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Experience, Explore and Enjoy the Volcanic Island of Santorini, the Jewel of the Aegean. We will offer the best Greek Hospitality and an unforgettable experience!

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Our cruises, 3 hour private day-sunset cruises.

• Up to 4 pax 800 €
• 10:00 – 13:00
• 17:30 – 20:30
• Every extra person 100 € (max 6)

4 Hour Private Day-Sunset Cruises

• Up to 4 pax 900 €
• 10:00 – 14:00
• 16:30 – 20:30

5 Hour Private Day Cruise

• Up to 4 pax 1000 €
• 10:00 – 15:00

5 Hour Private Sunset Cruise

• 15:30 – 20:30

Santorini Yacht Cruises is a well experienced cruising company based in Santorini Island, Greece. With 20 years of experience, The Captains and crew members have the expertise and knowledge to make your Aegean dream a long lasting memory!

Nice Cruise, Nice Crew, Nice View! We booked an unforgettable Sunset cruise with Santorini Yacht Cruises. They were very informative and friendly. The captain brought us to beautiful beaches, the Volcanoes, the Caldera, Oia and much more. My wife and I had a fantastic time. Great music and atmosphere Thank you.

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Breathtaking Sunset My friend and I booked a four hour private cruise with the yacht, Alexandra. Beautiful tour of all the beaches, the caldera and the Sunset. Great crew, boat, food and snacks. will definately book again!

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Do not miss it! The most amazing experience in Santorini! We went on a private cruise with my husband and our two friends and had the most amazing day in Santorini! We had a wonderful day by the sea, laughing, dancing, swimming and enjoying Santorini's secret sights! Special thanks to Vasilis and Tina who made our experience so special! Their service was more than perfect and they are the best company! Couldn't have asked for more.

Santorini Cruise..amazing experience!!!! My husband and I had such an amazing time, it was an experience we will never forget! The sights are absolutely breathtaking! Thank you Bill and Tina for making our honeymoon everything we hoped it would be!!!

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Romantic way to see the sunset! I highly recommend Santorini Yacht Cruises for a memorable experience on the Aegean Sea. Our catamaran crew was young, energetic and knowledgeable of the area. The dinner served on the boat was excellent!

Amazing cruise and extremely kind boat crew! The cruise was a surprise for my mother, so we went all the family together and the experience was incredible. My parents celebrated their votes renewal during the sunset and thanks to Christos and Captain Vasilis, everything was perfect. They looked after us all the time so we had everything we needed. I definitely would recommend this cruise as a must do in Santorini!

Private Sunset tour - Proposal I recently booked the private sunset tour for a planned marriage proposal. The experience could not have been any better! Vasilis and Christos looked after our every need - kept the drinks flowing, good music, great route and took memorable pictures and videos so we could remember the moment.

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Choose from a daytime or sunset cruise and experience Santorini’s beauty, hot springs and beaches on your own private yacht sailing tour

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Santorini Yacht Charters

The classically beautiful Greek Island of Santorini is one of the most popular luxury yacht charter vacations in the world, and for good reason. As you approach aboard your private superyacht you are greeted by sheer plummeting cliffs leading majestically to idyllic hilltop villages.

Santorini Luxury Yacht Charter Guide Famous for its magical sunsets, the island of Santorini is situated within the stunning Cyclades archipelago . The white-washed buildings and blue domed roofs that line the winding streets into the hills frequently grace the covers of travel books and postcards, conjuring the true spirit of a pristine Greek village retreat.

A luxury yacht charter vacation in Santorini enables you to experience this for yourself in ultimate style, exploring the array of fantastic restaurants and breathtaking views across the glistening waters. There are also a number of archaeological sites including Ancient Thira, a Doric city fortress from the 9th century B.C. high on a southern coastal promontory, and farther south, fascinating on-going excavations at Akrotiri, which is an even earlier Minoan settlement.

Yacht Charters in Santorini A crewed yacht charter in Santorini is also perfect for those wanting to relax on the beach, with the island’s coastline indented with glorious black volcanic-sand beaches and lapped by crystalline waters that are ideal for snorkelling. Another must-do while on the island is a visit to the northern village of Oia which has successfully retained its natural, rugged beauty despite its unrelenting popularity.

Charter Itineraries in Santorini Yacht charter itineraries in Santorini can be included with a number of other Greek island stop-offs, usually including other islands in the Cyclades such as Mykonos and the Peloponnese including Nafplion and Spetses. A wider itinerary of other destinations in the East Mediterranean can also be included so speak to your charter broker about the best options for you and your party.

Chartering a Private Yacht in Santorini For more information about renting a private luxury charter yacht in Santorini please contact your preferred Yacht Charter Broker .

