Santorini: Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with Food/Drinks
Description
1. Red Beach Relax at Santorini’s Red Beach with dramatic volcanic cliffs and crystal-clear waters—perfect for photos and views. 2. White Beach & Blue-and-White Churches Admire white cliffs, turquoise waters, and iconic blue-and-white churches. Ideal for scenic photos and sightseeing. 3. Volcanic Hot Springs Soak in warm, mineral-rich volcanic waters. An intimate, uncrowded spot to unwind and capture unique photos. 4. Mesa Pigadia Beach & BBQ Swim or snorkel in clear waters with provided gear. Enjoy a freshly prepared BBQ, local salads, dips, bread, and unlimited drinks. 5. Dolphins & Morning / Sunset Views Guests may occasionally spot playful dolphins along the route. Capture Santorini’s cliffs, volcano, and coastline in daylight or golden sunset. Book now to enjoy iconic beaches, crystal waters, volcano scenery, and delicious onboard dining in a small-group setting!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Santorini pickup & panoramic drive: Begin your experience with a comfortable hotel pickup from your selected location across Santorini. Enjoy a smooth transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle while admiring panoramic island views. This seamless and well-organized pickup ensures a stress-free start to your small-group catamaran cruise, allowing you to relax and enjoy the journey before boarding.
Begin your Santorini catamaran cruise from Vlychada Marina, known for its unique lunar landscape. Meet your crew, board your modern catamaran, and enjoy a smooth and comfortable departure.
Irene makridi Swim and snorkel at the famous Red Beach, one of Santorini’s most unique natural landmarks. Discover crystal-clear waters surrounded by dramatic red cliffs — a perfect spot for photos and relaxation.
Sail past the stunning White Beach, known for its striking white volcanic cliffs. Enjoy the view from the deck and take incredible photos of this hidden gem.
Cruise past the historic Akrotiri Lighthouse, one of the oldest in Greece. Enjoy panoramic coastal views and capture beautiful photos of Santorini’s southern coastline.
Akrotiri coastal sailing experience: Sail along the impressive coastline of Akrotiri and admire the dramatic volcanic cliffs and unique rock formations shaped by Santorini’s history. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the southern part of the island, relax on deck, and capture beautiful photos of this untouched and less crowded area. This part of the journey offers a more peaceful and authentic side of Santorini, away from busy tourist spots.
Volcano hot springs experience: Swim near the Santorini volcano and enjoy a more private and uncrowded setting, away from large tour groups and busy areas. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich waters created by volcanic activity, in a peaceful and intimate atmosphere. This exclusive stop allows you to swim at your own pace, unwind, and capture stunning photos in one of Santorini’s most unique natural highlights.
Santorini Caldera sailing experience: Sail towards the breathtaking Santorini Caldera and enjoy panoramic views of the volcanic cliffs, whitewashed villages, and the iconic blue-domed churches that make Santorini world-famous. Relax on deck as you cruise towards the volcano, capturing unforgettable photos of the island’s most picturesque scenery and unique landscapes.
Premium Swim & BBQ Experience Anchor at this beach and swim or snorkel in Santorini’s clearest waters, perfect for spotting marine life and local fish. Surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs, it’s a serene, scenic stop to unwind and enjoy the Aegean Sea. After your swim, indulge in a freshly prepared Santorinian BBQ, featuring grilled chicken, fillet fish, seafood, rice, pasta with Santorini tomato sauce, fresh salad, and traditional dips. Complement your meal with unlimited wine, beers, and soft drinks while enjoying an exclusive premium sailing experience in a small-group setting with breathtaking coastal views.
Vlychada Port return & scenic cruise: Sail back to Vlychada Port and enjoy stunning views of Santorini from the water. In the morning, admire the Caldera and coastline in the bright daylight, capturing crystal-clear waters, volcanic cliffs, and marine life. In the evening, experience a magical sunset, perfect for unforgettable photos and a romantic atmosphere. Along the way, you might even spot playful dolphins following the boat. Relax on deck and enjoy the final moments of your small-group Santorini sailing adventure.
Return & drop-off at your location: Conclude your unforgettable Santorini sailing adventure with a comfortable return to your original pickup location. Reflect on the day’s experiences, capture any last photos, and enjoy the relaxing small-group atmosphere as you glide back along the Caldera. This final stop ensures a smooth, stress-free ending to your premium Santorini sailing journey, leaving you with lasting memories of the island’s stunning landscapes, volcanic cliffs, and crystal-clear waters.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
To ensure a smooth and timely pickup, please provide your WhatsApp number including your country code. Our private driver cannot make international calls, so sharing this allows them to contact you directly and coordinate your transfer efficiently. This ensures you won’t miss your Santorini catamaran experience and helps start your tour stress-free
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants, babies, and children are permitted on the catamaran only with parental consent and full responsibility. Parents must accompany and ensure the safety of their children on board.
