15 Boat Tours in Halkidiki, Priced and Ranked

1.Mount Athos Glassbottom Cruise with Ammouliani Island visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 592 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Our pick

Cruise past six Mount Athos monasteries, see the seabed through glass, and spend 1.5 hours swimming or eating on Ammouliani Island.

“The cruise to Mount Athos and Ammouliani Island was truly unforgettable. Sailing along the monasteries of Mount Athos was breathtaking, and the stop at Ammouliani offered crystal-clear waters and a peaceful atmosphere. Everything was well organized, the crew was very friendly, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.”

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2.Ouranoupoli: Mount Athos Peninsula Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 305 reviews · from $28Best value

Cruise past eight Mount Athos monasteries from Ouranoupoli, with multilingual commentary, Aegean views, snacks, and possible dolphin sightings.

“It was really great and fun trip. To know a little bit of Athos peninsula history was really inspiring.”

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3.From Ouranoupolis: Cruise to Mount Athos Monasteries

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 298 reviews · from $28

Cruise from Ouranoupolis along Mount Athos, viewing eight monasteries, hearing multilingual history, and watching for dolphins and monk seals.

“Very calm trip in a boat around the Athos. Seen about 10 places from the sea. Being able to buy a drink, coffee and some sweets for my kid. I expected to hear the explanation in Serbian also, but OK.”

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4.Chalkidiki: Blue Lagoon & Ammouliani Island Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 269 reviews · from $45

Cruise from Ouranoupoli to Diaporos and Ammouliani for clear-water swimming, a Greek BBQ lunch, beaches, music, and island views.

“The experience was fantastic. The staff were consistently friendly and courteous, and the ship was tidy and well-maintained. There was a variety of drinks and packaged snacks available, mostly savory but with some sweet options. While lunch was light, it was sufficient, especially if you had a big breakfast. At the first stop, you'll need to be able to swim, as the boat anchors a few meters from the shore. Consider bringing beach shoes, as the terrain can be rocky or have seaweed. The water is wonderful. A waterproof bag would be helpful if you plan to swim to shore and stay there instead of returning to the boat. The…”

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5.Ouranoupoli: Mount Athos Sightseeing Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Cruise from Ouranoupoli toward Mount Athos, view its monasteries from the sea, hear multilingual commentary, and watch for dolphins.

“Het was anders dan we verwachten want de hele reis kon je niets door de bodem zien maar we hebben het naar ons zin gehad.”

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6.Mount Athos & visit Ammouliani’s island (mixed cruise)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Review of the Mount Athos and Ammouliani cruise from Ouranoupoli, with monastery views, multilingual commentary, swimming, and practical tips.

“The organization is good, but as for the price is too high, it is worth maybe half. Boarding at Ouranoupoli's port was good, Professional Welcoming, what is not worth is just the fact of being too far from the coast (given the inaccessibility of Mount Athos prior permissions), does not allow you to see the Monasteries (4/5 in the Tour) then after 1 h and 1/2 of navigation they head for the island of Ammouliani, too crowded with people with umbrellas and deck chairs, in a handkerchief of beach (little space for a "relaxation of 45 min") , the only positive note the crystal clear sea .. but if you…”

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7.Sithonia Private Full Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews Top rated

Cruise Sithonia’s turquoise bays, quiet coves, and island lagoons on a private full-day boat trip with swimming, snorkeling, and lunch options.

“Cheap, easy and fun. Staff were helpful with telling you all the amazing places to go. All in, an amazing day!”

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8.Blue Lagoon-Vourvourou Lunch Cruise from Ouranoupolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48

Swim from a boat at Halkidiki’s Blue Lagoon, visit Alykes beach, enjoy souvlaki lunch, and make the most of a six-hour cruise from Ouranoupolis.

“This trip was 1 of the best days we had in Halkidiki. I would definitely recommend it. Also the stuff Theodosis and his future wife were fun and friendly. Thank you”

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9.Vourvourou Full Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews

Cruise Vourvourou Bay and Diaporos Island by private speedboat, with Blue Lagoon swims, quiet beaches, fruit, drinks, and a tavern lunch option.

“Absolutely amazing time on the boat. We rented the 7s and had the greatest time. Service was superb; friendly, timely, and competent. I highly recommend this charter outfit.”

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10.Ouranoupoli: Mount Athos Cruise with Ammouliani Island Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 65 reviews · from $39

Cruise Mount Athos from Ouranoupoli, view eight monasteries, enjoy onboard drinks, then swim and eat at Ammouliani’s Banana Beach.

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11.Blue Lagoon Cruise on a Pirate’s Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 64 reviews · 9 hours · from $46

Cruise Halkidiki’s Blue Lagoon, swim near Diasporos Island, and visit Sithonia beaches aboard the pirate boat Menia Maria III.

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12.Vourvourou 4hr Refreshment Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews

Cruise Diaporos Island from Vourvourou to the Blue Lagoon, White Beach, Kryfto Bay, and quiet swimming spots on a private four-hour boat trip.

“We rented a boat, recieved an excellent explanation about how to drive it and the different locations must see, had a wonderful time,”

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13.From Ouranoupoli: Blue Lagoon Two Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 63 reviews · from $39

Spend seven hours cruising Halkidiki from Ouranoupoli, with swims at Diaporos, Ammouliani market, Banana Beach, and lunch included.

“Excellent cruise, very well organized and kind staff. Everything I saw was a dream. In short, my family and I recommend with love and we will definitely return!”

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14.Kassandra: Sunset Sailing Boat Tour of Secluded Coves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Sail from Kassandra to quiet Halkidiki coves, swim in clear Aegean water, then watch the sunset aboard a small-group boat.

“My wife, two daughters, and I, spent a lovely evening on the Alkioni with Captain Grigorious (Greg) and Georgia from Halkidiki Sailing. There were 8 guests on the trip and plenty of space on the sailing boat for everyone to do their own thing. We visited a couple of quiet coves for swimming before settling back to watch the sunset, with a background soundtrack of chilled jazz (or whatever the guests wanted from the extensive playlist). The boat had a ladder for easy access to the water and a clean water shower. There was also a paddleboard available for guests to use, which my daughters loved trying out. The tour…”

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15.From Nea Fokea: Chalkidiki 6-Hour Cruise by Sailing Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $89

Sail Chalkidiki from Nea Fokea, swim at Afytos, Kriopigi, and Kalithea, and enjoy lunch, wine, and small-group comfort.

“Fantastic, best day of our holiday! Sven is a great guide, couldn’t have asked for better.”

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