Sailing · Small group
Sailing Cruise with Lagoon Catamaran
4.9 on Tripadvisor · 119 reviewsSail around Santorini on a catamaran with no more than 18 guests. Swim and snorkel at Red and White beaches, swim in the volcanic hot springs, and enjoy a BBQ meal with local wine on board. Choose the day cruise or the sunset cruise.
About this tour
Free cancellation*
Up to 24 hours before the tour.
*The card processing fee (about 3%) isn’t refunded.
30% deposit to book
5 hours
Small group, up to 18 guests
Meeting point
Pick-up from your hotel.
What guests say
★★★★★
Billy was by far the best tour guide we’ve had. … We saw beautiful Oia, churches, beaches, cliff side winery with a view of the caldera, highest point in Santorini, and the list goes on. All while still making stops for us for restroom breaks and making sure we made it back to cruise ship perfectly on time to see sunset.
Review of Private Shore Excursion: The Best of Santorini
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From€150per person
Highlights
- Snorkeling in clear water off Red Beach and White Beach
- A swim in the volcanic hot springs
- BBQ lunch or dinner on board, with local white wine
- A small group of no more than 18 guests
- Sunset over the caldera on the evening cruise
What to expect
Spend about five hours on a catamaran, sailing around Santorini while the English-speaking crew takes care of the food and drinks.
Day or sunset
Day cruise: pick-up around 09:30, departure around 10:00 from Vlychada
Sunset cruise: pick-up around 14:30, departure around 15:00 from Vlychada
Times can change a little with the weather and, for the sunset cruise, the time of sunset. We confirm your exact pick-up and departure times when you book.
What you see
Some of Santorini’s best views are from the water. Sail past the colored sand of Red and White beaches, Indian Rock, one of the island’s best-known lighthouses, the volcano and the caldera cliffs.
Swimming and snorkeling
The boat stops off Red Beach and White Beach to swim and snorkel, with snorkeling gear for everyone. You can also swim in the volcanic hot springs and feel the warmth of the volcano in the water. Landing on the volcano is not part of the cruise.
On the menu
A buffet-style BBQ lunch or dinner is prepared on board:
Chicken fillets
Seafood
Salad
Greek bread
Dessert
Beer and soft drinks
Open bar with local white wine
Special diets are possible on request.
Itinerary
Pick-up
Shared transfer from at or near your hotel.
Board the catamaran
Departure from Vlychada.
Red Beach
Swim and snorkel.
White Beach
Swim and snorkel.
BBQ on board
Lunch or dinner with local wine.
Indian Rock, the lighthouse and the volcano
Sail past.
Hot springs
Swim in the warm volcanic water, if you like.
Back along the caldera
Sail back to port.
Transfer back
To your pick-up point.
What’s included
- English-speaking crew
- Shared air-conditioned transfer from and to your hotel
- BBQ meal and drinks on board
- Snorkeling gear
- Free Wi-Fi
- Landing on the volcano
Meeting point
We pick you up at or near your hotel. Your exact pick-up time is confirmed when you book.
Good to know
Accessibility
Our tours aren’t really suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility. Please message us before you book.
Reviews
Ratings for Greece Holiday Tours across all tours.
★★★★★
Billy was by far the best tour guide we’ve had. … We saw beautiful Oia, churches, beaches, cliff side winery with a view of the caldera, highest point in Santorini, and the list goes on. All while still making stops for us for restroom breaks and making sure we made it back to cruise ship perfectly on time to see sunset.
Review of Private Shore Excursion: The Best of Santorini
Genevieve E. · Cruise guest · via Tripadvisor · June 2025 ★★★★★
Nik arranged for a beer/wine tasting tour followed by a home cooked dinner from a local small holder. … Chris was very knowledgeable about the wines but surpassed himself with his culinary knowledge and skills.
Review of Greece Holiday Tours
Hockbitt · Guest · via Tripadvisor · June 2026 ★★★★★
Before we left I knew that we wanted a more personal and tailored tour to explore Santorini than the cruise ship was offering. … it was a brilliant tour and possibly the best one we took during the week.
Review of Santorini by Car with a Local
Emma D. · Cruise guest · via Tripadvisor · October 2025 ★★★★★
Ted made our Santorini experience truly unforgettable. … The pacing of the tour was perfect—not rushed, but never dull—and everything was well-organized.
Review of Private Shore Excursion: The Best of Santorini
Naman J. · Guest · via Tripadvisor · May 2026
