Private Luxury Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Lunch or Dinner & Open Bar
- 5 hours
- Max 22 people
- English speaking tour guide
- Free white wine, beer & soft drinks
- Private: Only you & your group
- Sunset near Akrotiri
- BBQ meal included — BBQ Shrimp and BBQ Chicken Fillet, Beef Sausage, Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Greek Salad, Vine Leaf Rolls with Rice, Tzatziki Dip, Bread, Dessert
- Free pickup & drop-off — You will be picked up from your stay or the nearest accessible point, by minibus
About this experience
There’s no better way to witness places of unparalleled beauty in Santorini than joining a Private Catamaran Cruise with your loved ones and spend magical moments at the sea!
If you wish to join an experience that will fascinate you and fill you with beautiful images of the stunning Santorini island, a Private Cruise on a luxurious Catamaran is the best choice for you! Embark on a 5-hour Day or Sunset tour with your family or friends and live the most precious moments of your summer holidays!
Starting from Vlychada Marina , on the south side of the island, you will set sail for the famous remarkable Red beach . Feel free to dive at its clear-blue waters and get ready to marvel at its unique beauty! High red cliffs are surrounding the beach, and a mixture of red and black pebbles are scattered along its shore, creating this amazing wild scenery! Next, you will visit the small White beach , which is a cove, protected by impressive white rocks. There, you will have the chance to take a swim or just lie on deck and enjoy the beautiful landscape around.
As you continue cruising, you will pass by Mesa Pigadia beach , and the Akrotiri Lighthouse standing on the top of the caldera cliffs! The Indian rock formations there, are a beautiful adding to the volcanic setting of the island. Get the chance to admire this location from the comfort of your private boat and take nice photos.
The cruise will continue with a visit to the imposing Volcano of Santorini and the famous Hot Springs , where you can take an alternative mud bath at their beneficial waters , which are full of sulfur. Along the way and before reaching the quiet Therasia island , the breathtaking views of the Caldera and the villages of Fira , Imerovigli , and Oia , built on the side of the huge cliffs, will surely captivate you!
Last but not least, choose the sunset option and get to watch the amazing colors of the Santorini sunset on board, before returning to Vlychada port, where the tour ends. During the cruise, you will be served a delicious BBQ meal , prepared on the spot, along with free local wines, beers, and soft drinks . You also have the option to book the sunset cruise with the provision of 2 cocktails per person at an extra charge. Moreover, pick up and drop off at your hotel are included in the cruise.
This wonderful experience will take place in a Catamaran type Lagoon , which size will depend on the number of people on the reservation.
Wait no more! Book this luxurious experience and live moments of ultimate relaxation with your loved ones!
What you will see & visit
- 1Vlychada Marina
The cruise begins from Vlychada Marina.
- 2Red Beach
Red beach is one of the most scenic and interesting beaches on the island, located near Akrotiri village. The reason for its popularity is its colour!
- 3White Beach
White Beach is surrounded by white towering cliffs that form a beautiful, small cove and provide partial shade,
- 4Mesa Pigadia beach
Ideal for those who wish to avoid crowded, cosmopolitan beaches and prefer picturesque, tranquil places where they can enjoy peacefulness, relaxation and privacy.
- 5Indian Rocks & Akrotiri Lighthouse
Explore the unmanned volcanic beaches where the spectacular colors will amaze you or you can just sunbath on the deck.
- 6Hot springs
On the island of Palaia Kammeni there are hot springs known for their beneficial and therapeutic effects. The waters there contain sulfur and you can please yourself with an alternative mud bath.
- 7Volcano
One of the greatest attractions of Santorini whose former intense activity gave the island its current shape and morphology.
- 8Therasia
Therasia is a small, unimproved island (only 300 residents more or less live here) that sticks with tradition and authenticity.
- 9Sunset on board (Sunset Option)
Before returning to the port, you will watch a magnificent sunset in the middle of the Aegean Sea.
- 9Vlychada port
The cruise will end at Vlychada port.
Inclusions
- All taxes
- Food and drinks
- Snorkeling equipment
- Transportation from/to your stay with an A/C mini-bus
- English speaking tour guide
- Safety equipment
- Towels on board
- BBQ Buffet
- Free white wine, beer & soft drinks
- Private: Only you & your group
- Greek salad
- Tzatziki dips
- Dessert
- Pasta
- BBQ chicken fillet
- BBQ shrimp
- Swimming noodles	& life jackets
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional info
- Full name is required at time of booking for all participants
- Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request
- For the sunset cruise, you are advised to bring a jacket
- A white swimsuit is not recommended at the sulfurous hot springs
- Alcoholic drinks will be denied for those under 18 years old
- Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Guest reviews
5.0 Excellent · based on 11 verified reviews
- Isabel S.2 Jun 2026 5.0Wonderful Private Sail
The vessel, crew and support staff were excellent. Our host, Julia, is super courteous, attentive and kind. The food was varied and tasty. We had a beautiful time and made worthwhile life long memories.
