Santorini

Santorini Caldera Classic Cruise with BBQ on Board and Open Bar

Santorini, Greece

From $158.08

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

5 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

On this half-day small-group catamaran cruise, experience Santorini’s famous beauty the way it was meant to be seen—from the water! Swim and sun off the island’s vibrant Red Beach, and swim in natural volcanic hot springs that warm the Aegean. A fresh Grecian lunch or dinner served onboard, complete with unlimited wine and beer, helps you on your way to total island bliss. Both sunset and daytime cruises include transfers.

Santorini small-group half-day catamaran cruise with transfers
Swim to the Santorini Hot Springs which warm the sea and tint it sulfur
Enjoy a fresh-cooked lunch or dinner onboard with a volcano view
Feel the party spirit with Santorini white wine, local beer, and soft drinks

What's Included

Transportation from/to hotel with an A/C minibus/van
Tour escort/host
Open bar with white local wine, beers & soft beverages
Lunch or dinner on board with seafood, chicken fillet, grilled sausages, salad, dessert
Use of Snorkeling equipment/ swimming aids/ towels
Printed safety instructions in 7 languages en/fr/es/it/de/ar/cn
Info about Santorini during the cruise

Gratuities
Hiking on the Volcano

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up with luxury mini bus from your hotel or the closest accessible meeting point We will contact you 24h prior to the cruise to define the pick-up time and point

What To Expect

Sleep in if you like, and be ready for midmorning or midafternoon pickup at whatever destination suits your travel itinerary—your hotel, the airport, the cable-car station, or Vlychada port. Climb aboard a catamaran with an intimate group—maximum 16 travelers in total—then set sail for a scenic cruise around Santorini’s natural highlights.

The first stop is the island’s distinctive Red Beach, where mineral deposits create a vivid palette of rust-colored rock and sand against the cool turquoise of the Aegean. After a swimming break offshore, admire natural beauty from the water: White Beach, the 19th-century lighthouse, the Indian Rock landmark, a striking jagged cliff that resembles a face in profile, and more.

Drop anchor off the volcanic islet of Palea Kameni and swim in the Santorini Hot Springs, volcanic springs that bubble up from the seafloor, then sail around Nea Kameni, which is home to the still-active Santorini Volcano.

Along the way, enjoy a generous spread of seafood, chicken fillet, sausages, salad, and dessert—plus a spectacular Santorini sunset if you’ve booked the sunset tour. Enjoy free-flow local beer, Santorini white wine, and soft drinks throughout the day without worrying about driving: Your tour finishes with a transfer from Vlychada port to your original pickup point.

Vlychada (Pass By)

Red Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

White Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lighthouse (Pass By)

Mesa Pigadia Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palea Kameni

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santorini Volcano

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants.
Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
Passport/ID (a copy/photo) is required for all passengers during embarkation
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Jenifer_B

We loved this day trip from Santorini! The boat was clean and beautiful and the staff were friendly. Super fun atmosphere with music and the best meal we had on the island was on the boat! Beautiful swimming stops and just the best day!! Highly recommend!!

Reviews

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The most memorable Santorini activity

Marco_T, Sep 2023

The pickup was convenient and precise, the catamaran stunning and the crew very friendly! The locations were gorgeous especially with the sunset twilight and the food served was definitely a highlight. 100% recommended

Santorini by Sea

Dustin_S, Aug 2023

Best way to see Santorini by far! Plenty of time on and in the water; crew was excellent and the food was great!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you so much for your review and that you have shared your experience.

This tour checks ALL the boxes!

Angelic_G, May 2023

Omg where do I start?! Sailing around the entire island of Santorini - check. A full historiography by Captain Ilias of the Serenity - check. Seeing the beauty and splendor of deep blue and bright green waters - check. Swimming with fish that looked like they belonged in an aquarium - check. The most magnificent authentic Greek lunch prepared by the phenomenal crew of the Serenity - check. Absolutely amazing!!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

We really appreciate this amazing review and thank you for your time to share it with us.

