Paros boat cruise to Antiparos swim turquoise waters

Swim inside sea caves and jump from cliffsides on your own schedule

A private boat cruise from Paros explores Antiparos, Despotiko and the Blue Lagoon islands over seven hours with an experienced skipper, snorkeling equipment, drinks and snacks. The boat is a new Saxdor 320 with folding platforms, a lunch table and sound system. The skipper adjusts the route based on weather and your preferences, and you choose which stops to visit and how long to stay at each one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Faneromeni Beach1h
2. Antiparos Cave2h
3. Despotiko3h

Explore Paros and Antiparos by boat

• Depart from Paros
• Swim at Panteronisia Blue Lagoon
• Visit Faneromeni beach in Antiparos
• Swim and explore caves on Antiparos west side
• Visit Despotiko island and ancient temple
• Swim at beaches around Despotiko
• Return to Paros

The experience

The boat itself sets the tone: a 2023 Saxdor 320 built for comfort and speed, with folding platforms that expand the deck when you're anchored, a lunch table with a sink and fridges, and a Fusion sound system for the ride. You board in Paros and the skipper (fluent in English and Greek) steers toward the stops you want to hit. The route is yours to shape: some days that means the three islands of Panteronisia, known as the Blue Lagoon, where the water runs turquoise and deep enough to jump in straight from the boat.

Faneromeni Beach on Antiparos's south side is a secluded bay ringed by stone formations. The water stays clear for swimming and snorkeling. On the west coast, sea caves cut into the rock. You can swim inside them or climb up and jump from the cliffs if the mood takes you. Despotiko, the island just offshore, holds an ancient temple of Apollo and stretches of sand beach with water clear enough to see the bottom. The skipper knows which spots work best on any given day and adjusts if weather shifts, so the itinerary stays flexible around conditions and what appeals to your group.

Snorkeling gear, bottled water, sodas, beer and wine, snacks, and all fees are included. There's a restroom on board. The boat holds your group only (no strangers, no fixed schedule beyond the seven-hour window), so the pace and the stops are entirely up to you.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water, sodas, beer and wine.
• snacks.
• a restroom on board.
• an experienced skipper fluent in English and Greek.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30Last departure this season: 2 Nov

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by The Sailor's Ride

Is this one for you?The skipper speaks English and Greek, so your group needs to be comfortable with one of those languages to follow the commentary and directions. The boat is private to your party, which means you set the pace and choose how long to linger at each stop: ideal if your group wants flexibility over a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

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.

Can we swim and snorkel at every stop on the Paros boat cruise?

Snorkeling gear is provided and you can enter the water at most stops, including the Blue Lagoon islands, Faneromeni Beach and Despotiko's beaches. The sea caves on Antiparos's west coast are also swimmable, though the skipper may advise against water entry if conditions are rough.

What is there to see and do at Despotiko on this cruise?

Despotiko holds the ruins of an ancient temple of Apollo and several sandy beaches with clear water for swimming. The island sits just offshore from Antiparos, so it's a short boat ride from other stops on the route.

Is the Paros private cruise suitable for families with young children?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and families can book it, though the operator notes it is not recommended for pregnant travelers. The boat has a restroom on board and snorkeling equipment is provided, so children who swim can participate in the water activities.

How does the skipper decide which beaches and islands to visit?

You and your group choose which stops appeal to you (the Blue Lagoon islands, Faneromeni Beach, the sea caves, Despotiko), and the skipper guides you to them. The skipper may adjust the route if weather changes to keep everyone safe and comfortable, but the day's stops are built around your preferences.

What drinks and food are included on the seven-hour cruise?

Bottled water, sodas, beer, wine and snacks are provided throughout the day. There is a lunch table on board with a sink and fridges, so you can eat and drink at your own pace while anchored.