Private Catamaran Cruise from Paros: Swim, Snorkel, Lunch

Nine hours sailing Paros and Antiparos waters, stopping to swim in turquoise shallows and eat lunch made that morning.

A private full-day catamaran cruise from Paros takes you to Despotiko island, Faneromeni Beach and hidden coves around Antiparos, with swimming, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding included. The captain teaches you to sail, the crew handles the boat, and lunch (fresh local seafood and produce) is cooked onboard throughout the day. Your guide speaks English and pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Faneromeni Beach30m
2. Despotiko2h

Full day catamaran cruise and exploration

• Depart from Paros aboard catamaran
• Swim and snorkel at Panteronisi/Tigani islands
• Visit southern Antiparos and see rock formations
• Explore hidden coves and sea caves by boat
• Enjoy water activities and onboard snacks
• Stop near Tsimindiri and Despotiko islands
• Have fresh Greek lunch onboard

The experience

The boat leaves Paros in the morning and heads south toward Antiparos, passing through the shallow turquoise waters between Panteronisi and Tigani islands where the seabed creates light-blue patterns visible from the deck. You'll stop to swim and snorkel in those waters, then move on to Faneromeni Beach on Antiparos's southern coast, where unusual rock formations carved by wind and sea rise from the water. The captain teaches you how to handle the catamaran's sails and rigging (it's hands-on, not a lecture), so by midday you've had a turn at the helm.

The afternoon takes you along Antiparos's southwest coast, where the boat reaches places only accessible by water: hidden coves, sea caves, and cliff edges. You can paddle out on a stand-up board, jump from the rocks, or stay aboard with a drink and watch the landscape. Lunch happens at Despotiko, an island with archaeological remains of a temple to Apollo and the site where ancient Kouros statues were first carved. The crew has been cooking all morning (fresh local seafood, vegetables from island farmers, organic herbs), and everything is prepared and served onboard. Wine, beer and soft drinks are included.

The crew is professional and the service is personalized: they track dietary needs and adjust the menu, keep the boat stocked with snacks and water between swims, and time the day so you're back in Paros by evening. WiFi is available onboard. Pickup from your hotel is included, so you don't arrange transport to the marina.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return to Paros.
• nine hours aboard the catamaran with an English-speaking captain and crew.
• instruction in sailing and handling the boat.
• swimming and snorkeling at multiple stops.
• stand-up paddleboard use.
• lunch cooked onboard with fresh local seafood, organic produce and island herbs.
• wine, beer and soft drinks throughout the day.
• WiFi onboard.
• all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Brama Catamarans

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the captain's sailing lessons without translation. Book this if you want hands-on time at the helm and a crew that adjusts the day to your pace and appetite rather than a fixed itinerary and group schedule.

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Top questions

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.

What's the water like for swimming and snorkeling around Paros and Antiparos?

The waters between Panteronisi and Tigani islands are shallow and turquoise, with light-blue colors created by the seabed patterns visible from above. The coves and bays around Antiparos are calm and clear, suitable for snorkeling and paddleboarding as well as swimming.

Can I actually help sail the catamaran, or is it just a tour?

The captain teaches you to handle the sails and rigging, so you get a turn steering and working the boat. It's not a passive ride. The crew manages the navigation and safety while you learn the basics.

What kind of lunch is served, and does it accommodate dietary needs?

Lunch is fresh Greek seafood and produce cooked onboard by the captain's mother, using local farmers' products and organic herbs. The crew tracks specific dietary requirements and adjusts the menu accordingly.

Is Despotiko island worth the stop, or is it just another beach?

Despotiko has archaeological significance as the site of an ancient temple to Apollo and the birthplace of the famous Kouros statues. The island offers a historical context to the day, and lunch is served there while you explore the ruins and landscape.

How long is the full day, and what time does the boat leave?

The cruise runs nine hours total. Pickup from your hotel is included, so the day begins with transport to the marina and ends when you're returned to your accommodation.

What's included in the price, and what isn't?

The price covers private transportation, all water activities (swimming, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding), lunch, wine and beer, soft drinks, WiFi onboard, and all taxes and fees. Gratuities are not included.