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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Santorini, Greece
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
+17
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Jack_S ·
Sep 2026
Amazing! The staff were friendly (captain Kostas, stewardess Margarita, steward Kostas) Food was incredible and fresh! Snorkelling was incredible and the team were instructing the fish out so we could see them all! Greta value for money and highly recommend in the future!
· Krista_H ·
Jul 2026
Absolutely amazing experience with Captain Mannos, Mannos and Dina. The food, the locations to swim, the photo ops, the catamaran were all amazing! Some of our group said that was the best excursion they've ever done in their lives.

Overview

Live the dream and reach parts of Santorini that only boats can access when you book this stylish catamaran cruise, available as daytime or sunset options. Bathe in the healing waters of Santorini Hot Springs; snorkel in the crystal sea off Thirasia island; and savor a hearty meal with seafood, Greek signatures, a glass of Prosecco and an open bar. Your comprehensive package includes guide and hotel transfers.
  • Get in the party spirit with a glass of Prosecco and free-flow wine and beer
  • Stop at Red Beach, Santorini Hot Springs and Thirasia island
  • Dine on mussels, shrimp, and more, and enjoy an onboard BBQ
  • Round-trip hotel transfers get you there and back without the taxi hassle

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transfer by luxury air condition mini bus
  • Guided tour
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Towels on board
  • Safety equipment
  • Finger food, tasteful Appetizers, Fresh Fruits and delicious handmade dessert.
  • Meal including :Shrimps, Mussels, BBQ on board, tzatziki, Greek Salad,Pasta with Mediterranean sauce
  • Open bar with local white wine, beers, beverages and a glass of Prosecco

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Important Information: • At the time of booking, please provide your hotel name and location. • You will receive an email with your pick-up details. • Pick-up starts approximately 60 minutes before the cruise departure time. • Don’t forget to bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a light jacket for the sea breeze. • A vegetarian meal option is available. Please inform us of any food allergies when booking.

    Itinerary

    Your experience begins with pickup from your Santorini hotel and transfer by air-conditioned bus to the marina. Jump aboard your comfortable catamaran, grab a beverage from the open bar, and settle in for the short journey to your first stop, the Red Beach, so called for its unique color.

    Back on board, pass by the White Beach and one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece before arriving at the Santorini volcano and hot springs, where you can take a swim in the purportedly healing waters.

    Your last stop is Thirassia Island. While you enjoy a relaxing swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear water, the crew prepares a delicious meal to enjoy when you get back onboard for the return trip to the Vlichada Marina.

    Vlichada (Pass By)

    1

    Red Beach

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    White Beach (Pass By)

    Lighthouse (Pass By)

    2

    Santorini Volcano

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Thirassia

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Santorini Old Harbor (Pass By)

    Vlychada (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Lauren_J
    Giannis, Alex, and Ellie were our guides, crew, friends for the day and they blew us away with their hospitality and fun energy! They allowed us to enjoy our time all while also making sure we were provided with much needed knowledge of the island. The food and drinks were unbelievably good. We got to swim in the water, and it was as beautiful as you would imagine. We truly enjoyed this and when we come back, we will be booking this again.

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 4,435 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Sunset Catamaran Cruise

    Steven_B, Oct 2026
    We had an amazing time on our Santorini catamaran cruise! The boat was beautiful, the views were spectacular, and the food was delicious. The crew was friendly, professional, and made the entire experience so enjoyable. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Santorini—we highly recommend it!

    Relaxing and Beautiful Experience

    Jonathan_M, Oct 2026
    Such a beautiful and relaxing experience!! The crew mates (Fotini and Koulis) were so friendly, took great care of us, and made sure we knew about the places we visited - even though the group was spread out across the boat at times, they made sure we all knew where we we were and/or seeing. Out captain was Kostas, and he got us around safely. The lunch was amazing - Koulis made it right there on the boat: grilled chicken, shrimp, muscles in a delicious sauce, Greek salad, pasta, bread, and tzatziki. Later, we had fruit. Of course, the water and the sites were great and beautiful too! Being able to relax in the sun, shade, or swim after lunch felt perfect. Overall, it was a great experience - one I recommend for a beautiful and relaxing day at sea. Special shout out to out to Fotini - she was AWESOME!

    Exceptional Experience, A must Do!

    Jeanette_A, Oct 2026
    Fantastic experience! A once in a lifetime journey with a fabulous, experienced, friendly crew that care for your every need. Beautiful tour seeing the island from the Aegean Sea.

