Athens VIP Cruise: Hydra, Poros & Aegina | Official Operator

5 star experience

Our trip was booked the day before our departure when we were researching day trips. We booked a VIP experience and upgraded to the private captains suite. Our trip was beyond first class from the second Renia, greeted us on board. On the islands Renia acted as our private tour guide. We bypassed lines, met important people on the islands, and she took us to local gems that we would not have found without her. The day was hot and long and the private captains cabin was the perfect place to re group, shower, and rest between islands. The private balcony with lounge chairs was also included in our purchase. It offered me the perfect napping spot on our way back to port. The food on board was good. If you’re looking for the Michelin rated food, you won’t find it here, but the food was good and they offered Gluten Free options. Renia always made sure we had plenty of water and made herself available for any accommodations we needed. If you are looking for an Athens getaway, this is the trip I would recommend! All the staff was kind, knowledgeable, and hospitable. I can’t say enough good things about Renia! She made our trip to islands special and memorable.

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Great Day Trip

We did the Athens Day Cruise and our entire family thought it was an amazing day. We added the VIP cabin experience and it made it even that much better. Our host, Renia K., was fantastic and made sure our experience was next level. She made sure things were taken care of on the ship and we were fully informed on each island we visited. I would highly recommend this trip if you are visiting Athens and want to get out and see some additional islands.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted that your entire family had an amazing day and that the VIP cabin made the experience even more special. Renia will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you all aboard again in the future!

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Memorable experience

My husband and I booked the 3 Island Tour with the VIP package, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed. We were taken straight to the VIP lounge, where we had our own private area with two comfortable sofas. It was the perfect place to relax during the cruise between the islands. The VIP package was absolutely worth it. It included drinks throughout the day, so we enjoyed freddo cappuccinos and freddo lattes while taking in the beautiful views. The first stop was Hydra which was absolutely beautiful. We chose to join the guided tour, which was excellent, but I also appreciated that the tours are completely optional. If you prefer, you are free to explore each island on your own. After the tour, we still had free time to walk around before heading to the next island. When we returned to the boat, our lunch was waiting for us. I was not expecting such an elaborate meal, but everything was fresh and delicious. Our second stop was shorter, but we still had enough time to stroll through the streets and do a little shopping. At our final island, we joined another guided tour, which was once again fantastic. The entire experience was incredibly well organized. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional, the boat was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. You can tell the team takes great pride in what they do. This is a full-day excursion, but it flows so smoothly that the time flies by. If you are considering the Athens Day Cruise, I highly recommend choosing the VIP package. It was worth every penny and made the day even more special. I would absolutely book this excursion again. Don’t hesitate, book it! You won’t regret it.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We’re delighted that the three-island cruise and VIP experience became one of the highlights of your trip. It’s lovely to hear that you enjoyed your private lounge area, the drinks, the guided tours, the free time on each island, and the fresh lunch prepared onboard. Your kind words about our crew, organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail truly mean a lot to us. Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation. We would be very happy to welcome you and your husband aboard again!

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What a bamboozle!

I pre-purchased the VIP cruise package for my family of 9 only to find ourselves squeezed into a small area that really comfortably accommodated 6 people. The staff brought out 3 table chairs for the remainder of my party. Once settled I noticed other parties of 2 and 4 were provided the same sized arrangements that were given to my party of 9. Three of us had to sit on table chairs during the entire time of the cruise. I spoke with the blond hostess and she was not accommodating at all. I paid $2000 euros for a VIP section that we were squeezed into as I watched the hostess continue to sell the other same sized VIP sections to parties of 2 or 4. I feel that my family of 9 were treated very unfairly by the hostess. It certainly did not make sense to me that because I booked a party of 9 we were squeezed into a limited area. I could have made 3 separate reservations for parties of 3 and would have received at least 3 VIP sections instead of the one and a half that was actually provided to us. I mentioned this to the hostess but she was more concerned with convincing other genpop folks to upgrade to the VIP area. I took photos of the accommodations that we were squeezed into compared to what all the other guests in the VIP section received. The optics shows the huge discrepancy between my family and all the other VIP guests. As a side note the wait staff in the VIP section were amazing and worked tirelessly towards the comfort of all the guests. Lastly, I am still upset with the unfairness of it all and I hope they will do better in the future. Not the family memories that I had hoped for especially after spending so much for the un-VIP experience!

Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience. We are truly sorry that the VIP seating arrangement did not comfortably accommodate your family of nine and that your concerns were not handled with the care and attention you expected. We completely understand how disappointing this must have been, especially after choosing the VIP package for such an important family occasion. Every guest should feel comfortable and fairly treated, and your comments regarding the seating allocation and the response from our hostess have been taken very seriously. We are pleased that our VIP wait staff looked after you well, and we will make sure your kind words are shared with them. At the same time, we will review how larger groups are seated and how similar concerns are managed onboard so that this does not happen again. Please accept our sincere apologies that the experience did not create the family memories you had hoped for.

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Easy

Lovely relaxing day everyone was very helpful and polite

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you had a relaxing day and that our team made you feel welcome. We hope to see you again soon!

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