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Santorini Sailing with Snorkeling: Red & White Beaches★ 4.86 (803) · 5h
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Santorini: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with BBQ & Drinks★ 4.53 (1,228) · 5h
Top rated
Santorini: Private Sailing Cruise with Meal, Drinks & Pickup★ 5.00 (100) · 5h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 19 options: € 79–€ 1,850 (median € 125). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 19. With 100+ reviews: 14 of 19.
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Private experiences (4)
Santorini: Private Sunset Sailing Tour with Dinner & PickupYou’ll sail Santorini’s caldera with a local captain, pass Red Beach and White Beach by private yacht, swim off Thirasia island, and enjoy dinner cooked fresh onboard as sunset colors fill the sky. Includes hotel pickup and drinks — it’s not just scenery but real warmth you’ll remember.
Private Motor Yacht Cruise Santorini: Snorkel, swim, sunsetA private motor yacht cruise around Santorini lets you stop as long as you want at White Beach, the Red Beach, the volcanic hot springs, and Nea Kameni, with snorkeling gear, a Greek meal and open bar included. You pick the daytime departure or the sunset cruise, and the boat picks you up from your hotel. The itinerary can shift if weather demands it, and Cruise Ship guests need to reach the office in Fira an hour before departure.Is it for me?Book the daytime cruise if you want the full five-hour route with multiple snorkel stops and time to absorb each location; the sunset version trades some swimming time for the light show over Ammoudi Harbour and Oia. Either way, the boat is private to your group, so the crew adjusts the pace and the stops to what you want.
Santorini Snorkeling Private Yacht Cruise with Meal & BarA private full-day motor yacht cruise from Vlychada Marina visits Santorini's Red and White Beaches, the Venetian Lighthouse, thermal hot springs and snorkeling sites around Thirasia Island. The yacht carries your group only; a captain and crew navigate while you relax on the private flybridge with sunbeds, and a Greek traditional meal with open bar (wine and beer) is included, along with snorkeling gear and towels.Is it for me?Ten hours is a full day commitment, which means you won't fit other activities into the same afternoon—but it's also what lets the yacht visit the volcano, the hot springs, two distinct beaches and a snorkeling site without rushing any of them, and still have time to relax on the flybridge between stops.
Santorini Private Sailing: Volcano, Hot Springs & Sunset DinnerYou sail past Santorini's volcanic coastline—Red Beach, White Beach, Mavro Vouno—stopping to snorkel in clear water and swim in the warm springs near Nea Kameni. Dinner and local wine are prepared onboard as you anchor in the caldera at sunset, with all snorkeling equipment and beverages included. The boat returns to Vlychada after dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want the caldera's volcanic sites, hot springs, and snorkeling in one private outing without arranging a boat, equipment, or dinner separately—the fixed itinerary and all-inclusive meals mean you arrive, sail, and eat without planning the details yourself.
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Snorkeling in Santorini: Sunset Catamaran with Hot SpringsA five-hour catamaran tour from Santorini that sails past the volcano, stops at the hot springs for a swim, and anchors at Red and White Beaches for snorkeling. The boat holds a maximum of twenty passengers, includes a live guide in English or Greek, hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, towels and a grilled Greek menu prepared on board, plus local wine and beer throughout. The tour ends at Amoudi Bay timed to catch the sunset.Is it for me?Book the sunset tour if you want the full day of snorkeling and sailing timed to end as the light goes; the morning tour works better if you prefer to snorkel earlier and have the rest of your day free, though it skips the sunset finale.
Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs & BBQA 5-hour sailing catamaran cruise from Santorini visits the volcano, Hot Springs, Red Beach and White Beach with swimming and snorkeling stops, a barbecue meal prepared onboard, and complimentary Santorinian wine, soft drinks and water. Hotel pickup and roundtrip transfer are included, and the English-speaking crew provides safety instruction and a map of landmarks. Maximum 55 passengers per departure.Is it for me?The 5-hour pace means you're on the water the whole time with no long walks or early starts — you swim at three stops, eat lunch on the boat, and the driver meets you back at your hotel. It suits anyone who wants to see the volcano and Hot Springs without renting a car or booking separate transport.
Santorini sailing and snorkeling: Volcano, hot springs, Red BeachA 5-hour sailing tour from Santorini departs Amoudi Bay aboard a luxury catamaran, passes the volcano and Palea Kameni, and stops to swim in the hot springs, snorkel at White and Red beaches, and see the ancient lighthouse from the water. The boat carries a maximum of 20 passengers, includes a live English or Greek-speaking guide, barbecue lunch, drinks, snorkeling equipment and towels, with round-trip hotel transfers.Is it for me?Book this tour if you speak English or Greek comfortably—the guide delivers commentary in one language throughout the day, so you'll follow the stops and the stories about the volcano and the thermal waters without translation delays.
