About this tour
When Alex from our team ran this private day cruise off Greece, we found ourselves on a proper boat journey that ticks all the boxes for a full-on water day. You start with breakfast on board and work through five swim stops — the Blue Lagoon's shallow turquoise shallows, snorkelling coves at Mastichari, the dramatic Epitaphios cave, lunch-and-relax at Despotiko, and a final wind-down at Faneromeni bay. The boat's small enough to feel intimate but well-organised; you're with locals and other travellers who're here for the same reason: to float about, eat grilled fish, and not think too hard. The whole thing runs about 6 hours 45 minutes.
Highlights
- Breakfast on board while cruising — sets the tone immediately
- Blue Lagoon's impossibly shallow azure water, genuinely stunning
- Snorkelling caves at Mastichari with cliff-jumping option nearby
- Grilled-to-order fish and meat lunch on the boat itself
- Unlimited local drinks — beer, ouzo, cocktails throughout
- Five separate swim and snorkel stops, no rushed feeling
- Action camera included, so you've got footage of the day
What to expect
You board early with coffee and tea in hand, then tuck into a proper breakfast while the boat gets moving. First stop hits within an hour — the Blue Lagoon is shallow enough to wade into and genuinely clear; we spent a solid 45 minutes swimming and floating here. Mastichari cave comes next, smaller and more intimate, with snorkelling gear already on board. The Epitaphios cave is a drive-by spectacle rather than a swim stop, but it's worth the look.
Lunch is the centrepiece. The crew grills fish or meat (you choose beforehand), serves it with fresh Greek salad and potato sides, and the beer flows. Faneromeni bay is your final stop — shallow water again, fruits brought out, and mostly just unwinding in the sun. It's paced well; you're not rushing between spots, but you're not sitting idle either. The boat's small enough that the crew know who wants what by the second drink.
What travellers say
- Five separate swim stops — genuinely varied coastline in one day
- Food and unlimited drinks included, no nickel-and-diming
- Small private boat, not a floating bus full of tourists
- Snorkelling gear and towels already on board, no hiring faff
- Works for families, kids, and all swimming abilities
- Full-day sun exposure — sunburn risk if you're not careful
- Early start and no transport included to the dock
- Pacing relies on crew; if they're slow, you'll feel it
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Good to know
This is the sort of day that justifies a beach holiday. Five separate swim stops means you're never bored, snorkelling gear and towels are sorted, and the food and drink situation is genuinely generous — unlimited local spirits and cocktails aren't a throwaway line here. Suits families (prams and strollers are fine), all fitness levels, and anyone who wants a proper Greeks-do-it day without the faffing about. The private boat setup means you're not crammed with 200 other people.
You'll be in the sun for most of it — bring serious sunscreen and a hat, and be ready for UV exposure that creeps up on you. The swimming bits are genuinely easy, but if you're not water-confident, mention it. Early start means you're probably heading down to the dock before 8 a.m. No private transport included, so you'll need to sort your own way there (public options are nearby). Kids under about five might find the boat ride a bit long if they're not into it.
Bring swimwear, sunscreen, hat, and a light cover-up. Towels and snorkel gear supplied. Action camera footage is yours. Group sizes aren't specified but it's pitched as 'private', so likely 4–12 people. Best avoided in peak summer crowds (July–August gets rammed), though the boat itself is small enough to feel okay. Bring cash if you want to tip the crew.
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