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title: Santorini Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Trip(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: 232
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [el, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 44 of 64 (Catamaran & Sailing Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-small-group-catamaran-sailing-trip-bbq-drinks-transfer/
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# Santorini Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Trip(BBQ,drinks, transfer)

**Guidekin's take:** Snorkel off Red Beach on a catamaran carrying up to fourteen guests, with a Greek barbecue cooked on board. Hotel transfers and floating devices are included; the light cooking class is only offered on morning departures. 4.88 from 232 reviews at €130 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #44 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Choose this half-day sailing cruise. Your tour begins with convenient transportation from your accommodation or the closest accessible point. At the embarkation dock, you meet the captain and the crew and you sail toward the most magnificent sights of Santorini Island. Sit back, relax onboard and enjoy a delicious, barbecue meal. You can even dive into the crystal clear waters off the Red Beach to snorkel.

Highlights of a morning cruise: Choose a morning tour for the magic view of the white cave-houses on the dark cliffs, under the bright Greek sun. Morning is the best time for snorkeling. 
Enhance your morning sailing experience with an authentic Greek light cooking class! Exclusive to the morning cruise.

Highlights of a sunset cruise: End your day on a high note with a romantic tour, for special moments, by enjoying sunset on board, below the famous Oia settlement. Recommended for guests staying in hotels, on the east side of the island without direct view to the sunset.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:45, 14:45: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €130 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 232 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Sunset Oia Nepa
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Greek, English
- Start times: 09:45, 14:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.88 from 232 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 228 of 232.

- 5 stars: 211 (91%)
- 4 stars: 17 (7%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the crew, food and uncrowded boats; cold water sometimes limits the swimming

**Praised:**
- Attentive, friendly crew who make guests feel welcome
- Freshly prepared meals with generous portions
- Clean, comfortable boats with space to relax
- Swimming stops and views of the caldera and sunset
- Punctual transfers to and from accommodation

**Complaints:**
- Cold water puts some guests off swimming

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2024-06-18 to 2026-10-21); 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 Departure | €130 / person | English, Greek | The mornign tour starts from the Amoudi port of Oia at 9:45am. It is ideal for swimming, snorkeling and for the photo opportunities that the daylight offers. Light Cooking Class on board Pickup included |
| Afternoon Departure - Sunset | €130 / person | English, Greek | The sunset tour starts from the Vlychada port at 2:45pm. It is ideal for a romantic experience in Santorini with amazing view of the unique Sunset of Oia. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Blanket (to be returned to the crew)
- Greek BBQ menu prepared on the spot
- Music on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Leaflet with safety instructions (en/ fr/ es/ ch/ kr)
- Light Cooking Class on board (morning departure only)
- Floating devices
- Towels (to be returned to the crew)
- Snorkeling equipment
- Drinks (soft drinks, white Santorinian wine, beer)

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Light Cooking Class is not offered on afternoon/sunset departures

## Itinerary

1. **Red Beach** (30m) - Watch the landscape of the Red Beach while swimming and snorkeling
2. **White Beach** (1h 30m) - Watch the landscape of the White Beach while swimming and snorkeling and enjoy a BBQ menu on board
3. **Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - Watch the Ancient Lighthouse from the sea
4. **Palea Kameni** (pass by, no stop) - Sail next to Palea Kameni
5. **Hot Springs** (30m) - Swim in the Hot Springs
6. **Santorini Volcano** (pass by, no stop) - Sail next to the Volcano

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:45, 14:45
- 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 capacity 14 guests
- It is recommended to bring swimwear, dry clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- All yachts and boats in Greece cannot moor directly on the beach. Captain has selected the best points for swimming and snorkeling, the closest possible from the beach.
- Hot Springs: It is good to know that catamarans stay 50 meters away from the warm yellowish waters of the “Hot Springs”. Guests swim securely close to the volcano. Temperature of the Hot sulfuric Springs, up to 4ºC warmer than the clear waters.
- A day before the tour, the cruise operator will confirm you pick up time and place. Please, provide contact details.
- Passengers have to remove their shoes before embarkation.

## Compared with other Catamaran & Sailing Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #44 of 64** | €130 | 5h | 4.88 (232) | 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 #44 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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