Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Meal and Open Bar
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Santorini, Greece
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
On this half-day small-group catamaran cruise, experience Santorini’s famous beauty the way it was meant to be seen—from the water! Swim and sun off the island’s vibrant Red Beach, and swim in natural volcanic hot springs that warm the Aegean. A fresh Grecian lunch or dinner served onboard, complete with unlimited wine and beer, helps you on your way to total island bliss. Both sunset and daytime cruises include transfers.
- Santorini small-group half-day catamaran cruise with transfers
- Swim to the Santorini Hot Springs which warm the sea and tint it sulfur
- Enjoy a fresh-cooked lunch or dinner onboard with a volcano view
- Feel the party spirit with Santorini white wine, local beer, and soft drinks
What's Included
- Transportation from/to hotel with an A/C minibus/van
- Tour escort/host
- Open bar with white local wine, beers & soft beverages
- Lunch or dinner on board with seafood, chicken fillet, grilled sausages, salad, dessert
- Use of Snorkeling equipment/ swimming aids/ towels
- Printed safety instructions in 7 languages en/fr/es/it/de/ar/cn
- Info about Santorini during the cruise
- Gratuities
- Hiking on the Volcano
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick up with luxury mini bus from your hotel or the closest accessible meeting point We will contact you 24h prior to the cruise to define the pick-up time and point
Itinerary
Sleep in if you like, and be ready for midmorning or midafternoon pickup at whatever destination suits your travel itinerary—your hotel, the airport, the cable-car station, or Vlychada port. Climb aboard a catamaran with an intimate group—maximum 16 travelers in total—then set sail for a scenic cruise around Santorini’s natural highlights.
The first stop is the island’s distinctive Red Beach, where mineral deposits create a vivid palette of rust-colored rock and sand against the cool turquoise of the Aegean. After a swimming break offshore, admire natural beauty from the water: White Beach, the 19th-century lighthouse, the Indian Rock landmark, a striking jagged cliff that resembles a face in profile, and more.
Drop anchor off the volcanic islet of Palea Kameni and swim in the Santorini Hot Springs, volcanic springs that bubble up from the seafloor, then sail around Nea Kameni, which is home to the still-active Santorini Volcano.
Along the way, enjoy a generous spread of seafood, chicken fillet, sausages, salad, and dessert—plus a spectacular Santorini sunset if you’ve booked the sunset tour. Enjoy free-flow local beer, Santorini white wine, and soft drinks throughout the day without worrying about driving: Your tour finishes with a transfer from Vlychada port to your original pickup point.
The first stop is the island’s distinctive Red Beach, where mineral deposits create a vivid palette of rust-colored rock and sand against the cool turquoise of the Aegean. After a swimming break offshore, admire natural beauty from the water: White Beach, the 19th-century lighthouse, the Indian Rock landmark, a striking jagged cliff that resembles a face in profile, and more.
Drop anchor off the volcanic islet of Palea Kameni and swim in the Santorini Hot Springs, volcanic springs that bubble up from the seafloor, then sail around Nea Kameni, which is home to the still-active Santorini Volcano.
Along the way, enjoy a generous spread of seafood, chicken fillet, sausages, salad, and dessert—plus a spectacular Santorini sunset if you’ve booked the sunset tour. Enjoy free-flow local beer, Santorini white wine, and soft drinks throughout the day without worrying about driving: Your tour finishes with a transfer from Vlychada port to your original pickup point.
Vlychada (Pass By)
1
Red Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
White Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lighthouse (Pass By)
3
Mesa Pigadia Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Palea Kameni
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Santorini Volcano
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants.
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Passport/ID (a copy/photo) is required for all passengers during embarkation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kurt_B
First of all, Caldera Yachts went above and beyond to help us with a difficult situation. Carnival Legend switched ports and then would not let us take one of the earlier tenders to port😡, so we completely missed our meeting time. We called the tour operator and they arranged for a 30 minute later cruise for us. Pulios and Katerina, the crew, we're absolutely fantastic! We toured the coastline on our way to the Hot Springs at Nea Kameni volcano. They explained to the geology and history of the island on the way and taught us a few things about sailing. They were also fantastic chefs, cooking up a Greek barbecue dinner rivaling anything we've had on the ship. The husband and wife pair took excellent care of us, it was a first class all the way! Five stars, highly recommend! Ask for Pulios and Katerina!
