Santorini catamaran cruise: snorkeling Red Beach hot springs

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 14

LanguagesEN · EL

PickupAt your hotel

Sail past the volcano, swim in warm mineral water, eat grilled food the captain prepares while you float.

A half-day catamaran cruise from Santorini with hotel pickup sails past the volcano, stops at Red Beach and the hot springs for snorkeling, and serves a Greek barbecue meal on board. You choose morning departure—best for snorkeling and the white cliffs in bright sun—or an afternoon sunset cruise. The boat holds a maximum of 14 guests, and all snorkeling equipment, towels, drinks and a guide in English or Greek are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Santorini Catamaran Sailing and Snorkeling

Transfer from accommodation to dock
Meet captain and crew
Sail past Ancient Lighthouse
Sail next to Palea Kameni
Sail next to the Volcano
Swim and snorkel at Red Beach
Swim and snorkel at White Beach
Enjoy BBQ meal on board
Swim in the Hot Springs

The Experience

The catamaran picks you up from your hotel or the nearest accessible point and takes you to the dock. Once aboard, the captain and crew brief you on safety, and the boat sails toward the island's volcanic landmarks. The route passes the ancient lighthouse, Palea Kameni and the volcano itself, so you see the geology that shaped Santorini without leaving the deck. The captain has chosen the best anchoring points for swimming and snorkeling—the boat stays 50 meters from the hot springs' yellowish water, close enough that you swim securely in water up to 4°C warmer than the surrounding sea.

Snorkeling happens at Red Beach first, then at White Beach, where the crew prepares a Greek barbecue meal on board while you're in the water. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, towels, floating devices and a leaflet with safety instructions in multiple languages. Drinks include soft drinks, white Santorinian wine and beer. A restroom is on board, and music plays throughout the day. The morning departure suits anyone staying a few days in Santorini and wanting another activity in the afternoon; the sunset cruise works better for guests on the east side of the island without a direct view to Oia.

Shoes come off before you board. Bring swimwear, dry clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Children from age one are welcome, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed. The operator will confirm your pickup time and location the day before the tour, so provide contact details when you book.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
Greek barbecue meal prepared on board.
snorkeling equipment, towels, floating devices and a blanket.
soft drinks, white Santorinian wine and beer.
a guide in English or Greek.
a restroom on board.
a map with information on the landmarks and a safety leaflet in multiple languages.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Sunset Oia Nepa

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the clearest water for snorkeling and the brightest light on the white cliffs; choose the sunset cruise if you're staying on the east side of the island and want to watch the sun drop below Oia from the water instead of from a crowded viewpoint on land.