- Elderly guests are welcome to join the catamaran if their health condition is suitable for participation. It is important to note that we are not aware of individual health conditions, so guests must ensure they are fit for the trip. They are responsible for their own health and well-being during the journey.
- Pregnant women are welcome to join the catamaran. However, it is important to consult with their own doctors to ensure they are fit for the trip. Participants are responsible for their own health and safety during the journey.
- Small dogs, puppies, and cats are allowed on board only if they remain in their carriers at all times. Pets are not permitted to roam freely on the deck.
Reviews(59)
We had a great time with my friend. The catamaran cruise was amazing. We will definitely recommend it to everyone 👍❤️
Thanks to Irene and her crew, we had a beautiful and extraordinary day cruising the caldera by catamaran. We saw things you can't see from land. Everything was perfect, including the atmosphere, the music, and especially the hard work of the crew. All the incredible views we enjoyed will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you, Irene, for the opportunity to spend such a wonderful day during our vacation in Santorini.
It was everything that was promised! Would definitely recommend and even do it if there were a next - the views, the boat, the drinks the experience! Amazing amazing amazing!!!
Beautiful experience! Well received by Irene and her team.
Highly recommended tour, very well prepared, great information feeling, no questions left unanswered. 100% safety at all times. We ate and drank super delicious food and drinks.
We were in the market for a Catamaran trip and stumbled across Irene from Ippokampos Sailing at her small stand on the main beachside road on Kamari Beach (beside Santorini Restaurant). She is among the most high-energy people we've ever met, and offered a catamaran tour at a very reasonable price. So we booked it, and here's what you can expect. First, we were not required to put up any money up front. Irene got our WhatsApp info and found a taxi pickup location very near our hotel. She kept us informed with pickup time the night before. The taxi was an 8 person van, and 3 other couples got on there as well. The Catamaran port is about a 20 minute drive from Kamari, so we felt the $5/ each way transport fee was very reasonable, and it allowed us to visit with other couples and get some travel tips from those whom had been in Santorini longer than us. We were picked up at 9am, and after transport/registration etc, the Catamaran set sail around 10. When we got to the dock, Irene arrived shortly thereafter and organized 2 separate tours. We liked the fact that our tour was a smaller boat with fewer people. Only 16 on ours, which I recall her saying was the amount they like to cap it (ie, the other boat only had 10 people). Payment is due at that point. We paid cash, but I believe they also accept card payment. The trip included soft drinks, wine and lunch. For an extra $10/per person, you can get unlimited beer. The lunch was great. Grilled chicken, pasta, greek salad, bread, tzakiki and hummous. You stop 3 times for a swim, and the Santorini coastline is beautiful, and includes great views a red sand beach, a white sand beach and a black sand beach. There are 3 crew on the boat to serve you throughout your trip, and they did a great job. After the van returned us back to Kamari Beach, we were walking to dinner and ran into Irene again at her beachside location. She honestly appears to work around the clock, and we found out she speaks 16 languages. Quite a pleasure dealing with her and Ippokampos Sailing. Would definitely book with her again if we return to Santorini.
We had the most beautiful sunset cruise on the catamaran! This was my second trip with this company and I’ll go every time I’m back on Santorini! They are the most lovely people in the world! I had so much fun and enjoyed the amazing music, atmosphere and food. And I got to see so much of Santorini from the water. Irene and Valentine are the most lovely people and they will make you feel like family from the moment you meet them. Please don’t hesitate to book this cruise, you won’t be disappointed! Can’t wait to be back🌺
It was indeed an amazing experience with quality services
We had and absolutely fantastic day from the moment we were picked up everything was perfect the transfer was smooth the welcome from Irene excellent VIP the food was a freshly prepared delicious drinks always available the breathtaking scenery the crystal water I recommend highly especially thank you to Irene she is a truly star she was very helpful professional sending all the messages explaining everything excellent service on board thank you for Valentino the captain and anna the hostess I will say it's a great value for money highly recommended to anyone visiting Santorini don't forget to speak with Irene she will organize everything for you best valued
I went with my wife today amazing view a dream one of the most wonderful places in santorini you can see.food bbw freshly prepared drinks never stop to come to us crew very polite we had an amazing sunset . I will never forget . Thank you for valentino anna best crew thank you for irene the best welcome explaining everything for us upon arriving everything was tip top .organizing from transfer until the end . I recommend highly .it is the best deal best catamaran .honestly don't miss it