    Very nice sunset cruise!

    Tim_G, Oct 2026
    Very well run and organized tour. Margarita and George were our guides and they did an excellent job explaining the scenery, preparing the food and providing us with drinks. Transportation was provided from a pickup point about five minutes walk from our hotel without problem. This was a great way to experience the sights around Santorini.

    Our boat ride was...

    Betsy_S, Sep 2026
    Our boat ride was wonderful- very relaxing and we were able to see the beautiful coast of Santorini. Lunch was delicious!

    A day on the water well worth the price.

    Gary_T, Sep 2026
    This was a great day on the water. Would’ve preferred to have gotten a little closer to the main island of Santorini near Fira, but the boat and crew were great and the food and drink were awesome as well.

    Fanatic Day Out, Great Value For Money

    Stephen_A, Sep 2026
    If you are visiting Santorini, do not hesitate and book this cruise The crew are so informative and very helpful and the evening BBQ which they prepare and cook is outstanding It is the only way to see parts of the island and cave dwellings in the last bay were incredible From Beginning to end loved every minute and can highly recommend MV Angelica

    Food, Fun, Beautiful Views!

    Chanell_S, Sep 2026
    This was so much fun! The entire crew was friendly, informative about the locations we passed by or stopped at for swimming and overall made the experience smooth. The boat is nice, accommodates the group size without feeling crowded and the food was delicious! The views were unforgettable!

    Perfect way to see Santorini on a Catamaran

    Louise_K, Sep 2026
    Beautiful day cruising on a Catamaran with an amazing crew. Stopping at all the swimming spots - jumping off the Catamaran straight into the water. The Catamaran wasn't crowded like the other boats. The dinner was amazing and the drinks flowed.

    Great service and...

    India_P, Sep 2026
    Great service and communication from the company. We took the sunset cruise and the driver slowed down so we could enjoy every second of the sunset!

    Best way to see the island

    Chris_W, Sep 2026
    The captain and crew were very friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing. The boat was clean and I never felt unsafe.

    It was an amazing...

    kathy_p, Sep 2026
    It was an amazing experience! Best experience of a lifetime. Would definitely do another tour with you guys. We met some amazing people on the trip.

    Beautiful tour

    emilyrepasi, Sep 2026
    Overall we had a great time on the catamaran. Part of the trip is being picked up from your hotel except that our hotel wasn’t in the area to be picked up so we had to walk about 25 minutes to be picked up (along with many others who were at our stop). The pickup point is a stop for many different tours with many different buses picking up. We were looking for the bus that says “diamond day tours” (as per our ticket) but instead we were a part of a different bus which wasn’t indicated to us, so we almost missed our ride. You get to see many beautiful spots but it does feel a bit rushed as you only get 20 mins at each spot aside from the spot where you eat lunch. Overall, we had a great day, the crew were amazing, we had a fantastic meal and would recommend.

    A must-do activity!

    Gabrielle_P, Sep 2026
    My husband and I loved the evening cruise! We had multiple opportunities to swim and plenty of great food and drinks. It was fun meeting others exploring Santorini against the stunning backdrop of the Aegean. This was a highlight of our vacation that we would choose again every time!

    This experience was...

    David_J, Sep 2026
    This experience was absolutely worth the price! When I first saw the boat, I wasn’t sure how comfortably everyone would fit, but I was pleasantly surprised. The boat was spacious, beautifully arranged, and offered plenty of areas where everyone could find their own comfortable spot. For us, the sunbeds on the upper deck were the perfect place to relax. Others enjoyed the kitchen area, the seating area at the back of the boat, or the front, where there were benches and nets to sit or lounge on. The crew was incredibly professional, friendly, and polite throughout the entire experience. The food was served buffet-style and was delicious, especially considering it was all prepared and cooked on the boat by the crew. There were also three different swimming spots, and I highly recommend taking the opportunity to swim in the water—it was incredibly peaceful and relaxing. The complimentary beer and wine were a wonderful addition to the experience, and there were also plenty of non-alcoholic options, including lemonade and sodas, for those who don’t drink. Overall, this was a fantastic experience from start to finish. 10/10—I would absolutely book this excursion again the next time I’m in Santorini! A huge thank you to Dimitri and the entire crew for making the day so enjoyable and memorable!

    Loved this catamaran tour

    Gabriel_T, Sep 2026
    Excellent crew, worth every penny. Do not miss it! Great beer and wine, (a glass of prosecco for sunset). Tasty food and super friendly crew.