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47m   Piraeus

90m Oceanco

from $1,307,000 p/w eek ♦︎

83m Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

83m   2004/2022

from $817,000 p/w eek ♦︎

63m Benetti

63m   2019/2022

Virginian 12

62m Feadship

62m   1990/2024

from $266,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Harmony G 46

54m Piraeus

54m   2001/2013

Pan Orama 49

53m Piraeus

53m   1993/2014

Masquenada 12

51m Penglai

51m   2006/2021

from $191,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Pan Orama II 49

50m   2004/2012

47m Piraeus

47m   1992/2007

Alkanost 10

45m Lurssen

45m   1963/2022

from $76,000 p/w eek ♦︎

44m   2007/2024

from $212,000 p/w eek ♦︎ *

40m Anastassiades & Tsortanides

40m   1982/2016

from $42,000 p/w eek ♦︎

40m Botje Ensing & Co

40m   1960/2008

K Mehmet Bugra 18

from $23,000 p/w eek ♦︎

39m Sanlorenzo

39m   2009/2024

from $147,000 p/w eek ♦︎

38m Bilgin Yachts

37m Halkitis Urania

H of the Seas 12

from $174,000 p/w eek ♦︎

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Royal Life 10

from $70,000 p/w eek

Spellbound 9

35m Admiral Yachts

from $80,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Camellia I 12

34m A&P Group

34m   1962/2012

from $71,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Dauntless 9

34m Kristiansands Mekverksted

from $46,000 p/w eek ♦︎

34m   2012/2021

from $65,000 p/w eek ♦︎

33m Esterel

33m   1974/2024

from $51,000 p/w eek ♦︎

from $19,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Naughty By Nature 10

32m Cantieri Navali Rizzardi

32m   2003/2022

from $69,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Marvi De 10

31m Admiral Yachts

31m   1999/2018

from $38,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Gul Sultan 12

30m Bodrum Shipyard

30m   2014/2016

30m CNL - Cantieri Navali Lavagna

Pareakki 10

30m Custom Line

30m   2006/2021

from $49,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Princess 95 8

29m Princess

Ilknur Sultan 12

29m   2010/2017

29m Cantieri di Pisa

29m   1984/2007

from $29,000 p/w eek ♦︎

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28m   2014/2018

from $17,000 p/w eek ♦︎

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Hassel Free III 10

27m Sirena Yachts

from $82,000 p/w eek ♦︎

26m   2008/2017

Stela117 10

26m Royal Denship

26m   2010/2023

from $39,000 p/w eek ♦︎

26m Princess

26m   2005/2013

Harmonia 23

25m   1995/2017

from $15,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Victoria III 8

25m Benetti Sail Division

25m   2001/2015

from $21,000 p/w eek

25m Sunseeker

25m   2000/2020

Black Mamba 8

24m Sunseeker

from $40,000 p/w eek ♦︎

24m Psaros Shipyard

24m Leopard

24m   2007/2022

from $53,000 p/w eek ♦︎

24m Alfamarine

from $30,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Beyaz Lale 8

24m   1995/2020

from $11,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Hercule Poirot 10

24m Grand Banks

24m   1970/2022

23m Ferretti Yachts

from $27,000 p/w eek ♦︎

Blue Angel 8

23m Evo Marine

23m   2007/2016

Golden Glory 12

23m   1993/2017

23m   2008/2016

23m Princess

23m   2003/2020

from $24,000 p/w eek ♦︎

from $16,000 p/w eek ♦︎

EUDEMONIA KYVOS 7

22m Overmarine

22m   2004/2016

from $22,000 p/w eek ♦︎

22m Pershing

22m   2007/2017

from $21,000 p/w eek ♦︎

San Di Mangio 8

22m Ferretti Yachts

22m   2003/2020

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Beautiful sunset, fabulous food, amazing hosts.

If you’re looking for a unique and luxurious experience you won’t forget, look no further. Me and my wife booked Ferretti 550 for the Sunset Cruise and it was for sure the highlight of our entire holidays. The yacht was in opulent condition and the staff was professional and very friendly. As for the dinner, the food was freshly prepared and the wine was delicious.

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We had a Riva Rivarama 44 ft for 4 adults, it was perfect. Clean, organised and beautiful. Just book the private sunset cruise. You’ll love the views, your guide, the drink, the music, the food. They provided good transport which was on time. It was an incredible experience.

Great experience in Santorini with Fairline Phantom.

We had a grateful experience in Santorini by renting a yacht for a full day. We were a group of 9 people, had enjoying great views, swimming and relaxing time on that day. I harmful recommend this company. They offered us a very good option – Fairline Phantom :for the budget that we afford and we also had the surprise to find snacks, drinks and fruits on our ⛵. Moreover, the crew was so kind and they pay attention to every need of the group.

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Everything was great, one of the best days of my life, so unique! It was my wife’s birthday the day that we spend our time with Santorinimotoryachts.com and the crew surprised her with a birthday cake, as I have already informed them, so helpful! Lovely crew, unbelievable Greek food, top service!!Santorini and Santorinimotoryachts.com top combination

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Santorini is the ultimate destination to be! With its astonishing views, dramatic scenery, and secret swimming spots, Private Santorini Boat Cruises offer an unrivaled experience. Explore crystal-clear blue waters, immerse yourself in the majesty of the Aegean Archipelago, and delve into a rich history that spans thousands of years. Discover the magic of Santorini with our unforgettable Private Boat Cruises tailored just for you.

Santorini is the place to be! Astonishing view, dramatic scenery, secret swimming spots, crystal-clear blue water, the majesty of the Aegean Archipelago, and a history that takes you back thousands of years!

With meticulous curation by our skilled team, every aspect of our trips guarantees an extraordinary experience. Moreover, your knowledgeable Captain, a seasoned seafarer of the mesmerizing Aegean, serves as both skilled skipper and gracious host, with an intimate knowledge of the island’s hidden beaches and secluded spots. Immerse yourself in the epitome of luxury and adventure through our exclusively crafted Private Santorini Boat Cruises & Tours, offered solely by Archipelago Cruises.

