Boat trip from Samos with swimming and BBQ lunch

Swim in the Aegean, then eat grilled fish while the captain cooks on deck.

A full-day boat trip from Samos aboard a traditional caique to the island of Samiopoula, where you swim in the Aegean and eat a steak or fish BBQ with Greek salad and fruit prepared by the captain. The tour runs 8.5 hours with a live guide in English or German. You'll need to bring your own drinks (cash only on the boat) and arrange your own transport to the departure point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat trip and swimming with BBQ

• Board local caique boat
• Visit Samiopoula island
• Swim at Kakorema beach
• Enjoy steak or fish barbecue
• Eat Greek salad and fruit

The experience

The boat leaves Samos carrying up to 30 passengers and heads to Samiopoula and Kakorema beach, where most of the day unfolds in the water. You swim while the captain grills steak or fish on deck, sets out Greek salad and fresh fruit, and the meal becomes part of the rhythm of the day rather than a break from it. The caique is a traditional wooden fishing boat, the kind locals use, so the experience sits somewhere between a tour and a day with someone who knows the water.

Bring cash if you want to buy water or drinks onboard: card payments don't work. The boat's motion can be noticeable, so if you're prone to seasickness, this is worth considering before booking. Children must stay with an adult the whole time, and infants ride on a lap. You'll need to submit passenger details (full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport or ID number) before departure to meet port regulations. Without them, boarding gets denied.

The guide speaks English or German depending on the departure. Transport to the boat isn't included, so you'll arrange your own way to the port, and there's public transit nearby if you're not renting a car.

What’s included

• Buffet lunch with steak or fish BBQ, Greek salad and fresh fruit.
• live guide in English or German.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 Jun 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and German

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cretan Holidays

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to spend most of the day in the water rather than on a guided tour of land sites: the swimming and the meal on the boat are the whole point, not stops between them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

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 water like for swimming at Samiopoula?

Samiopoula and Kakorema beach offer the cool blue waters of the Aegean for swimming throughout the day. The boat anchors there so you can get in and out as you like while the captain prepares lunch.

Can I choose between steak and fish for the BBQ?

The captain prepares either steak or fish for the main course, along with Greek salad and fresh fruit. You'll likely confirm your preference when you book or arrive at the boat.

How long is the full trip?

The boat trip runs 8.5 hours total, which includes travel time to and from Samiopoula and the time spent swimming and eating on the water.

What do I need to bring or arrange before I go?

Bring cash if you want to buy drinks or water on the boat, since card payments aren't accepted. You'll also need to submit your full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport or ID number before departure to meet port regulations. Transport to the departure point is your responsibility. Public transit is available nearby.

Is this trip suitable if I get seasick easily?

The boat is a traditional caique, and the Aegean can have noticeable motion. If you're prone to seasickness, you may want to take precautions or consider a different activity.