--- title: Sunset Caldera Sailing Cruise lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 125 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 104 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 54 of 64 (Catamaran & Sailing Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/sunset-caldera-sailing-cruise/ --- # Sunset Caldera Sailing Cruise **Guidekin's take:** A sunset sail on the Caldera pairs swimming and snorkeling with a BBQ meal and Greek wine. Hotel transfers, snorkeling gear and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks are included; children must be accompanied by an adult. 4.79 from 104 reviews at €125 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #54 of 64 in Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Captain Yiannis and his crew -all experienced sailors- can assure you that all claims about greek hospitality are true and that this cruise will be the most memorable part of your vacation in Santorini. So, step aboard for a relaxed sailing cruise and enjoy your time swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, taking photos, tasting delicious BBQ meals and greek wines and much much more. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 14:30, 15:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Lunch, Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €125 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 104 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Barca Sailing Daily Cruises - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 14:30, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.79 from 104 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 99 of 104. - 5 stars: 94 (90%) - 4 stars: 5 (5%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew, food and relaxed sailing; some find the hot springs cooler than expected **Praised:** - Welcoming crew who share the island's history - Freshly prepared meals and plentiful drinks - Small groups with room to relax on board - Opportunities to sail with the sails raised - Sunset views from the water and enjoyable swimming stops **Complaints:** - Hot springs that are not as warm as expected - Chilly conditions on the water Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2019-09-25 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - GST (Goods and Services Tax) - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Lunch - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks - Local taxes - Fuel surcharge ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Barca Sailing** (10m) - The picturesque marina of Vlychada, a small round harbor in which small sailboats, speed boats, and fishing boats of the settlement find shelter. 2. **Red Beach** (pass by, no stop) - The Red beach is one of the most scenic and interesting beaches on the island, located near Akrotiri village. Red Beach is without a doubt worth a visit considering that it is a rare sight, probably unique in the whole world, where red is the dominant color. We slow down in... 3. **White Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Undoubtedly the specificity of the geomorphology of Santorini is what makes the island so special.White Beach is white pebbled surrounded by white towering cliffs that form a beautiful, small cove and provide partial shade. This tiny beach is also composed of pumice stones... 4. **Palea Kameni** (30m) - is a volcanic island within the Santorini Caldera. The island was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions that formed large deposits of pumice and dacite. 5. **Akrotiri Lighthouse is a 19th-century lighthouse on the Greek island of Santo...** (pass by, no stop) - Akrotiri Lighthouse is a 19th-century lighthouse on the Greek island of Santorini. The lighthouse was built by a French company in 1892, making the lighthouse one of the oldest in Greece.You will see it from the water on our way to Caldera. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:30, 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. ## Meeting point In front of mini market in Vlychada Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Catamaran & Sailing Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #54 of 64** | €125 | 5h | 4.79 (104) | 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 #54 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/sunset-caldera-sailing-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md