Our experienced professionals have carefully selected and optimized each of our trips to ensure that you get the best out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Furthermore, the Captain, a seafarer of the Aegean and a connoisseur of all the secluded beaches and the secret spots of the island will be your skipper and host! Enjoy Private Santorini Boat Cruises & Tours with Archipelago Cruises.

Embarking on a private boat tour tops the priority list for every visitor stepping foot on Santorini. It is the ultimate way to grasp the island’s distinctive essence and unrivaled grandeur. Only by cruising around, can you fully immerse yourself in the captivating view of the caldera from the sea and revel in the awe-inspiring wonders of the Aegean Sea. These extraordinary encounters will undoubtedly become the crown jewels of your Santorini experience, leaving an indelible mark on your memory.

Archipelago Cruises – Private Santorini Boat Cruises. A private boat tour is the absolute number one on everybody’s to-do list from the moment they set foot on Santorini for the first time.

The unique perspective of the island and its majesty that you fully experience only when you cruise around it, the breathtaking view of the caldera from the sea and the close contact with the marvel of the Aegean Sea is, will be the crown-jewels of your stay in Santorini and a life-long lasting memory.

Santorini mesmerizes year-round, but from mid-May to mid-October, it becomes truly spectacular. Embark on a private cruise during this season to satisfy your senses. Behold the dazzling blue sea, inhale the refreshing morning breeze, and immerse yourself in the warmth of the water. Hear the Archipelago collide with the shore and savor the sea’s delicacies. Experience a heavenly journey on earth with our Private Santorini Boat Cruises.

Santorini is beautiful all year round but from mid-May to mid-October it is simply spectacular! Cruising around the island during this season is an experience that will truly satisfy all your senses. Yes, all five of them! Let your sight be dazzled by the glittering blue sea during high noon, your smell overwhelmed by the morning breeze, your touch surprised by the warmth of the blue water. Hear the Archipelago clashing with the shore, taste the fruits of the depths of the sea. Feels like heaven on earth?

Our boat is an 8-meter rib, with ample space and comforts. Rigid inflatable boats are the safest and thus most popular boats to find your way through the Aegean Sea and its hidden treasures!

Ice-cold refreshments, beer, wine, and snacks are always available on board so you can fully enjoy your trip big or small!

As you would expect, snorkeling equipment is synonymous with standard equipment on our boat. We have made sure that you can enjoy a surface-to-bottom experience of our warm and inviting seas without troubling yourself carrying anything that you might need, including towels.

For anyone that has ever spent a summer vacation in Greece and especially in Santorini, the experience is most certainly a tasty one. We go the extra mile and make sure that your food aesthetics will be altered forever by the culinary creations of the chef of …..tavern located on the island of Therasia.

Should you wish to partake in this summer ritual, we’ll have a table by the shore reserved for you, filled with what your taste buds crave, be it meat, cheese, seafood, fresh vegetables, and everything in between, all grown, produced, or harvested locally.

Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available as well

Indulge in the world-renowned sunsets of Santorini, or opt for the moonlit magic of a private Caldera cruise. We offer otherworldly experiences when the sea is calm and the moon shines bright. We provide the drinks, you choose the music, for a lifetime of memories. Discover Santorini’s allure on our Private Santorini Boat Cruises.

Millions of people dream of enjoying one day the world-renowned sunsets of Santorini. Some of them end up making that dream come true. A select few, however, will swear by its moonlit nights while leisurely cruising around the Caldera. You can be certain that we are ready to offer you this otherworldly experience whenever there is a chance of a calm sea and a big moon combined. We cater for the drinks, you choose the music and you are all set for the experience of a lifetime! After such a cruise with us don’t be surprised if you end up wondering about the fuss with those sunsets. No, just kidding. Sunsets are great too…in Santorini.

Archipelago Cruises is also co-operating with the best Scuba Diving Company in Santorini.

At Caldera Diving you will find a small and professional team sharing the same passion for diving. We are proud to offer to our customers a big package of services to satisfy almost everyone.

Scuba diving in Santorini is one of the more interesting areas to dive in the Aegean sea. The volcanic formations offer to divers a unique experience. It is an ideal holiday destination for both divers and non-divers due to its year-round sunshine, warm temperatures, and unique view of the volcano.

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3 HOURS TOUR - PRIVATE SANTORINI BOAT CRUISES

A cruise around the caldera, getting to the white and red beach (if the weather conditions allow it) plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying the calmness of the sea.

5 HOURS TOUR - PRIVATE SANTORINI BOAT CRUISES

A more fulfilling option for those with more time on their hands. Your cruise ends up in the bay of Korfos on the island of Therasia where you can enjoy your meal and have the chance to walk back in time amongst the old traditional boat houses of Therasia.

ALL DAY TOUR (UP TO 8 HOURS) - PRIVATE SANTORINI BOAT CRUISES

If you wish to immerse yourself in the full experience Santorini has to offer, this is the option for you.

The tour of the Caldera and a visit to some of the best remote beaches of Santorini is just the beginning! After a 35-minute cruise, we end up in the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the islands of Ios, Anafi, or Sikinos where you can enjoy your meal in a traditional greek tavern by the beach. The material dreams are made of!

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Experience an amazing sailing yacht tour in Santorini

“Sunset Oia invites you to embark on a thrilling Santorini island and adventure as well as the most romantic private yacht sailing tour in Santorini from the port of Ammoudi in the picturesque village of Oia.”

