Snorkeling in Naxos: Full-day catamaran with lunch

Dolphins and turtles show up sometimes; the cedar forest and the lunch are guaranteed.

A full-day sailing and snorkeling tour around Naxos on a catamaran, with stops for swimming and snorkeling in the Aegean, lunch on board, and a live English-speaking guide. The boat carries life jackets for all ages, snorkeling gear, and refreshments throughout the day. Suitable for all fitness levels, and wheelchair accessible at the dock.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour around Naxos

• Board the catamaran yacht
• Sail around Naxos coastal landmarks
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Snorkel to explore marine life
• Enjoy freshly prepared Greek lunch
• Drink local wine during lunch
• Look out for dolphins and turtles
• Return to starting point

The Experience

You board the catamaran in the morning and spend the day exploring the coastline around Naxos. The boat stops at the most famous swimming and snorkeling spots, where you get in the water with provided equipment and search for marine life — dolphins and turtles pass through these waters, though sightings are not guaranteed. Between swims, you sail past the Cedar Forest of Alyko and other landmarks that frame the island from the sea.

Lunch is freshly prepared on board and served with local wine, so you eat on the Aegean rather than rushing back to shore. The crew provides snorkeling equipment, life jackets for adults and children, bottled water, coffee, tea and snacks throughout the seven hours. WiFi and a restroom are available on board.

The guide speaks English and narrates the stops and the marine life as you go. Infants can sit on an adult's lap; small children can ride in a pram or stroller at the dock, and the boat itself is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation runs near the departure point, so you don't need a rental car to reach it.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jackets for all ages.
• freshly prepared traditional Greek lunch with local wine.
• bottled water, coffee, tea and snacks throughout the day.
• WiFi and on-board restroom.
• English-speaking guide narrating the stops and marine life.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary without translation. Book this if you want a full day on the water with someone narrating what you're seeing, rather than exploring on your own or in a language you don't speak.

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Top questions

What exactly do I snorkel for around Naxos?

The tour stops at the clearest swimming and snorkeling spots on the Naxos coast, where you look for fish and other marine life in the Aegean. Dolphins and turtles inhabit these waters, but their appearance is not guaranteed — the main draw is the clarity of the water and the chance to get in and explore.

Is the snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided and included in the tour price. Life jackets are also on board for adults and children.

How long is the full day on the water?

The tour runs for seven hours, from morning departure through lunch and the return to the dock.

What's included in the lunch?

A freshly prepared traditional Greek lunch is served on board, accompanied by local wine. Bottled water, coffee, tea and snacks are available throughout the day.

Can I bring my young children or a baby on this catamaran?

Yes — infants can sit on an adult's lap, and small children can ride in a pram or stroller at the dock before boarding. The boat is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat?

Public transportation options run near the departure point, so you can reach the dock without a rental car. The exact pickup location and meeting time are confirmed when you book.