Snorkeling in Halkidiki: Private Sailboat with Equipment

Anchor at three coves and snorkel the clearest water without fighting a schedule

A private sailboat day trip in Halkidiki with a captain and crew, snorkeling equipment, SUP boards and stops at Kelyfos, Spalathronisia and Porto Carras. You choose the swim spots and the lunch timing. The seven-hour itinerary shifts based on weather and what you want to do, so no two days follow the same route. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The trip is not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail and swim around Halkidiki coast

• Sail to Kelyfos for swimming and snorkeling
• Sail to Spalathronisia and explore Lemos beach
• Optional lunch in Neos Marmaras or nearby
• Navigate south Neos Marmaras coves and swim
• Visit Kameno beach accessible only by sea

The experience

Kelyfos is the first stop, a sheltered cove where the water stays clear enough to see the bottom from the boat. You get snorkeling gear and a mask, and the captain anchors long enough for a real swim instead of a quick dip. From there the yacht sails to Spalathronisia, where Lemos beach narrows to a sand stripe with water on both sides. The kind of place you cannot reach by car. The route continues through the south Neos Marmaras coves, including Porto Carras and its Blue Lagoon bay, each one a stop where you can jump in again or stay on deck.

Around midday the yacht pulls into a tavern in Neos Marmaras or another spot you choose together, and you order and pay for lunch while the boat waits. Before heading back, there is one more swim at Kameno beach, which has no road access. The only way there is by sea. The whole day runs seven hours from start to finish. Mineral water, juices and a music system are on board. You bring a towel or use the washing water to rinse off salt. The captain speaks English and adjusts the stops if the weather shifts or you want to linger somewhere longer.

SUP boards and snorkeling equipment are included, so you do not rent them separately. The yacht fuel, all fees and taxes are built into the price. Public transport runs near the departure point if you need it to get there.

What’s included

• Private yacht with captain and crew.
• snorkeling equipment and SUP boards.
• mineral water, juices and music system.
• washing water to rinse off salt.
• all yacht fuel, fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 6 May 2027

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Halkidiki Sailing & Sporades islands

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to linger at each cove without a fixed schedule: the captain adjusts to your pace and the day's conditions rather than following a set itinerary.

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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 is Kelyfos like for snorkeling?

Kelyfos is a sheltered cove with clear water where you can see down to the seabed: the first stop on the route and the one where most people spend time in the water with a mask and snorkel.

Can I choose where to stop for lunch, or is it fixed?

You choose the lunch spot together with the captain before the day starts. The yacht stops at a tavern in Neos Marmaras or another location you pick, and you order and pay for your own meal while the boat waits.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The captain adjusts the itinerary based on weather conditions and sea state, so the stops and coves may change from what is planned. You will visit the safest and best spots available that day.

Is the snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to rent it?

Snorkeling gear and SUP boards are included in the price. You do not pay extra for them or arrange them separately.

How long is the whole day on the water?

The trip runs seven hours from departure to return, with multiple swim stops and a lunch break built in.