Vlychada Marina · Santorini · April–October
Santorini catamaran tours — the caldera, under sail
Semi-private and private cruises with a comfortable few on deck, a Greek BBQ cooked on board, drinks poured, and the volcano on your horizon. From €145 per person.
- Comfortably uncrowded decks
- BBQ meal & drinks included
- Free round-trip hotel transfer
- Free cancellation up to 48 h
Some islands you visit.
Santorini, you sail.
The white villages get the postcards, but the caldera is the island: a drowned volcano with cliffs of red and black lava, beaches you can only reach by boat, and warm springs bubbling beside Nea Kameni. Our Lagoon catamarans leave Vlychada Marina every day of the season and sail all of it — slowly, comfortably, and with lunch on the grill.
Family-run · Sailing the caldera from Vlychada · Crew in Greek & English
The route
One day on the caldera
Morning sailings cast off at 09:30, sunset sailings at 15:00 — the stops are the same; only the light changes. Weather always has the final word.
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Cast off
Vlychada Marina
Your transfer drops you at the dock on the south coast. Shoes off, welcome aboard.
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First anchor
Red Beach
Crimson lava cliffs straight out of the water — the view the road never gets.
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The wild coast
White Beach & Akrotiri
Boat-only coves at White Beach and Mesa Pigadia, below the 1892 lighthouse.
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The volcano
Hot springs, Nea Kameni
Swim into mineral-warm water at the foot of the crater that built the island.
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On deck
BBQ from the grill
Grilled fish, chicken skewers, Greek salad, Santorini wine — cooked while you swim.
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Golden hour
Oia & the sunset
On sunset sailings, the day ends facing Oia as the sun drops into the Aegean.
Choose your sailing
Three ways to sail it
Morning, semi‑private
The calmest sea and the quietest beaches. Departs 09:30, about five hours on the water.
from €145 per person
Sunset, semi‑private
Swim in daylight, dine as the cliffs turn gold, watch the sun go down from the deck. 15:00–20:30.
from €145 per person
Private charter
The boat, the route and the pace are yours — couples, families, celebrations.
from €1.200 per boat
Also sailing: the private sunset cruise, the yacht proposal package and the full-day cruise to Thirassia — or compare all Santorini boat tours.
No small print
The price is
the whole day
One number covers everything below. The only extras are the ones you ask for.
Check Availability- Round-trip hotel transferPicked up and returned to your door, island-wide.
- Greek BBQ cooked aboardFresh fish, chicken skewers, salads; vegetarian & vegan on request.
- Drinks all daySantorini wine, cold beer, soft drinks and water.
- Snorkelling gear & towelsMasks, fins and towels wait on board.
- Crew in Greek & EnglishLicensed, local, and cooking better than they admit.
- Fair weather promiseIf we cancel for weather, you're refunded in full.
Golden hour, from the water
Before you book
Asked every summer
Is hotel pickup really included?
Yes — free round-trip transportation is part of every cruise price. We collect you from your hotel, or the nearest point a car can reach, and bring you back after the sail.
What if the weather turns bad?
Itineraries flex around the wind, and if we have to cancel a cruise for severe weather you are refunded in full. Changing your date is free, subject to availability.
I can't swim — can I still come?
Absolutely. Every vessel carries life jackets, the crew watches every swim stop, and staying dry on deck with a plate and a glass is a legitimate strategy.
How much does a Santorini catamaran tour cost?
Semi-private cruises are €145 per person, morning or sunset, with the Greek BBQ, drinks, snorkeling gear and hotel transfer included. Private charters start at €1,200 for up to six guests.
Where do the cruises depart from?
From Vlychada Marina on the south coast — we sail out and return to the same jetty. On private charters, boarding at the Old Port of Fira or Ammoudi Bay can be arranged on request.
More answers on the full FAQ page, or read our guides to the best time to sail and sunset vs. daytime cruises.
Tonight the sun sets
over the Aegean.
Watch from the water.
