Take a cruise to the island of Hydra located to the South of Athens, Greece on the Aegean Sea. Relax, swim, or read your favorite book on Bisti Beach. For a more active outing, take a hike on a wonderful trail up to Profitis Ilias Monastery, at the highest point of the island (567 m or 1,860 ft above sea level). Additionally, there are another 300 churches on the island and five other monasteries including the must-see Monastery of the Assumption Virgin Mary, built-in 1643. Instead of taxis, generally, the people of Hydra prefer to rent out donkeys that one can ride throughout the island; it's a lot of fun for the whole family. Contact our travel specialists to start planning your ideal trip to Hydra today!

10 Best Hydra Cruises & Tours for 2023-2024

All Greece Tours

Southern Cyclades

Athens to Athens
8 Days from $1,890

Experience the traditional charm of the Southern Cyclades Islands on this 8-day Mediterranean sailing cruise aboard the luxurious Star Flyer. Discover the magic and mythology of the Greek Isles as you visit the small port towns of Rhodes, Hydra, and the legendary island of Santorini. You'll stop at sun-kissed beaches, ancient ruins, & modern cities.

Classical Greece

8 Days from $3,190

This 8-day cruise of Greece from the Harmony V takes you round-trip from historic Athens to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, and Nafplion, where you see the archaeological treasures of these port towns while enjoying a relaxing cruise of turquoise Mediterranean waters that balances small ship sailing with luxury yachting.

At the heart of the Greek Islands: Athens Roundtrip

Athens - Athens
8 Days from $5,280

Departing from Athens, sail to some of Greece's most beautiful and lovely islands, including Delos and Mikonos, before returning to Athens on the elegant Le Bougainville.

Explore beautiful coastal towns in Greece

At the heart of the Greek Islands

Athens Roundtrip
8 Days from $4,890

Step aboard the new, luxurious Le Lyrial in Athens for an 8-day small ship Greek cruise to some of the most beautiful, charming islands like Delos, Mikonos, Hydra and Nafplion before returning to Athens.

The charm of the Western Mediterranean

Valletta - Athens
8 Days from $5,030

Join Le Bougainville on this 8-day charm of the Western Mediterranean cruise exploration, experience the picturesque different places in the Meditteranean and appreciate its natural beauty.

Splendors of the Western Mediterranean

Athens - Valletta
8 Days from $4,530

Embark on a luxurious small ship for an 8-day cruise of the Western Mediterranean on Ponant's Le Bougainville. Discover Malta, Sicily, and the Greek Islands of Katakolon, and Hydra before disembarking in Athens. Spend your days visiting ancient cities, beaches, and historical relics of the Mediterranean.

At the heart of the Greek Islands

Athens - Athens
8 Days from $5,040

Departing from Athens, sail to some of Greece's most beautiful and lovely islands, including Delos and Mikonos, before returning to Athens on the elegant Le Jacques Cartier. Cruise to the most stunning Greek islands in the Aegean Sea and take in the rich cultural legacy as well as refreshing dives in the archipelago's turquoise waters.

Sicily & Greece

Piraeus to Valletta
9 Days from $2,130

Explore Greece, Sicily, and Malta on this 9-day cruise aboard the tall ship Star Flyer. Starting in the famous and historic city of Athens, visit Hydra, Monemvasia, Pilos, Syracuse, and Gozo, and conclude this unique experience in Valletta, the tiny capital of the island of Malta.

Antique wonders of the Aegean

Istanbul - Istanbul
12 Days from $6,240

Le Lyrial's 12-day Aegean Sea cruise visits the shores of Turkey and the Greek archipelagos of the Dodecanese and Cyclades. Highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the Island of Patmos, Kusadasi, and Napflion, the enchanting beaches of Bozcaada, and an immersive journey to the heart of the Cyclades.

An abandoned theatre in Taormina, Sicily

Islands and cities of the Mediterranean

Athens - Valletta
8 Days from $4,760

Join Le Bougainville on this 8-day Islands and cities of the Mediterranean Cruise, sailing between Greece and the majestic Maltese coast.

8 Best Hydra Luxury Cruises & Tours for 2023-2024

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
At the heart of the Greek Islands: Athens Roundtrip	$5280	8	Jun 8, 2023	Departing from Athens, sail to some of Greece's most beautiful and lovely islands, including Delos and Mikonos, before returning to Athens on the … 0
At the heart of the Greek Islands	$4890	8	Sep 3, 2023	Step aboard the new, luxurious Le Lyrial in Athens for an 8-day small ship Greek cruise to some of the most beautiful, charming islands like Delos, … 0
Splendors of the Western Mediterranean	$4530	8	Apr 27, 2023	Embark on a luxurious small ship for an 8-day cruise of the Western Mediterranean on Ponant's Le Bougainville. Discover Malta, Sicily, and the Greek … 0
The charm of the Western Mediterranean	$5030	8	Jun 1, 2023	Join Le Bougainville on this 8-day charm of the Western Mediterranean cruise exploration, experience the picturesque different places in the … 0
At the heart of the Greek Islands	$5040	8	Jul 5, 2023	Departing from Athens, sail to some of Greece's most beautiful and lovely islands, including Delos and Mikonos, before returning to Athens on the … 0
Antique wonders of the Aegean	$6240	12	Jul 13, 2023	Le Lyrial's 12-day Aegean Sea cruise visits the shores of Turkey and the Greek archipelagos of the Dodecanese and Cyclades. Highlights include the … 0
Islands and cities of the Mediterranean	$4760	8	Jul 23, 2024	Join Le Bougainville on this 8-day Islands and cities of the Mediterranean Cruise, sailing between Greece and the majestic Maltese coast. 0
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean: With Smithsonian Journeys	$5900	8	Jul 12, 2023	Board the luxurious Le Jacques Cartier in Athens for an 8-day cruise to some of the most beautiful Greek islands in the southern Aegean. Explore … 0

6 Top-Rated Hydra Cruise Ships for 2023-2024

Ship Name	Max Passengers	From	Summary
Le Bougainville	184	$4530	Experience a luxurious setting where the main focus is of authenticity and passion for travel. Le Bougainville is an environmentally-friendly … 0
Le Jacques Cartier	188	$5040	Indulge in an intimate cruise with the opportunity to visit an ever-expanding choice of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. … 0
Sea Cloud II	94	$5755	The Sea Cloud II is a legendary windjammer comparable to her sister ship, the Sea Cloud. Featuring her own unique character, the Sea Cloud II … 0
Star Flyer	170	$1890	The Star Flyer is a stylish vessel designed to accommodate 170 passengers in an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. This true clipper ship reflects … 0
Le Lyrial	264	$4890	The sleek, intimate Le Lyrial sails under the French flag and entrances her passengers with her contemporary decor, comfortable suites, and refined … 0
Harmony V	50	$3190	Introducing the Harmony V, a modern vessel launched in June 2009, with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the … 0