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• From 1000 €/Up to 4 guests PRIVATE ELBA 450 & LAGOON 42 Ammoudi, Caldera, Hot Springs area, Indian Rock, Lighthouse, Mesa Pigadia, Red Beach area, Vlychada, White Beach area 8 max 5 HOURS VIEW MORE BOOK NOW
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The black lava rocks are prehistoric creations with unusual and surreal shapes. Τhis area in the south of the island is not reachable by car. The only way to discover the volcanic beauty of the coast is a boat trip.

The eruption of the Thera volcano around 1613 BC buried the prehistoric town of Akrotiri but created next to it a unique landscape. You only need to glance at the precipitous red cliffs and russet shingle, both products of volcanic activity, to understand how the Red Beach got its name.

You can be transported into the exotic embrace of the Red Beach by only a few minute’s walk, or a short ride by catamaran daily cruises.

The area of Ammoudi consists of a small, lovely harbor that is probably the most picturesque location of the island. The Ammoudi bay extends under the impressive caldera reddish cliffs. There is no beach or facilities here, just the crystal-clear waters and a stupendous view of the Oia settlement standing on the top of the reddish cliffs. Ammoudi is highly recommended for its miraculous scenery and offers an alternative swimming experience, nothing like the cosmopolitan beach resort.

Forming a natural continuation of the Red Beach, the smaller White Beach with its crystal clear waters picks out another vivid hue on the natural colour spectrum. The imposing white cliffs contrast starkly with the mix of fine black sand, pumice stones and grey pebbles under foot, and stand out against the russet red of the neighbouring Red Beach.

The White Beach can be reached on foot from the adjacent Kambia beach, which sits between it and the Red Beach.

Prior to the volcanic eruption, the island of Thera had a circular shape and was known as Stroggyli, meaning ‘round’. In the eruption, large quantities of molten materials were forced out of the earth’s core, forming an underground magma chamber. When the roof of the chamber collapsed, a large portion of the island became submerged, leaving in its place the caldera, extending over a surface of 85 square kilometres.

The sea flowed into the caldera, creating large tidal waves, which overwhelmed the surrounding islands within a 50-60 kilometre radius.

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Yacht "oniro" in santorini.

Santorini’s first and only semi-private cruises  offering gourmet 5 course meals created by renowned chef.

Aboard the classic full renovated Motor Yacht “Oniro”, Greek for “Dream”, your dreams of living the good life in the Greek Islands will come true.

Choose from two cruises: a daytime cruise with lunch or a dinner cruise during which you will experience the magic of Santorini’s fabled sunsets. Both cruises offer opportunities for swimming and snorkeling.

During both, you’ll cruise the beautiful blue seas of the Aegean in luxury, survey the breathtaking vistas of Santorini, the Caldera and the island’s ports and hilltop villages, enjoy wine, beer and soft drinks while relaxing on the deck or in the lounge, savor a gourmet 5 course meal on the sunset dinner cruise or a delicious homemade buffet meal on the day lunch cruise and receive complimentary transportation from and to your hotel.

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Unique private cruises features, 5 course gourmet meals, champagne, local wines, beer, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, water, coffee and tea, luxury beach towels, snorkeling equipment, transportation from and to your hotel, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication trend..

We are  Santorini’s only semi-private cruise on a classic full renovated motor yacht.

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To insure your comfort and safety, we limit the number of guests to 14 per cruise .

We are the only cruise offering 5 course gourmet meals .

We offer gourmet 5 course meals created by renowned chef.

We serve fine champagnes, local wines, beer, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, water, coffee and tea.

We provide luxury beach towels and snorkeling equipment.

Our affordable prices include all food and beverages, transportation from and to your hotel.

Crew consisting of 4 highly experienced members on yacht services.

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Setting sail from Vlychada Marina and cruising along the coastline, we arrive at Akrotiri’s Red Beach, admired for its distinct red hue, caused by the rich in volcanic minerals soil. Next we sail towards the White Beach. Then we sail towards Mesa Pigadia for a swim break. Snorkeling gear and towels are provided to all our guests. Later, we pass the Lighthouse and enter the Caldera for a unique view of the whole bay. Our sailing route includes a close sail by the volcano crater and a full view of it.Our next stop is at the Hot Springs. This is where our second swim break takes place in the sulfurous waters that provide a natural spa. With the breathtaking views of Thirassia Island as a backdrop matching the picturesque Village of Oia, your Santorini Sailing experience shall culminate in the most unique and unforgettable way possible.

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Group tours run daily on all vessels for both day and sunset itinerary. each tour has its own characteristics regarding the amount of guests that may accommodate on board, food and beverage options available and itinerary. we are driven from the experience we want to provide on-board and the " journey " rather than the destination therefore all tours start from the south side of the island in vlichada marina which is the safest for passenger embarkation..

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Sites: Vlichada - Red / White Beach - Warm Spring - Dina's Bay

Day: 10am - 3pm / Sunset: 3pm - Sunset

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Enjoy your special day on Santorini's most luxurious and well-equipped yachts. Our expertise in coordinating functions for small and large groups will ensure that your day with us will be an event that you and your guests will remember long after you have left beautiful Santorini. With us, there's truly something for everyone. And time for everything....

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DAY TOUR: 10 AM - 3 PM SUNSET TOUR: 3 PM - Sunset FULL DAY: 10 AM - Sunset included: - Seafood - Steak BBQ - Open Bar - Towel Service

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DAY TOUR: 10 AM - 3 PM SUNSET TOUR: 3 PM - Sunset FULL DAY: 10 AM - Sunset included: - Seafood - Steak BBQ - Open Bar - Towel Service

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DAY TOUR: 10 AM - 3 PM SUNSET TOUR: 3 PM - Sunset FULL DAY: 10 AM - Sunset included: - Greek BBQ - Round-trip transfers

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Food wise...., don't get us started, simple, greek and.

