Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Swim-Stops, Greek Meal and Sunset
Description
Board a luxury catamaran yacht and cruise along the caldera cliffs of Santorini for a top-notch experience on the water, cruising towards the Red and White beaches, trying your hand at swimming at the warm springs of the volcano, and enjoying a full Greek meal with drinks prepared on board. Take in stunning views of the caldera as you glide through the shimmering waters of the Aegean Sea. Cruise towards the Red Beach and White or Mesa Pigadia beaches and swim at the warm volcanic springs where parts of the water are warmer due to the volcanic activity that exists for centuries on the island. A delicious fresh meal including BBQ chicken, pan-fried fish fillets, shrimp, pasta with tomato and basil, and complimentary Greek wine, beer, and sodas provide the finishing touches, at a secluded bay of the Santorini lagoon. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 guests plus crew, ensuring a relaxing and comfortable experience.
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Itinerary
Sail towards one of the oldest active volcano's in history, the complex of Palea and Nea Kameni volcanic islands of Santorini.
Sail towards one of the oldest active volcano's in history, the complex of Palea and Nea Kameni volcanic islands of Santorini.
Sail towards one of the oldest active volcano's in history, the complex of Palea and Nea Kameni volcanic islands of Santorini.
Opportunity to enjoy a 20-minute swimming stop/bath at the bay of the Palea Kameni volcano, where parts of the sulfurous water are warmer due to the volcanic activity.
Sail past the lighthouse of Santorini at the south end of the island, watch the amazing rims of the caldera, and houses hanging in the cliffs, from the water.
Sail next the White and Mesa Pigadia Beaches, on the South Coast of Santorini
Enjoy a 30-minute swimming stop at the Red Beach of Santorini (the vessel anchors in deep waters, off the coast)
(ONLY In Luxury Morning and Luxury Sunset Tour Options) As the yacht sails under the town of Oia, you realize that the experience of seeing the town of Oia in Santorini, Greece from the water is one that you won't soon forget. The combination of the stunning scenery, the sound of the sea, and the graceful movements of the yacht all come together to create a moment of pure beauty and tranquillity. (ONLY In Luxury Morning and Luxury Sunset Tour Options). Please note that the boat sails in deep waters, our passengers do not get off the boat to visit-walk in the actual town of Oia.
(ONLY In Luxury Morning and Luxury Sunset Tour Options) See the small, picturesque fishing village of Ammoudi nestled at the base of the cliffs, with its white-washed buildings and colorful fishing boats. Once on the shore again, the passengers are greeted by the sights and smells of the fishing village filled with romantic Greek seafood restaurants. (ONLY In Luxury Morning and Luxury Sunset Tour Options)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up guests from all Santorini hotels & Airbnb's. If your accommodation is not on the pickup list - don't worry. We will be able to pick you up, please advise manually after completing your booking. If a hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location within a short walking distance. Start Time of Pickups: Morning Cruise: 08.30 am and later, subject to Hotel-Airbnb location. Sunset Cruise: 12.30 pm and later, subject to Hotel-Airbnb location. End of Cruise/Tour: Morning Cruise: 2.30-3 pm approx > Followed by Return Transfers to Hotels-Airbnb's Sunset Cruise: AFTER SUNSET > Followed by Return Transfers to Hotels-Airbnb's Start Time of Pickups may vary, depending on seasonality and daylight savings. Once you perform your booking, the tour operator will follow up with specifc pickup time from the Hotel or Airbnb you will indicate during booking process, or a meeting point location within walking distance if hotel is inaccessible by car due to pedestrians or other restrictions. The actual cruise is 5-Hours long approx, depending on seasonality and daylight savings. On April, September and October the actual cruise is 4 Hours long approx. Please make sure that you do not have any other arrangements/travel obligations before or after the cruise, such as Flights, Restaurant Reservations, Departures of Ferries-Cruise ships that might cause you to miss your departure. Start Time of Pickups: Morning Cruise: 08.30 am and later, subject to Hotel-Airbnb location. Sunset Cruise: 12.30 pm and later, subject to Hotel-Airbnb location. End of Cruise/Tour: Morning Cruise: 2.30-3 pm approx > Followed by Return Transfers to Hotels-Airbnb's Sunset Cruise: AFTER SUNSET > Followed by Return Transfers to Hotels-Airbnb's The tour operator of this trip operates with multiple boats departing at the same time. If you are travelling with friends/family, and you would like to travel with them on the same boat, please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to departure, after purchasing your ticket. DISCLAIMER FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS AND ALL PASSENGERS: Please note that this tour is mainly designed for Hotel - Airbnb guests. Cruise passengers are welcome to join this tour as long as their logistics work out with the duration of this tour and pickup time / drop off times. This tour picks up and drops off guests coming on cruise ships from the Santorini McDonalds in Fira Town - not the cruise port. In addition, please note that this tour is flexible. Please note that 24 hours or less before departure, your tickets are not redeemable for partial or full refunds - regardless of whether you can finally take this tour or not due to cruise ship delays, long lines, or any other force majeure circumstances you may experience. Start Time of Pickups: Morning Cruise: 08.30 am and later, subject to Hotel-Airbnb location. Sunset Cruise: 12.30 pm and later, subject to Hotel-Airbnb location. End of Cruise/Tour: Morning Cruise: 2.30-3 pm approx > Followed by Return Transfers to Hotels-Airbnb's Sunset Cruise: AFTER SUNSET > Followed by Return Transfers to Hotels-Airbnb's
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Towels are provided on board the catamaran, the boat has WC.
