Full-throttle along the Athenian Riviera: a private, high-speed day aboard the 2023 Skipper 34

Skipper 34 - Private Full Day Cruise offers a full-throttle way to see the Athenian Riviera and the Saronic Gulf. Departing from Alimos marina, Pier 2, Spot 89 (check-in also noted at Alimos Marina, Pier 3, Spot 340), this private charter puts you at the helm of a 2023 Skipper 34 RIB with twin 400 hp Mercury engines and a 65 mph top end. The boat carries up to ten guests for a ten-hour day of high-speed cruising, island stops, and swimming in crystalline water.

The trip runs two main routes. Version A—Islands Route—charges south into the Saronic Gulf to Moni, Metopi, Aegina, and Agkistri. Here volcanic and sedimentary rock outcrops meet thick bands of maquis scrub and pine-sheltered beaches; Moni and Metopi are small islets defined by sheer rock ledges and clear drop-offs perfect for snorkeling. Aegina provides a cultural pause—harbour cafés and the island’s famed pistachios—while Agkistri’s sheltered bays offer postcard-blue swims.

Version B follows the Athenian Riviera down the coast toward Cape Sounio so you can see the Temple of Poseidon from sea level, a dramatic neoclassical ruin poised on a rocky headland. Both itineraries are designed to mix adrenaline with downtime: breath-snatching acceleration across open water, then unhurried swims and shore exploration.

SailBliss operates the Skipper 34; the crew conducts a mandatory safety briefing at boarding. Expect English and Greek-speaking guides. The vessel is not wheelchair accessible due to yacht boarding limitations; children under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult. Bring light dry bags, reef-safe sunscreen, and plan for variable sea conditions—the operator reserves the right to alter the route if seas are rough, offering reschedules or refunds when safety demands it.

Why book this in Athens? It compresses the exhilaration of Mediterranean island-hopping into a single private day: fast transit between uncrowded coves, access to small islets unreachable by larger ferries, and coastlines that look different from the water—a mix of white limestone cliffs, pine forests, and small port towns. For photographers the contrast of turquoise shallows, the Temple of Poseidon’s silhouette at sunset, and high-speed wake shots make for memorable frames.

Practicalities: arrive at least ten minutes early, the group size is one to ten, and check cancellation rules—full refund up to 48 hours before departure. If you want high-speed freedom on Aegean water with local know-how, the Skipper 34 delivers a precise, fast, and scenic private-day experience.

Book with SailBliss for a tailored day: crew can adjust swim durations, suggest local tavernas in Aegina’s harbour, and arrange hotel pickup for €20 per person. Snacks and water are recommended; alcohol rules onboard restrict consumption to adults. For those wanting speed, solitude and shoreline views, this charter is a rare, high-octane Greek day out.