There are a lot of them.

Greece has over 6,000 islands within its territorial waters, and not all of them are inhabited. Some Islands like Aegina, Santorini, Mykonos are more popular than other islands because of their picturesque landscapes and world-famous monuments.

There are six groups of islands spread around Greece. It is next to impossible to cover all the big islands in a short time. The best option would be to visit one chain every time you visit Greece.

You can go island hopping from Athens to the Saronic Islands, or if you have time, you can spend one day in each of the colourful islands. Aegina, Spetses,  Salamis, Agkistri, and Poros are the main Saronic islands. Hydra is often added to the list although it belongs to the Argolic Gulf. You can board a ferry from Piraeus and the Peloponnese to reach most of these islands.

Athens Day Cruise runs one-day cruises to Aegina, Poros and Hydra, every day, all year aroynd.  They cover all the famous sites, and their ship has a lot of fun activities while travelling between the islands. You can opt for an upgrade on the ticket and buy the VIP pass if you prefer luxury during your cruise.

One important thing to remember while island hopping is that quality is more important than quantity. So instead of trying to cover 10 islands in 2 days, focus on spending a whole day in three important ones. Choose the islands based on their popularity, your preference for the views or history and the crowds.

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All the above will be answered, responding to 4 questions on island hopping in Greece.

How many days for island hopping?

Even though a couple of days are enough to explore a group of small islands, your time range can vary. If you consider travelling to Aegean or Ionian islands, then you can invest from a couple of days or a couple of weeks. But, if you ran short in time and your base is Athens, then an one-day island hopping cruise is your answer! You can book your seat with Athens Day Cruise and have your greek island hopping part in the Saronic islands.

For whom is island hopping an option?

You may consider that island hopping cruises are destined for large companies of teenagers, with heavy wallets. But our experience will disprove you. Island hopping cruises can appeal from teenagers to retired couples, and from families with small children to solo female travellers. It depends merely on your itinerary, your chosen activities and your mood.

Island hopping: costly or affordable?

This question has as many answers as you desire. There are definitely some luxurious options, if you want to spend your time in Greece on a VIP cruise with a private catamaran. But it doesn’t have to be the only alternative. Choosing an one-day cruise in the Saronic islands, you can have your own island hopping adventure only with 100€. Moreover, you can always upgrade in our VIP package, and experience a day in full amenities.

What is the ideal time for island hopping?

Easy question but with not so easy answer. One would rush to say that summer is the best option for island hopping in Greece. Good and warm weather, great beaches and great people to meet. But with its mediterranean, mild climate, Greece has pretty good weather almost all around a year. Also,greek  summers can be really hot and uncomfortable for someone who isn’t used to high temperatures.

On the other hand, springs, autumns and even winters in Greece still offer miltiple opportunities for island hopping cruised. What is more, choosing an off-season time range for your cruise, you will avoid crowded decks and noisy bars. It will almost feel like an inclusive experience.

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Greece boasts of 6,000 islands and islets. Visiting them all is not an easy task. Some of these are not in the Saronic Gulf but are too important to miss out. Pick one group from the list and spend a couple of days hopping from one island to another.

1. Ionian islands – Quiet and laid back

If you hate mass tourism, head over to the Ionian islands. Many tour package operators offer good deals from the UK and EU. There are several islets like Kalamos and Skorpios that make for a nice day trip. You can also spend some time on the famous Ithaca island.

2. Saronic islands – History and fun

The Saronic islands are close to Athens and make for a great day trip. You can hop three islands in a single day if sign up for Athens day cruise. Aegina, Poros and Hydra present a mix of history, traditional Greek lifestyle and picture-perfect beaches.

You can book your island hopping tour in Saronic islands today with Athens Day Cruise.

3. Sporades islands – Beaches and more

The Sporades boasts of over 60 beaches, and there are four more inhabited island close by. You can reach the island by flying into Skiathos airport or catch a ferry from Volos.

4. Dodecanese islands – Famous for Rhodes

Rhodes is the most famous island among the Dodecanese island chain. Since this group of islands is close to Turkey, you will see a strong Ottoman influence everywhere. You can hop between most of the 12 islands on a hydrofoil or a ferry.

4. Cyclades islands

The Cyclades islands are found at the centre of the Aegean Sea. There are 24 inhabited islands in this group, and many of them are popular holiday destinations. This group of islands cater to all tastes: history, nature, partying and everything in between.

Taking the decision to island hop in Cyclades may be risky since there too many islands to cover in a short time. Try to group Cyclades in smaller groups and find the local taste of each cycladic gem. We definitely suggest you island hopping in small Cyclades – Koufonisi, Schoinoussa, Donoussa, Iraklia – with starting and finishing point the island of Naxos.

Island hopping in the Saronic Gulf is one of those things you will remember for a long time.

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