Santorini Catamaran Shore Excursion with BBQ - Bypass Cable Car
Description
Sail the stunning Santorini coastline on a 5-hour morning cruise designed for guests visiting Santorini on a cruise ship. Departing from the Old Port, this trip showcases the beauty of the island while skipping the long cable car lines. Dive into the warm waters of the Hot Springs, enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the iconic Red and White Beaches, and indulge in a delicious BBQ meal prepared onboard. The cruise offers a lively atmosphere with refreshing drinks, perfect for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. - Bypass cable car lines with direct pickup from the cruise port - 5-hour cruise from 09:15 to 14:15, featuring multiple stops - Enjoy a BBQ feast with Greek specialties and refreshing drinks - Snorkelling equipment provided for an immersive experience - English-speaking crew
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Itinerary
Your catamaran tour begins at Santorini’s Old Port, the main tender port for cruise ship passengers. It’s especially convenient if you’re arriving by cruise ship, as you’ll skip the long cable car lines—your excursion starts right where you arrive: Santorini's Old Port.
Set sail into Santorini’s stunning caldera and glide past the fascinating volcanic islands of Palea and Nea Kameni, where dramatic cliffs and deep blue waters tell the story of the island’s breathtaking origins.
At the famous Hot Springs, we will make a 20–30 minute stop for a unique swim in the warm volcanic waters. Enjoy this natural thermal experience, rich in minerals, and take in the incredible views of Santorini’s dramatic caldera landscape.
Near White Beach, at Mesa Pigadia, we will stop for 1 hour and 30 minutes to enjoy swimming and snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, followed by a delicious BBQ meal freshly prepared on board. Savour a full Greek feast with drinks, while relaxing on deck and taking in the breathtaking scenery.
Enjoy a stop for swimming and snorkelling near the magnificent Red Beach of Santorini, famous for its dramatic volcanic cliffs and unique red lava-sand landscape. Dive into crystal-clear waters and admire one of the island’s most iconic natural wonders.
Your catamaran experience concludes where it began, with drop-off at Santorini’s Old Port.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian menu: Greek salad, grilled vegetables, stuffed vine leaves with rice, tzatziki, potato salad, and pita bread
- Recommendations: bring swimwear, sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses and comfortable clothing.
- Onboard amenities include a restroom and changing room.
Reviews(6)
We took the skip to cable car sailing it was fantastic. Great views of the whole island. The staff was very informative and the food was excellent.Vasia and Kristi are the best.
Thoroughly enjoyed our day on the catamaran cruise. The crew was wonderful! Kostar, Lena, Alex and George were all great! The food was delicious! Highly recommend this experience!
We had the most amazing experience on the sunset catamaran tour in Santorini! I am from Mexico and this was truly one of the highlights of our trip. The captain, Saris, and the crew, Orestis, Manos and George, were absolutely amazing — so friendly, attentive and made the whole experience unforgettable. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was perfect, and seeing the White Beach and Red Beach from the catamaran was incredible. This is definitely an experience you should not miss when visiting Santorini. Highly recommended!
Evil was our captain and Chris, Elena and Mario were the crew! 18 of us were there with a CAA Solo trip from Canada. The staff were excellent! We had a great cruise, lovely BBQ supper, a few swam and the sunset was gorgeous. A school of dolphins came to visit us too to everyone’s delight! Excellent day!
We took the catamaran cruise through our Trafalgar tour around the island . The crew Evie , Marie ,Eleni and Chris all worked like an well oil machine they prepaired a fresh meal with grilled chicken some pasta salad shrimp and a wonderful grilled and seasoned flat bread there was also fish and pork available .They provided drinks and music . They stopped along the way with a small of tour of local island features. Most of all they made you feel like close friends very warm and accommodating. I definitely would recommend it is a must if you're in Santorini Greece
Nikos was our captain, Gianni’s and Maria were crew. The 5 hour dinner , snorkeling, sunset cruise did not disappoint! The best service ever, always engaged and serviced our every need. And the food , best meal we’ve has on our ten days in Greece. Absolutely fantastic time! Id score it a ten if the rating ran that high!
