Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer
Description
Sail around Santorini on a Catamaran during this 5-hour Cruise, departing from Ammoudi Bay or Vlychada Marina. Sail past the island's highlights, such as the Red & White Beaches, the Indian Rocks, and the Venetian Lighthouse of Akrotiri. Stop for snorkeling sessions, marvel at the scenic views of the Aegean Sea and the Volcanic Caldera, and enjoy our BBQ Lunch or Dinner on board with drinks.
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Itinerary
Setting sail from Ammoudi bay, right below Oia, or from the Port of Vlychada.
Cruise past Thirasia Island, admiring its dramatic caldera from sea level, with views of the traditional taverns and historic harbor houses nestled in Korfos Bay.
Stop at the "Hot Springs" for a swim session in the sulfurous waters, which offer a natural spa. This is the old volcano of Santorini, and a very popular site. Expect other boats around. We do not drop you off. You need to swim 100m of open water. The springs are warm, depending on the season.
Sail below the Indian Rocks near the caves and rock formations, characteristic to the Aegean landscape.
We reach a quiet cove for our third and last stop for swimming and snorkeling. Enjoy your own privacy away from crowded locations while our crew prepares on board a delicious meal consisting of a buffet/ snack menu with traditional dishes and Greek appetizers, accompanied by local white wine and beverages. We do not drop you off the beach.
One of the most beautiful beaches of the island. Its distinct red coloration is caused by the rich in minerals and iron soil. This is a great photo shooting opportunity!
White Beach, which is only accessible by boat. A stop for swimming and snorkeling is highly recommended. No one can resist the crystal clear blue waters with the rich underwater environment and reefs. We slow down to take photoso.
Our experience will end at the Port of Vlychada or at Ammoudi Bay.
We pass the active volcano which is called Nea Kameni Island. We explain the history of Santorini and the explosion. We take photos during this once in a life time experience.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
*Pick Up information* We will send you a message with the exact location and time for the pickup, after the booking. The pick-up happens with a Mini Bus, at least one hour before the start time of the cruise and the pickup location might be a short walking distance from your hotel. *Are you a Cruise Ship Guest visiting Santorini?* Most tender boats drop you off at the Old Port of Fira, but WE CAN NOT PICK YOU UP from there since there is no road access. You will need to take the cable car to reach our office in Fira and be there at least one hour before the start of our sailing cruise. Let us know what time the tender starts and gets back to your cruise ship. We need to make sure that you have enough time to return.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, gender, number, expiration date, and country are required at time of booking for all participants according to the Greek Maritime Law
- Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
- Vegetarian options are available, please make your request upon booking
- Bring your own sunscreen, swimsuit, sunglasses and windbreaker
- Are you a Cruise Ship Guest visiting Santorini? Most tender boats drop you off at the Old Port of Fira, but WE CAN NOT PICK YOU UP from there since there is no road access. You will need to take the cable car to reach our office in Fira and be there at least one hour before the start of our sailing cruise. Let us know what time the tender starts and gets back to your cruise ship. We need to make sure that you have enough time to return.
- The itinerary and starting/ending port can change without prior notice, due to bad weather or other operational reasons.
Reviews(1,062)
Great way to see the different island formations. The crew was fabulous — knowledgeable and funny, but always put safety first. Delicious meal on board also. They provide blankets for the latter part of the cruise as watching the sunset can get chilly on the water. Definitely recommend.
Everything was nice and good but one staff member Billy was really rude to all customers and unneccessarily complaining.
Went on the daytime cruise in very windy conditions and was concerned about motion sickness for my wife. The route we took was downwind the entire day and no one had any motion issues. One of the pleasant highlights (besides all the interesting coves we stopped) was the crew. We were on the boat Santana and Captian Leo, Nadia, Angelo and especially Jehovah made the day comfortable and fun. They always seemed to be there with a towel, beer or advice. Jehovah was informative, engaging and treated us like friends. We had 14 of us on board (5 couples and a family) a 45 foot catamaran and it didn’t feel crowded at all. They had a refrigeration issue so the main salon had a small refrigerator sitting in the center of it. They don’t really encourage the guest to hang out inside so it wasn’t a problem except it didn’t look very organized. The company has something like 12 - 14 boats going out everyday so they have a system they use and it works. The route, food, timing and everything is the same and practiced so it makes for a fun day without any chaos that happens on boats sometimes. The only slight negative, which Spiridakos had no control over is the long bus rides. They offer “hotel pick up” which really means they have several stops around the island and ask you to walk to the nearest one (ours was about 200 meters from our hotel). If you’re the first to be picked up you can spend 30-45 minutes on the bus while they collect the other passengers. It’s a great way to see the island but after a long day on the water it can seem long on your way back.
Had an unforgettable experience. Top notch from start to finish Cleanliness, top quality food Exceptional crew and captain. It’s a must. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this magical experience that Spiridakos sailing is famous for. Group of 8 On the Bonnita
Excellent!!!! Team is perfect food!
The Most Wonderful experience with Captain Pedro and his crew on Summer Catamaran. Entire crew was very attentive and caring, great cooks and just wonderful company all around. Thank you so much for being Top Notch every single time we sail with you. We will be back.
As Latinos who do not speak English, we found it incredible how well they managed to communicate: they made themselves understood perfectly at all times, which makes a significant difference when traveling in another language. The treatment from Leo Jo, Nadia, and Angelo turned the excursion into a truly special moment, with kindness and warmth present at every instant. We were a group of 13 people; we toured the entire caldera and had the opportunity to jump into the water three times. Regarding the food, we enjoyed a generous variety: Greek salads, chicken, prawns, chorizos, sausages, pasta, and drinks with and without alcohol. The excursion lasted 5 hours on the water and culminated in the most perfect way possible: watching the sun disappear on the horizon with an unforgettable sunset. I recommend this activity without hesitation.
The experience really was amazing! Immaculate staff, boat, food, drinks and beautiful places. Super recommend!
A wonderful semi private tour was excellent lived it the staff were attentive and informative a wonderful afternoon
Hotel drop off and pick up, well organized, friendly staff, good food, relaxing sail. Plenty of room on clean boat to chill. Even if weather is not the greatest, still a nice way to see the island. Towels and blankets provided as the afternoon cooled.
