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

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1/19

Duration5h

GroupUp to 16

PickupAt your hotel

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

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsInfants 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.