--- title: Half-Day Tailor-made Private Catamaran Cruise in Santorini lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 800 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 98 duration_minutes: 300 free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 64 (Catamaran & Sailing Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/half-day-tailor-made-private-catamaran-cruise-in-santorini/ --- # Half-Day Tailor-made Private Catamaran Cruise in Santorini **Guidekin's take:** Sail from Vlychada past the White beach and swim at the Red beach on a private tour for your party with a flexible route. Hotel transfers, towels, snorkeling gear, seafood, BBQ and an open bar are included; pricing is per person. 4.99 from 98 reviews at €800 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #10 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The traditional marine of Vlychada is the starting point of our fascinating cruise. We recommend a standard route but the tour can be altered according to your personal preferences. Indicative Route: Our sailing experience starts from the traditional marine of Vlychada, cruising along the White beach, enjoying a refreshing swim at the Red beach. Admire the mystical surroundings as the catamaran sails near the Venetian lighthouse, south of the breathtaking Caldera. Sailing close to the Volcano, you will swim and feel the warm healing water of the Hot Springs ,admiring the unique view of Thirasia island .The cruise continues near the cinematic Old Port of Fira, passing across the Indian Rock and the amazing Black Mountain. During our stop in Mesa Pigadia, enjoy a relaxing swim and snorkeling in the crystal clear water, while we prepare a delicious meal for you.Our journey ends at Vlychada marine. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €800 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 98 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Santorini Star Sailing - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Start times: 10:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.99 from 98 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 98 of 98. - 5 stars: 97 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Open bar with local white wine, beers, beverages and a glass of Prosecco - Finger food, tasteful Appetizers, Fresh Fruits and delicious handmade dessert. - Meal including :Shrimps, Mussels, BBQ on board, tzatziki, Greek Salad,Pasta with Mediterranean sauce - Towels on board - Snorkeling equipment - Guided tour - Hotel pick up and drop off with luxury mini bus ## Itinerary 1. **Vlichada** (pass by, no stop) - The adventure begins 2. **Red Beach** (20m; admission included) - Snap pictures of the reddish hue and wild cliff formations 3. **White Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Limestone formations & crystal-clear waters 4. **Akrotiri** (pass by, no stop) - Lighthouse, Akrotiri 84700 Greece, pass by without stopping 5. **Santorini Volcano** (20m; admission included) - ,mystical surroundings. 6. **Thirassia** (30m) - Emerged from the volcanic eruption, now welcomes you 7. **Santorini Old Harbor** (pass by, no stop) - , Fira 847 00 Greece, pass by without stopping 8. **Oia** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy the spectacular beauty of Oia 9. **Vlychada** (pass by, no stop) - The cruise end ## 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. Ends: at the same point of the pick up ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1600 | €800 | | 4 | €1600 | €400 | | 6 | €1596 | €266 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises start at €90 per person. ## Compared with other Catamaran & Sailing Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 64** | €800 | 5h | 4.99 (98) | private | | [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 | | [Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia](/greece/santorini/tours/half-day-premium-catamaran-cruise-in-santorini-including-oia/?format=md) | €160 | 5h | 4.96 (2061) | shared | Ranked #10 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-tailor-made-private-catamaran-cruise-in-santorini/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md