    Fun, informative and cool Greek food.

    Rebecca_T, Sep 2026
    Great way to see the unique geography of island. The crew was exceptional- attentive and informative. The Sea is not heated but worth it.

    Fun time

    DARLENE_Z, Sep 2026
    Very fun day at sea. The staff is great, the sights were beautiful and the food was delicious. Great day!

    Best part of our honeymoon!

    Jack_S, Sep 2026
    Amazing! The staff were friendly (captain Kostas, stewardess Margarita, steward Kostas) Food was incredible and fresh! Snorkelling was incredible and the team were instructing the fish out so we could see them all! Greta value for money and highly recommend in the future!

    Wow wow wow - amazing people and experience

    MARK_W, Sep 2026
    Probably one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had, the team, the staff, the people all utterly amazing. This is without a doubt the best catamaran experience you could have, and if you don’t book this, you’re missing loads.

    Catamaran tour

    margaret_b, Sep 2026
    The staff on the catamaran were great, Dimitri, Erietta & Geo were friendly & accomodating . Great day out on the water with a nice barbecue lunch

    Sunset Delight

    crooklyn424, Sep 2026
    The staff were great and the food was delicious. The only problem I had was that we didn’t stop at the White Beach that it stated in the itinerary on Viator.

    Catamaran tour

    Anne_M, Sep 2026
    We had a wonderful experience! Staff were very attentive and the food was amazing! I highly recommend this excursion it’s worth it!

    The staff was so kind &...

    Haeli_W, Sep 2026
    The staff was so kind & helpful on our tour. The views on the boat were incredible especially at sunset. Definitely an experience worth having

    Amazing Experience During Port Day

    Allison_B, Sep 2026
    The sunset cruise was amazing! I am so happy my husband and I did this with our day in Santorini. They were so helpful with booking when we were trying to find out where to meet after getting off the cable car from the port. The tour office was a 2 minute walk! Now, the real highlight, the cruise. The entire tour was amazing, the crew was exceptional and so kind (especially Maria and Katarina who made the experience for us). ευχαριστώ!! We will be back 💕

    🌊 A Magical Day in Santorini We’ll Never Forget! ⛵️

    Lejla_D, Sep 2026
    What a fabulous crew and an absolutely magical day in Santorini! From the moment we stepped aboard, the crew made everything comfortable, fun, effortless, and safe. We felt incredibly well taken care of. The freshly prepared food was delicious, the wine, beer, and other drinks were plentiful, and every swimming stop felt perfectly chosen. Swimming in the Aegean, the sun on our faces, the wind in our hair, and the breathtaking views of Santorini’s volcanic landscape from the sea—it was simply divine. We had smiles on our faces the entire day, and days later, we are still smiling every time we talk about it. If you are in Santorini, do not miss this experience. And if you are lucky enough to have our wonderful crew (captain John, crew: Vaggos, Katerina, Mana) taking care of you, prepare yourself—you may never want to leave the boat! ⛵️🇬🇷❤️

    Sunset catamaran ride

    Evan_D, Sep 2026
    We have traveled to multiple countries and done many excursions and this was one of our favorite ones. The staff were beyond friendly and helpful. We took our 1 year daughter with us and she had the best time. We didn’t feel rushed at all and the dinner they provided was amazing. 10 out 10 recommend. We will tell anyone coming to Santorini to book with them.

    We had the best time on...

    Samantha_Y, Sep 2026
    We had the best time on Alpha Star with Captain Kostas and his crew of Fotini, Margarita, and his sailor Kostas. We were well fed and hydrated all day! The food was delicious and the crew was even better.

    Half Day Catamaran Tour with Open Bar and Lunch

    Helen_S, Aug 2026
    We opted for the early half day tour that departed at 10:00am and returned by 3pm. We stopped at 3 different areas to swim including the hot springs. The boat and crew were amazing. They gave us a little history of each area and then had about 30 minutes on each stop except the last stop where we had an amazing lunch . They grilled chicken and shrimp right on the boat along with salad, pasta, mussels, tzakiki and plenty of beer and wine. The crew was very accommodating and friendly . We had the best day!

    Ban Selfie Sticks!

    Kyle_T, Aug 2026
    Please ban selfie sticks. We had 3/12 people literally (not exaggerating) that took over hour long videos just staring at themselves. One girl pretended to get in water and took a whole photo shoot while people had to wait 5 min for the ladder. People on board nice. Didn’t get to swim in spots very long unfortunately, 10-20 min each spot of actual swimming.
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