were great! Being able to follow the tour guide (who spoke great english) and then roam around on my own was fantastic! Starting with checking in, the lovely ladies assisted me in a few troubles to ensure everything was taken care of. One of the ladies was a part of the tour and spoke great Spanish as well. Despite the chaos of tourism, the guides remained professional and courteous. I would love to come back and sail with this team based on the experience I had. Phenomenal crew and great memories created.”

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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

2.Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,137 reviews · 7h 30m · from $35

Join the Odyssey boat in Kos for a 450-minute island cruise to Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos. You’ll explore Vathi, swim from the boat, enjoy a Greek buffet with vegetarian choices, and look for dolphins near the fish farms. Drinks and cocktails are sold onboard.

“A fantastic day, beautiful boat, not overcrowded, lovely lunch and excellent crew.”

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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

3.All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,958 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Spend about 10 hours aboard the Calypso, a motorized wooden sailing ship with a five-person crew, visiting Agistri and Aegina plus a swimming stop at Moni or Metopi. Sam, Mo, and Elizabeth help with island tips, while lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and Wi-Fi are included.

“Crew was very nice; ship was old and tired with sun mats that you had to crawl across lots of people to get in and out of. Had to keep removing shoes to go on/ off these. Back of the boat was the smoking section (on a boat? But entire crew smoked) so couldn’t go there. Bathroom ok. It was the end of the season so through no fault of the crew, the islands were completely dead and not worth going to; middle island is uninhabited and they just anchored off it for a swim. Food was very good for lunch and wine was OK. Mediocre experience overall.”

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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

4.From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,690 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $53

Spend a full day sailing from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos with multilingual guides such as Maria, Elena, or Kamilla. Enter Paxos Blue Caves, enjoy about two hours in Lakka, swim off Antipaxos, and return with music and Greek dancing. Hotel pickup is optional.

“This boat tour was PER-FECT ! I wouldn’t change a thing. We departed from Benitses Port, it was approximately 1h30 to Paxos. When we arrived to Lakkas, we had time (2h) to enjoy the beach before all the other boats arrived, and time to explore the city a little bit. Then we went on the boat again to the blue caves (we saw 2!), and then went to Antipaxos for a beautiful swim in the clear waters. During all the time on the boat, we had the chance of having a guide that talked greek/ english/german/ italian! It was super nice. Truly an amazing tour that anyone visiting Corfu should…”

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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

5.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,048 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $69

Ride a high-speed boat from Rhodes to Symi, enjoy about three hours to wander, eat, shop, or swim, then stop at Saint George’s Bay for a 30-minute swim. The 9:00 and 11:00 departures include swimming. The 15:15 sailing offers only a photo stop.

“Fantastic experience! Thoroughly recommend. Staff friendly and swim off boat at St George Bay stunning 🤩”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

6.Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,579 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $95

Sail from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour to Dia Island aboard a yacht limited to 14 people. Your English-speaking crew, including a certified captain, serves shrimp linguini, Greek salad, Cretan appetizers, and unlimited drinks, with time for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and sunset sailing.

“The perfect day! Our guided were all so kind and accommodating. The boat was beautiful, spacious, and had plenty of fun equipment. The lunch was delicious and abundant, as well and the drinks! Overall, a fantastic experience. Would absolutely do it again!”

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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

7.3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,564 reviews · 7h 30m · from $29

Spend 7.5 hours aboard Barco de Pirata from Kos Harbour, stopping at Pserimos, Kalymnos, and Plati. Expect a lively crew, Greek BBQ lunch with chicken, pork, or vegetarian choices, music, swimming, snorkeling, and a waterslide. English and German guidance is available.

“Great atmosphere with the other people on the boat, staff all really friendly, music playing, it felt like a little party in between the islands! Which are stunning. Amazing day 100% recommend 🥰”

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From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

8.Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,137 reviews · 8h 30m · from $41

Set out from Mandraki Harbour at 10:00 for a full-day cruise to St George’s Bay and Symi. Swim in clear water, use the boat’s float aids, then spend about three hours in Gialos for lunch and a walk. Captain Yannis and the crew help keep the trip friendly and well organized.

