Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

4.8 (4439 verified reviews)

About This Experience

Illustration of a catamaran anchored below volcanic cliffs and a whitewashed village at sunset, passengers swimming off the stern — An illustration. This cruise sails from Santorini itself, so from Crete it needs a night on the island.

Before you book: quick answers

Can you do this from Crete?

Not as a day trip on its own: the catamaran leaves from Santorini, and its hotel pickup is on Santorini. From Crete it works if you spend at least one night on the island. Our Crete to Santorini day trip vs overnight guide sets out both ways; if you are staying in Crete only, the guided Santorini day trip from Heraklion is the one that fits.

What does the price include?

From US$123 (checked October 2026), the listing includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a freshly prepared Greek meal with meat and vegetarian options, an open bar (wine, beer, soft drinks and a cocktail), snorkel equipment and flotation devices. You choose a morning sail or the sunset sail below Oia.

Is a catamaran cruise worth it?

For most visitors who stay on Santorini, it is the simplest way to see the caldera from the water: it swims at the volcanic hot springs and snorkels off the White and Red beaches. With 4,439 reviews at 4.8 out of 5, it is a proven choice. Check dates for morning or sunset.

Highlights

Experience a Santorini sunset below the village of Oia or sail under morning breezes aboard a luxury catamaran
Swim in the world-famous volcanic hot springs and snorkel in front of the White and Red Beaches
Sip on unlimited drinks from the open bar and dine on a freshly prepared Greek meal
Sunbathe with relaxing music and take memorable photos of the world-famous Caldera
Enjoy some delicious Greek cuisine for lunch or dinner

What's Included

✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Freshly prepared Greek meal (with meat and vegetarian options)
✓ Open bar (wine, beer, soft drinks, and a cocktail)
✓ Flotation devices
✓ Snorkel equipment
✓ Towels
✓ Wind jackets
✓ 30-minute stop at the hot springs
✓ Shower on board
✓ Safety briefing and instructions in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean
✓ Skipper and crew

Not Included

Tour guide
Stops on the beach ground
Volcano hike

Good to Know

There will be a maximum of 20 guests on board. Guests should bring warm clothes for the evening (if option selected)
Catamarans cannot moor directly on the beaches visited. The cruise operator has selected the best points for swimming and snorkeling, as close as possible to the beach
The itinerary and stops of a cruise may be subject to alterations, without prior notice, in case of inclement weather
The boat will keep a safe distance of 50 meters from the hot springs. The temperature in the hot springs is around 4°C warmer than the clear water
Vegetarian dishes: Greek salad, pasta with red sauce, roasted vegetables, and dolmadakia
Meat dishes: Fried shrimp “saganaki”, grilled chicken fillets, pork chops