Naxos sailing and snorkeling tour: 51 ft yacht, Cedar Forest

Sail to Naxos's southern beaches and dive into Rina Cave's underwater passages.

A full-day sailing tour from Naxos aboard a 51 ft yacht with an English-speaking captain and crew, stopping at the Cedar Forest of Alyko, Rina Cave and the beaches of Paros or Naxos's southern coast. Snorkeling equipment, coffee, tea and a Greek pita souvlaki meal are included; the itinerary alternates between Paros and Naxos depending on conditions and preference.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Naxos and Paros beaches by yacht

• Board 51 ft sailing yacht
• Sail to southern beaches of Naxos
• Enjoy sun and swim at Naxos beaches
• Cross straits to Paros beaches
• Visit Santa Maria, Naoussa, and Antiparos beaches
• Swim and snorkel at Rina Cave

The Experience

The 51 ft sailing yacht departs with a captain and crew who know the Aegean's best stops. You'll anchor at the southern beaches of Naxos first, where the water stays clear and the cedar forest of Alyko rises behind the sand. From there, the route crosses the straits to either Paros—stopping at Santa Maria, Naoussa and Antiparos—or returns to explore more of Naxos's coast, depending on what the day allows and what suits the group.

Rina Cave is the centerpiece: a sea cave in the southern part of Naxos where you swim inside and explore the underwater passages with snorkeling gear. The crew provides the equipment and a waterproof camera so you can document what you find. Between swims, the yacht serves Greek pita souvlaki aboard, along with coffee and tea. The tour runs seven hours total, which is long enough to move between stops without rushing and short enough to leave the afternoon free.

You choose between a full-day private tour—just your group and the crew—or a semi-private departure, where you share the yacht with others. Both include the same stops, snorkeling gear, food and drinks; the difference is who else is aboard.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and waterproof camera.
• Greek pita souvlaki meal served aboard.
• coffee and tea.
• guidance from an English-speaking captain and crew.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Naxos Yacht

Is this one for you?Choose the private yacht if your group wants to set the itinerary and timing; pick semi-private if you're comfortable with a fixed schedule and other guests aboard.

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Top questions

What exactly is Rina Cave and what do you do there?

Rina Cave is a sea cave at Rina Bay in southern Naxos where you swim inside and explore the underwater world using snorkeling equipment provided by the crew. You can bring a waterproof camera to capture what you see.

Do I get to choose between Paros and Naxos for the day, or is that decided for you?

The itinerary alternates: you may spend the day at the beaches of Paros (Santa Maria, Naoussa and Antiparos) or return to the southern beaches of Naxos, depending on conditions and what works for the group on the day.

What's included in the meal aboard the yacht?

The tour includes a Greek pita gyros souvlaki experience served on board, plus coffee and tea. Snacks are also provided throughout the day.

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

Snorkeling equipment is included and provided by the crew. A waterproof camera is also available if you want to photograph the underwater sights.

What's the difference between the private and semi-private options?

The full-day private tour is your group alone with the captain and crew. The full-day semi-private tour shares the yacht with other guests. Both follow the same route, stops and inclusions.