Ferretti 57 Private Full Day Cruise: Athenian Riviera & Saronic Islands Day Charter

On the water off the Athenian Riviera, the Ferretti 57 — a 17.5‑metre motoryacht offered by SailBliss — turns a day at sea into a tailored balance of play and calm. Departing from Alimos Marina, the boat runs two signature circuits through the Saronic Gulf: the island loop to Aegina, Moni, Metopi and Agkistri, or a coastline cruise past the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon. Both routes deliver turquoise bays, sheltered coves and high-speed runs that make the trip feel like a private short escape from Athens.

The Ferretti 57’s three private cabins and professional two‑person crew mean this is as much a floating boutique hotel as it is a playground. On deck you’ll find a BBQ, espresso maker and a 32” TV with Netflix and karaoke; below, a Seabob, two SUPs, a 2‑person kayak, inflatable mattresses and an underwater camera invite you to sample every way to be on the water. Snorkelling around Moni’s reefs or drifting off Agkistri with the yacht anchored in turquoise shallows highlights the area’s clear visibility and rocky island shores carpeted in low Mediterranean scrub.

Geology here is immediate: low limestone and schist islets cut into the Saronic, cliffs and pebble beaches sculpted by waves and wind, with pine-clad ridgelines that tumble toward glassy bays. Cultural punctuation comes at Sounio, where the Temple of Poseidon lines the horizon and offers one of the most cinematic sea-facing ruins you can approach by boat.

This trip is ideal for small groups who want privacy and variety — families with confident swimmers, couples looking for a bespoke day, or friends who want gear and crew handled for them. Practical details are straightforward: meet at Alimos marina, Pier 2, Spot 89. Check-in instructions also list Alimos Marina, Pier 3, Spot 340 — look for the SailBliss flag and ask for Alexandros (Skipper). The vessel accommodates up to six guests and runs an eight-hour standard day.

Respect for the sea is built into the operation: the crew may adjust the itinerary in rough conditions, and guests are asked to use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid trampling seagrass. Whether you’re drifting over a reef with an underwater camera, firing up the BBQ at anchor, or watching the Athenian coastline fall away at high speed, the Ferretti 57 turns the Athenian Riviera into a private playground — an accessible, well-equipped way to experience Greece’s Saronic islands in one remarkable day. Crew manage anchoring, safety briefings and equipment so guests relax; optional hotel pickup and drop-off costs €25 per person. Refit in 2023, the interiors are fresh and reliable, making the Ferretti 57 a compact, high‑service platform for full days of swimming, snorkeling and easy lounging aboard under the Greek sun.