Sifnos private boat cruise: Hidden coves and monastery views
You swim at five separate coves in a single day, each one a different shade of blue.
A full-day private boat cruise around Sifnos departs from Platis Gialos and circles the island with an English-speaking guide, stopping at hidden coves, traditional fishing villages, and historic landmarks for eight hours of swimming and sightseeing. The boat holds between four and eight passengers depending on which vessel you book, and includes snorkeling gear, a light lunch by the sea at Vroulidia, wine or beer, soft drinks, and fruit. The itinerary is fixed, the same stops every day, but the boat size and departure time are choices you make at checkout.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Full-day private boat cruise around Sifnos
- Depart from Platis Gialos
- Admire church on Kitriani Island
- Swim at Fikiada Beach
- Visit Vathi cove and tavernas
- Explore Kamares port and churches
- Lunch at Vroulidia Cove by the sea
- Relax at Heronissos fishing village
- Pass Vlychada Bay and Agios Sostis mines
- Swim near Kastro cliffs and Seralia Beach
- Swim at Pharos, Fasolou, and Glyfos Beaches
- Visit Chrisopigi Monastery above Apokoftos Beach
The experience
The cruise departs from Platis Gialos and heads straight to Kitriani Island, where a lone church sits on an abandoned crag. You jump in for the first swim before the boat continues toward Cape Kontos and Fikiada Beach. From there the route moves to Vathi, a wind-protected cove lined with traditional tavernas where the water stays calm even on rougher days. The boat then swings past Kamares, the main port, where two hilltop churches (Profitis Ilias and Agios Simeon) come into view perched high on the mountainside.
Lunch happens at Vroulidia Cove by the sea, a light meal paired with wine or beer if you're over twenty-one. The afternoon brings stops at Heronissos, a quiet fishing village with colorful boats, and then the Vlychada Bay and Agios Sostis Peninsula, where ancient mines scar the rocky slopes. A swim near Kastro's historic cliffs follows, then the boat passes Panagia Poulati Church before reaching Seralia Beach for another cooling dive. The final stretch covers Pharos, Fasolou, and Glyfos Beaches (all calm and clear), and ends at the Chrisopigi Monastery, a white structure perched dramatically on a rocky point above Apokoftos Beach with its distinctive emerald water.
Snorkeling gear is provided, and soft drinks, water, and a fruit platter round out what's included. The boat itself is a modern Bloomarine or TopLine speedboat, and you'll choose your vessel size and departure time when you book. Group sizes range from four to eight passengers. An English-speaking guide narrates the stops and handles the route, so you stay focused on the water and the villages rather than navigation.
What’s included
- Snorkeling equipment.
- one bottle of white wine and one bottle of rosé (for passengers aged twenty-one and above).
- soft drinks and water.
- a fruit platter.
- light lunch by the sea at Vroulidia Cove.
- an English-speaking guide aboard a modern speedboat.
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Operated by Sifnos Bloomarine
Is this one for you?Pick your boat size at checkout based on how many people are in your group. This determines your deck space and comfort level throughout the day on the same route.
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Top questions
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 difference between the Marvel and TopLine boats on this cruise?
Both are modern speedboats that circle Sifnos on the same route with the same stops. The choice between them is mainly about which vessel your group size fits into. Marvel RIBs accommodate four to eight passengers, while TopLine RIBs hold five to six, and both include the same snorkeling gear, lunch, and drinks.
How many times do we actually swim during the eight hours?
The itinerary includes five designated swim stops: Fikiada Beach near Cape Kontos, Vathi cove, Seralia Beach near Kastro, and then Pharos, Fasolou, and Glyfos Beaches in the final stretch, plus an optional swim near the Chrisopigi Monastery at the end. You're in and out of the water multiple times across the day.
Is lunch included, and what kind of food should I expect?
Yes, lunch is included at Vroulidia Cove by the sea and is described as light. It comes with wine or rosé if you're twenty-one or older, plus soft drinks and water. A fruit platter is also provided during the day.
What's Chrisopigi Monastery actually like when we get there?
Chrisopigi Monastery is a white stone structure built on a rocky promontory that juts into the sea, and it overlooks Apokoftos Beach, which is known for its emerald-colored water. The boat passes it as one of the final landmarks of the day, and you can swim in the waters below before heading back.
Do I need to book a specific departure time, or does the boat leave at a set hour?
The itinerary is the same every day, but you choose your departure time when you book. The eight-hour duration stays consistent regardless of when you start from Platis Gialos.
Sifnos private boat cruise: Hidden coves and monastery views
8h · EN
from € 1,414 per group
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