Private Yacht Cruise Mykonos: Swan Shadow, 5 Hours

Anchor at Super Paradise and Elia Beach, then swim while the crew serves wine and mezze

A private 5-hour motor yacht cruise on the Swan Shadow departs from Mykonos and sails past Psarou Beach, Super Paradise and Elia Beach, with snorkeling gear, SUP boards, wine, beer and Mediterranean platters included. The itinerary adjusts for weather. Embarkation uses a tender boat. Hotel pickup and return are included. Groups of up to 4, 7 or 10 people book separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private 5-hour luxury yacht cruise

• Cruise past Psarou Beach
• View Scorpios and SantAnna beach clubs
• See iconic party beach from deck
• Anchor at Super Paradise for swim and snorkeling
• Cruise near Agrari beach shore
• Relax and swim at Elia Beach with snacks and drinks

The experience

The Swan Shadow is a 2022 motor yacht built for small groups who want to avoid the crowded tour boats. You board via tender, then cruise past the cosmopolitan stretch of Psarou Beach (where mega-yachts and beach clubs line the bay) before heading to the quieter southern bays. The boat's walk-around deck, full-width swim platform and lounge areas give everyone room to spread out, and the crew handles the route so you don't navigate or plan stops.

Most of the day happens in the water. At Super Paradise, you drop anchor and swim, snorkel with provided masks and snorkels, or paddle out on a SUP board if the weather holds. The contrast comes next: Agrari is a tranquil sandy beach where the boat cruises close to shore so you can see the quieter side of Mykonos. Your final stop is Elia Beach, the largest and most pristine of the day's anchorages. While you swim and relax there, the crew sets out a spread of savoury and fruit platters, chilled Greek wine or beer, and soft drinks, not a full meal, but the kind of grazing that fits an afternoon on the water.

The 5-hour window is tight enough to fit a single departure into a day in Mykonos, but long enough to reach two or three beaches and spend real time in the water at each one. Hotel or villa pickup and return are included, so you don't arrange transport to the port. The itinerary shifts with weather and sea conditions, which means the exact beaches can change but the rhythm stays the same: cruise, anchor, swim, move on.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (masks and snorkels).
• SUP board (if weather permits).
• wine and beer (one bottle of wine per 2–3 people, or three bottles of beer).
• savoury and fruit platters.
• soft drinks and bottled water.
• swim towels.
• deck shower and indoor bathroom with shower.
• WiFi.
• hotel or villa pickup and return.

Options for this experience

3 options

Groups of up to 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Greek · 09:15 and 14:15Up to 4 guests in total, pickup is included

Groups of up to 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Greek · 09:15 and 14:15Up to 7 guests in total, pickup is included

Groups of up to 10 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Greek · 09:15 and 14:15Up to 10 guests in total, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 09:15 and 14:15Last departure this season: 4 Nov

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Nostos Mykonos Yachts

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is small enough to fit comfortably on a private deck and you want to spend most of the day anchored and swimming rather than cruising between many stops. The five-hour window and fixed itinerary mean you'll visit three beaches and spend real time in the water at each, not just pass them by.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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.

What's the difference between the three group sizes you can book?

The Swan Shadow accepts up to 4, 7 or 10 people per private charter, and you pick the size at checkout. Each option books the entire yacht for your group alone. The difference is how many people share the cost and the deck space.

Can you swim and snorkel at every stop, or just some of them?

Super Paradise is the main swimming and snorkeling stop where the boat anchors and you spend the most time in the water. Agrari is a viewing cruise past the shore. At Elia Beach, your final stop, you swim while the crew serves the platters and drinks.

Is the SUP board guaranteed, or does it depend on weather?

SUP boards are included if weather allows. Rough seas or strong winds can make paddling unsafe, so the crew decides on the day whether to set them out.

What does the food and drink actually include?

Wine and beer come as one bottle of wine per 2–3 people, or three bottles of beer if your group prefers that instead. The crew serves savoury platters (mezze-style snacks) and fresh fruit platters, plus soft drinks and bottled water throughout the day. It's grazing food, not a sit-down meal.

How does boarding work if the yacht is anchored offshore?

You board via a tender boat, a smaller vessel that ferries passengers from the dock to the Swan Shadow. The same tender brings you back to shore at the end of the cruise.