- The vegetarian dishes that are available on board are Greek pasta with tomato sauce and basil, Greek salad, vegetarian spreads, and bread. Please see the full food menu on the inclusions section. The food menu is fixed, you may eat wherever is appropriate for you from the available options. Upgrades or alterations of the fixed food menu are not offered in this tour.
- Hotel pick-ups will be done to the closest accessible areas; parts of Santorini are in a slope and can't be accessed by vehicles
- Please note that alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer are being offered complimentary from the crew while on board under a moderate consumption and within alcohol safety limits scheme. Sodas and water can have unlimited refills.
- This is a small group(shared) catamaran tour that can accommodate up to 20 people total on board plus crew members. The tour operator operates multiple boats departing the same time. If you are traveling with friends/family, and you would like to travel on the same boat, please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to departure.
- The catamaran vessel that is used on this tour is motor-powered and wind-powered(sails). Its sails might or might not be used/opened, subject to weather conditions and captain’s judgement. This is a gentle note for guests that are opting for a pure sailing experience on board a non-motorized sailing boat.
- The alcoholic drinks served on board are only white wine and lager Greek beer.
- Please wear only dark-colored or black swimming suits, as the sulfurous waters on the Palea Kameni volcano (warm springs) may alter the color of your swimming suit.
- The size of the catamaran vessel used for this trip varies from 42 to 56 feet.
- The tour operator reserves the right to sub-charter additional vessels / resources / local operators for this trip, whereas the exact same offerings , size, and itinerary / stops will be applied/included, as advertised.
- The ports (Vlychada marina or Ammoudi Bay) where this small-group catamaran cruise departs may be a 30-60 min drive from your Hotel, depending its location. The sailing cruise shuttle van may stop at various local hotels to pick up and drop off other guests along the way.
- Depending weather conditions the final itinerary may differ from the original in a continues effort to offer the best possible service / experience at sea to all of our guests, and within safety limits first.
- The tour operator reserves the right to change departure or return ports based on weather conditions and port authority instructions.
- DISCLAIMER FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS Please note that this tour is mainly designed for hotel guests. Cruise passengers are welcome to join this tour as long as their logistics work out with the duration of this tour and pickup time / drop off time. This tour picks up and drops off guests coming on a cruise at the McDonalds in Fira Town - not the cruise port. To reach the McDonald's in Fira Town, you must take a tender from your ship and a cable car from the cruise port to get to the meeting point for this tour (McDonald's in Fira Town), where you may or may not experience delays along way to get there. In addition, please note that this tour is flexible and might start or end later than advertised. Please note that 24 hours or less before departure, your tickets are not redeemable for partial or full refunds - regardless of whether you can finally take this tour or not due to cruise ship delays, long lines, or any other force majeure circumstances you may experience.
- There is WC on the catamaran yacht, that can be used both as restroom and changing room.
Reviews(1,706)
The crew was super nice and I do feel like it worth the money. Of course the sunset view at the end is wonderful too. However, do note that the “hot springs” is neither hot nor a spring but a chance to swim in sulfur, which the entire group skipped on. Food was ok; the bbq pork was overly cooked and was more like jerky. But the sides were good. Overall, we had a great experience because of the staff.
Great team, amazing meal and a fun way to see unique aspects of the islands. Sunset was beautiful. ⛵️
An absolutely perfect day on the water on an amazing catamaran! The crew was very attentive and personable, always making sure we had everything we needed. And the food!! Truly one of our favorite meals we had in Greece! Would recommend 1000 times over!
We did two tours with Santorini Day Tours and loved both! Our first was a four-hour wine tasting with a sunset view at the end. Marina was fantastic - friendly and knowledgeable. We also got a ton of food (cheese and other snacks), which was great. We also took a sunset catamaran tour and really enjoyed it. I recommend booking directly with the operator as they were able to accommodate our specific pickup requests and overall were lovely to work with.
We had the best experience cruising on the Lagoon 500 in Santorini, Greece! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. Captain Elvin, Vasilis, Nikos, and Maria were outstanding hosts who made the entire trip memorable with their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail. The scenery was breathtaking, the service was impeccable, and the homemade lunch was absolutely delicious—fresh, authentic, and prepared with care. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Santorini. If you’re visiting Santorini, don’t miss this incredible experience. We highly recommend it and would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Captain Elvin, Vasilis, Nikos, and Maria, for an unforgettable day on the water! ⛵🌊 ☀️
This was the most stunning tour I took during my stay in Santorini—it was incredible from start to finish. Everything was exceptional, from the staff and their attention to detail to the amazing food they served. I would definitely do it again on a future trip to the island. This is a must for every first-time traveler to Santorini. You’ll get to experience a beautiful sunset, perfect for stunning photos. I highly recommend this tour.
Great food, great views, and an amazing crew! Boat was very nice and the experience was a must do in Santorini!
The entire experience was amazing, from the friendliness of the crew, to the views and history, to the food. We were lucky enough to have a pod of dolphins swim in the wake of our boat and it was something we’ll never forget.
Amazing day on the water. The staff was friendly and the food was great. The beauty was incredible. I would definitely recommend this tour.
After 3 Years I returned to Santorini in October, this time with my Teenage Daughter as my Birthday Celebration; looking forward to provide her the experiences I LOVED during my 1st visit. Unfortunately, it did not go as we all "humanly" planned; as mid tour it began to pour rain & stormed during the time of the Sunset at Sea (rescue boats were called to be on standby). THANK GOD we were kept SAFE while at Sea & we ALL returned SAFELY back to our destinations. Staff was courteous & food was DELICIOUS! Our Tour-Group were a group of amazing, friendly, caring people from around the world! (London, Philippines, China, Texas, Florida, Etc) I will need to return with my Daughter for the Sunset at Sea Experience :) THANK YOU! GOD BLESS!
