Louis Cruises uses its smaller boat, the Aegean Pearl, to cruise the Greek islands. The cruises of the island are offered in five, four, eight nights. As of 2010, the cruise line visits Mykonos, medieval Rhodes, ancient Ephesus, the Island of Patmos, Crete and popular island of Santorini. The cruise line offers fewer amenities than larger lines but it does provide a swimming pool, casino, fitness center and entertainment.
Louis Cruises
8, Ant.Ampatielou Str.,
1856 Piraeus
011-30-210-4583400
louiscruises.com
A wide variety of yacht cruises and sailboats are available for a traveler to charter. This type of travel allows you to visit some of the smaller islands. Another advantage of travelling on a private charter is the opportunity for travelers to choose their own destinations. Alpha Yachting rents both small, private yachts and larger yachts. Most small yachts can fit up to 60 people, have 10 cabins and carry a crew of 18. As of 2010, these yachts cost anywhere from $25,000 to $36,000 per day to charter.
67 Posidonos Ave., 16675
Glyfada, Athens-Greece
011-30-210-968 0486/7
alphayachting.com
Many small cruise lines offer one-day cruises of the Saronic islands, including Poros, Hydra and Aegina. These cruises usually last 12 hours and visit the Temple of Athena Aphaia and take in the panorama of the mountainous islands. The cruise visits the island of Poros, known for its lemon groves and the wild goats that roam its coast. The cruise also visits Hydra, a small island packed with tourists during the summer months who flock to the island's many world-class beaches. The third and final island is Aegina. This island is dotted with summer resorts and local fisherman. As of 2010, All Greece Travel offers this three-island day package for about $100.
Saronic Gulf Cruises
61 Thespieon Street,
Korydallos, 181 22,
Athens, Greece
011-30-210-49-44-501
allgreecetravel.com
