Santorini Oia: Small Group Sunset Cruise, BBQ & Drinks

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 16

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Sail past red and white beaches taste bbq fish watch oia’s sunset

You’ll sail from Oia along Santorini’s wild coastlines, swim in clear waters by Thirassia, taste fresh BBQ fish onboard (or onshore), and share stories over unlimited wine as sunset colors hit Red Beach. It’s relaxed, social, sometimes funny—leaving you with that warm afterglow only a real Santorini sunset cruise can give.

Step-by-step itinerary

Santorini sailing cruise with snorkeling

Depart from Ammoudi Bay, Oia
Swim and snorkel at Thirassia Island
Cruise past Santorini volcano and sulfur springs
Visit and float in Nea Kameni volcanic waters
Pass by Santorini Lighthouse
Swim and snorkel at secluded black beach
Pass from Red Beach to White Beach
Snorkel and dine at Red Beach
View and photograph Santorini's oldest port
Watch Santorini sunset from the sea

The Experience

I didn’t expect the water to smell so sharp near Nea Kameni — almost metallic, like wet stone and something faintly smoky. We’d just left Oia’s busy little port (Ammoudi Bay is even smaller than I thought), and our guide, Yannis, grinned as he handed out cold beers before we even set off. There were maybe a dozen of us, all squinting into the late sun, trying not to look too touristy with our phones out. The cliffs looked unreal from below — layers of red and white rock stacked like cake slices.

We stopped for swimming at Thirassia first. The water was glassy and weirdly calm, and I could hear someone laughing in Greek on another boat nearby. I tried snorkeling but mostly floated around, looking up at the sky. Lunch was grilled fish — honestly, I’m not sure what kind — but it tasted salty and fresh with just a squeeze of lemon. Yannis poured more wine than I expected (he said it was “local courage”), and there were veggie options too for the couple from Berlin who didn’t eat meat or fish.

The best part? Probably drifting past Red Beach as the sun started to drop — those scarlet cliffs really do glow in that light. We all got quiet for a minute; even the British guy who hadn’t stopped talking since boarding just stared out at the horizon. The air smelled like sea salt and charcoal from the grill. I took about fifty photos but none of them caught how it actually felt right then — you know?

What’s included

Your day includes unlimited local white wine or beer (or soft drinks), fresh BBQ meals with fish or chicken souvlaki plus vegetarian options served either onboard or at a private tavern on Thirassia Island depending on your group size choice; snorkeling gear is ready if you want to swim at those turquoise bays before heading back as the sun dips behind Santorini’s cliffs.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Renieris Santorini Sailing Center