Home made food that made Santorini Sailing tours famous. Dine on board and feel like you are eating in a Greek home. You can watch the chef prepare your meal while you sail.

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Though the years as we have had the privilege to cater to various networks and renowned chefs such as: Robert Irvine, Bobby Flake, Giada, Samantha Brown, Danny DeVit, Kardasians, Daily Mail, Vogue, Conde Nast, Travel & Leisure etc we've been honored for all the positive publicity for the work we love to do.

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A Yacht Cruise in Santorini will offer you the freedom and relaxation you are looking for in your summer holidays! There are many yacht cruises to choose from with their differences being in the food and drinks offered, the vessels’ sizes, the passenger capacity, and the port of departure. - Food : A Full BBQ meal including meat or fish, prepared and offered either on board or at a traditional tavern on Therasia island. On some cruises, you will additionally be offered premium small bites and seasonal fruits. - Drinks : During all the cruises you will be served unlimited wine, beers, and soft drinks. Some of them include extra drinks, such as sparkling wine and champagne. - Size and Passenger capacity : There are yachts that are ideal for small groups of people, while others which can accommodate a larger group in absolute coziness and comfort! - Departure port : Most yacht cruises depart from Vlychada port, while some depart from the small port of Ammoudi, below Oia village. So, make your choice based on the location of your hotel, if you do not wish to cover the distance by the tour operator’s transportation, or lay back and enjoy the scenic ride until you reach the port!

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If the tour or cruise is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be refunded the entire amount you paid unless you wish to change the date of your booking with no extra cost.

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They are usually located below the picturesque village of Oia which is the most famous spot in order to relish Santorini’s magical sunset on board and admire the caldera settlement from the sea as well. The alternative location is opposite Akrotiri village, which is equally impressive.

There are numerous things to do onboard - take delight in the catamaran ride and the amazing views of Santorini from the sea, sunbathe, and enjoy the meal the staff will prepare for you, or just relax with your drink on board!

Now! Seriously do so as early as possible because boat cruises are a very popular activity that many visitors choose. Especially from June to September there is a great demand so it is advisable to make a reservation the moment you decide it in order to ensure availability.

Don’t worry! The tour operator’s vehicle will come to the nearest possible spot to pick you up. After booking, you will receive a voucher via email which contains a map with the pickup location.

Yes! On the page Yacht Charter & Boat Rental , you can see all the boats with which you can visit the nearby islands of Santorini! Please contact us for any advice or tour/cruise alteration you are interested in.

Of course, you are! The tours and cruises that offer free pickup/drop-off services will serve you wherever you stay. Please note your address on the checkout page to arrange your transfer. There are tours that set meeting points in central locations of most of Santorini’s villages.

The boat sail past the volcano but do not provide a stop on it. If you wish to walk on the volcano, you can choose a volcano tour .

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A Private Catamaran Cruise to the hot springs and around the Santorini caldera is one of my favorite things to do in Greece.

Boat Tours of the Santorini Caldera & Volcano A boat tour of the caldera is among my very favorite things to do in Santorini . Unforgettable and a must-do! Don’t worry too much about which tour you book – they’re all good. Emphasis should be on getting something booked in advance before they sell out for your dates. Day tour or sunset tour? There is not a huge difference between the two types of tours beyond the time of day. A day tour/cruise usually runs from 9 or 10 am to 3 pm, serves lunch, and has lots of swimming. A sunset tour/cruise runs from about 3 pm to 8 or 9 pm, serves dinner, has a little less swimming than the day tour, and typically finishes by sailing beneath the Oia cliffs to watch the sunset. Private boat tour or small group tour? I’ll be honest, I definitely prefer the private. You get more input on where to go, how long to spend at different spots, what music to listen to, and (sometimes) where you get dropped off at the end. Yes, private tours are more expensive but I’d be shocked if anyone regretted the money they spent once they’re on the boat. The description says, “all you can eat and drink”, is that really true? Yes, but with some differences between tours. The private tours bring the drinks out before you’ve left the harbor. The less-expensive tours hold-off for a bit until the boat gets to the first destination and you’ve had a swim, which might be an hour to two, but after that, it’s an open bar. There are no ferries to the volcano. The only way to do a volcano tour is to do a boat tour. You can not access the volcano unless you’re part of an organized (private or group) tour. The Jet Ski Tour To The Volcano is amazing. All boat tours have great views of the caldera cliffs. Cruise options include: hike the volcano; swim in the hot springs (you can always stay on the boat if you wish); visit Thirassia and explore its villages; stop at Red Beach and White Beach to swim and snorkel; eat lunch or dinner on board, and watch the sunset below Oia. GetYourGuide.com is the best way to book tours in Santorini. If you ever need to cancel it’s usually much easier if you’ve booked through Get Your Guide.

