The short answer: a Santorini catamaran tour price in 2026 is €145 per person for a semi-private cruise — morning or sunset, meal, drinks, gear and hotel transfer included — while private charters start at €1,200 per boat for five hours with up to six guests, and €100 for each guest beyond that.
Every Cruise, Every Price
| Cruise | Duration | Basis | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private morning cruise | 5½ hours, 09:30 departure | Per person | €145 |
| Semi-private sunset cruise | 5½ hours, 15:00–20:30 | Per person | €145 |
| Private day charter | ~5 hours | Per boat, up to 6 guests | €1,200 (+€100 per extra guest) |
| Private sunset charter | 5 hours | Per boat, up to 6 guests | €1,200 (+€100 per extra guest) |
| Proposal package | 5 hours, morning or sunset | Package, up to 8 guests | €1,600 |
| Full-day private charter | Full day, Thirassia ashore | Per boat, up to 6 guests | €2,400 (+€100 per extra guest) |
Children under 12 sail at a reduced rate on semi-private cruises, and infants travel free on a parent’s lap.
What the Price Includes
Everything that matters, which is why comparing Santorini boat tour prices on the headline number alone misleads: a Greek BBQ cooked on board, Santorini wine, beer and soft drinks, snorkeling gear and towels, and round-trip hotel transportation anywhere on the island. We keep a full breakdown in what’s included on a Santorini catamaran cruise — the practical answer is that you bring a swimsuit, sunscreen and a hat.
What Changes the Number
Shared vs private is the big lever: €145 per person to share the deck comfortably, or from €1,200 to own it. At six guests a private boat costs roughly what six semi-private seats do, which is why groups convert to charters almost automatically. Duration is the second lever — the full-day charter doubles the hours, adds Thirassia, and prices at €2,400. Season, by contrast, doesn’t move our list prices; July and August change availability, not the number.
Timing and the Fine Print
Payment is by card through a secured gateway when you book online, in euros. Semi-private bookings cancel free up to 48 hours before the cruise, private charters up to four days before, and anything we cancel for severe weather is refunded in full — the flexible policies are part of what the price buys. High-season sunset sailings sell out first; the best-time guide covers when to lock dates.
Is It Worth the Money?
That question earned its own honest answer — the short version is that five hours, three swim stops, a cooked meal, an open bar and two transfers make the caldera cruise the rare Santorini activity where the price covers the whole day’s plan, not a slice of it.
Pricing Questions
How much is a catamaran tour in Santorini per person?
€145 per person for the semi-private cruises, whether you choose the 09:30 morning departure or the 15:00 sunset sailing. That price is all-inclusive: BBQ meal, drinks, snorkeling gear, towels and round-trip hotel transfer.
Are there hidden costs on the day?
No — the cruise price covers the meal, the open bar, the gear and the transfers. The only extras are optional ones you’d choose deliberately, like SUP boards on a private charter or Old Port embarkation, both arranged and priced in advance.
Do children pay full price?
No. Under-12s sail at a reduced rate on semi-private cruises and infants ride free on a lap. Ask when booking and the exact child fare for your date is confirmed before you pay.
Why do Santorini catamaran prices vary so much between companies?
Usually three things: what’s genuinely included (meal, drinks and transfer are often extras elsewhere), how many guests share the deck, and the boat itself. Compare the per-person price only after lining those up.
Is a private charter worth the jump from €145 per person?
From six guests, the math nearly decides itself: €1,200 buys the whole boat and route flexibility for what six shared seats would cost. Below four guests, the semi-private cruise is the better-value way to the same caldera.
