--- title: Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 460 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [el, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 63 of 64 (Catamaran & Sailing Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-luxury-sailing-catamaran-cruise-with-bbq-drinks-and-transfer/ --- # Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer **Guidekin's take:** Sail from Amoudi port towards the volcano for a swim near the hot springs, in a small shared group of up to twenty. A meal, snorkelling gear and towels are included; the cooking class is offered only on morning departures. 4.72 from 460 reviews at €110 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #63 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Santorini's volcanic landscape by sea on this 5-hour sailing trip aboard a new luxury catamaran. With its sleek, diamond-like design and comfortable seating areas both inside and out, the boat provides the perfect vantage point for enjoying the natural beauty of the island. You'll leave from the Amoudi port and cruise to the volcano, where you can take a bath in the hot springs area. See the old lighthouse in Greece, and swim in the coastal waters of the White and Red beaches. Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch. Traditional Greek food, complimentary drinks, towels, and snorkeling equipment are all included. NEW | LIGHT COOKING CLASS ON BOARD Enhance your morning sailing experience with an authentic Greek culinary touch! 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: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 460 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 4.72 from 460 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 424 of 460. - 5 stars: 387 (84%) - 4 stars: 37 (8%) - 3 stars: 22 (5%) - 2 stars: 6 (1%) - 1 star: 8 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew, food and space on board; some describe slow or disorganised transfers **Praised:** - Friendly, informative crew who attend closely to guests' needs - Fresh barbecue meals and plentiful drinks - Clean, spacious boats with room to spread out - Enjoyable swimming and snorkelling at varied stops - Relaxed cruising with views of the caldera and coast **Complaints:** - Some report slow or confusing transfers, while others describe smooth pickups and returns - Water at the swimming stops can be colder than expected Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-06-10 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Leaflet with safety instructions in en/ fr/ es/ ch/ kr - Light Cooking Class on board (morning departure only) - Floating devices - Βlanket (to be returned to the crew) - Towels (to be returned to the crew) - Snorkeling equipment - and pork skewers, roasted vegetables, pasta with red sauce, stuffed vine leaves,vegetarian meal) - Restroom on board - Map with extensive info on the landmarks and destinations - Greek menu prepared on the spot (Greek salad, shrimp saganaki, grilled chicken ## Not included - Gratuities - Light Cooking Class is not offered on afternoon/sunset departures ## Itinerary 1. **Amoudi Bay** (pass by, no stop) - Start you tour 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 8. **Vlychada Beach** (pass by, no stop) - End your tour at Vlychada Port ## 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 - Maximum passengers 20 - All yachts and boats in Greece cannot moor directly on the beach. Catamaran crew has selected the best points for swimming and snorkeling, the closest possible from the beach. - Hot Springs: Catamarans stay 50 m away from the yellowish waters of the Hot Springs. Temperature is up to 4° warmer than the clear water. Guests swim securely very close to the volcano. - Guests have to remove their shoes before embarkation. ## Compared with other Catamaran & Sailing Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #63 of 64** | €110 | 5h | 4.72 (460) | 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 #63 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-luxury-sailing-catamaran-cruise-with-bbq-drinks-and-transfer/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md