--- title: Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 160 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 2061 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 64 (Catamaran & Sailing Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/half-day-premium-catamaran-cruise-in-santorini-including-oia/ --- # Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia **Guidekin's take:** Explore Ammoudi Bay below Oia, swim at Thirasia island and sail near the Venetian lighthouse. A seafood and BBQ meal, transport, snorkel gear and drinks are included; Prosecco is limited to one glass. 4.96 from 2061 reviews at €160 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #3 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview A sailing experience to soak up the beautiful scenery of Santorini island surrounded by the clear water of Aegean sea and visit the most popular spots of the island.Hop aboard a luxury catamaran to explore the Ammoudi Bay, which is nestled right under the irrepressible Oia.Enjoy a relaxing swim and snorkelling in the crystal water of picturesque Thirasia island.Admire the mystical surroundings as the catamaran sails near the Venetian lighthouse on the southern part of the Caldera.Swim and feel the warm healing waters during the stop to Volcano hot springs.Cruising along the White beach and swim to the world famous Red beach.Part of the experience is our menu.A variety of seafood salads appetizers, desert and a savory BBQ dinner prepared on board.Open bar of white wine beer, and soft drinks included. Being part of the world’s famous Sunset of Santorini by witnessing the setting Santorini sun cast its stunning array of colors over the horizon with a glass of Prosecco. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 10:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €160 per person for the Half Day Premium Sunset option; other options up to €180 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 2061 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Santorini Star Sailing - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.96 from 2061 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2051 of 2061. - 5 stars: 2003 (97%) - 4 stars: 48 (2%) - 3 stars: 6 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew, meals and swimming stops; cold conditions are a recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Many praise the crew's friendliness and knowledge of the sights - Meals and plentiful drinks are frequently praised - Swimming stops with time to enjoy the water - Easy, punctual pickup arrangements - Relaxed cruising with views of the islands **Complaints:** - Cold conditions reported on some outings Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Half Day Premium Sunset | €160 / person | English | Pickup included | | Half Day Premium | €180 / person | English | Duration: 5 hours Pickup included | ## What's included - Towels on board - All Fees and Taxes - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Air-conditioned vehicle - Soft drinks , water ,beer, white wine and ONE glass of Prosecco, - Seafood, BBQ on board, a great variety of meat meals, greek salad , handmade greek tapas and variety of fruits .Also Vegetarian and Vegan meals are available ## Itinerary 1. **Red Beach** (25m) - Explore the famous Red beach with the a stop for swimming . 2. **Santorini Volcano** (30m) - Swim and feel the warm healing waters. 3. **White Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Explore Limestone formations & crystal-clear waters 4. **Thirassia** (45m) - The picturesque island of Thirassia, enjoy a relaxing swim and snorkeling in the crystal clear water, while our crew prepare a delicious meal for you 5. **Amoudi Bay** (pass by, no stop) - The highlight of your cruise.The famous port of Oia.Your sailing experience starts or ends in Ammoudi bay depends the starting time of your cruise. 6. **Akrotiri Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - Admire the mystical surroundings as the catamaran sails near the Venetian lighthouse ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Caution :Meeting point 1 Vlychada Beach parking is only for the morning cruise Caution:Meeting point 2 Ammoudi,Ia is only for the Sunset Cruise Ends: This is the end point for the sunset cruise ONLY, This is the end point for the morning cruise ONLY ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Catamaran & Sailing Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 64** | €160 | 5h | 4.96 (2061) | shared | | [Santorini Fishing Private Cruise boat tour - BBQ, Snorkeling](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-fishing-private-cruise-boat-tour-bbq-snorkeling/?format=md) | €400 | 5h | 5.0 (381) | private | | [Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers](/greece/santorini/tours/luxury-santorini-catamaran-cruise-lunch-bbq-drinks-transfers/?format=md) | €90 | 5h | 4.98 (503) | shared | | [Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer](/greece/santorini/tours/premium-small-group-catamaran-cruise-with-bbq-open-bar-transfer/?format=md) | €130 | 5h | 4.95 (8241) | shared | Ranked #3 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1850, median €160; typical length 5h. 32 of 64 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-catamaran-cruises/?format=md ## More in Santorini - All Santorini tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/half-day-premium-catamaran-cruise-in-santorini-including-oia/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md