The 8 Best Boat Tours in Santorini

All boat tours below provide meals onboard and have hotel pick-up and drop-off (which doesn’t sound like a big deal when you’re booking but makes the day so much easier and hassle-free when the time arrives). Also, all tours enter the caldera, sail to or near the volcano, and have plenty of swimming and snorkeling . Food on the tours ranges from surprisingly good to great. And the boats are very generous with their alcohol – after every tour, I ask myself how they make money when they’re so lavish with the food and drink. 1. Small Group Catamaran Cruise Sunset Cruise (2:45pm departure) or Day Cruise (9:45am departure). Awesome cruise around the volcano, staring up at the cliffs of the caldera. You stop at a few beaches for swimming and snorkeling, then swim in the hot springs near the volcano, eat a huge lunch or dinner, and finally see the sunset from the cliffs below Oia (for the sunset cruise). Lots of fun! If this tour is fully booked then try the Caldera Cruise or Santorini Sunset Cruise . 2. Private Catamaran Cruise Wonderful private cruise of the caldera. Great food and plenty of flexibility on what to see and where to sail. Ideal for a luxury honeymoon cruise, small group, or family. The day tour departs at 10:30am, the sunset-tour departs at 3:30pm. Both tours last 5 hours. Be prepared to be insanely pampered. If the above tour is fully booked – which is common from June to September – then try the Private Sunset Cruise . 3. Santorini Day Cruise Wonderful day tour with great food and friendly staff (10:00am departure). You can’t go more than 5 minutes without someone asking if you want another beer or glass of wine. But it’s far from a drinking cruise – the emphasis is on swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing on the top of the catamaran. You’ll visit a few beaches and the hot springs and have plenty of time to explore the sights of the caldera. (I did this boat tour last summer and it was awesome.) 4. Private Cruise on a Motor Yacht This is an incredible way to see the Santorini cliffs and stare up at the villages perched on the caldera’s edge. The motor yachts allow for much more freedom in getting around the volcanic islands and seeing the caldera from every different angle. On a catamaran, you feel like you’re on vacation. On the motor yachts it feels a little more like you’re on an adventure (though there’s still plenty of swimming, snorkeling, eating, and drinking). 5. Volcano Boat Tour Much less expensive and with a larger boat and group of people but still very fun. This tour is almost the opposite of the Sunset Catamaran Cruise. You get the volcano, hot springs (with swimming), and a visit to Thirassia island – but no beaches or going outside the caldera, and no sunset. This is the cheapest boat tour of the caldera. 6. Santorini Fishing Tour This tour is very well done and lots of fun. Boat around the Santorini waters on a local fishing boat. Fresh seafood lunch or dinner served on board (eat what you catch and empty from the nets). The daytime tour is best for families and serious fishermen. The sunset tour is best for couples. 7. Santorini Jet Ski Tour Not a boat tour, obviously, but super fun. We’ve done a couple of these tours (it’s always a small group of 2 to 4) to the volcano and they rank as some of the most exhilarating activities we’ve ever done. (That’s my son in the photo, 14 years old at the time.) The perspective you get as you ride through the caldera is awe-inspiring. A boat travels with the tour and is there for any emergencies or if the water gets too rough for beginner riders. The South Coast Tour is fun, but to see the volcano and caldera (which I recommend) you need to do the Volcano Tour or Extreme Volcano Tour. I would be shocked if anyone did this tour and at its conclusion didn’t yell, that was awesome!!! 8. Sea Kayaking Excursion A fun and easy-going way to explore the Santorini coastline. The Morning Tour and Evening Tour stick to the south coast of the island. The Round The Lighthouse Tour goes into the caldera and offers incredible views of the caldera cliffs.

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The view of Imerovigli from a caldera boat tour.

View of Fira from a boat tour. View of Imerovigli from a boat tour. The caldera-side of Oia. The white rock towers of southern Santorini. The view of the volcano with Fira in the background. The view of Oia from the Amoudi Bay where many boat tours begin from. Jumping from the rocks below Oia. Barbecue on a Santorini boat tour. Food on the boat tours is surprisingly good – sometimes great. All tours listed here have a sitdown lunch or dinner. So much to see. Awesome! Swimming from the boat to the warm waters of the hot springs. My son jumping from the boat. Most boats and catamarans will have 2 or 3 bathrooms. They are always clean and well maintained. Jumping into the hot springs from the boat. The views of the cliffs and caldera from the boat are incredible.

The Private Catamaran Cruise of the caldera with swimming and lunch or dinner.

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Dave: When you go swimming on these boat trips (especially one going to hot springs), where can you keep your valuables, e.g. your camera? It would be terrible to lose your photos. I am a trustworthy person, but wonder what other people do to avoid any problems. You can’t swim with a camera.

Honestly, it’s never been anything I’ve considered. It’s usually a small group of people and there’s never an issue with leaving your stuff. I suppose you could leave it with one of the staff, but I expect they’d just laugh and say, this is Greece, your stuff is fine, go swim.

Hi Dave, thanks so much for all your recommendations. How choppy are these boat rides? I am concerned about sea sickness if you have any specific recommendations? Thanks so much!

The boat tours are typically pretty calm. Most time is in the protected caldera waters and if the sea is really rough the tour will be cancelled, in any case. The boat tours are definitely less rough than the worst ferry rides, so if you’re ok on the ferry you’ll be fine on a boat tour.

Just found this fantastic website – thanks Santorini Dave, have been finding it really useful! One question about the boat tours please, we’d like to do one, will they take 5 year olds? Thank you

Unless otherwise stated, boat tours allow all ages.

Hi, Dave My friend and I are considering to book the Private Catamaran Cruise. Could you please give us some ideas about the range of the gratuities we should provide? Thanks!

Tipping in the 10% to 20% is appreciated. But the more the better – holiday workers really rely on tips to make a living wage.