- Dan W.7 Oct 2024 5.0Wedding party cruise
Was an amazing trip, everything about it was amazing.
- Amelia H.11 Jul 2024 5.0Highlight of our trip
We were recently all over Italy and Greece on a cruise and the Catamaran trip in Santorini was our favorite thing we did! Santorini View worked with me to find us an option that would work with our limited time in port and assure we made it to our ship on time. We booked a private sunset cruise on a catamaran. We had three adults and 3 kids in our group. The communication with the provider (Spiridakos) was amazing as well. I was able to easily update them on our arrival time as we were getting into port. They have very clear instructions on how to find their office. Once aboard the catamaran we were treated like royalty. The crew of three made sure we were all comfortable and had plenty of drinks. They gave us some options of where we could stop and we agreed on a path. We stoped at a few spots for swimming and snorkeling (all gear provided) and it was amazing. Crystal clear water and lots of fish! We stopped at a great spot and anchored for lunch. The crew prepared an out of this world meal, one of the best we had on the entire trip! We finished the afternoon with a slow ride back to our port as we took in beautiful sunset views! Oh and the crew were amazing at taking photographs of us, always offering to take pictures of our group and making sure we got the best shots. Sailing around the calderas is an amazing way to get a view of Santorini! And the crew was so knowledgeable about the island and took time to explain what we were seeing as we passed different locations. I can’t say enough good things about this excursion and would 100% recommend to anyone in Santorini.
- Colleen S.5 Jul 2024 5.0Beautiful day in Santorini
We can't say enough about helpful Santorini View was when making plans for a shore excursion. They went above and beyond to make arrangements so that we could be picked up at the same port that the cruise tender dropped us off, so that our parents didn't have to wait in line for the cable cars. The excursion itself was magnificent! Spiridakos Sailing Cruises are excellent from the wonderful crew to the delicious meal prepared for us. We highly, highly recommend!
Good to know
Voucher
Once your booking is complete, you will receive the voucher, which includes the meeting point, time and supplier’s contact information, at your email address. You need to have it with you, in paper form or in digital form.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled date, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled date, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. Due to unpredictable weather conditions, if the local Authorities prohibit the activity from operating, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule to a later date (subject to availability). If you fail to appear at the designated meeting point for the activity, your booking will be considered a no-show, and the full amount will be charged.
Passport or Id
Full names of the passengers (as shown on their passport or id). Passengers need to have onboard with them their passport or id or a copy of them, in case the Port Authority runs a check on the boat. A picture on their mobile will suffice.
Frequently asked questions
- Are life jackets provided?
- For the safety of all passengers, during the swimming part of the cruise, we provide to everyone life jackets
- Do you offer vegan or vegetarian options?
- For catamaran cruises that include meals, you can request vegetarian/vegan options by noting your preference in the 'Notes' field on the checkout page.
- Is a catamaran cruise suitable for children?
- Yes, if your children are acquainted with the sea, they will love the catamaran ride. In addition, there is snorkeling equipment available on board. Don’t forget to take sunscreen, a hat and a light jacket with you.
- I am staying on an Airbnb. Am I entitled to pick-up service?
- Catamaran cruises offering pickup/drop-off services can collect you from anywhere in Santorini (or the nearest accessible road). Please provide your Airbnb details on the checkout page.
- I cannot swim - is it an issue?
- There are numerous things to do onboard - take delight in the catamaran ride and the amazing views of Santorini from the sea, sunbathe, and enjoy the meal the staff will prepare for you, or just relax with your drink on board!
- Is the sea in Santorini safe to swim in?
- Absolutely! Greece is one of the safest countries to swim in. You will be glad to know that sharks in the Aegean Sea ( usually from species such as dogfish) are harmless, sightings are extremely rare while attacks are unheard of! In addition, the waves are usually small, especially inside the Caldera where most boat cruises make stops for swimming. So, based on the above, if you enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or even diving... you are in the right place!
- I'm a cruise ship passenger. Where should we meet?
- Our starting ports are Vlychada and Ammoudi Bay. Since most tender boats from cruise ships arrive at the Old Port of Fira, you will first need to take the cable car up to Fira. From there, please come to our office at least one hour prior to the start of your sailing cruise. Please note that it is not possible for us to arrange pick-up directly from the Old Port of Fira for regular excursions. However, for private excursions, direct pick-up from the Old Port is possible, provided we are notified in advance. In addition, we kindly ask you to inform us of the departure time of your last tender back to the cruise ship, so that we can ensure you have enough time for your return.
- Are there toilets on the Catamarans?
- All Catamaran vessels are fitted with toilets, for the use of guests onboard.