--- title: Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 1350 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [el, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 59 of 64 (Catamaran & Sailing Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-sunset-luxury-sailing-catamaran-cruise-with-bbq-drinks-transfer/ --- # Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer **Guidekin's take:** Sail the Caldera and the Red & White Beaches area, with swimming and snorkeling near the Hot Springs. BBQ, drinks and snorkel gear are included, while the light cooking class runs only on morning departures. 4.83 from 1350 reviews at €110 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #59 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Perfect Luxury Sailing experience in the magnificent island of Santorini with an amazing catamaran. Sailing in luxury and style on the biggest Lagoon Catamaran on the island, you will visit most amazing sights of Santorini like the Hot Springs area, Caldera, Red & White Beaches area. Swim and snorkel at the crystal deep blue water of Santorini. A delicious barbecue meal is freshly prepared on board. Complimentary drinks such as local white wine, soft drinks, water, juice, beers are served throughout the trip. Sailing between Oia village and Thirassia Island and waiting for the breathtaking sunset. NEW | LIGHT COOKING CLASS ON BOARD 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, 14:30: 2 departures 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: 4.83/5 from 1350 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, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.83 from 1350 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1296 of 1350. - 5 stars: 1204 (89%) - 4 stars: 92 (7%) - 3 stars: 32 (2%) - 2 stars: 11 (1%) - 1 star: 11 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew, meals and sunset views; the hot springs can disappoint those expecting hot water. **Praised:** - Friendly, attentive crews who share information about the island - Fresh meals cooked on board with generous portions - Sunset views from the water - Clean, spacious boats with shaded seating - Swimming stops with time to enjoy the water **Complaints:** - Hot springs described as barely warm or not hot - Swimming stops offshore without beach landings - Some found safety information unclear or hard to hear - Wind and choppy water during the cruise Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-08-05 to 2026-11-01); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Sunset Tour | €110 / person | English, Greek | Lagoon 500-520 Sunset tour: Perfect Luxury Sailing experience in the magnificent island of Santorini with amazing Lagoon 500-520 catamaran. Pickup included | | Morning tour | €110 / person | English, Greek | Light Cooking Class on board: Enhance your morning sailing experience with an authentic Greek light cooking class! Exclusive to the morning cruise. Lagoon 500-520 morning tour: Perfect Luxury Sailing experience in the magnificent island of Santorini with amazing Lagoon 500-520 catamaran. Pickup included | ## What's included - Blanket (to be returned to the crew) - 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) - 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. **Vlychada Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Start your tour 2. **Red Beach** (30m) - Watch the landscape of the Red Beach while swimming and snorkeling 3. **White Beach** (1h 30m) - Watch the landscape of the White Beach while swimming and snorkeling and enjoy a BBQ menu on board 4. **Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - Watch the Ancient Lighthouse from the sea 5. **Hot Springs** (30m) - Swim in the Hot Springs 6. **Palea Kameni** (pass by, no stop) - Sail next to Palea Kameni 7. **Santorini Volcano** (pass by, no stop) - Sail next to the Volcano 8. **Amoudi Bay** (pass by, no stop) - End you tour in Ammoudi Port ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 14:30 - 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. The temperature of the Hot Springs is up to 4° warmer than the clear water. Guests swim securely very close to the volcano - Please provide your contact details and the name of your accommodation. The cruise operator will contact you a day before the tour, in order to confirm pick up time and place. - Passengers have to remove their shoes before embarkation. - After the end of the Daylight Saving Time, we perform the tour from 12:30 till the sunset at approximately 17:30 ## Compared with other Catamaran & Sailing Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #59 of 64** | €110 | 5h | 4.83 (1350) | 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 #59 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-sunset-luxury-sailing-catamaran-cruise-with-bbq-drinks-transfer/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md