--- title: Santorini Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise with BBQ,drinks,transfer lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 130 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 225 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [el, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 43 of 64 (Catamaran & Sailing Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-luxury-catamaran-day-cruise-with-bbq-drinks-transfer/ --- # Santorini Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise with BBQ,drinks,transfer **Guidekin's take:** Cruise through the Caldera with swimming and snorkeling near Red and White beach and a Greek barbecue on board. Hotel transfers, towels, beer, wine and soft drinks are included; the boat cannot moor directly on the beaches. 4.88 from 225 reviews at €130 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #43 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview A sailing trip is 'a must do' experience in Santorini. Why you not do it with style? The Brand New Ipanema 58' is the most luxurious vessel and one of its kind yachts in Santorini. Enjoy the ultimate comfort deck of the yacht while you are being “spoiled” from the professional crew and Captain. Enjoy amazing Greek style barbecue meal on board, swimming and snorkeling at the unique Red and White beach and of capture amazing moments and selfies while sailing in the Caldera. NEW | LIGHT COOKING CLASS ON BOARD Enhance your morning sailing experience with an authentic Greek culinary touch! Exclusive to our Morning Small-Group Cruises, this hands-on experience invites guests to join our crew in preparing traditional Greek salads, fresh tzatziki, and a selection of delicious appetizers. A unique opportunity to discover Greek flavors while enjoying the beauty of Santorini at sea. Please note: This experience is available exclusively on morning cruises and is not offered on sunset tours. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: Full Greek BBQ meal experience - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €130 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 225 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sunset Oia Nepa - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Greek, English - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.88 from 225 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 218 of 225. - 5 stars: 209 (93%) - 4 stars: 9 (4%) - 3 stars: 4 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the attentive crew, BBQ and swimming stops; the volcanic springs can feel cooler than expected **Praised:** - Friendly, attentive crews who share information about the island - Freshly cooked BBQ meals with plenty to eat - Comfortable boats with space to relax - Swimming stops with time to snorkel and enjoy the coastline - Well organised hotel transfers **Complaints:** - Volcanic springs felt cooler than some guests expected Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-07-13 to 2026-10-21); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Blanket (to be returned to the crew) - Leaflet with safety instructions in es/en/fr/kr/ch - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Light Cooking Class on board (morning departure only) - Free beer, white wine, soft drinks, bottled water, juice - Floating devices - Towels (to be returned to the crew) - Snorkeling equipment - Restroom on board - English speaking crew ## Not included - Gratuities - Light Cooking Class is not offered on afternoon/sunset departures ## Itinerary 1. **Amoudi Bay** (pass by, no stop) - Start you tour from Ammoudi port 2. **Santorini Volcano** (pass by, no stop) - Sail next to the Volcano 3. **Palea Kameni** (pass by, no stop) - Sail next to Palea Kameni 4. **Hot Springs** (30m) - Swim in the Hot Springs 5. **Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - Watch the Ancient Lighthouse from the sea 6. **White Beach** (1h 30m) - Watch the landscape of the White Beach while swimming and snorkeling and enjoy a BBQ menu on board 7. **Red Beach** (30m) - Watch the landscape of the Red Beach while swimming and snorkeling ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - All yachts and boats in Greece cannot moor directly on the beach. Captain has selected the best points for swimming and snorkelling, the closest possible from the beach - According to Greek law, all yachts and boats in Greece cannot moor directly on the beaches. The cruise operator has selected the best points for swimming and snorkeling, as close as possible to the beach. - Passengers have to remove their shoes before embarkation - Please provide contact details. A day before the tour, the cruise operator will confirm pick up time and place ## Compared with other Catamaran & Sailing Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #43 of 64** | €130 | 5h | 4.88 (225) | 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 #43 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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