A crewed gulet charter voyage
Saronic & Argolic charter itinerary
Saronic Gulf — Athens to Athens
A classic eight-day Saronic Gulf voyage departing from Athens, weaving through the storied islands of Salamina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra, Spetses and beyond before returning to Zea Marina — a perfect blend of crystal-clear swimming bays, charming harbour towns and unhurried Mediterranean days aboard.
The voyage at a glance
Day 1
Athens — Salamina Island
Day 2
Angistri — Maritza Bay & Russian Bay, Poros
Day 3
Hydra — Mandraki Bay & Hydra Port
Day 4
Hydra South Bay & Porto Cheli — Agiou Nikolaou Bay
Day 5
Spetses Island
Day 6
Dokos Island & Ermioni Bay
Day 7
Poros South Bay, Moni Island & Salamina
Day 8
Disembarkation — Zea Marina, Athens
Day 1
Athens — Salamina Island
Welcome aboard at Zea Marina in Athens, where you will settle in, meet the crew and enjoy your first sundowner as the gulet casts off for the short crossing to Salamina Island. The evening is spent at anchor off Salamina, easing into the rhythm of life afloat.
Day 2
Angistri — Maritza Bay & Russian Bay, Poros
After a leisurely breakfast, a one-hour morning cruise brings you to the inviting turquoise waters of Maritza Bay on Angistri — a wonderfully peaceful spot for swimming and sunbathing. Following lunch on board, another hour's sail delivers you to the famously sheltered Russian Bay on Poros, where the afternoon is yours to enjoy the sea. Depending on your preference, the night is spent in Poros Harbour or a tranquil nearby bay.
Ashore nearbyClock Tower of Poros · Citronne Gallery Poros · Serenità Poros · Taverna Apagio
Day 3
Hydra — Mandraki Bay & Hydra Port
A scenic one-and-a-half-hour cruise across open water leads to the beautiful Mandraki Bay on Hydra, where the day unfolds with swimming, snorkelling and relaxation on the deck. As the afternoon light softens, a short 30-minute hop around the headland brings you into the iconic car-free port of Hydra — one of the most enchanting harbours in all of Greece — for an overnight stay.
Ashore nearbyTetsis Home & Studio · Pavlos Kountouriotis Mansion · Veranda Restaurant · Giasemi | Hydra
Day 4
Hydra South Bay & Porto Cheli — Agiou Nikolaou Bay
The morning begins with a gentle 45-minute cruise to a secluded south-facing bay on Hydra, ideal for a peaceful breakfast at anchor. After the meal, a two-hour sail across to the mainland coast delivers you to the sheltered Agiou Nikolaou Bay near Porto Cheli — a stunning spot for swimming and lounging in complete privacy. Later, a short 45-minute cruise brings you into Porto Cheli's pretty harbour, where you spend the night alongside the quay or in a nearby bay.
Ashore nearbyKostoula · Alexandra · Ουζερί του Ψαρά
Day 5
Spetses Island
After breakfast, a one-hour cruise carries you to the pine-scented shores of Spetses, where the day is devoted to swimming in crystal waters and soaking up the island's unhurried atmosphere. In the late afternoon, a further one-and-a-half-hour sail brings the gulet to anchor in front of Spetses' charming Old Port, where you spend the night lulled by the sounds of the sea.
Ashore nearbyMelisses Gallery Spetses · Bouboulina Museum · Ταβέρνα "Λάζαρος " · Patralis
Day 6
Dokos Island & Ermioni Bay
An early morning cruise of around one and a half hours brings you to the wild and largely untouched Dokos Island — one of the Saronic's best-kept secrets — where breakfast, swimming and a long, lazy lunch at anchor await. After lunch, a one-hour sail leads to the verdant bay of Ermioni, where the gulet rests for the night in calm, sheltered waters.
Day 7
Poros South Bay, Moni Island & Salamina
A two-hour morning cruise returns you to the southern reaches of Poros, where breakfast or a late-morning brunch is enjoyed in a peaceful bay. After lunch, a one-hour sail to nearby Moni Island — a protected nature reserve with glassy, gin-clear waters — offers one final afternoon of blissful swimming before the gulet makes its way back toward Athens, anchoring off Salamina or returning to Zea Marina for your last night aboard.
Ashore nearbyClock Tower of Poros · Citronne Gallery Poros · Serenità Poros · Taverna Apagio
Day 8
Disembarkation — Zea Marina, Athens
After one final breakfast together on board, the gulet arrives at Zea Marina by 10:00, bringing this memorable Saronic adventure to a close. Farewells are exchanged with the crew as guests disembark, taking with them lasting memories of turquoise bays, warm hospitality and the timeless beauty of the Greek islands.