Hi Dave – are there any boat trips available from Santorini that are maybe just 2-3 hours instead of a half or full day? Would like to be able to swim and just see some beautiful scenery, but will have a 4-year-old and husband that might be debatable if he would get sea-sickness so 5 hours feels like a big commitment. We’re staying in Oia – what might you suggest? We’ll only be on Santorini for 2 nights/1.5 days before moving on to Naxos. Thanks for all of your excellent insights!

There are no shorter tours on Santorini. Though if you booked a private boat tour (expensive, obviously) they would return you to port whenever you wanted. I will say the 5 hours goes very quickly. The only other option (as far as getting on a boat) is the ferry to Thirassia or the water taxis along the south coast beaches.

We are visiting Santorini the first week of November, will the water be too cold for these awesome excursions with swimming in hot springs and volcanoes? And if it is, is it still worth doing?

Yes, it likely will be too cold to swim for most (though not impossible for the bold). And also yes, it’s definitely still worth doing a boat tour even if you don’t swim. Views and perspective from the water are incredible any time of year.

Hi Santorini Dave

I’m looking to travel next year by myself possibly in May/September, which area of Santorini would you recommend I stay? I’m debating the time I’ll be staying but it will be between 5 or 7 nights.

Also, would you recommend any day trips to another island?

Many thanks, Alison.

I have several posts on this site about where to stay on Santorini and best towns and beaches. Take a look. In general, I do not recommend day trips to other islands. With the ferry schedules, it’s difficult to get more than a few hours on neighboring islands when you do a day trip. It’s much better to pack your bags and move to whatever island you want to see.

I’m going to Santorini and Mykonos for 8 days. Do you think it’s worth doing a boat tour on each island? I’ll only have 3 days in Mykonos.

Definitely do a boat tour in Santorini. For Mykonos it’s more of a toss-up. (If greek cooking sounds interesting to you, I’d probably do the cooking course instead of a boat tour.)

Hi Dave, Thanks for all the information on this site. Is there a sailing trip that just goes for a trip around the caldera, with no swimming or snorkeling? Maybe with the option of seeing the volcano close up and also the sunset? Thanks, Tansen.

Pretty much all tours have swimming but you don’t have to do it if you don’t want to. And while others are swimming you can just relax on deck and gaze at the views. The tour carries on even when some are swimming so it’s not as if you just sit there on your own, bored – there’s still plenty of fun on board the boat.

Do you think boat tours are fine during winter season? Otherwise, do you have any recommendations for winter excursions?

Many thanks in advance.

If by winter, you mean December, January, and February then there will be few (if any) boat tours running and I don’t think I’d recommend them. If, instead, you might be visiting in March and get some good weather then they’ll be fine (though still not many running). A wine tour is a great year-round thing to do in Santorini. And walking the Fira-Oia path.

For the boat tours, do you need to swim to the beach or is walkable to the shore once they dock as close as they can? We’re not great swimmers and if that’s requirement we’ll have to book another boat tour.

For tours that visit the volcano, the boat will dock and you’ll be able to walk off without getting wet. For tours that visit the hot springs, the boat will anchor about 30 to 50 meters from the hot spring area and you’ll need to swim to the warm water. Otherwise, most tours stop near a beach for swimming and snorkeling but don’t really directly visit the beach. You’re fine staying on the boat and viewing the scenery (which is great) while others swim. On most tours about half the people swim and half remain on the boat, so it’s unlikely you’re the only one left on the boat while everyone else is off playing.

Will the boat tour to the volcano and hot spring be suitable for those who get sea sick?

Generally, it’s usually pretty calm. Depending on where you depart from most of the tour will be inside the protected caldera. Catamarans are more stable than single-hull boats.

We are taking our kids to Santorini the last week of March. What private boat tour would you recommend to take for the volcano tour?

It’s not so much what is the best tour but more what is available. As the time grows closer (February or early March) search Getyourguide for Santorini Boat Tours and choose the most appropriate.

I tried to book the private boat tour and the sunset tour above but both were fully booked for our dates. Do you have another good boat tour that you could recommend? Preferably a private one. Thanks!

There’s another Spiridakos boat tour that is excellent and very similar to the private tour I’ve listed above. It has departures of 10:30 (day tour) and 3:30 (sunset tour).

Dave, your advice on this site is awesome and very detailed. My fiancee and I are going to be in Santorini in August for our honeymoon and are definitely booking one of the boat tours, but we just can’t decide on whether to do a day or sunset voyage. Anything you can tell us that would help make our decision easier? Not sure if this has an effect on the analysis, but we are staying in Imerovigli which I understand has nice views of the sunset. Thanks!!

There’s not a huge difference: the day tour has more swimming time, the sunset tour has more evening hours. Be sure to take a change of clothes for the sunset tour (it can get chilly at night). The sunset tour has a later starting date which allows you to do something in the morning.

Hello Dave.

I’ll be staying in santoniri for a day this November. Arrive Friday morning to either Katikies or Kirini hotel, and then leave late Saturday afternoon to Athens. (Though I have to check out from my hotel by 12pm). Would you recommend a boat tour? If yes, which would it be. My issue mainly time and not price.

Both the 5-Hour Caldera Cruise at Sunset (3pm departure) and the 5-Hour Small Group Catamaran Cruise (9:30am and 2:30pm departure) run into late November. Both are great tours.

