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Delos and Mykonos One Day Cruise from Naxos

Naxos, Greece

10 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Delos, the island where ancient Greeks believe Apollo was born, is a 2-hour journey from Naxos by two separate public ferries. This convenient boat service, tailored to travelers, gets you there in much less than an hour, with three hours to explore before you hop to neighboring Mykonos. Enjoy half a day there, enough time to shop, stroll and eat: all activities, including entrance to Delos, are at your expense.

See the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delos, sacred to the ancient Greeks
Explore Greece’s iconic party island, Mykonos, and its scenic Little Venice
No-frills, boat-only package—great choice for independent travelers
Save hours of travel time and a world of stress compared to public ferries

What's Included

Cruise

Delos Entrance fees
Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

494F+9F, Naxos, Greece
The Boat leaves at 08:45 am

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.
The proofs that are needed in order to participate are:: Vaccination proof or rapid for the non vaccinated. Children 4-16 self test
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

3.0

25 reviews

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Our most perfect day

Brie_Y, May 2024

Ignore the other misleading reviews and listen here. This trip was exactly as described and an incredible experience. We were picked up in Naxos by the Alexander right on time at 8:30am. This boat was nice and big to seat well over 300 people. There is an upper outdoor portion as well as comfortable indoor seating. The bathrooms were clean, crew exceptionally helpful and kind, and the whole day was planned well. There is a snack bar that sells drinks and small sacks. First stop from Naxos was Paros to pick up more passengers. The stop maybe took 10-15 minutes. Then off to Delos. We had 3 hours here and that was the perfect amount of time. There are bathrooms here but not much else. Come prepared with comfortable walking/hiking shoes, water, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, and a way to stay cool. There is very limited shade, and even at 70 degrees, it got very warm in some places. Next stop Mykonos. I felt this was the perfect way to see such a famous island without staying in so much busyness. We had 3 hours to walk the streets, see the windmills, shop and eat. Even in May, we had to navigate around the influencers and tourists. On the way back, we made the quick stop to drop off people in Paros, then home to Naxos by 7pm. Everything went as expected. This is not a tour, but a very efficient and comfortable mode of transportation to see two interesting islands. I would book again in a heartbeat!

Good experience

Wendy_M, Oct 2023

Great places to visit… the trip in the boat was comfortable and the girl in the bar selling snacks and drinks was super nice and friendly

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Guest, Thank you Wendy ! We value the positive review and are happy to hear that you enjoyed our activity. We always strive to provide superior client service and this reviews makes us stronger! MTM DMC Team

Peculiar experience

Diana_C, Aug 2023

The cruise was perfect, well balanced 3 h in Delos and 3 h in Mykonos. Viator not so grate, they send as at the airport as meting point instead of port, and they charge as 145 euro instead of 120 euro, the real cost of excursion. Never again Viator.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Guest, Thank you for the amazing review. We put in the work to keep you and all of our clients happy. We hope to see you again. Have a nice day ahead! MTM DMC Team.

It's worth it

Charlie_J, May 2023

You're essentially paying for the boat ride, and that is it; IT IS NOT A TOUR. It saves the hassle of ferry hoping, as you have this boat for the entire day. Delos was excellent; I felt we had enough time, and the same for Mykonos. The departure point was simple, and the boat left on schedule. I'm glad I went on this, and I would recommend it to people staying in Naxos who want to see Delos and Mykonos

Cancelled

MissSL_W, Aug 2022

Arrived at the port to see the boat about to depart half hour early. The crew rudely told us the Delos trip had been cancelled 2 weeks before. No one had informed us of this. No other way for us to get there that day so had to find something else to do.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Dear Guest, Thank you for the feedback. Please note that 2 weeks before the operation date we sent you and email where we informed you that the cruise will not operate that specific date. We proposed alternative dates, but you never replied to our emails. The day before the cruise we even called and texted you but again no answer form you. So, we send another email where we informed you that we will proceed with the cancellation of the booking in our side and f course you will receive a full refund. Regards, MTM DMC Team.

Cancelled without warning

Emmarose_H, Jul 2022

Trip rescheduled due to high winds, but arrived at port the day after to be told at departure time that it was cancelled again. The weather forecast hadn't changed, we feel they could have told us in advance it would be cancelled. Very disappointing service.

Delos was very...

Brian_T, May 2022

Delos was very interesting. There is a lot to see but 3 hours is sufficient. It can be very hot with no shade and no where to replenish water. Come prepared! We could have skipped Mykonos but that wasn’t an option. We were not impressed with Mykonos.

It was a perfect day.

Britta_K, Sep 2021

Delos was fabulous. To walk through the old Tempels, the theatre and old bildings/houses was fantastic. Mykonos with the small street/shops, mills, very good food,was great. Both, delos and Mykonos, it is worth to travel and visit.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Dear Customer We are so glad you have enjoyed the tour via MTM DMC Ltd and Trip Advisor. I hope to see you again soon. Kindest Regards

Beautiful visits by your own

Annie_C, Aug 2021

Mykonos was superb. Delos was very interesting but the stop was too long since it was so hot with no shade. It’s an hop on hop off tour with no comments and you visit by your own; that was all right for us. We loved Mykonos and it’s narrow streets. Just as we pictured it.

