Sailboat tour from Piso Livadi: Antiparos, Despotiko & swimming

Sail south, swim in three bays, eat lunch on deck

A full-day sailboat tour departing Piso Livadi at 09:30 that sails southwest to the Blue Lagoon, the caves of Antiparos, and Despotiko Island, with swimming stops at each and a full lunch served on deck. The boat returns to Piso Livadi by evening, with snorkeling gear, towels, drinks and snacks included throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and swimming around Paros and Antiparos

• Depart from Piso Livadi at 09:30
• Hoist sails and cruise to Antiparos Strait
• Enjoy welcome drink and baked snacks
• Anchor and swim in Blue Lagoon
• Scenic cruise along caves of SW Antiparos
• Anchor and swim at Despotiko Beaches
• Serve full lunch and dessert on deck
• Hoist sails and sail with the wind
• Stop for last swim at South Paros beaches
• Enjoy fruit salad on board
• Sail back to Piso Livadi to conclude tour

The experience

The boat leaves Piso Livadi at 09:30 and sails southwest into the Antiparos Strait, where you get a welcome drink and baked snacks while the crew adjusts the sails to the wind. Your first stop is the Blue Lagoon, a turquoise anchorage where you swim in shallow, clear water. From there the boat cruises the wild southwest coast of Antiparos, passing sea caves carved into dramatic cliffs before anchoring at Despotiko Island: uninhabited, with no development, just pure Cycladic landscape and empty beaches where you can swim again.

Lunch is prepared and served on deck in the early afternoon: a full meal with a special dessert afterward, timed to when the sea brings appetite. After eating, if the wind is right, the crew hoists the sails again so you feel the boat move under canvas. Your last swimming stop is in the south of Paros, either Faragas or Bay Beach, followed by fresh fruit salad. The sail back to Piso Livadi concludes the day.

Snorkeling equipment, beach towels, a deck shower, bottled water, sodas and alcoholic beverages are all included. The guide speaks English and Greek throughout the day.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• beach towels.
• deck shower.
• welcome drink and baked snacks.
• full lunch with dessert on deck.
• fresh fruit salad.
• bottled water, sodas and alcoholic beverages throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 25 Jul 2027

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 10

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yin Yang Concept

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Greek, so you follow the commentary in whichever language suits you. The 8-hour day works best if you're comfortable with a full morning-to-evening commitment and don't mind that the sailing schedule depends on the wind that day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).

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 at the Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon has turned into the highlight of boat tours around Paros for its turquoise waters, which are shallow and ideal for swimming.

Can I snorkel on this tour?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is included and available at each of the three swimming stops: the Blue Lagoon, Despotiko Island, and the final stop in south Paros.

Is lunch included, and what's served?

A full lunch is prepared and served on deck during the afternoon, with a special dessert included. Snacks and baked goods are also served earlier in the day.

What time does the boat return to Piso Livadi?

The tour lasts 8 hours total, departing at 09:30, so you return to Piso Livadi by late afternoon or early evening.

Will we actually sail, or just motor?

The crew hoists the sails when the wind allows, so you experience the feeling of sailing under canvas, though the route and timing depend on prevailing wind conditions.