ATHENS ONE DAY CRUISE HYDRAIKI

What ATHENS ONE DAY CRUISE HYDRAIKI does

Athens One Day Cruise is operated by Hydraiki Naval Company (HYDRAIKI), a privately held Greek tourism company founded in 1995 and owned/managed by Dimitris Drakopoulos. The company runs daily scheduled one-day cruise itineraries from Athens through the Saronic Gulf to three islands — Hydra, Poros, and Aegina — using a two-vessel fleet (M/V Anna Marou and M/V Platytera Ton Ouranon). Vessels are equipped with multiple decks including interior lounges, outdoor decks, a VIP lounge/bar, duty-free gift shops, free WiFi, safes, and a cardiac diagnostic apparatus, and feature onboard entertainment (live music, folk dances, magician, dancers) plus cooking lessons.

The business generates revenue from four streams: standard day-cruise tickets (from €99 per adult), premium VIP Class tickets (€235 per adult), onboard ancillary sales (drinks, excursions, photography, tax-free shopping), and private charter/group bookings for corporate events, weddings, and personal celebrations. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via its own websites (onedaycruise.gr, athensdaycruise.gr), a call center reachable by phone, Viber, and WhatsApp, plus a dedicated cruise agent portal for travel agencies and a separate group sales team. The company serves three primary customer segments: leisure tourists (individuals, families, seniors) seeking a single-day multi-island experience, corporate clients using the vessels for events and incentives, and individuals booking private charters for personal celebrations.

With a headcount of 12 employees and self-reported cumulative passengers of 2.8–3+ million since founding, the company positions itself as the sole market leader in the Greek one-day cruise category. The brands 'Athens One Day Cruise' and 'Sun Sea Fun' are registered trademarks, and the company markets a packaged '1 Day Holiday' concept combining transportation, dining, entertainment, and excursions into a single fare. The company has not raised institutional funding and operates without subsidiaries or a parent entity.

Name

ATHENS ONE DAY CRUISE HYDRAIKI

Legal name

Hydraiki Naval Company

Website

https://onedaycruise.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Athens One Day Cruise operates Hydraiki Naval Company's two-vessel fleet on daily single-day cruises from Athens to the Saronic Gulf islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, serving leisure tourists, corporate clients, and private-event customers via direct booking and travel-agent channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tourism Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAFALAF

Tourist & Sightseeing Cruise Operators (Day Cruises)

Transportation & Logistics/Passenger Transportation (Air, Rail, Bus, Taxi/Rideshare)/Ferry & Passenger Water Transport Operators

SECONDARYTHAJAJAA

Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

SECONDARYTHAJAJAB

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

SECONDARYTHAEAFAC

Shore Excursion Operators (Tours & Activities)

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Cruise Booking, Shore Excursions & Port Services

SECONDARYTHAKAEAE

Shore Excursion & Port Services Operators

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Local Tour Operators & Destination Services (DMCs)

Keywords

• Day cruises
• Island hopping
• Sightseeing cruises
• Private charters
• Group tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Daily One-Day Cruises: Revenue from daily scheduled 1 Day 3 Island Cruises visiting Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Ticket prices range from €99 for standard to €235 for VIP experience, including lunch buffet, entertainment, and port taxes.
2. Private Charter: Exclusive vessel charter for private events including weddings, baptisms, corporate events, product launches, and team building activities. Clients can enjoy cruises either on exclusive charter basis or by securing private space.
3. Onboard Revenue: Additional revenue from optional shore excursions, drinks and beverages, onboard gift shops with tax deduction receipts, professional photography services, and specialty dining experiences.
4. VIP Experience: Premium tier offering includes private transportation, express check-in, VIP WiFi, unlimited beverages, Greek mezes with ouzo, business class buffet, and exclusive Hydra walking tour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Athens One Day Cruise (Hydraiki Naval Company) operates scheduled daily one-day cruises from Athens (Piraeus/Calimassiotis Marina) to three Saronic Gulf islands — Hydra, Poros, and Aegina — with onboard meals, entertainment, swimming stops, and optional guided shore excursions (Classical, Panoramic, Swimming). The service is offered on the company's two vessels, M/V Anna Marou and M/V Platytera Ton Ouranon, and is sold to individual tourists, groups, private charter clients, and corporate event organizers.