Reviews
4.8
based on 200 reviews
Kyra_C, Sep 2025
This was such a blast. Great food, lots of space on the boat for everyone, and the guides were so nice and helpful (s/o Aphrodite!) We loved getting picked up at the door of our Airbnb, and a highlight was definitely the snorkeling. Also, they did amazing handling my husband’s allergies (he has 3 big ones and they were awesome at modifying the menu so he could eat). Would gladly, gladly do this again.
Tina_D, Apr 2025
What an incredible experience- I would book this over and over again. The food and staff were amazing. It was so much fun and a gorgeous way to experience Santorini!
Kurt_B, Oct 2024
First of all, Caldera Yachts went above and beyond to help us with a difficult situation. Carnival Legend switched ports and then would not let us take one of the earlier tenders to port😡, so we completely missed our meeting time. We called the tour operator and they arranged for a 30 minute later cruise for us. Pulios and Katerina, the crew, we're absolutely fantastic! We toured the coastline on our way to the Hot Springs at Nea Kameni volcano. They explained to the geology and history of the island on the way and taught us a few things about sailing. They were also fantastic chefs, cooking up a Greek barbecue dinner rivaling anything we've had on the ship. The husband and wife pair took excellent care of us, it was a first class all the way! Five stars, highly recommend! Ask for Pulios and Katerina!
Korin_F, Sep 2024
This tour was absolutely perfect! The staff and captain were amazing! Food was fantastic. We had the perfect group (7), many laughs, drinks and a lot of fun! Perfect day seeing Santorini from the water!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Korin,
Thank you for your compliments and we are extremely pleased to read that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Michael_S, Jun 2024
My family was a group of 7 and the crew created an excellent adventure for us. The captain was extremely knowledgeable, being fifth generation from Santorini. The crew was extremely nice and friendly. The lunch they made far exceeded expectation. It was just as good, if not better than any. We had any restaurant in town.
I would highly recommend taking this tour.
Maddalena_M, Jun 2024
This was the highlight of our Santorini visit. Maria picked us up promptly just near our hotel promptly and gave us clear instructions for our return. Captain Izzy and his crew were so accommodating. Our family of 13 included ages 10-81 and they made sure everyone was comfortable and safe. The lunch was fresh and delicious even accommodated vegan passengers. They made sure the drinks kept coming. We had plenty of time to swim/snorkel at each of the 3 stops—equipment and towels provided. Don’t miss it. Excellent excursion!
Cynthia_C, May 2024
This was a fantastic way to see Santorini. The day ran so smoothly because of the professionalism of this company. The shuttle driver picked us up at our hotel exactly when promised and we were impressed with how nice the van was. Leather interior, power outlets, etc. upon arrival at the port, we boarded the catamaran within 10 minutes. The 3 crew were so friendly and welcoming. Even though our day had overcast skies, the views are absolutely breathtaking. Some of our group swam near the hot springs and said you could definitely feel varying temperatures in the water.
We were blown away when it was time for lunch. The captain grilled chicken and sausages while the crew prepared shrimp, mussels, Greek salad, rice, dips and prepared the table with linens and real plates and cutlery. The food was beyond delicious.
We would book this tour again and I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Cynthia,
We are humbled by your review and we appreciate your recommendation.
We hope to see you onboard with us again in the future.
Anthony_L, May 2024
Just enjoyed laying on the deck feeling the sun, taking in the views. Crew was good, filling wine glasses, providing a nice meal.
Marco_T, Sep 2023
The pickup was convenient and precise, the catamaran stunning and the crew very friendly! The locations were gorgeous especially with the sunset twilight and the food served was definitely a highlight. 100% recommended
Dustin_S, Aug 2023
Best way to see Santorini by far! Plenty of time on and in the water; crew was excellent and the food was great!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your review and that you have shared your experience.
Angelic_G, May 2023
Omg where do I start?!
Sailing around the entire island of Santorini - check. A full historiography by Captain Ilias of the Serenity - check. Seeing the beauty and splendor of deep blue and bright green waters - check. Swimming with fish that looked like they belonged in an aquarium - check. The most magnificent authentic Greek lunch prepared by the phenomenal crew of the Serenity - check.
Absolutely amazing!!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
We really appreciate this amazing review and thank you for your time to share it with us.
