Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs & Red Beach Swim

Swim in thermal waters below the volcano, then anchor at red and white beaches with lunch cooked on board.

A catamaran cruise departing from Ammoudi Bay in Santorini that sails past the volcano, stops for a 30-minute swim in the hot springs, anchors at white beach and red beach for swimming and snorkeling, and serves a Greek BBQ meal and open bar on deck. The itinerary changes with weather and sunset timing. Pickup from your hotel is included in one option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Amoudi Baypassing by
2. Santorini Volcano30m

Santorini Catamaran Cruise and Swimming

• Start sailing from Ammoudi port
• Sail past Santorini Volcano
• Swim at Hot Springs for 30 minutes
• Stop at White Beach and Mesa Pigadia
• Relax, swim, or snorkel for 60 minutes
• Enjoy Greek BBQ on board
• Sail past Indian Rock and Venetian Lighthouse
• Swim and snorkel at Red Beach for 30 minutes
• Disembark at Vlychada Port

The experience

You board at the traditional port of Ammoudi and spend the morning sailing the caldera. The boat passes the volcano and stops at the hot springs for roughly 30 minutes. You swim in water warmed by the volcanic rock below, then return to the deck to watch the rim rise above you as you sail back out. The thermal soak is the thing most people come for. It's the one stop you can't replicate from land.

By mid-morning the catamaran anchors at white beach and mesa Pigadia for about an hour. You can swim, snorkel or stay on the shaded deck while the crew prepares a Greek BBQ: pork chops, chicken fillet or kebab skewers, with vegetarian options available if you request them at booking. The meal comes with tzatziki, dolmadakia, Greek salad, seafood, bread and a traditional dessert. An open bar runs throughout the day: Santorinian wine, Greek ouzo, beer, juice and water are all included.

The third stop is the volcanic red beach, where you get another 30 minutes to swim or snorkel before heading back to Vlychada Port. The whole day runs about five hours. Scheduled times shift with weather and the sunset, so the operator adjusts the route as needed. If you book the option with transfer, a driver picks you up from your hotel and brings you back.

What’s included

• Bottled water and an open bar with Santorinian wine, Greek ouzo, beer, juice and refreshments.
• a Greek BBQ meal prepared on board with pork, chicken or vegetarian options, plus tzatziki, dolmadakia, Greek salad, seafood, bread and traditional dessert.
• swimming stops at the hot springs, white beach and red beach.
• hotel pickup and return if you select that option.

Options for this experience

2 options

SP Beautiful Day - Without transfer12:30SP Beautiful Day - Without transfer

SP Beautiful Day12:30Pickup is included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30Last departure this season: 18 Nov

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 16

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Santorini Yachting Club

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a structured afternoon with set departure and return times, multiple swimming stops, and a full meal included: perfect when you're anchored in Santorini for just a few hours.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 I swim at every stop on the Santorini catamaran cruise?

You swim at three stops: the hot springs for about 30 minutes, white beach and mesa Pigadia for about an hour, and the red beach for about 30 minutes. The boat also has a comfortable deck if you prefer to stay on board.

What's included in the meal on the catamaran?

The BBQ meal includes pork chops, chicken fillet or kebab skewers (vegetarian available), tzatziki, dolmadakia, Greek salad, seafood, Greek bread and traditional dessert. An open bar with Santorinian wine, Greek ouzo, beer, juice and water runs all day.

Where does the catamaran depart from and return to?

The cruise departs from Ammoudi Bay, the traditional port on Santorini's west coast, and returns to Vlychada Port. If you book with transfer, pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included.

What happens at the Santorini volcano stop?

The catamaran sails past the volcano and stops at the hot springs for approximately 30 minutes, where you can swim in the thermal waters warmed by volcanic activity. On the way back, you see the dramatic caldera rim from the water.

How long is the whole cruise?

The catamaran cruise runs about five hours from departure to return. Exact timing may shift depending on weather conditions and sunset.

Do I need to choose my meal in advance?

Yes, when you book, let the operator know whether you want pork, chicken, kebab skewers or the vegetarian meal for the BBQ. This ensures the crew prepares the right amount of each option.