Catamaran Cruise Nafplio: Private Sailing with Swimming & SUP

Sail to secluded beaches and swim where the boat goes

A private catamaran cruise from Nafplio lasting 4.5 hours, sailing to two hidden beaches and small islands near Tolo, Romvi and Daskalio that are only reachable by water. You swim in the Argolic Gulf, try stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, and taste breakfast, fresh fruit, local fish, meze and Greek wine from Nemea wineries. A skipper with 20 years' experience and a hostess run the boat, and the crew shares the history of each area as you sail.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and swimming stops

• Board boat near Bourtzi fortress
• Sail and learn historic facts
• Swim at Xiropigado seaside resort
• Sail to secluded beaches near Romvi island
• Relax and swim at hidden beaches

The experience

The boat leaves from directly across the Bourtzi fortress in Nafplio, so your first view is the historic fort up close as you set sail. The crew will point out the landmarks and tell you the stories of the areas you pass through. You head first toward Xiropigado, a small seaside resort on the eastern slopes of mountain Zavitsa, where you stop to swim in crystal clear water with the landscape around you.

From there the route takes you to the secluded beaches around Romvi island, away from crowds, where you can spend time in the sea with just your group. The catamaran carries two SUP boards, snorkeling equipment, and an action camera plus a drone for aerial photos, so you can try paddleboarding or go under the water if you want. Breakfast or a small meal comes on board: fresh biological fruits, local snacks like fresh fish and meze, Greek wines from quality Nemea wineries, juices and other beverages. You can book the cruise in the morning or during the evening to catch the sunset.

What’s included

• Breakfast or small meal with fresh biological fruits and local snacks like fresh fish and meze.
• Greek wines from Nemea wineries, juices and beverages.
• snorkeling equipment.
• two SUP boards.
• action camera and drone for aerial photos.
• restroom on board.
• skipper and hostess for the full 4.5 hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 15:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Nafplio4Sail | Daily Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this private cruise if your group wants to swim and paddleboard at beaches only reachable by boat, with a skipper who knows the area and a crew that handles all the food, gear and history so you just relax and enjoy the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English 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 exactly are the hidden beaches you visit on this cruise?

The cruise visits two hidden beaches only accessible by boat, located near Tolo, Romvi and Daskalio. The first swimming stop is at Xiropigado, a seaside resort on the eastern slopes of mountain Zavitsa with clear water. The second takes you to secluded beaches around Romvi island, away from the crowds.

Is the skipper experienced, and will someone explain what we're seeing?

The skipper has 20 years of experience and a hostess works on board with him. The crew shares historic facts about the visited areas throughout the trip, so you learn about the places as you sail.

What water activities and gear are included?

Snorkeling equipment, two SUP boards, an action camera and a drone for aerial photos are all on board and included. You can swim at the beaches, try stand-up paddleboarding, snorkel, or just relax in the water.

What food and drinks come with the cruise?

Breakfast or a small meal is served, with fresh biological fruits, local snacks such as fresh fish and meze, Greek wines from Nemea wineries, juices and other beverages included for the full 4.5 hours.

Can I book this for the sunset instead of the morning?

Yes, the cruise runs in the morning or during the evening so you can choose the sunset departure if you prefer to end your day on the water.