Ladetrian_J, Oct 2022
This tour was great. I'd definitely recommend. Unlimited beer and wine and the BBQ was cooked right there on the boat and it was delicious. Great experience
Jenifer_B, Sep 2022
We loved this day trip from Santorini! The boat was clean and beautiful and the staff were friendly. Super fun atmosphere with music and the best meal we had on the island was on the boat! Beautiful swimming stops and just the best day!! Highly recommend!!
Cara_V, Jul 2022
The caldera tour took a while to get going with all the pickups and figuring out who was assigned to which boat. However once we got on the boat it was a great experience and my favorite part was the food.
Maria, our boat’s chef, made some of the best food I’ve ever eaten- not just in Greece, but anywhere. She mentioned that she cooked Greek family recipes that were passed down to her. Note if you have dietary restrictions- they’ll ask you for them when you book the tour and you’ll fill out a form. However when you get on the boat it’s as if they never saw that form at all because they ask you again and act as if it’s new info. They accommodated me with no issues but if you have concerns I’d recommend emailing or calling them beforehand as well because I don’t think they read the form.
The other star of this tour was Illias (hoping I got his name right) our captain. He was born and raised in Santorini and his passion for the island was obvious and made the tour more interesting. He made sure to slow the boat down when we sailed by more instagramable spots so we could take photos. He was extremely knowledgable and had a good sense of humor too.
The yacht had adequate space for us to sunbathe in the front of the boat and also on the top where we got good views.
We also got to swim and snorkel if we wanted. The water was a bit cold and very salty but felt refreshing in the sun. I saw a lot of fish while snorkeling so that was cool.
The scenery had a romantic feel-so much so that it inspired another guest to get down on one knee and propose on our boat (she said yes!) so if you’re wondering if the scenery is beautiful it’s a yes.
I thought we could have shaved a little bit of time off of the tour but overall I’m happy I got to see the calderas (islands formed from volacanoes) up close. If you book it hopefully you will be lucky enough to get Maria and Illias on your boat!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Dear Cara, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience in such detail and for your excellent review. We always strive for the best and every comment and feedback from our customers helps us to improve our services. We hope to have you again soon on one of our cruise.
Chris_L, Jul 2022
Fantastic Crew and Captain, all willing to share their experiences and stories of their families. Felt most welcome and well looked after. The Captain ensured we had amazing views and even in the peak of summer (long days), we were able to stay out until last light. Food was also delicious, beer refreshing, and swimming was great fun.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Chris thank you very much on behalf of our crew and the captain for this amazing review!
Priston_P, Jul 2022
Excellent….best way to see Santorini lovely sunset perfect for pictures, freshly cooked food and lot of options for drinks
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Prinston thank you very much for your amazing review. We always try for the best.
Trek733167, Oct 2019
Beautiful trip with delicious food and a fun crew. The boat was nice and the crew gave us interesting facts about the formation of the caldera
nicolecook77, Jul 2019
Hanna, Captain George, and Yanis were absolutely great! Water was a little rough but, the meal served on board was great and the information provided was great too! Hannah did her thing with the food. The sunset was so beautiful by boat!
tkazaglis, Sep 2018
This tour was awesome. Crew was so delightful and attentive. Cant say enough good things about them. We had a couple of travelers who get sea sick but were absolutely fine on this tour. Smooth sailing except for when the Jet Boat flew by. Take this tour- you get to see Santorini from an angle you cant get on shore. Beautiful!
Robert Z, Aug 2017
The trip was fun, the food was great and the crew was friendly. What more could you ask. This is the second tour we have taken oith Viator and we have been happy with both.
nashwan_A, May 2024
Il faut toujours demander la carte du catamaran, car parfois ils ne prennent que la moitié du chemin.
Response from Host, May 2024
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your review.
Leandra_S, May 2023
Tolles Team, tolle Gäste und auch das Essen und die Unterhaltung haben gestimmt!😊
Ich könnte heute direkt wieder mitfahren!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung und wir hoffen, Sie wieder auf einer unserer Kreuzfahrten begrüßen zu dürfen
Laura_R, Jul 2022
Ver el atardecer y la música tan bien escogida de fondo, fue mágico. Todo la experiencia fue estupenda, la tripulación y el capitán estuvieron encantadores y pendientes todo el tiempo. El catamarán era muy bonito y cuidado.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you Laura for your amazing review and feedback!
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