Santorini Snorkeling: Private Fishing Cruise with BBQ
Fish the volcano's hidden reefs, then swim in water so clear you see the seabed
A five-hour private fishing cruise in Santorini with snorkeling equipment, Greek food and local wine included. Captain Makis navigates to secret fishing spots near the volcano that are inaccessible from land, and you fish the reefs, then swim and snorkel in the clear Aegean waters. English and Greek spoken. Minimum age 18.
What’s included
- Fishing equipment.
- snorkeling gear.
- Greek food (tomatokeftedes, Greek salad, meatballs, tzatziki).
- bottled water.
- local wine, beer and refreshments.
- coffee and tea.
- Every day 09:00 15:00
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Five-hour private fishing cruise in Santorini with snorkeling in Aegean waters, Greek food and wine included.
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The experience
Five hours on the water means you're not rushing between stops or watching a schedule. The boat leaves from Santorini and heads to the fishing grounds Captain Makis has spent a decade mapping: spots around the volcano that only a handful of locals know how to reach. You bring fishing equipment (provided) and cast where the seabed drops off, or watch the captain work if you'd rather stay in the water. The reefs here hold grouper, amberjack and smaller species that bite year-round, and the captain knows which ones are biting on the day you go.
Between fishing sessions, you swim and snorkel in water so shallow and clear you see the rocks and fish below without effort. The snorkeling gear is on board and ready. You can stay in the water as long as you want or climb back to the boat and rest. This is the part most people come for: the underwater life near Santorini's shores is active and close enough to see without diving. The boat stays in one or two spots depending on conditions, so you're not moving constantly.
Food and drink are built into the day. The captain serves Greek dishes made from Santorini vegetables and products: tomatokeftedes (fried tomato fritters made with local tomatoes), Greek salad, meatballs and tzatziki, plus bottled water, coffee or tea, and local wine and beer. It's not a restaurant meal plated on a schedule. It's food and wine you eat when you're hungry, between the water and the fishing. The volcanic wines of Santorini are distinctive enough that the captain mentions them. The aromas are as unique as the caldera itself.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Greek.
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's the fishing like in Santorini waters around the volcano?
The reefs near the volcano hold grouper, amberjack and smaller species that bite throughout the year. Captain Makis has spent a decade finding the spots where they congregate, and the five-hour window gives you time to fish multiple reefs instead of one quick stop.
Can I snorkel if I don't want to fish the whole time?
Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included and you can stay in the water as long as you want between fishing sessions, or skip fishing altogether and spend the day in the water. The seabed near Santorini's shores is close and clear enough to see without diving.
What food and drink does the cruise include?
The cruise includes Greek dishes made from Santorini produce (tomatokeftedes, Greek salad, meatballs and tzatziki) plus bottled water, coffee, tea, local wine and beer. Food is served between fishing and swimming, not on a fixed schedule.
Is there a minimum age or fitness requirement?
The minimum age is 18. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and service animals are allowed on board.
Where does the boat depart from in Santorini?
The boat operates from Santorini and heads to fishing grounds near the volcano. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the departure point.
Operated by The Pirate Private Fishing Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Santorini Snorkeling: Private Fishing Cruise with BBQ
5h · EN +1
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