Santorini Private Adventure – Captain Your Own Cruise

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Santorini, Greece

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Overview

Be your own captain with this license-free boat rental in Santorini. You won’t have to adhere to a fixed itinerary or deal with group bookings. Instead, you’ll have the freedom to choose where you’d like to visit, stop, swim, snorkel, and more. You'll receive some route suggestions and a safety lesson, and they you’re free to explore.

Easily find your boat at Vlychada
Snacks and water provided so no need to bring
Fish, snorkel, swim, and explore as you like
Cruise for up to 5 hours, then the rest of the day is free

What's Included

Bottled water
GPS Plotter/ Fish Finder
GPS tracker

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Fishing gear
Private transportation
Certified Skipper
Fuel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

8CPM+R7 Vlichada
8CPM+R7Q Vlichada, Greece

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

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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

Roxanne_L

Team were super helpful, patient and fun! Showed us how to operate the boat and we had an absolute blast sailing around the caldera! Would highly recommend!

Reviews

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based on 81 reviews

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Unforgettable experience - Highly recommended

Chet_M, Sep 2025

Great experience and excellent host / trip advisors. They explained everything clearly and made the experience the best it could be, even with the onboard supplies and guidance for the best route and experience - Happily do it again

First time sailing for a mother and 2 teens boys

Diana_W, Jul 2025

We have appreciated our first experience sailing alone for the first time. The safety and instructions briefing were very clear and simple. Sailing with us the first few minutes helped a lot. We went sailing in the morning and we didn'thave too many boats sailing around. Then all went well and we could enjoy the full experience as suggested including the snacks. We also had time for a picnic and for fishing. We wish we have taken 10h to enjoy more of the sea (but we were lucky with the 5h as the weather started to be windy). Thanks a lot for this great experience!

Fantastic day out!

Roxanne_L, May 2025

Team were super helpful, patient and fun! Showed us how to operate the boat and we had an absolute blast sailing around the caldera! Would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you very much for your amazing review- it's highly appreciated! We are looking forward to seeing you again soon! All the best, Seascape Santorini

Experience of a Lifetime

Ryan_M, Sep 2024

Having never captained a boat before, I was a bit unsure going into this. However, Elianna and Nick (who are both lovely people) provided a thorough safety overview and lesson ehich allowed my wife and I had our own boat for the day. We were able to cruise the caldera in comfort and style. Highlights included docking at a secluded volcanic beach for snorkeling and exploring as well as docking at Captain John's for some delicious squid and kebab for lunch. We experienced so much more of Santorini than we would have been able to through a standard catamaran cruise. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough and will certainly be booking again when our travels take us back this way.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a memorable day out on the water. It’s completely natural to feel unsure at first, and we’re so glad our briefing helped you feel confident and comfortable captaining your own boat. Exploring the caldera, snorkeling at a secluded volcanic beach, and enjoying fresh seafood at Captain John’s — it sounds like you made the most of your adventure! We couldn’t be happier to hear that this experience gave you a deeper, more personal way to discover Santorini. Your kind words mean a lot to both of us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit! Warmest regards, Elianna & Nikos Seascape Boat Rentals

Amazing

PaulAxt, Jun 2024

Very accommodating! Our renting day was supposed to be windy and they agreed to move.it to more desirable day. We got.great time! The Best boat company in Santorini, no doubt!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time and that we could accommodate your reservation to ensure you had the best possible experience. Out team always strives to provide flexibility and exceptional service, and it's wonderful to know we could meet your expectations. Your praise means a lot to us, and we are honoured to be considered the best boat rental company in Santorini. We look forward to welcoming you back for more fantastic days on the water! Warm regards, The Seascape Team