“pretty well i highly recommend, the crew was super nice and there is a kind lady on the ship who gives everyone a lemon to chew on for seasickness:))”

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Athens: Islands Swimming Day Cruise. DJ, Lunch & Drinks inc.

9.Islands Swimming Day Cruise. DJ, Lunch & Drinks inc.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,887 reviews · 9 hours · from $129

Leave from Kallithea for a nine-hour Saronic Gulf cruise with swimming stops at Agistri and Metopi, free time in Aegina, a Greek buffet, soft drinks, coffee, water, wine, and a live DJ. The spacious boat has sunbeds, beanbags, two bars, showers, and inflatable water toys.

“It was fantastic!!! The atmosphere was incredible, thanks to the fantastic DJ. The food was delicious,, the staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Everything was perfectly organized, and I would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!❤️❤️❤️”

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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

10.Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

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

Take the Nikolaos X ferry from Rhodes to Symi, stopping first at Panormitis Monastery for about an hour, then spend 3.5 to 4 hours in Symi Town. You’ll have open-deck and indoor seating, a snack bar, bathrooms, hotel transfers on selected options, and a map for exploring independently.

“Absolutely beautiful island Plenty time to wander and do some exploring. The monastery visit was respectful despite there being so many of us. The town of Symi is stunning, time to swim, eat or climb into the town for spectacular views.”

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Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

11.Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,753 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend a full day sailing from Rhodes to Symi, with about an hour to swim at clear-water St George Bay and three hours to explore Symi town. The boat has toilets and a snack bar, while hotel pickup is available for an added fee. Expect a long, sometimes choppy ride.

“Our trip to Symi Island and St. George Bay was absolutely amazing! The crystal-clear waters were breathtaking, and swimming there felt like a dream. Symi itself is stunning – it honestly feels like stepping into a movie set, with colorful houses and such a unique atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the staff were very professional, making sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. We also had transport provided, which was very convenient and made the whole experience stress-free. The only downside (and kind of a funny one) was the boat itself – a bit rusty, crowded, and not the safest-looking. But when you’re young, you just want to…”

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Rhodes: Morning Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay

12.Morning Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,671 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Spend eight hours cruising from Rhodes to Symi aboard the modern Doll boat. Swim and snorkel at St. George’s Bay, then enjoy three hours in Yialos for lunch, shopping, and views of Symi’s neoclassical harbour. Hotel transfers, Wi-Fi, toilets, shade, and snorkelling gear are available.

“Communication as to which bus to get on when returning to hotel - we were told to get on the wrong bus. Driver took us off and put us in a taxi.”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

13.Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,405 reviews · 1 hour - 390 minutes · from $35

Choose a 3.5 to 6.5-hour shared or private yacht trip from Heraklion to Dia Island, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboards, fishing gear, lunch, and drinks. The one-hour coastal option stays near Heraklion and includes drinks but no island stop or water activities.

“Nice shorter activity 4 hr, Friendly crew! Good lunch with plenty of water and wine! Beautiful day! ❤️🥂”

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Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch

14.Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,218 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $157

Leave Marina Zeas at 9 a.m. for a full day in the Saronic Gulf. Cruise to Agistri and Aegina, stop to swim and snorkel near Metopi or another sheltered island, and enjoy Greek lunch, snacks, WiFi, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Jason may be among the lively guides.

“Jason our guide was so friendly and fun. Lunch was good and they also provided coffee and breads for breakfast Pistachio island was so interesting. It was great on such a hot day to be able to cool off by swimming in the sea”

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Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

15.Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,133 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Spend about seven hours aboard Odyssey Boat Cruise from Kos, visiting Vathi on Kalymnos and Pserimos, with a swim near Plati. Expect a Greek barbecue lunch, cocktails, music, dolphin watching, and roughly an hour ashore at each island. Captain Giannis may even adjust course for dolphin sightings.