Santorini Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Caldera, Hot Springs & Meal

Five hours on the water, three beaches, one volcanic hot spring, and dinner as the sun drops behind Oia.

A 5-hour catamaran cruise from Vlychada Marina in Santorini visits Red Beach, White Beach, and the volcanic hot springs, with a Greek barbecue and open bar of local wine, ouzo and beer served onboard. The boat sails the caldera toward Amoudi Bay for sunset, and hotel pickup is available on one option. Itinerary and timing shift with weather and sunset hour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Red Beach15m
2. White Beach1h
3. Santorini Volcano30m
4. Oia10m
5. Amoudi Baypassing by

Santorini Catamaran Cruise and Sunset

• Start tour at Marina of Vlychada
• Sail to Red Beach
• Stop at White Beach for BBQ and drinks
• Visit Hot Springs
• Sail across caldera towards Ammoudi Bay
• Enjoy sunset views
• End tour at Ammoudi Bay

The experience

The boat leaves Vlychada Marina and heads first to Red Beach, where the volcanic cliffs rise straight from the water. From there you move to White Beach, where the crew sets up the barbecue on deck: Greek appetizers (tzatziki, dolmadakia, Greek salad), then your choice of pork chops, chicken fillet, kebab or vegetarian, all cooked as you float. The open bar runs the whole time: Santorinian wine, ouzo, beer, juice and soft drinks, no limits.

The third stop is the hot springs near the volcano, where you can swim in the warm mineral water. Then the catamaran sails across the caldera toward Amoudi Bay as the light changes, timing the run so you're on the water when the sun sets behind Oia. The whole arc (beaches, food, thermal water, light) is the shape of the day. Weather and sunset time shift the schedule and itinerary, so the exact sequence can change.

The boat carries towels and has air conditioning below deck. Wi-Fi is onboard. If you book with hotel pickup, a vehicle collects you before departure and returns you after the tour ends at Amoudi Bay. Without it, you make your own way to the marina. The tour runs five hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (on the transfer option).
• traditional Greek appetizers, grilled meat or vegetarian main cooked onboard, and an open bar with Santorinian wine, ouzo, beer, juice and soft drinks.
• towels.
• air-conditioned cabin.
• onboard Wi-Fi.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sunset Romance – transfer not includedGuide in English · 12:30

Romantic SunsetGuide in English · 12:30includes pickup

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

Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day at 12:30, from € 95 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30Last departure this season: 18 NovAnother time? ›

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4): free

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 effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Santorini Yachting Club

Is this one for you?Book with hotel pickup if you're staying in Santorini and want to skip the drive to Vlychada Marina and back. Book without transfer if you have your own transport or prefer to meet the boat directly. Either way, the five-hour window and fixed itinerary mean the whole arc (beaches, food, hot springs, sunset) fits into one afternoon without you arranging any of it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years); Infant (under 4): 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.

What beaches does the catamaran stop at on this Santorini cruise?

Red Beach and White Beach are the two main swimming stops. At White Beach, the crew prepares the barbecue meal onboard while you're anchored there.

Is the meal included in the Santorini sunset catamaran cruise?

Yes. Greek appetizers, a choice of grilled meat or vegetarian main, and an open bar with Santorinian wine, ouzo, beer and soft drinks are all included. Vegan meals are available on request.

Does this catamaran tour include hotel pickup in Santorini?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the Romantic Sunset option with transfer. The Romantic Sunset without transfer option requires you to arrive at Vlychada Marina on your own.

What happens at the hot springs stop on the Santorini caldera cruise?

The hot springs are near the Santorini Volcano. You can swim in the warm mineral water during the stop before the boat sails toward Amoudi Bay for sunset.

How long is the Santorini sunset catamaran cruise?

The tour runs five hours from departure at Vlychada Marina to the end at Amoudi Bay, including all stops, swimming time, the meal and the sunset sail.

What should I bring on the catamaran cruise?

Towels are provided onboard. Bring swimwear, sunscreen and a light cover-up. The boat has air conditioning below deck if you need shade, and Wi-Fi is available.