From Athens, by sea

A day with a
different story.

Coast, culture and clear water. Approximately ten hours through the Saronic Gulf, with your chosen package shaping the time ashore.

The waterfront and small jetties of coastal Old Epidaurus — COASTAL EPIDAURUS · THE WATERFRONT OF OLD EPIDAURUS

The route at a glance

From city harbour
to coastal Greece.

Leave Marina Zeas, explore Epidaurus, visit the Sunken City waters and continue to a seasonal island stop before returning to Piraeus.

This is a route overview. The programme can change for weather, safety and operational conditions.

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Route illustration · not to scale. The island stop and programme depend on your date and conditions.

Departure / Marina Zeas

Let Athens drift away.

Begin at Marina Zeas in Piraeus. Settle into the day on the water as the city gives way to the Saronic coastline. Follow your booking confirmation for the exact boarding instructions; transfer pickup is separate from sailing time.

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Passengers aboard a blue-and-white cruise boat with swimmers alongside — Time on the water is part of the experience. Swimming is optional.

Ashore / Coastal Epidaurus

Choose your own chapter.

With cruise-only or cruise-with-transfers, explore the harbour independently. A theatre package adds a guided excursion and the corresponding lunch.

The coastal choice

The Small Theatre package combines a guided visit, coastal walking and time for a swim with a seaside taverna lunch. This is the theatre near Old Epidaurus.

The inland landmark

The Ancient Theatre package includes the minibus excursion to the Sanctuary of Asklepios, with a licensed guide, museum visit and lunch onboard. Archaeological-site and museum admission is separate.

The sweeping stone seating of the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus — The Ancient Theatre · Optional excursion in the specifically named package · Site and museum admission extra

In the water / The Sunken City

History, beneath the surface.

The submerged remains lie in the coastal waters near Ancient Epidaurus. When conditions allow, use the included snorkelling mask to see the stone outlines beneath you.

Swimming is optional. You can stay onboard, and sea conditions and visibility vary. The Sunken City is a different location from either theatre.

A snorkeller exploring submerged stone walls near Epidaurus — A closer view of the submerged remains.

Seasonal / The island stop

A little more island time.

Round off your day with a seasonal island stop. Aegina is planned for April, May and October; Aponisos on Agistri for June, July and September. The route depends on your date and conditions. Travelling in August? Ask our team to confirm the island stop before you book.

Fishing boats and waterfront buildings in Aegina town — Aegina · Seasonal island visit

Turquoise water and the rocky shoreline at Aponisos on Agistri — Aponisos, Agistri · Seasonal island visit

Return / Marina Zeas

Back to Athens, with a story.

Return to Piraeus after a full day on the water. Allow approximately ten hours for the cruise and avoid a tight onward ferry, flight or timed appointment.

Choose your package