7-Hour Sailing Tour Paros to Antiparos: Swim & Lunch

Two swims in hidden bays, lunch floating on the Aegean.

A seven-hour sailing tour from Paros explores the strait between Paros and Antiparos, stopping twice for swimming in secluded bays and snorkeling. The boat carries a small group or operates as a private charter, and lunch is prepared and served on board in a calm anchorage. The pace is slow and the engine stays off. The defining trait is wind-powered travel that keeps the Aegean quiet.

The experience

The boat leaves Punta Port in Paros and sails south through the strait between the two islands. Your first stop is a secluded bay or hidden island chosen for the day's weather and sea conditions, where you swim in clear water and have time to move at your own pace. Afterward the crew hoists the sails again and heads toward Antiparos, anchoring in a calm bay where the water stays turquoise and shallow enough to see the bottom.

Lunch is freshly made on board and served while you sit on deck, surrounded by water and quiet. Snorkeling gear is included, so you can explore below the surface between courses or simply float and watch the coastline. Once everyone is ready, the return journey back to Paros is slow and unhurried, with a possible third swim stop if time and conditions allow.

The tour runs in small shared groups or as a private charter, and a live guide speaks English, Spanish, or Greek depending on the booking. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. Families travel often on this route, and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for anyone prone to seasickness.

What’s included

• Seven hours of sailing with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Greek.
• two swims in secluded bays.
• snorkeling equipment for both stops.
• a freshly made lunch served on board.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 10 Nov

Book up to12h before

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mystic Blue

Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you want to meet other travelers and split the cost. Book the private charter if your group prefers the boat to itself and wants to set the pace without a schedule tied to other passengers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the shared and private sailing options?

The shared tour runs in small groups with other travelers. The private charter is your own boat and crew for the day. Both follow the same route and include the same two swims, snorkeling gear, and lunch.

Can I swim and snorkel at both stops, or just one?

Both stops are swimming and snorkeling stops. The first bay is for a swim and a break. The second anchorage near Antiparos is where lunch is served and where most people spend time in the water or with the snorkeling gear.

How long is the sailing time versus the swimming and lunch time?

The full tour is seven hours from departure to return. That includes two sailing legs (the outbound journey and the return), two swimming stops, and the lunch service on board. The exact breakdown depends on weather and how long the group spends in the water.

Is this tour safe if I've never sailed before?

The boat is suitable for all physical fitness levels and you don't need sailing experience. You're a passenger on a crewed boat. The guide and crew handle all the sailing while you swim, snorkel, and eat.

What should I bring or wear for a seven-hour day on the water?

Bring sun protection, a swimsuit, and a towel. Bottled water is provided. The boat is exposed to the sun and wind, so a light cover-up and reef shoes or water sandals are practical. Snorkeling gear is included, though you can bring your own mask if you prefer.