--- title: Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Meal and Open Bar lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 136 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 222 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 60 of 64 (Catamaran & Sailing Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-catamaran-cruise-with-fresh-meal-and-open-bar/ --- # Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Meal and Open Bar **Guidekin's take:** Swim in the coves of the Black Mountain and sail past the Venetian Light House of Akrotiri. Hotel transfers, lunch or dinner, snorkeling gear and towels are included; bring a copy or photo of your passport or ID for boarding. 4.75 from 222 reviews at €136 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #60 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Catamaran Classic Cruise offers a unique chance to admire the beauty of the island, visiting all of Santorini’s “hotspots” within just 5 hours. An Authentic Caldera Cruise begins by sailing pass the Red and White Beach. Our first stop for a swim, is at the hidden coves of the Black Mountain. Goggles On, it is snorkeling time! 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 snorkeling at the famous Red Beach. Choose the sunset cruise and enjoy this unique experience admiring the spectacular colors 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 €136 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 222 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 4.75 from 222 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 208 of 222. - 5 stars: 193 (87%) - 4 stars: 15 (7%) - 3 stars: 5 (2%) - 2 stars: 5 (2%) - 1 star: 4 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew, meals and views; some were disappointed when expected beach stops did not happen **Praised:** - Friendly crews who share information about the island - Freshly prepared BBQ meals praised for flavour and quality - Comfortable boats with space to lounge - Convenient hotel pickups and return transfers - Coastal views and sunsets from the water **Complaints:** - Expected beach stops did not happen on some outings - Some felt rushed by the crew and wanted more opportunity to swim Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2024-06-16 to 2026-10-12); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Morning Cruise | €136 / person | English | Day Cruise: Our Day Cruise offers you a unique chance to admire Santorini's beauty, sailing along the deep blue waters of the island. Starting from the Red Beach for a swim, followed by sailing to the White Beach Pickup included | | Sunset Cruise | €136 / person | English | The Sunset Cruise will exploit your senses, not only because of the imposing beauty of the Caldera, while sailing the sea route from Red Beach, the White Beach, the Black Mountain and the Hot Springs, Pickup included | ## What's included - Use of Snorkeling equipment/ swimming aids/ towels - Lunch or dinner on board with seafood, chicken fillet, grilled sausages, salad, dessert - Responsible drinking/Alcohol consumption limit - Tour escort/host - Transportation from/to hotel with an A/C minibus/van - 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** (pass by, no stop) - The cruise starts and ends to the port of Vlychada, in the southern part of Santorini 2. **Red Beach** (30m) - 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. **Palea Kameni** (30m) - Swim and snorkel at the hot springs of the Volcano, the warm sulphurous waters are known for their therapeutic benefits. 7. **Santorini Volcano** (30m) - 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 - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants. - Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time. - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking - Passport/ID (a copy/photo) is required for all passengers during embarkation ## Compared with other Catamaran & Sailing Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #60 of 64** | €136 | 5h | 4.75 (222) | 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 #60 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/santorini-catamaran-cruise-with-fresh-meal-and-open-bar/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md