Greece: Athens — Aegina — Poros — Hydra — Spetses
The quintessential Greek island cruise. Sheltered from strong Meltemi winds, featuring car-free Hydra, neoclassical mansions of Spetses, and authentic seaside tavernas.
Interactive Nautical Track Chart
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Route Overview & Cruising Conditions
The Saronic Gulf is the most forgiving and culturally rich sailing area in Greece. Starting from Alimos Marina in Athens, you are shielded from harsh summer gusts while enjoying short, pleasant navigation legs between historical islands.
Highlights include mooring along the amphitheater-shaped harbor of Hydra where only donkeys and boats provide transport, tasting world-famous pistachios in Aegina, and sailing through the scenic lemon grove channel of Poros.
Day-by-day Itinerary Guide
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Day 1: Athens (Alimos Marina)
🇬🇷GreeceBoarding, yacht briefing, provisioning at local Greek market.
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Day 2: Perdika, Aegina Island
🇬🇷Greece16 NM sail. Quaint fishing village, fresh grilled octopus on the waterfront.
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Day 3: Poros Town Harbor
🇬🇷Greece15 NM passage through the scenic Poros channel with white neoclassical bell tower.
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Day 4: Hydra Island
🇬🇷Greece14 NM beam reach. Stern-to mooring in the world-famous vehicle-free stone amphitheater harbor.
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Day 5: Spetses Old Harbor
🇬🇷Greece17 NM sail. Pine-scented shores, horse carriages, and captain mansions.
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Day 6: Palaia Epidavros
🇬🇷Greece25 NM navigation. Ancient sunken city snorkeling and amphitheater visit.
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Day 7: Athens (Alimos Return)
🇬🇷Greece28 NM return sail across Saronic waters to Athens.
Cruising Essentials
Available Yachts for this Route in Alimos Marina, Athens
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