Santorini Catamaran Sailing Tour: Experience Breathtaking Views, BBQ and Snorkeling
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170 Ratings
Akrotiri
Embark on a breathtaking Santorini catamaran sailing tour and experience stunning views, a delicious BBQ meal, and snorkeling in crystal clear waters. Choose a morning or sunset cruise for a truly unforgettable adventure!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Red Beach - Watch the landscape of the Red Beach while swimming and snorkeling
  • White Beach - Watch the landscape of the White Beach while swimming and snorkeling and enjoy a BBQ menu on board
  • Lighthouse - Watch the Ancient Lighthouse from the sea
  • Palea Kameni - Sail next to Palea Kameni
  • Hot Springs - Swim in the Hot Springs
  • Santorini Volcano - Sail next to the Volcano
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Greek BBQ menu prepared on the spot
  • Drinks (soft drinks, white Santorinian wine, beer)
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Music on board
  • Floating devices and towels provided
  • Map with extensive info on the landmarks and destinations
  • On-board restrooms
  • Leaflet with safety instructions in multiple languages
  • Blanket and towel usage (return to crew)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Opt for this semi-day sailing tour. The trip starts with handy transport from your lodgings or the nearest reachable spot. At the launching spot, you get introduced to the skipper and the staff, and set off towards the stunning views of Santorini Island. Lean back and savor a scrumptious barbecue meal on board. You also have the chance to take a dip in the pristine waters off Red Beach for some snorkeling.

Key features of a morning tour: Select a morning trip to relish the magical sight of white cave homes standing stark on the dusky cliffs under the radiant Greek sun. Morning is the ideal time for snorkeling. This morning trip fits well for visitors spending a few days in Santorini and searching for an additional activity in the afternoon.

Key features of a sunset tour: Conclude your day remarkably with a dreamy trip, by appreciating a sunset onboard, below the renowned Oia settlement. This tour is suggested for guests lodged in hotels, on the eastern side of the island with no direct sunset view.

  • Maximum capacity 14 guests
  • It is recommended to bring swimwear, dry clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat.
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • All yachts and boats in Greece cannot moor directly on the beach. Captain has selected the best points for swimming and snorkeling, the closest possible from the beach.
  • Hot Springs: It is good to know that catamarans stay 50 meters away from the warm yellowish waters of the “Hot Springs”. Guests swim securely close to the volcano. Temperature of the Hot sulfuric Springs, up to 4ºC warmer than the clear waters.
  • A day before the tour, the cruise operator will confirm you pick up time and place. Please, provide contact details.
  • Passengers have to remove their shoes before embarkation.
Location
Red Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wanhengx
May 29, 2024
Truly Once in a Lifetime, made by the Crew and the View - Started by getting transferred from the docks to the catamaran itself, which was done by a small speedboat and completely seamless. In total there was about 5 minutes of wait time at the docks, which was a pleasant surprise since we had done this many times before in other locations with different companies, and the wait times went up to 2 hours, which was crazy. After the transfer, we boarded the catamaran, which was extremely beautiful and well maintained. Stepping onto the boat, we took our footwear off for cleanliness (the boat itself was completely spotless) and was briefed by one of the crew members, Elina. She was very informative about the planned journey, and told us clearly and warmly the rules of the boat. She made sure we were extremely comfortable before setting off, even offering us drinks and asked us for our barbeque order. She was an absolute angel to have around the boat. After we decided the meal choices, we met the captain, Konstantinos. He was clearly very experienced and made it clear that he had been in the profession for just over 10 years. He was very informative about the specifications of the boat, and told us all about the abilities and the features of the catamaran. Most of my family are huge victims of seasickness, but because of the stability of the boat and the provided complimentary seasickness gum, we barely felt it at all. Our first destination was the Hot Springs, where we spent around 20 minutes in the warm sulphurous water. George, another crew member took great care in explaining the area around us, and kept a watchful eye over us at all times. He even convinced my son to do a front flip off the side of the boat, which he thoroughly enjoyed doing. He made sure to rinse us all off and get the sulfur out of our clothes and hair. He was clearly also very experienced, and he was a joy to sail with. We then visited the Red Beach and the White Beach in the south of the islands, where lunch was served. George and Elina prepared the BBQ while Konstantinos steered the boat to stop the waves from affecting our lunch too much. The lunch was heavenly; there was a huge array of Greek dishes and the BBQ fish and chicken we requested was cooked to perfection, thanks George. Unlimited soft drinks and white wine made sure everyone was happy and full, all while observing the beauty of the landscape around us. George and Elina explained the history of the cities above us as we travelled back towards Oia, which was very informative, and Konstantinos entertained us with his steering in the waves, creating a spray. It was too funny. Sunbathing was done on the way back, and we ended off the day with another seamless transfer back to the docks of Oia. Incredible experience. Thanks so much to George, Elina and Cpt. Konstantinos for their wonderful company. Woud 1000% recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique experience.
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Millertime2480
May 28, 2024
Amazing Experience - Beautiful, clean, spacious boat with multiple very nice bathrooms on board. Lunch cooked on boat on charcoal grill and stove top consisting of delicious authentic Greek cuisine. Transfer to and from hotel included. Stop and swim and 3 different locations. Smooth, easy, wonderful experience.
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Swit15
May 8, 2024
Phenomenal! A must for Santorini visitors - Our sail with Captain George, George, Nicolas, and Andrianna was fantastic- a highlight of our trip! The stops were great, the crew was extremely friendly and attentive, the food was phenomenal, and the 1/2 day tour was just the right amount of time. We loved it and it’s a must for anyone visiting Santorini!
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Kim_r
Apr 9, 2024
Amazing Experience! - Sunset Oia were the absolute best! From the crew, to the food , to the boat it was a once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget ! Thank you for the fun -filled day!
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Annmarie_w
Apr 8, 2024
Great experience - Great experience to see the island from the sea! The staff are fantastic and fun to talk to and the food and drinks are in abundance.
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Michael
Apr 5, 2024
An absolute must! - Everything about this experience was incredible. The staff were amazing and incredibly kind, the boat was first-class, the wine was neverending, and the views were unreal. Best money we spent while in Santorini. Would definitely do it again. Highly recommend!!
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Michael_m
Oct 18, 2023
I’ll never forget how we were treated! - First let me start by saying, the crew was phenomenal! Irene and the rest of the staff were very hospitable, and accommodating. They even played the wedding song of each married couple! The food was delicious! By the time it was over, we made new friends that felt like family. It’s all about the atmosphere they provided a beautiful one.
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Jenna_m
Oct 16, 2023
Perfect sunset cruise - My husband and I had the best time on our sunset cruise! The crew was awesome and very informative. And the meal we had while on board was delicious! Would definitely recommend!
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Tlinnkelley
Apr 3, 2024
Sunset cruise - Happy we did the sunset cruise on second day of this season April 1st. . Great staff. 3 stops to swim. Mineral hot springs are still a bit cool but got in the water. Red beach & white beach stops as well. Meal was potato salad, cucumber/tomato salad, pita, chicken or pork plus shrimp that they bbq on the boat. Chicken was a bit dry. Soft drinks, water, beers & white wine were help yourself through cruise. A nice outing.
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Grandtour448326
Oct 23, 2023
Good, but more guests than advertised. - This was a great boat and the crew was fantastic. My disappointment was in the size of the group. I paid extra to have a "small group" that was supposed to be a maximum size of 14 people, but there were 20 guests on the boat. The extra people meant there wasn't room in the sun for everyone.
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