Private Sunset Sailing Cruise Naxos: Temple of Apollo

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Free cancellation

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Duration2h 30m

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · EL

Mobile ticketAccepted

Watch the sun sink behind an ancient temple from the deck of your own boat.

A private sunset sailing cruise from Naxos Port to the Temple of Apollo (Portara) aboard the yacht ANNABELLA, with live guide commentary in English or Greek. The boat carries a maximum of seven people, departs at 18:00 and returns at 20:30. Local Naxian wine, homemade cheese pies, seasonal fruits and snorkeling gear are included; you can swim in the Aegean while anchored beneath the landmark.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset sailing cruise

Depart from Naxos Port at 18:00
Board the yacht ANNABELLA and relax on sun deck
Raise sails and cruise along the coast
Anchor near the Temple of Apollo (Portara)
Enjoy local wine, cheese pies, and seasonal fruits
Watch the sunset over the Aegean Sea
Swim in crystal-clear waters
Return to Naxos Port by 20:30

The Experience

The yacht ANNABELLA leaves Naxos Port at 18:00 with sails raised just outside the harbor. You settle on the sun deck as the boat heads toward the Temple of Apollo, the Cycladic coast sliding past in the late afternoon light. The crossing takes you across calm Aegean waters — the kind of passage where the only sound is the wind and the gentle movement of the boat. A live guide in English or Greek narrates the route and the history of what you're sailing toward, so the landmarks and the moment connect.

At the Temple of Apollo (Portara), the yacht drops anchor in shallow, clear water. This is where the sunset happens. You can stay on deck with a glass of local Naxian wine and homemade cheese pies, or slip into the water with snorkeling gear to drift beneath the ancient stone. Seasonal fruits and fresh water are on hand. The sky moves through gold and orange as the sun reaches the horizon, and the temple frames it all. Swimming is optional but the water is there if you want it.

The return to Naxos Port happens at 20:30. Sailing lessons are woven into the experience — you learn how the boat moves and how the sails work — so it's not passive watching. Groups stay small: a maximum of seven people per booking keeps the deck from crowding and the atmosphere intimate. If you're traveling with a cruise ship, you'll need to provide your ship's name, docking time and re-boarding time at booking so the timing holds.

What’s included

Private yacht ANNABELLA with sun deck.
sailing lessons.
local organic Naxian wine and raki.
homemade cheese pies and donuts with Naxos cheese.
seasonal fruits and bottled water.
snorkeling equipment and noodles for swimming.
live guide commentary in English or Greek.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Naxos Sailing Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Greek, so you can follow the commentary and the history without a language barrier. If you're sailing with a cruise ship, provide your ship details at booking so the return time aligns with your re-boarding — the timing is planned around your departure.