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Santorini: Catamaran Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Drinks & Pickup

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN · EL

PickupAt your hotel

Sail past red and white beach swim in hot springs watch sunset from the caldera

You’ll sail along Santorini’s caldera on a luxury catamaran cruise with hotel pickup included. Swim near Red Beach and soak in volcanic hot springs before savoring a fresh Greek BBQ meal on board with local wine or beer. Watch sunset over Oia from the water—quietly unforgettable in its own way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Start tour from Ammoudi or Athinios port
Sail next to the Volcano
Sail next to Palea Kameni
Swim in the Hot Springs
Watch the Ancient Lighthouse from the sea
Swim and snorkel at Red Beach
Swim, snorkel, and enjoy BBQ at White Beach

The Experience

“You’ll want to keep your shoes off,” Maria grinned as we stepped barefoot onto the Ipanema catamaran at Ammoudi Bay. The deck felt cool under my feet — kind of grounding, actually. We’d barely left the port before someone handed me a glass of chilled white wine (local, crisp), and the crew started joking about who’d be brave enough to jump in first at Red Beach. The cliffs really are that color — a rusty red that looks almost painted on.

I didn’t expect how quiet it gets out there, away from the island’s crowds. Just wind and water slapping against the hull, and the occasional laughter from people trying (and mostly failing) to pronounce “Palea Kameni.” Our guide pointed out the volcano as we sailed by — you could see steam rising faintly in the distance. When we stopped for swimming near the Santorini Hot Springs, I hesitated (the water’s got this sulfur smell, not strong but definitely there), but then everyone else was already splashing around so… in I went. It’s warmer than you think, especially compared to the open sea.

Later we drifted past the lighthouse and anchored close to White Beach. The crew grilled souvlaki right on deck — honestly, I still think about that smoky smell mixing with salt air. There were salads and bread too, plus more wine if you wanted it. Someone played music from their phone (not Greek music, oddly enough), but nobody seemed to mind. Watching the sun sink behind Oia from out on the water is different than seeing it from land — softer somehow, less crowded with selfie sticks. I tried taking photos but ended up just sitting there holding my towel around my shoulders.

The transfer back was quiet; everyone a little sunburned and salty and tired in that good way. I kept thinking about how small Santorini looked from out there — all those blue domes just dots against the cliffs. So yeah, if you’re wondering about a Santorini luxury catamaran sunset cruise… it’s not really about luxury for me. It’s more like getting time to just float for a while and let things slow down.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere on Santorini, all your drinks (beer, local white wine, soft drinks), towels and snorkeling gear to borrow onboard, plus a full Greek BBQ meal prepared fresh as you sail between Red Beach, White Beach, Palea Kameni hot springs, past the volcano and lighthouse—all with an English-speaking crew looking after you until sunset brings you back ashore.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Sunset Oia Nepa