Private yacht cruise Paros to Antiparos: Blue Lagoon & snorkel

Sail to the clearest water in the Cyclades and swim where you choose

A private full-day yacht cruise from Paros to Antiparos aboard a Bavaria 40 cruiser, with a captain who sails to three snorkeling stops: Faneromeni Beach, an underwater channel spot, and the Blue Lagoon. The itinerary adjusts to your pace, and the boat carries snorkel equipment, refreshments, fruit and local sweets. Suitable for ages 3 to 75.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day sailing and snorkeling cruise

• Meet captain and board yacht
• Sail 45 minutes to Faneromeni Bay
• Snorkel and sunbathe at Faneromeni
• Cruise 35 minutes to snorkeling spot
• Snorkel and relax on sundeck
• Sail 60 minutes to Blue Lagoon
• Swim, snorkel, and explore Blue Lagoon
• Enjoy watermelon and local sweets
• Relax on fore sundeck and cockpit beds
• Return to Aliki bay and disembark

The experience

You've arrived in Paros with a free day and no rental car. A private yacht cruise solves that: your captain picks you up at Aliki bay, welcomes you aboard with a drink, and sails you to three separate snorkeling spots over seven hours. The first stop is Faneromeni Beach at the southern tip of Antiparos, a 45-minute sail where you snorkel around unique rock formations and sunbathe on deck while fresh fruit appears. The second is a smaller, quieter spot 35 minutes further: an underwater channel system and pebbled beach where swimmers and snorkelers drift without crowds.

The Blue Lagoon of Panteronisi is the centerpiece: 60 minutes of sailing gets you to the water the Cyclades are famous for, layered in shades of turquoise so clear you see the bottom. You swim, snorkel, or float on a noodle while the crew brings out watermelon and local sweets. The service boat ferries you between the yacht and the water so you're never stranded. On the return sail to Aliki, you rest on the fore sundeck or cockpit beds while the captain takes the helm.

The boat carries snorkel equipment for everyone, bottled water, sodas, beer and wine, and a restroom. Your captain speaks English and adjusts the day to your group. If kids need a slower pace or you want to linger at one spot, the schedule moves with you. Families find this setup works because there's no fixed itinerary to rush through, just three places to swim and a boat that waits.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment for all passengers.
• bottled water, sodas, beer and wine.
• fresh fruit platter and local sweets.
• on-board restroom.
• English-speaking captain for the full seven hours.
• service boat for water access at each stop.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Paros Sail

Is this one for you?A private boat means your group sets the rhythm: linger in the water, skip a stop, or adjust the pace for kids without holding up other travelers. Book this if you want to swim in three different spots without the logistics of renting a boat yourself or joining a shared tour.

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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.

How long is the sailing between each stop?

Faneromeni Beach is a 45-minute sail from Aliki, the snorkeling channel spot is 35 minutes further, and the Blue Lagoon is 60 minutes from there. The return to Aliki takes the afternoon, so you're on the water most of the day but never on a tight schedule.

What's the Blue Lagoon actually like when you get there?

The Blue Lagoon of Panteronisi is the clearest water in the area, with multiple shades of turquoise visible from the surface. You can snorkel, swim, float on a noodle, or stay on deck. The service boat takes you out and brings you back so you're never stuck on the yacht if you want to be in the water.

Is this tour private, or will there be other groups?

This is a private cruise: your group books the entire Bavaria 40 cruiser and captain for the day, so you're not sharing the boat with strangers.

What's included in the price?

Snorkel equipment, bottled water, sodas, beer and wine, fresh fruit, local sweets, and a restroom on board are all included. Your captain is with you the whole day and speaks English.

Can the schedule change if we want to stay longer at one spot?

Yes. The itinerary adjusts to your pace. If you want more time at the Blue Lagoon or prefer to skip one stop, the captain works with you. This flexibility is built into the day.