The 12 Best Catamaran Cruises in Santorini

1.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,886 reviews · 5 hours · from $93Our pick

Spend five hours aboard the 74-foot Ocean Voyager or 80-foot Tahiti catamaran, with hotel pickup, swimming near the Hot Springs, Red Beach, and White Beach, and a fresh barbecue with wine and soft drinks. The English-speaking crew, including hosts such as Fotini, Angela, and captain Sakis, keeps the mood friendly and the day well organized.

“Watching the sunset from the boat was unforgettable. Highly recommend!”

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2.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Spend 5 to 6 hours on a luxury catamaran around Santorini’s caldera. Swim near Red and White Beaches, visit the hot springs, eat a freshly cooked Greek meal, and enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks, and a cocktail. Morning trips focus on swimming and views; sunset sailings finish below Oia. Hotel pickup, towels, snorkel gear, and crew are included.

“Great activity, definitely worth every penny. Giannis and Angela were great hosts, the transportation to the pier was smooth and the catamaran ride was amazing! The food was really good too!”

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3.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Spend about five hours aboard a small catamaran from Vlychada Marina, with hotel transfers, local wine and beer, swimming at Red Beach and the hot springs, and a freshly prepared Greek meal. The crew, including Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, and Bill on various departures, keeps the day friendly and informative.

“Absolutely wonderful time! This was hands down our favorite experience in Santorini. A must-do activity while you’re on the island! Our team (Natalie, Alex, and Giannis) was top notch, and kept the energy high while also stopping at key points to explain the history surrounding certain areas. The food was DELECTABLE! Honestly probably some of the best food we’ve had while we were in Santorini - and this was all cooked and prepared on the Catamaran. Bravo to the crew! We will be sure to share and recommend this activity to our family and loved ones!”

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4.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Spend five hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Vlychada Marina, stopping near Red Beach, the volcano’s hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. You’ll snorkel, swim, eat a Greek BBQ, and enjoy unlimited white wine, soft drinks, and water. English-speaking guides, towels, and hotel pickup are included.

“I imagined it to be really good however it was out of this world. The guides went above and beyond to make the trip as comfortable and as fun as possible. I would 100% go again!”

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5.Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,255 reviews · 5 hours · from $70Best value

Sail from Ammoudi Bay on a five-hour catamaran cruise past the caldera, volcano, Aspronisi, Red Beach, White Beach, and Mesa Pigadia. Swim at several stops, including the hot springs, then enjoy Greek appetizers, onboard BBQ skewers, wine, soft drinks, and music. Hotel transfers may be included, and the cruise often finishes at sunset.

“Communication about pickup was clear and we were collected from the nominated spot on time. The operator had several boats and people were all grouped and allocated to their catermaran very efficiently. The crew were welcoming and hospitable and made the trip lots of fun. It was also great to see other parts of the island not as easily accessible by land.”

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6.Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Sail Santorini’s caldera aboard a motor-powered catamaran for about five hours, with hotel pickup, a Greek meal, white wine, beer, snorkeling, and stops at the volcanic hot springs and Red Beach. Choose morning or sunset departure. Luxury options add views beneath Oia and Ammoudi Bay, though you do not go ashore there.

“The onboard lunch has more options than advertised. Once you board, they ask if anyone has allergies and they accommodate your needs. The cheese for the salad is on the side, they made a gluten free pasta for a passenger with an allergy, and they gave you the option between pork or chicken.”

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7.Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,452 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Spend five hours aboard a luxury catamaran from Vlychada, with stops at Red Beach, Mesa Pigadia, Palea Kameni, and Santorini’s volcano. You’ll get hotel transport, snorkeling gear, towels, a BBQ, and drinks. Morning and sunset departures are available, with guides speaking English and Greek.

“The most amazing day and experience. The food was amazing Liz. The staff were exceptional would highly recommend.”

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8.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,449 reviews · 5 hours · from $153

Spend five hours aboard a clean, spacious Lagoon 450 with up to 14 other people. Swim at the volcanic hot springs, White Beach, and Red Beach, then enjoy fresh BBQ food, local wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Sunset trips pass beneath Oia, while the friendly English-speaking crew, including captains such as George or Kosmas, handles the details.

“Our hosts Ina, Chris and Adonis? (I can’t recall) were great. Very friendly, kind and attentive. The food was amazing. The potato salad was to die for. The water was freezing and beautiful. They had noodles for swimming. One of our highlights in Santorini Would recommend this excursion!!”

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9.Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,105 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about five hours on a spacious Santorini catamaran, with hotel pickup, swims near the volcano, Red Beach, and White Beach, plus a BBQ, wine, soft drinks, and music. The later departure aims for an Oia sunset. Expect a friendly, social boat with up to 55 passengers, not a quiet private sail.

“We booked this trip to celebrate our aniversary, the reviews were good and it did not disappoint. The boat, crew, food, swimming and views were great.”

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10.Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 988 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Sail Santorini’s caldera aboard a catamaran for about five hours with a maximum of 18 people. You’ll stop at Red Beach, the volcano’s warm waters, Thirassia, limestone formations, and possibly Ammoudi Bay near Oia, depending on departure time. Maria, Alex, Nefeli, and Captain Giomnis may be part of the friendly crew serving BBQ food and drinks.

“Very good boat experience. We had a nice relaxing time. Did some swimming in the Sea. It was nice and refreshing. The crew was terrific. Lunch was very nice. Swam in the hot springs which were kind of warm here and there. From the description I was under the impression we were walking up to the volcano, snorkeling and walking around the town of Oia. We didn’t snorkel which was okay with me but I was looking forward to. We saw the Volcano but didn’t walk up to it and didn’t stop at red beach either like it was advertised. For those reasons have to give it four stars. It…”

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11.Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

Spend five hours aboard a luxury catamaran with Santorini Yachting Club, sailing from Ammoudi or Vlychada to the Red and White Beaches, volcanic coast, and hot springs. Swim, snorkel, eat a Greek BBQ, and enjoy local wine. Crew members such as Yiannis, Nancy, Dimitris, and Stephanie have been praised for friendly, attentive service.

“We had the best time, this boat trip was the highlight of our time in Santorini. It was a great way to see the island, stopping at a number of spots to swim, relax and take in the views. Food options were lovely, (though the vegetarian choice wasn't quite as spectacular as the meat one!) and we had a great choice of drink (both alcoholic and soft drinks) too. Staff were fantastic and helpful, trying to make our experience special the whole day. The sunset view was out of this world, even better than we'd hoped for. The trip wasn't over booked, with a nice amount of guests on board…”

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12.Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about five hours aboard a small-group Santorini catamaran, visiting Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the volcanic hot springs, and Thirassia. Expect swimming, snorkeling gear, Greek appetizers, BBQ chicken and pork, seafood pasta, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Pickup is available from a designated point near your hotel.

“Lovely crew and boat. The seas were rough, they offered a different cruise date. Food was good, beverages good but had to ask for refills. Alice was very informative Thank you! Would go again”

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