Snorkeling in Naxos: private catamaran with lunch

Secluded coves and cedar forests, reached by water

A private catamaran cruise around Naxos includes snorkeling equipment, a traditional lunch with local ingredients and Greek salad, cold drinks, beer, raki and wine. The boat stops at secluded beaches and the Cedar Forest of Alyko, where you swim and snorkel in clear water. An English-speaking guide leads the day, which runs five hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private catamaran cruise and beach stops

• Board modern catamaran in Naxos
• Sail to secluded beaches
• Swim and snorkel in clear waters
• Enjoy traditional lunch onboard
• Explore hidden gems around Naxos

The Experience

You board a modern catamaran in Naxos and spend the afternoon sailing to secluded beaches and coves the island keeps hidden from the road. The boat carries snorkeling gear, so you drop into the water at each stop without arranging equipment yourself. Between swims, you sunbathe on deck or explore the Cedar Forest of Alyko, a protected stand of trees that rises from the shoreline—the kind of place you cannot reach on foot.

Lunch arrives fresh onboard: traditional dishes made from local products, Greek salad, and a spread of cold refreshments, beer, raki and wine. The catamaran is yours for the day, which means the route bends to what you want to do and how long you want to linger at each stop. An English-speaking guide navigates and knows where the clearest water and the quietest beaches are.

The whole day runs five hours. Restrooms are onboard, and the boat works for infants in a pram, service animals, and anyone regardless of fitness—there is no hiking or swimming requirement, only the choice to jump in when the mood strikes.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• traditional lunch prepared onboard with local products and Greek salad.
• cold refreshments, beer, raki and wine.
• restroom access onboard.
• English-speaking guide.
• use of the private catamaran for the full five hours.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Naxos Yachting |Catamarans Danae, Rena, Anassa & Steve

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Naxos and want to swim and snorkel without renting a car or navigating to a public beach—the catamaran picks the stops, the guide knows the water, and lunch is already waiting onboard.

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Top questions

What exactly will I snorkel around in Naxos on this catamaran?

The Cedar Forest of Alyko is the named stop—a rare cedar forest that meets the water at the shoreline. You snorkel in the clear coves nearby, and the guide knows the spots where the water is calmest and the visibility best.

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

Snorkeling equipment is included with the catamaran cruise, so you arrive with nothing but a swimsuit and step into the water ready to go.

What does the lunch on the catamaran actually consist of?

Lunch is a traditional meal prepared fresh onboard with local products, served with Greek salad and accompanied by cold refreshments, beer, raki and wine—no need to pack food or stop ashore.

How many hours does the private catamaran cruise last?

The cruise runs five hours from start to finish, which gives you time to sail to multiple stops, swim and snorkel, and eat lunch without feeling rushed.

Can I bring my children or infants on this snorkeling catamaran?

Yes—infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller onboard, and the boat is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so there is no age or ability bar to joining.