The boat
Meet the Catamaran: Lagoon 440 Summer Wind
In brief: every cruise we run sails on Summer Wind, a Lagoon 440 — a luxury catamaran built for exactly this: wide, stable decks for the caldera swell, bow trampolines over the water, a shaded cockpit for lunch, and a crew that sails, cooks and hosts while you do neither.
People book a luxury catamaran in Santorini for the caldera, but they remember the boat. Five hours is a long time to spend on the wrong deck and a short time on the right one. This page introduces the catamaran itself — what a Lagoon 440 is, where you’ll sit, swim and eat on her, and why a catamaran beats every alternative hull for this particular coastline.
Why a Catamaran at All
Two hulls change everything. A catamaran doesn’t heel the way a single-hulled sailboat does — the deck stays close to level under way, glasses stay put, and guests prone to seasickness fare dramatically better. The beam creates real living space: sunbeds, shade and walking room at the same time, instead of everyone trading places in a cockpit. We compared the hulls honestly in catamaran vs sailboat in Santorini; the short version is that for swimming stops and long lunches, the catamaran wins.
A Tour of the Deck
The trampolines. Netting strung between the bows, over open water — the most requested seats on board, equal parts hammock and front-row balcony for Red Beach and the lighthouse cliffs.
The cockpit and saloon. Shaded, cushioned and steps from the grill — this is where the Greek BBQ lands, with the caldera as wallpaper. The upper helm station gives a 360-degree view; guests are welcome to look over the captain’s shoulder.
Below deck. Cabins and marine bathrooms — useful for changing, shading a napping toddler, or a moment of quiet — plus a freshwater deck shower for rinsing off the hot-springs minerals before lunch.
Comfort Over Headcount
We sell the boat by comfort, not by maximum capacity: semi-private sailings carry a comfortable number of guests rather than the most the paperwork would allow, so a shaded seat and a stretch of rail are never things you compete for. On private charters, the deck is your group’s alone.
Crewed, Always
Summer Wind sails with a licensed captain and crew on every departure — there is no bareboat option. The crew grills, pours, spots swimmers at every stop and knows where the wind hides in each corner of the caldera. Safety equipment, life jackets in all sizes and seasickness remedies are aboard as standard.
Where She Sails
Every route leaves from Vlychada Marina and rounds into the caldera loop: the semi-private morning and sunset cruises at €145 per person, and private charters from €1,200.
About the Boat
What boat will we actually be on?
A Lagoon 440 sailing catamaran named Summer Wind — a 44-foot, twin-hulled cruiser with bow trampolines, a shaded cockpit, cabins below deck and a freshwater shower. Every one of our cruises sails on her.
Is a catamaran good for people who get seasick?
It’s the best option short of staying ashore. Twin hulls roll far less than a single-hulled yacht, the caldera itself is sheltered water, and the crew keeps travel gums aboard. Morning departures are calmest of all.
Is there shade on board?
Plenty — the cockpit and saloon are fully shaded, and the layout lets you move between sun and shade all day. Santorini’s sun is serious; the boat is built for coexisting with it.
Is there a toilet on the boat?
Yes — marine bathrooms below deck, plus a freshwater deck shower for rinsing off after swim stops. It’s one of the practical differences between a proper cruising catamaran and a day-tripper bench boat.
Can we sail her ourselves?
No — Summer Wind is skippered on every sailing. That’s a feature, not a restriction: the captain reads the caldera’s wind so your day doesn’t have to, and the crew does the cooking.
The caldera is waiting.
Sail it with us.
Semi-private cruises at €145 per person, private charters from €1,200 — every sailing with the Greek BBQ, drinks and your hotel transfer included.