Mykonos: Catamaran Cruise with 8-Flavor Meal & Open Bar

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1/21

Duration5h

GroupUp to 16

LanguagesEN

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Swim off Rhenia, feast on seafood, sail Mykonos with locals

You’ll sail from Mykonos past Delos and Rhenia islands on a small-group catamaran cruise, swimming in quiet coves and tasting an eight-flavor meal cooked fresh onboard (seafood included). With open bar drinks and friendly local crew guiding you through turquoise waters, expect moments that feel both relaxed and unexpectedly personal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mykonos Catamaran Sailing and Dining

Meet Captain Michael at Ornos Bay
Attend traditional safety briefing
Hoist sails and sail smoothly
Reach south end of Delos
Sail to Rhenia island
First swimming and snorkeling stop
Sail to second cove with clear waters
Enjoy freshly cooked eight-flavor meal onboard
Drink from open bar included
Last swim stop
Sail back to Mykonos with island views

The Experience

I felt a little giddy stepping onto the catamaran at Ornos Bay — maybe it was the salty air or just the way Captain Michael greeted us like we were old friends. He handed me a glass of Prosecco before I’d even found a seat (I nearly spilled it, too), and then we were off, sails up and engines quiet. The Aegean looked unreal that morning, all shifting blues and flashes of sunlight. There’s something about moving across water that makes you forget what time it is.

We stopped near Rhenia island for our first swim — the water was cold enough to make me yelp but so clear I could see tiny fish darting around my toes. Our guide, Maria, showed us how to use the snorkel gear (I still managed to get water up my nose) and pointed out some sea urchins clinging to rocks below. It smelled faintly of seaweed and sunscreen and someone’s lime soda can. I floated on my back for a while, just drifting.

Lunch was wild — eight dishes laid out right there on deck: grilled prawns, calamari in white wine sauce, salads with herbs that actually tasted green. The chef laughed when I asked for seconds of the sautéed veggies; apparently that’s normal here. We ate slowly, passing plates around while the boat rocked gently. I tried saying “efcharistó” for thank you — got it wrong but nobody minded.

On the way back toward Mykonos, we caught glimpses of Paros and Naxos through a haze of late afternoon sun. Some folks napped or took photos; I just watched the crew chat quietly in Greek, hands moving as much as their voices. There was talk of stopping by Delos for pictures if weather allowed — it didn’t this time, but honestly I didn’t miss it. The whole day felt like being let in on something locals do when no one’s watching.

What’s included

Your day includes two supervised swimming stops with snorkeling gear provided, use of stand-up paddle board (weather permitting), unlimited open bar with beer, white wine, sodas and bottled water plus a welcome Prosecco drink. An eight-flavor Mediterranean meal—freshly cooked onboard—features seafood like prawns and calamari alongside salads and sautéed vegetables before sailing back toward Mykonos as afternoon fades.

Good to know

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