I am about to book the semi-private boat tour and we are going the last week of June into July (which, from what I understand, is a very crowded time of year). Do you think that the day of the week that we book the day tour matters much (Friday vs. Saturday vs. Monday)? I assume everyone on board is likely vacationing so I’m not sure if this would be significant, but if it may make a different in terms of the number of people on board, I’d love to know. Thanks!

There’s no difference between days of the week and busyness. Do whatever works best.

I have 3 full days in Santorini in the beginning of July. I’m looking into a boat tour or sea kayaking. Is it worth it to do both? What would you suggest? Thanks for your amazing resources!!

If you can only do one do the boat tour but if time allows do both, as they each have a very different feel. It’s a more surreal feeling being in a kayak at water-level looking up at the huge cliffs (depending where your tour goes). But you do get to do more when on the boat tour – it’s a more complete introduction to the caldera.

I am looking to book the sunset catamaran trip this summer. In the check out it asks for passport information. I just wanted to check this was a normal request/it’s safe to provide my information to this company?

Yes, it’s safe and secure. The information is requested by the port authority but it’s never used. You could put in your correct name and then just make up a letter/number combination for the passport number. They’ll never know and never look at it.

We are going to Santorini for one day in July via fast ferry from Crete. Are there any shorter cruises around Santorini that we can do in that window of time that we will be there?

No, sorry. There’s no boat tour (that I know of) that would get you back in time to get your return ferry to Crete.

We will be in Santorini for 3 days after ferries from Athens-Mykonos then Mykonos-Santorini. We were thinking of taking the ferry to Milos for a day trip. Is it reasonable to do in a day or will we be ferried out? Thanks for your insight, love reading all of your suggestions.

Not worth it. If you want to visit Milos stay at least 2 nights and 1 full day.

Hi Dave, I’m planning a honeymoon in Greece this upcoming May and your site has been an amazing resource – thanks! Quick question: Is May too early for the boat tours that have swimming? Thanks.

Yes, they’ll be running in May (usually start in April) and you’ll be able to swim. But water can still be a bit chilly. And note, hot springs are not “hot” just warm.

Hi there, I love to read and follow all of your posts so thank you for always having the most up to date information! We will be in Santorini in July and I would like to do a catamaran tour of the island and go into caves and see some of the hidden gems of Santorini. Is there a tour or boat that would do that? Also, is there a boat that will take you to Mykonos for a day and back to Santorini? Thank you, Alissa

I don’t know of any boat tours that take in caves. And don’t know of any Santorini to Mykonos tours either. There are much better islands to visit on a day tour from Santorini. Ios for beaches, Naxos for inland sightseeing. (That said, I typically don’t recommend doing a day trip from Santorini as time is much better spent on Santorini than on a boat. If you do want to see another island then stay a night or two to see it best.)

I am looking for a beach hopping trip in Santorini to visit the Black Beach, Red Beach, White beach etc. tour starts at 4PM or 5PM. How much for 2 people?

For these beaches best to do it yourself with this boat from Akrotiri . It will be 10€ per person round trip. Can also take a different boat back to Kamari (if you were taking the bus, if you’ve got your own car then you’ll need to return to Akrotiri). Last boat is about 6:30pm (but double check) so you won’t have a lot of time.

Hi Dave – Awesome site. Just became a patron!

Trying to select the right boat tour for my husband and I (going in a few weeks!). They all seem great so it’s hard to select. What are the key differences between these three tours:

Semi-Private Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise 5-Hour Small Group Catamaran Cruise Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Caldera

In particular, trying to understand if it’s worth paying the premium for the semi-private luxury catamaran day cruise.

Many thanks! Lily

The single biggest difference is whether the tour goes through the day or in the late afternoon (and gets the sunset). The 5-hour small group tour is cheaper than the other two but will have a few more people on the boat and the food served is not quite as robust as for the semi-private and sunset catamaran cruises. More appetizers than the full meal you get on the other two. Fewer drinks are served as well. All 3 are great and you’ll love whatever you choose. My advice is to first decide whether you want the sunset or more sun/swimming.

Would like to do a private boat tour of caldera. It’s our honeymoon and want a super special day out on the water with food, wine, swimming, snorkeling, and the hot springs. Maybe take in the sunset too, but as you say, it’s a choice between more swimming/sunshine and sunset/evening so not sure what we’ll decide. What’s the best tour to book for our needs?

Thanks, Colin

The Private Half-Day Catamaran Cruise of Santorini is simply awesome. It is expensive but I’m sure you’re expecting that already. There’s a morning departure (for lots of swimming and sunshine) and an afternoon departure (for the sunset – but still plenty of time to swim too). Food is top notch. If it’s within your budget this is the one you want. (If you do the sunset tour bring a change of clothes so you can change out of your wet swimming stuff and enjoy the sunset without a chill.)

We are visiting Santorini in the next few weeks. Is there a ferry that 2 people can take on their own and explore the volcano/hot springs, or is it only by tour? Please let me know! Much appreciated. Gabriel M

There are no ferries to the volcano or hot springs. You have to do a tour or a chartered/private tour. There are small boats that do regular routes to the neighboring island of Thirassia (that forms the western side of the caldera) but this isn’t the volcano.

We are looking for the best sunset tour around Santorini. Our only concern is that we also want lots of swimming. If we do the sunset tour will we have enough time to swim?

Thanks Miller

Not sure what you mean by “enough” but you’ll certainly get a good stretch of time to swim. It won’t be 10 minutes and let’s go. More like 2 to 3 hours.

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