Santorini Sunset Sailing: Snorkeling, Dinner & Hot SpringsA sunset catamaran cruise departing Vlychada Port at 3pm with five snorkeling stops around Santorini's caldera, including the Red Beach, White Beach, Hot Springs and Mesa Pigadia Beach. The boat includes snorkeling gear, a full Greek dinner and open bar; hotel pickup is arranged, and the five-hour voyage ends with the sunset sail back to port.Is it for me?This is a shared catamaran with a live English-speaking guide, so you're sailing with other travelers and following the boat's fixed schedule—book it if you want the five snorkeling stops, the Hot Springs and the sunset all in one afternoon without renting a boat or planning the route yourself.
Santorini Caldera Sailing Tour with BBQ Lunch & DrinksYou’ll sail Santorini’s caldera with a small group, stopping for swims at Red Beach or White Beach and soaking in volcanic hot springs near Nea Kameni. Snorkeling gear is ready if you want it, plus there’s a fresh Greek BBQ lunch with local wine or beer served onboard before heading back. You might find yourself wishing for just one more hour at sea.
Santorini: Sailing Tour with BBQ, Drinks & Hot SpringsYou’ll sail Santorini’s caldera with a local crew, stopping for swims at Red or White Beach and soaking in Nea Kameni’s volcanic hot springs. Enjoy barbecue lunch with unlimited wine or beer on deck—all with hotel pickup included. Expect laughter, new friends, and those strange moments when everything feels both familiar and completely new.
Santorini catamaran cruise: Snorkeling Red Beach hot springsA half-day catamaran cruise from Santorini with hotel pickup sails past the volcano, stops at Red Beach and the hot springs for snorkeling, and serves a Greek barbecue meal on board. You choose morning departure—best for snorkeling and the white cliffs in bright sun—or an afternoon sunset cruise. The boat holds a maximum of 14 guests, and all snorkeling equipment, towels, drinks and a guide in English or Greek are included.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want the clearest water for snorkeling and the brightest light on the white cliffs; choose the sunset cruise if you're staying on the east side of the island and want to watch the sun drop below Oia from the water instead of from a crowded viewpoint on land.
Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with BBQ & DrinksYou’ll board at Vlychada marina for an easygoing sunset cruise around Santorini’s caldera, swimming at Red and White Beaches, tasting fresh Greek BBQ and wine on deck, and watching the sun drop behind volcanic cliffs. Friendly local crew keeps things light—and you might find yourself lingering over that last glass of wine as dusk settles in.
Snorkeling in Santorini: Sailing cruise with Greek BBQA five-hour sailing cruise from Vlychada marina in Santorini visits Red Beach, White Beach, a secluded black sand beach and Nea Kameni Island, with snorkeling equipment, a Greek BBQ dinner made from seasonal ingredients, and unlimited local wine and refreshments included. Choose the day cruise to maximize swimming time or the sunset departure for the light; add transfer from your hotel or arrange your own way to the marina.Is it for me?The day cruise maximizes time in the water across three beaches and the volcanic springs; the sunset option trades daylight swimming for the light show over the caldera at the end. Both include the same meal and snorkeling gear, so pick the departure time that matches when you want to be in the water.
Santorini Morning Caldera Cruise: Swim, BBQ & Volcanic BeachesPicture yourself sailing Santorini’s caldera, swimming at volcanic beaches, tasting fresh BBQ on deck, and soaking up local stories—this cruise is easygoing and unforgettable.
Santorini: Volcano Sailing & Hot Springs with LunchYou sail into Santorini's caldera past Red Beach and White Beach, stop to snorkel at Mesa Pigadia with fresh fruit on deck, pass the black cliffs of Mavro Vouno and the historic Akrotiri Lighthouse, then anchor near Kameni for a swim and traditional lunch with local wine. The boat is semi-private, small enough to feel intimate but not cramped, and includes all snorkeling gear, towels, and a crew that knows the route. Morning and sunset departures both work; choose based on light and crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the caldera from the water rather than from a clifftop, and prefer a route that includes swimming and a proper meal over a quick photo tour. The small group size and fixed itinerary mean you're not negotiating stops or timing yourself — the crew handles the logistics while you focus on the water and the light.
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Santorini: Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Volcano Hike & DinnerYou’ll hike across Santorini’s volcano with a local guide, swim into warm sulfur springs near Palea Kameni (don’t worry—they’ve got pool noodles), then share Greek food and wine on deck as you watch Oia’s famous sunset from the caldera. Expect laughter, salty skin, and moments that linger long after you return home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 19 of the 19 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Santorini Sailing with Snorkeling: Red & White Beaches is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.86 out of 5 across 803 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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