There is no fixed route aboard Ocean Lounge. From Athens, two distinct island groups lie before you — the calmer, sheltered Saronic Islands close to home, or the open, celebrated Cyclades further into the Aegean. Your captain shapes each day around the weather, the season and your wishes.
The Saronic Islands
Calmer waters, shorter passages and islands of real character — elegant, unspoilt and an easy sail from Athens.
The Saronic Islands suit those who want to move gently between places of genuine beauty without long open-water passages. Hydra alone — car-free, unspoilt and approached only by sea — justifies the week.
Shorter sailing days leave more time at anchor and the crew know every quiet bay.
A car-free island of stone mansions and a perfect harbour — timeless, elegant and entirely unspoilt. One of the most beautiful harbours in the Greek Islands.
Grand old harbour town, pine forests and clear coves — refined, relaxed and steeped in maritime history.
A short, gentle passage from Athens, with pine-clad shores and calm anchorages — ideal for the first night aboard.
Pistachio groves, ancient temples and welcoming harbours — close to Athens yet entirely a world apart.
The Cyclades
Open-water sailing to the islands that define the Greek summer — dramatic, sun-washed and best approached, as they should be, from the sea.
The Cyclades demand more sailing — longer passages across open water — and reward you with the most dramatic scenery in the Aegean. Anchoring off Milos in a cove the ferries cannot enter, or discovering the quiet backwaters of Kythnos and Syros away from the tourist trail, is something no land-based holiday can offer.
Anchored on your own, away from the harbour crowds — the island's celebrated shoreline and tavernas are a tender ride away.
Sculpted white cliffs and water in every shade of blue, reached through coves too quiet for the ferries to find.
Whitewashed villages, sheltered bays and some of the finest swimming in the Cyclades.
A quieter Cycladic island close to the mainland, known for the striking twin-beach sandbar at Kolona and traditional villages rarely visited by the crowds.
The elegant, understated capital of the Cyclades — neoclassical mansions, an atmospheric old town, and a slower, more authentic pace.
Your Itinerary, Your Pace
Tell us how you like to sail — long days under canvas, or short hops between quiet anchorages — and your captain will craft the rest. There are no fixed stops, the schedule is shaped around your preferences and the wind/sea conditions.
Beyond the Water
Your captain can arrange a range of experiences ashore to complement your week at sea — pre-booked around your itinerary and tailored to your interests.
Available on request, at an additional cost, and subject to local availability.
Good to Know
From Alimos Marina in Athens, Ocean Lounge cruises two distinct island groups: the Saronic Islands — Hydra, Poros, Aegina and Spetses — and the Cyclades — including Mykonos, Milos, Paros, Kythnos and Syros. Each itinerary is tailored to your wishes.
The Saronic Islands lie close to Athens and offer calmer, sheltered cruising with shorter passages. The Cyclades are known for dramatic scenery and longer open-water passages.
Yes, of course. While we agree on a tentative plan before you arrive, your captain adapts the itinerary, day by day, to the conditions and your wishes. No two weeks are the same.
The Saronic Islands are often preferred for families — the passages are shorter, the waters calmer and the anchorages more sheltered. Your captain can help you choose the optimal itinerary.