Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comHydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens
based on 26 reviews of Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens
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We loved the islands. Food was OK. Tour guide was with us just for organizing, didn't explain much about the islands or the history.
Reviewed by: Zinaida B, United States of America, April 2008
The bus was supposed to pick us up at the hotel, but at the last minute we found out we had to take a taxi to another hotel, where it was waiting for us. At night, it dropped us off about a block from the hotel. The boat cruise was wonderful,
the food and entertainment was good, the stops gave us enough time to look around the islands.
The trip had promised a "walk through the lemon forest" but I never saw it. We had no tour guide on the islands, so we were just on our own, didn't find out much. It also promised a chance to bathe in a waterfall or spring but never saw that.
The islands were beautiful and I was glad to be able to have the free time to explore on my own, guide free. The ships entertainment broke up the dead time on board between the islands nicely. I would not recommend the raw fish appetizer and pork main dish be served, however. This was the only thing I didn't enjoy, and there were not any choices, it was just served. Otherwise, the one day excursion was absolutely lovely. Thanks Viator!
Reviewed by: Christie K, United States of America, June 2007
I'm 20 years old and went on this cruise with my mom. You're probably better off looking for a day cruise on your own if you are looking for a younger crowd. I think this was a bit overpriced for something I didn't have that much fun on. On another note, being able to visit other islands was cool. I did feel a little rushed here and there though. They recommend an excursion on one of the islands that they organize, but it was not worth it. Don't expect anything out of the cruise ship. There's a gift shop and that's about it. And the food they served was gross. Maybe I was just expecting too much.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, July 2009
Really expensive for not much. It was cool, but not worth the money. Also, the cruise staff allowed guests to get really drunk, and one man was getting really violent, loud and angry. It affected a lot of people, but nothing was done to stop it. I recommend doing something else with your valuable time in Greece.
Reviewed by: Emily C, Canada, May 2009
The islands are beautiful places to visit, though the time allotted is sometimes rather short. Then again, there isn't much to do on the islands except admire the scenery. The tour in Egina is a bit overpriced for what you see, and the ship's food could be better, but the crew service is great and being on the water is a nice change from the city scene.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, February 2009
Trip was OK, but not enough time at each location, everyone felt very rushed. It would have been better to see two islands and have much more time on each. Also, they try to sell various excursions when you arrive at the islands, one of which was a swimming trip. We were all told there was no beach and nowhere to swim, so we purchased a ticket. When we arrived there was both, so we felt misled and cheated.
Reviewed by: Julie S, United Kingdom, September 2008
Boat was average, crew was nice. Hydra was amazing. Poros and Egina not so much. If you only have time for a one day cruise it was ok. Would suggest the major islands for more beauty.
Reviewed by: Jeremy B, United States of America, July 2008
It was a good way to spend the day. Very expensive. Had to be up so early in the morning. Food was quite good.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Canada, April 2008
Spent 90 of the day on the ferry. Only 1/2 hr to 45min on each island. No information given about the islands either. The Greek dancing on the ship was great to watch though. Didn't appreciate the extra charge to see anything on Aegina. Felt ripped off since I already paid.
Reviewed by: Tiffany A D, United States of America, November 2008
The boat was overloaded with people and there was not enough seating for people to sit inside. The cost was way too much! The drinks cost too much! Then on top of this you were charging for additional tours. There wasn't much to see on these islands. Very disappointed that I paid to go on this trip as were the other 10 people I was with.
Reviewed by: Frank M, Canada, April 2008
