Snorkeling in the Cyclades: catamaran with lunch & equipment

Seven hours anchored in clear water, mask and fins in hand.

A seven-hour catamaran activity in the Cyclades where you swim and snorkel at secluded beaches and coves in the Aegean Sea. The boat carries a maximum of 26 guests, snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins) is provided for everyone, and an on-board traditional Greek lunch with local products, Greek salad, wine, beer and raki is included. The captain adjusts the route if weather demands it, and vegetarian or vegan meals are available on request.

The Experience

The catamaran leaves with coffee or tea and a briefing on the day ahead. You'll cruise to multiple secluded spots where the water is clear enough to see the seafloor, then anchor and slip into the Aegean with your mask and fins. The snorkeling equipment is already on board — no need to rent or bring your own — and the crew points out where the best spots are. Most of the day unfolds this way: swim, snorkel, climb back aboard, move to the next cove.

Lunch happens on the boat at one of the stops. The kitchen prepares traditional Greek recipes using local products — think grilled fish, local cheese, vegetables — served with a Greek salad and cold drinks. Wine, beer and raki come with it. If you're vegetarian or vegan, let the operator know when you book and they'll have something ready. The meal breaks up the water time and gives you a chance to rest before the afternoon snorkeling.

The whole outing runs about seven hours. Weather can shift the exact beaches — the captain will move to a safer, more suitable spot if conditions change — but the snorkeling and swimming stay the same. The boat holds a maximum of 26 people, so it's small enough that you're not jostling for space at the rail. Bring a towel of your own; the boat doesn't provide them. Passport details (name, number, gender, expiry date and country) are required at booking for all participants.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins).
• traditional Greek lunch prepared with locally sourced fresh products and Greek salad.
• wine, beer and raki served with lunch.
• coffee and/or tea at the start.
• snacks throughout the day.
• vegetarian or vegan meal option on request at booking.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Naxos Yachting |Catamarans Danae, Rena, Anassa & Steve

Is this one for you?You navigate independently between snorkel stops and control your own pace and depth—choose this if you prefer self-directed water time over a guide pointing out sights.

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Top questions

What's the water like for snorkeling in the Cyclades in this season?

The Aegean around the Cyclades is clear enough to see the seafloor at the secluded coves where the catamaran stops. Visibility and water temperature vary by season, so check with the operator for conditions on your travel dates.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment — mask, snorkel and fins — is provided for everyone on board, so you can leave your own gear at home.

Is the seven-hour trip one continuous swim, or do we get breaks?

The day alternates between snorkeling at different coves and time on the boat between stops. Lunch is served on board at one of the stops, which gives you a longer break in the middle of the day.

What if I'm vegetarian or vegan?

Vegetarian and vegan meals are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking and they'll prepare an option for you alongside the standard traditional Greek lunch.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. If weather conditions turn rough, the captain will change the route to a safer and more suitable destination, but the snorkeling and swimming activities stay the same.

How many people go on the catamaran?

The boat carries a maximum of 26 guests, so it's a small enough group that you're not crowded at the snorkeling stops.