Product overview

Athens One Day Cruise (operated by Hydraiki Naval Company) is a leisure cruise service offering daily scheduled one-day cruises to three Greek islands in the Saronic Gulf: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. The company operates two vessels (M/V Anna Marou and M/V Platytera Ton Ouranon) and provides a comprehensive cruise experience combining transportation, dining, entertainment, and guided tours. The product portfolio includes the core One Day Cruise offering with three tiers (Standard/Popular, VIP Class, and Group Booking), supplemented by optional add-on services such as private charter, special events (weddings, corporate events), and various tour excursions (Classical, Panoramic, Swimming). Entertainment and cooking lessons enhance the on-board experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIP Class: Premium VIP travel experience with exclusive amenities including Business Class Buffet, First Class Finger Food, welcome drink, Hydra Walking Tour or Panoramic Aegina excursion, captain meeting and personal tour of the ship's bridge, Ouzo with meze, priority boarding/debarkation, and transfer services

Products and services

• One Day Cruise (Standard) Scheduled daily one-day cruise departing Athens that visits three Saronic Gulf islands (Hydra, Poros, Aegina) with onboard meals and entertainment; designed for individual leisure tourists and small groups.
• VIP Class Cruise Premium upgrade tier for the One Day Cruise providing a higher-class seating and dining area, priority service, and enhanced onboard amenities on the same Hydra-Poros-Aegina itinerary; targeted at leisure travelers seeking an upgraded experience.
• Private Cruise Charter Full-vessel private charter of M/V Anna Marou or M/V Platytera Ton Ouranon for bespoke itineraries in the Saronic Gulf; aimed at groups, families, and agencies wanting exclusive use of the ship.
• Corporate Events on Cruise Cruise-based corporate event service (meetings, incentives, conferences, and team events) hosted on the company's vessels in the Saronic Gulf; targets corporate clients and event planners.
• Special Events (Weddings, Christenings, Parties) Onboard private event hosting service for personal celebrations such as weddings, christenings, and birthday/anniversary parties, with catering and event coordination on the vessel.
• Group Bookings Discounted booking program for parties of 10 or more passengers traveling together on the standard One Day Cruise; serves tour operators, school groups, and organized leisure groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3 million passengers served since 1995
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alpha BankminorOthersBanking partner for financial transactions. SWIFT: CRBAGRAAXXX, IBAN: GR 77 0140 1200 1200 0232 0005 265
• Travel AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of travel agency partners reselling cruise tickets through dedicated agent portal. Supports group bookings and standard reservations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Variety Cruises: Variety Cruises operates small-capacity yacht- and ship-based cruises in the Greek islands and wider Mediterranean, offering all-inclusive multi-day itineraries. Most directly comparable to Athens One Day Cruise in that it competes for inbound Greek-island cruise tourists with small-ship, premium onboard experiences.
• SeaDream Yacht Club: SeaDream operates two small luxury yachts offering inclusive, high-touch multi-day cruises in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Comparable to Athens One Day Cruise in small-ship size, inclusive onboard experience, and premium pricing orientation, though operating at the upper end of the market internationally.
• Ponant: Ponant is a French small-ship cruise operator with a strong Mediterranean and Greek-islands itinerary. Comparable to Athens One Day Cruise in offering premium, small-capacity cruise experiences around Greek island destinations, though at multi-day voyage scale rather than single-day.
• Celestyal Cruises: Celestyal Cruises is a Greek-headquartered cruise operator running multi-night Aegean itineraries (including three- and four-night Greece-only sailings) that overlap heavily with Athens One Day Cruise on customers and routes. Comparable as a Greek small/mid cruise brand targeting inbound leisure travelers to Greek island destinations.

Broad incumbents

• Hellenic Seaways: Hellenic Seaways operates high-speed and conventional ferries across the Aegean and Saronic Gulf from Athens, serving many of the same tourist flows that book Athens One Day Cruise. Comparable as an Athens-based passenger water-transport incumbent, but with a ferry (transport-focused) model rather than a leisure day-cruise product.
• SeaJets: SeaJets is a major Greek high-speed ferry operator connecting Athens to the Saronic islands, Cyclades, and Crete. Comparable in that it shares the Athens-to-Aegina/Hydra/Poros passenger corridor but competes on transit convenience and frequency rather than curated dining/entertainment experiences.
• Minoan Lines (Grimaldi Group): Minoan Lines operates ferry services between Greece and Italy including Adriatic/Aegean routes, part of the broader Grimaldi/Grandi Navi Veloci group. Comparable as a large Greek-based passenger water-transport operator, though focused on international ferry and cargo connections rather than Athenian leisure day cruises.
• Blue Star Ferries (Attica Group): Blue Star Ferries is the largest Greek coastal ferry operator, moving both passengers and vehicles among the Greek islands, including the Saronic Gulf served by Athens One Day Cruise. Comparable as a Greek water-transport operator targeting tourists but operating at much larger scale and as a multi-route ferry rather than a curated day cruise.

Emerging players

• Lindblad Expeditions: Lindblad Expeditions operates small-ship cruise and expedition itineraries globally, including Mediterranean and Aegean sailings. Comparable as a small-ship experiential cruise operator in the same destinations, but focused on multi-day expedition-style products rather than single-day island sightseeing.
• Hurtigruten Expeditions: Hurtigruten Expeditions runs small-ship expedition and coastal voyages including Greece and Mediterranean routes. Comparable as a small-ship experiential cruise operator targeting curiosity-driven leisure travelers, but with multi-day expedition focus rather than a one-day format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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