Sunset cruise Mykonos: Rhenia & Little Venice with wine

Watch the sun sink into the Aegean while you drift past Little Venice

A 4-hour sunset sailing cruise from Mykonos that passes Rhenia, Little Venice and the Mykonos Windmills, with a fully licensed English-speaking skipper, wine and beer, snorkeling equipment and a Mykonian flavours platter included. Hotel pickup is available upon request at an additional charge. The boat departs in the late afternoon so you can spend the morning and early day on the island before boarding.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Delos3h
2. Little Venicepass by
3. Mykonos Windmillspass by

Sunset cruise and sightseeing

• Sail out at sunset
• Enjoy drink onboard
• View Little Venice
• Pass by Mykonos Windmills

The experience

The boat leaves Mykonos in the late afternoon, timed so the sun reaches the horizon while you're on the water. A fully licensed English-speaking skipper handles the yacht while you settle in with a glass of wine or beer and watch the sky shift from blue to orange to deep red. The route passes Little Venice (the cluster of pastel-coloured buildings that spill down to the waterfront), and the iconic Mykonos Windmills, both visible from the deck as the light changes. Rhenia, the ancient island nearby, sits on the horizon as the backdrop to the whole thing.

Snorkeling equipment is on board if you want to go in the water during the sail, and a Mykonian flavours platter arrives partway through so you're eating while the sun drops. The 4-hour window means you can spend your day on the island (the beach, the town, a late lunch), and still catch the cruise before dinner. Fuel is covered. You bring nothing but yourself.

Pickup from your hotel is available on request and charged separately. If you're staying near the port or prefer to make your own way, public transport runs close by. The boat suits all fitness levels and the pace is gentle. There's no hiking, no rushing between stops, just the sail itself and the view.

What’s included

• Wine and beer.
• a Mykonian flavours platter.
• snorkeling equipment.
• a fully licensed English-speaking skipper.
• fuel charges.
• and SUP (stand-up paddleboard) access if you want it.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 115:30

Option 215:30

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 14

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Paid on site€ 10

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Set Sail Mykonos

Is this one for you?The 4-hour window means you can spend your morning and afternoon on Mykonos (the beach, the town, a meal), and still catch the sunset on the water before heading to dinner. If you're looking for a full-day excursion or want to explore inland, this cruise takes the evening slot instead.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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 is Little Venice in Mykonos?

Little Venice is a row of whitewashed buildings with coloured shutters built right at the water's edge in Mykonos Town, where the architecture appears to cascade into the sea. You'll see it from the boat as you sail past during the sunset.

Can I swim or snorkel during the sunset cruise?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is included on board, and you can go in the water during the sail if you want to. The skipper will guide where it's safe to enter.

How long is the cruise and what time does it start?

The cruise runs 4 hours and departs in the late afternoon, timed so you're on the water as the sun sets. The exact departure time shifts with the season since sunset times change throughout the year.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Hotel pickup is available upon request, but it's charged as an additional fee during the offer period. If you prefer, public transportation stops are nearby and you can make your own way to the port.

What's included to eat and drink on the boat?

Wine and beer are included throughout the cruise, along with a Mykonian flavours platter served during the sail. Fuel charges are also covered in the price.

Do I need any experience to go on this cruise?

No experience is necessary. The cruise suits all fitness levels and the pace is relaxed. You're sailing, not hiking or doing any physical activity beyond boarding the boat and moving around the deck.