It's a ride, not a tour

Tamara_C, Aug 2021

Keep in mind this is not a tour. It's a ride. They pick you up and drop you off then come back to get you. It's a convenient and inexpensive way to see Delos and mykonos if you are short on time and are staying in Naxos. There is no water or snacks and none for sell. There is no where to buy food or drinks at Delos. They picked us up from Delos at 1 and we were hungry, thirsty, hot, and cranky. It's still worth seeing but would have been better with a guide. There is no audio tour or way to join a guid group. You just pay and walk in. I was ready to leave around 1130. Thank God I had a cooling towel and a book. The boat was not limited capacity. It was crowded, stuffy, hot, and smelly. I found it much better to sit in the small space in the back so I could breath fresh air. I gave 4 stars because they didn't promise any of those things, but the crowding in during the pandemic when we should have been at limited capacity was irresponsible and there should have been a way to buy water. Come prepared and its worth it. I did feel like we had sufficient time on each island and the boat was easy to find in the Port. I did not get picked up from my hotel as promised but they did let me know with sufficient time to make arrangements.

Disappointed

Elizabeth_S, Jul 2021

Our trip was cancelled without notice due to rough seas and we weren’t given another option to experience Delos during the time we were staying on Naxos.

Same but more expensive

Geoff, Jul 2021

Very worthwhile trip (worth 5 stars). Pity that this booking is more expensive than other offers that are exactly the same. Important to know is that there is no guide for this guided tour.

Amazing tour & experience

Nicole_Z, Jul 2021

This was a wonderful day trip to Delos & Mykonos. We had two and a half hours on Delos. Entry was 12 euro per person, cash and cards accepted. Bring lots of sunscreen and water, and a hat. There is little shade, and so much to explore! It was then a short ferry ride to Mykonos, where we had three and a half hours to spend on our own. After Delos, it would be wise to pack a swimsuit and towel to enjoy one of the many beaches as well as the town. Excellent tour, would go again!

Delos Mykonos excursion

Janet_C, Sep 2019

This is a one-day trip to Delos and Mykonos from Naxos. Starting at roughly 9am, going to Delos and then Mykonos. The boat stops at Paros both ways. It was billed as 3 hours on Delos and 3 hours on Mykonos, returning around 7pm to Naxos port. The main problem is that the time on Delos isn't 3 hours, it was only two hours, some of which was taken up (25 minutes?) with waiting in the ticket line, which was very slow and only had two kiosks. So here you are, on one of the most remarkable archeological sites in the world, and you have 1.5 hours to see it, not 3. So if you are taking the excursion to visit Delos, be forewarned. The sad thing is that then we had 3.5 hours in Mykonos town, which is mostly just restaurants, shops and tourists... with a few small museums. Delos is remarkable and needs more time.

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Dear Guest, Thank you for posting your feedback of your recent tour. Do have in mind that you have visited one of the busiest archeological areas in Greece thus line up was quite big especially in the high season. Your detailed review helps us to see our product through your eyes. We hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back for another tour. Best Regards

No hay guía y te sueltan en las islas. Es solo un Ferry

Jessica_L, Oct 2023

No había guía! Nos soltaron en las islas y a buscarse la vida, sin ninguna instrucción.. y aunque no tenía forma de Ferry porque la disposición de los asientos es en mesitas, era igual a un ferry. El servicio muy pobre.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Guests, Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate your time to provide us with this valuable feedback! The tour's description that you selected did not include a guide although all feedbacks are important to us as we strive to provide superior client service. Thank you, MTM DMC Team.

Lamentable

Guillermo_F, Jul 2022

No llegamos a hacer la excursión. Te montan en el barco y no te avisan de las condiciones. El mar estaba revuelto y el viaje fue horrible. Todos los pasajeros con vómitos y mareos, nos bajamos en la primera parada en la isla de Paros y no seguimos con la excursión. No te avisan de la situación y mi mujer está embarazada. Cuando bajas en la primera parada no te dicen nada, les falta sacarte a empujones del barco. Te bajas y te dicen que para volver a Naxos vuelvas al barco a las 18:30 (9 horas después). Tanto nosotros como la mayoría del grupo tuvimos que pagar otro ferry para volver a Naxos. Vergonzoso

Énorme déception

Juliette_P, Jul 2021

Impossible de noter cette excursion puisque nous n'avons pas pu la faire ! Le bateau était en surbooking et nous sommes restés à quai avec nos billets réservés depuis 3 mois et notre immense déception. Notre excursion était prévue le mercredi. Celle de lundi ayant été annulée à cause du vent, la compagnie avait proposé aux clients du lundi de se joindre à l'excursion de mercredi... d'où le surbooking. Soyez donc prudents avant de réserver, il y a souvent du vent dans les cyclades. E misez pas tout sur cette excursion et prévoyez un plan B !

Belle expérience

Solenne_M, Aug 2020

Le bateau est agréable. C est je pense une excursion à faire. Je pense que l’entrée pour Délos devrait être prise en charge dans ce billet.

Response from Host, Aug 2020

Dear Customer We are so glad you have enjoyed the tour via MTM DMC Ltd and Trip Advisor. I hope to see you again soon. Kindest Regards

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