One of the best times ever

Ladetrian_J, Oct 2022

This tour was great. I'd definitely recommend. Unlimited beer and wine and the BBQ was cooked right there on the boat and it was delicious. Great experience

A Dreamy Day in Santorini

Jenifer_B, Sep 2022

Great food & scenery, Relaxing way to see the calderas

Cara_V, Jul 2022

The caldera tour took a while to get going with all the pickups and figuring out who was assigned to which boat. However once we got on the boat it was a great experience and my favorite part was the food. Maria, our boat’s chef, made some of the best food I’ve ever eaten- not just in Greece, but anywhere. She mentioned that she cooked Greek family recipes that were passed down to her. Note if you have dietary restrictions- they’ll ask you for them when you book the tour and you’ll fill out a form. However when you get on the boat it’s as if they never saw that form at all because they ask you again and act as if it’s new info. They accommodated me with no issues but if you have concerns I’d recommend emailing or calling them beforehand as well because I don’t think they read the form. The other star of this tour was Illias (hoping I got his name right) our captain. He was born and raised in Santorini and his passion for the island was obvious and made the tour more interesting. He made sure to slow the boat down when we sailed by more instagramable spots so we could take photos. He was extremely knowledgable and had a good sense of humor too. The yacht had adequate space for us to sunbathe in the front of the boat and also on the top where we got good views. We also got to swim and snorkel if we wanted. The water was a bit cold and very salty but felt refreshing in the sun. I saw a lot of fish while snorkeling so that was cool. The scenery had a romantic feel-so much so that it inspired another guest to get down on one knee and propose on our boat (she said yes!) so if you’re wondering if the scenery is beautiful it’s a yes. I thought we could have shaved a little bit of time off of the tour but overall I’m happy I got to see the calderas (islands formed from volacanoes) up close. If you book it hopefully you will be lucky enough to get Maria and Illias on your boat!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Dear Cara, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience in such detail and for your excellent review. We always strive for the best and every comment and feedback from our customers helps us to improve our services. We hope to have you again soon on one of our cruise.

Great Views, Great Food, Great Crew!

Chris_L, Jul 2022

Fantastic Crew and Captain, all willing to share their experiences and stories of their families. Felt most welcome and well looked after. The Captain ensured we had amazing views and even in the peak of summer (long days), we were able to stay out until last light. Food was also delicious, beer refreshing, and swimming was great fun.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Chris thank you very much on behalf of our crew and the captain for this amazing review!

Must do……

Priston_P, Jul 2022

Excellent….best way to see Santorini lovely sunset perfect for pictures, freshly cooked food and lot of options for drinks

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Prinston thank you very much for your amazing review. We always try for the best.

A Great Day!

Trek733167, Oct 2019

Beautiful trip with delicious food and a fun crew. The boat was nice and the crew gave us interesting facts about the formation of the caldera

Amazing views by boat! A must in Santorini!

nicolecook77, Jul 2019

Hanna, Captain George, and Yanis were absolutely great! Water was a little rough but, the meal served on board was great and the information provided was great too! Hannah did her thing with the food. The sunset was so beautiful by boat!

This tour was awesome. Crew was so...

tkazaglis, Sep 2018

This tour was awesome. Crew was so delightful and attentive. Cant say enough good things about them. We had a couple of travelers who get sea sick but were absolutely fine on this tour. Smooth sailing except for when the Jet Boat flew by. Take this tour- you get to see Santorini from an angle you cant get on shore. Beautiful!

The trip was fun, the food was great...

Robert Z, Aug 2017

The trip was fun, the food was great and the crew was friendly. What more could you ask. This is the second tour we have taken oith Viator and we have been happy with both.

Beste Katamarantour, die ich je hatte!

Leandra_S, May 2023

Tolles Team, tolle Gäste und auch das Essen und die Unterhaltung haben gestimmt!😊 Ich könnte heute direkt wieder mitfahren!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung und wir hoffen, Sie wieder auf einer unserer Kreuzfahrten begrüßen zu dürfen

Se hizo magia en Santorini!

Laura_R, Jul 2022

Ver el atardecer y la música tan bien escogida de fondo, fue mágico. Todo la experiencia fue estupenda, la tripulación y el capitán estuvieron encantadores y pendientes todo el tiempo. El catamarán era muy bonito y cuidado.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you Laura for your amazing review and feedback!