Santorini Snorkeling: Catamaran Cruise with Dinner

You snorkel in water heated by underwater volcanic craters.

A 5-hour catamaran cruise from Santorini that combines snorkeling in the hot springs near Nea Kameni and Palia Kameni with swimming stops at Red Beach and White Beach, ending with a Mediterranean buffet dinner served on the boat as it anchors in the caldera. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling equipment, towels, and an open bar with local wine and beer are included. A guide leads the tour in English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Red Beach10m
2. White Beach15m
3. Thirasia2h

Santorini catamaran cruise and dinner

• Hotel pick-up and transfer to marina
• Pass pumice beach near marina
• Photo stop at Red Beach
• Pass White Beach and Indian’s Face rock
• Swim and snorkel at Hot Springs
• Sail to Thirasia and caldera
• Snorkel and enjoy buffet dinner
• Return sailing with scenic views
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel and a transfer to Vlychada Marina, where you board the catamaran. The boat sails past the pumice beach near the marina and makes a photo stop at Red Beach, then continues toward White Beach and the black rock formation called Indian's Face. The route takes you across the Aegean toward the sulfur-rich hot springs and the underwater craters between the volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palia Kameni. This is where the captain stops for the first snorkeling session in water warmed by geothermal activity.

After snorkeling, the catamaran sails to Thirasia and back toward the caldera, where it anchors for the main event. You have time to snorkel again in the clear water, sip a drink from the open bar (local white wine, beer, Prosecco or other beverages), and then settle in for the Mediterranean buffet. The meal includes shrimp, mussels, grilled meat cooked on board, tzatziki, Greek salad, pasta with Mediterranean sauce, fresh fruit and handmade dessert. The return journey gives you time to photograph Red Beach and the volcanic landscape as the light changes, then your driver meets you back at Vlychada for the transfer home.

Snorkeling equipment and towels are on board. The guide navigates the stops and explains what you're seeing. The whole experience runs five hours from hotel to hotel, so there's no separate logistics to arrange once you're picked up.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minibus.
• snorkeling equipment and towels.
• guided tour in English.
• open bar with local white wine, beer, Prosecco and other beverages.
• Mediterranean buffet dinner with shrimp, mussels, grilled meat, Greek salad, pasta, fresh fruit and handmade dessert.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00Last departure this season: 7 Nov

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Santorini i-Land Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel and swim at your own pace within a group setting. You choose when and how long to stay in the water, and everything (boat, gear, dinner) is included in one booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's it like to snorkel in the hot springs near Santorini?

The hot springs lie in the water between Nea Kameni and Palia Kameni, two volcanic islands in the caldera. The water is warmed by geothermal activity from underwater craters, and you snorkel there during stops the captain makes on the route. The guide will point out what makes the spot unique.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment and towels are provided on the catamaran, so you arrive with just yourself and a swimsuit.

What beaches does the catamaran visit?

The cruise passes Red Beach and White Beach, with a photo stop at Red Beach early in the day. You also sail past the pumice beach near Vlychada Marina and see the black rock formation called Indian's Face.

Is the dinner included, and what does it cover?

Yes. A Mediterranean buffet is served on board while the boat is anchored in the caldera, with shrimp, mussels, grilled meat, Greek salad, pasta, fresh fruit and dessert. The open bar includes local white wine, beer, Prosecco and other beverages.

How long is the entire cruise?

The cruise runs 5 hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off, so the time on the water and at the snorkeling stops is part of that window.

Is hotel pickup really included?

Yes. A luxury air-conditioned minibus picks you up from your hotel, transfers you to Vlychada Marina, and brings you back to your hotel at the end of the day.