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title: Santorini Adventurous Catamaran Experience with Snorkeling
lang: en
type: tour
city: Santorini
country: Greece
price: 102
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 195
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 51 of 64 (Catamaran & Sailing Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-adventurous-catamaran-experience-with-snorkeling/
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# Santorini Adventurous Catamaran Experience with Snorkeling

**Guidekin's take:** Sail past Red and White Beach and the Venetian Light House of Akrotiri before a stop at the Hot Springs at the Volcanoes. Hotel transfers, barbecue lunch and snorkeling gear are included; hiking on the Volcano is excluded. 4.84 from 195 reviews at €102 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #51 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The Caldera Blue Cruise offers a unique chance to admire the beauty of the island, visiting all of Santorini’s “hotspots” within just 5 hours. An Adventurous Caldera Cruise, beginning by sailing pass the Red and White Beach. We continue our guided cruise passing right under the Venetian Light House, of Akrotiri, at the southern of the island entering the Caldera. Our next stop is the famous Hot Springs at the Volcanoes. Take your time and reflect upon the geothermal energy of the Volcanoes, swimming in the sulfuric coves. Heading back towards the port of Vlychada, you will have the chance to enjoy your lunch/dinner and have even more time for a swim and snorkelling at the coves of the Black Mountain. Choose the sunset cruise and enjoy this unique experience admiring the spectacular colours of the most famous sunset in the world…!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- 4 start times: between 10:00 and 15:30
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €102 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 195 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Caldera Yachting Santorini
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.84 from 195 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 186 of 195.

- 5 stars: 177 (91%)
- 4 stars: 9 (5%)
- 3 stars: 6 (3%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the crew, food and swimming stops; unclear pickup details are a recurring source of stress

**Praised:**
- Friendly, attentive crew who take safety seriously
- Freshly prepared Greek meals and attentive drinks service
- Time to swim and snorkel at several stops
- Coastal views and sunset watching from the water
- Clean, comfortable boats with room to relax

**Complaints:**
- Unclear pickup locations caused confusion and stress
- Hot springs felt cooler than expected

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2024-09-12 to 2026-09-27); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Cruise | €102 / person | English | 5-hour Tag Heuer cruise with buffet on board Pickup included |
| Sunset Cruise | €102 / person | English | 5-hour Tag Heuer cruise with buffet on board Pickup included |

## What's included

- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Responsible drinking/Alcohol consumption limit
- Tour escort/host
- Transportation from/to hotel with an A/C minibus/van
- Lunch with BBQ on board, chicken fillet, salads, dessert
- Info about Santorini during the cruise
- Printed safety instructions in 7 languages en/fr/es/it/de/ar/cn

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hiking on the Volcano

## Itinerary

1. **Vlychada** (30m) - Your cruise starts and ends in Vlychada port
2. **Red Beach** (20m) - Swim and take some photos close to the Red beach. It is located close to the Village of Akrotiri snd is one of the most scenic and famous beaches in Santorini. Its impressive colour is due to the minerals and iron soil.
3. **White Beach** (20m) - White beach is one of the most private beaches in Santorini, accessible only by boat. It will impress you with its crystal blue waters and white rocks.
4. **Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - Sail past the 19th-century venetian Lighthouse in Akrotiri is standing on the edge of the high cliff. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades and one of the oldest in Greece.
5. **Mesa Pigadia Beach** (20m) - Sail past the rocky Black Mountain and the Indian Rock
6. **Nea Kameni** (30m) - Swim and snorkel at the hot springs of the Volcano, the warm sulphurous waters are known for their therapeutic benefits.
7. **Palea Kameni** (20m) - Sail past the Plea Kameni
8. **Santorini Volcano** (20m) - We sail around the Volcano

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 15:00, 15:30
- 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.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport/ID (a copy/photo) is required for all passengers during embarkation
- Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth is required at the time of booking for all participants
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time ad re-boarding time

## Compared with other Catamaran & Sailing Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #51 of 64** | €102 | 5h | 4.84 (195) | 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 |
| [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 #51 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.

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