Santorini Sunset Catamaran Cruise

From€150
5 hours
Santorini, Greece

About this activity

Set sail on a luxurious catamaran cruise around Santorini's volcanic caldera, featuring a Greek buffet dinner, open bar, and breathtaking sunset views.

Highlights

  • Sail past Red and White Beaches
  • Swim in volcanic hot springs
  • Enjoy a Greek buffet dinner
  • Open bar with local wines and beers
  • Witness a stunning Santorini sunset

Full description

Experience the magic of Santorini from the comfort of a luxurious catamaran on this unforgettable sunset cruise. Sail past the iconic Red and White Beaches, dive into the warm volcanic hot springs, and indulge in a delectable Greek buffet dinner accompanied by an open bar serving local wines and beers. As the sun sets over the caldera, you'll be treated to panoramic views that are nothing short of spectacular. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the island's natural beauty and rich culture, all while enjoying the company of fellow travelers and attentive crew members. Don't miss out on this quintessential Santorini experience that combines relaxation, adventure, and culinary delights.

Included / Excluded

  • Greek buffet meal
  • Open bar with local wines and beers
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities for the crew

Itinerary

1

Pass by: Sail towards one of the oldest active volcano's in history, the complex of Palea and Nea Kameni volcanic islands of Santorini.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Pass by: Sail towards one of the oldest active volcano's in history, the complex of Palea and Nea Kameni volcanic islands of Santorini.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Pass by: Sail towards one of the oldest active volcano's in history, the complex of Palea and Nea Kameni volcanic islands of Santorini.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Opportunity to enjoy a 20-minute swimming stop/bath at the bay of the Palea Kameni volcano, where parts of the sulfurous water are warmer due to the volcanic activity.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Pass by: Sail past the lighthouse of Santorini at the south end of the island, watch the amazing rims of the caldera, and houses hanging in the cliffs, from the water.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Pass by: Sail next the White and Mesa Pigadia Beaches, on the South Coast of Santorini

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Enjoy a 30-minute swimming stop at the Red Beach of Santorini (the vessel anchors in deep waters, off the coast)

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

Pass by: (ONLY In Luxury Morning and Luxury Sunset Tour Options) As the yacht sails under the town of Oia, you realize that the experience of seeing the town of Oia in Santorini, Greece from the water is one that you won't soon forget. The combination of the stunning scenery, the sound of the sea, and the graceful movements of the yacht all come together to create a moment of pure beauty and tranquillity. (ONLY In Luxury Morning and Luxury Sunset Tour Options). Please note that the boat sails in deep waters, our passengers do not get off the boat to visit-walk in the actual town of Oia.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9

Pass by: (ONLY In Luxury Morning and Luxury Sunset Tour Options) See the small, picturesque fishing village of Ammoudi nestled at the base of the cliffs, with its white-washed buildings and colorful fishing boats. Once on the shore again, the passengers are greeted by the sights and smells of the fishing village filled with romantic Greek seafood restaurants. (ONLY In Luxury Morning and Luxury Sunset Tour Options)

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour operates in English.
  • Vegetarian options are available upon request.
  • Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable swimwear and bring a towel.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning views.
  • Arrive at the designated pickup location on time.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Good to know

  • Towels are provided on board the catamaran, the boat has WC.
  • The vegetarian dishes that are available on board are Greek pasta with tomato sauce and basil, Greek salad, vegetarian spreads, and bread. Please see the full food menu on the inclusions section. The food menu is fixed, you may eat wherever is appropriate for you from the available options. Upgrades or alterations of the fixed food menu are not offered in this tour.
  • Hotel pick-ups will be done to the closest accessible areas; parts of Santorini are in a slope and can't be accessed by vehicles
  • Please note that alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer are being offered complimentary from the crew while on board under a moderate consumption and within alcohol safety limits scheme. Sodas and water can have unlimited refills.
  • This is a small group(shared) catamaran tour that can accommodate up to 20 people total on board plus crew members. The tour operator operates multiple boats departing the same time. If you are traveling with friends/family, and you would like to travel on the same boat, please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to departure.
  • The catamaran vessel that is used on this tour is motor-powered and wind-powered(sails). Its sails might or might not be used/opened, subject to weather conditions and captain’s judgement. This is a gentle note for guests that are opting for a pure sailing experience on board a non-motorized sailing boat.
  • The alcoholic drinks served on board are only white wine and lager Greek beer.
  • Please wear only dark-colored or black swimming suits, as the sulfurous waters on the Palea Kameni volcano (warm springs) may alter the color of your swimming suit.
  • The size of the catamaran vessel used for this trip varies from 42 to 56 feet.
  • The tour operator reserves the right to sub-charter additional vessels / resources / local operators for this trip, whereas the exact same offerings , size, and itinerary / stops will be applied/included, as advertised.
  • The ports (Vlychada marina or Ammoudi Bay) where this small-group catamaran cruise departs may be a 30-60 min drive from your Hotel, depending its location. The sailing cruise shuttle van may stop at various local hotels to pick up and drop off other guests along the way.
  • Depending weather conditions the final itinerary may differ from the original in a continues effort to offer the best possible service / experience at sea to all of our guests, and within safety limits first.
  • The tour operator reserves the right to change departure or return ports based on weather conditions and port authority instructions.
  • DISCLAIMER FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS Please note that this tour is mainly designed for hotel guests. Cruise passengers are welcome to join this tour as long as their logistics work out with the duration of this tour and pickup time / drop off time. This tour picks up and drops off guests coming on a cruise at the McDonalds in Fira Town - not the cruise port. To reach the McDonald's in Fira Town, you must take a tender from your ship and a cable car from the cruise port to get to the meeting point for this tour (McDonald's in Fira Town), where you may or may not experience delays along way to get there. In addition, please note that this tour is flexible and might start or end later than advertised. Please note that 24 hours or less before departure, your tickets are not redeemable for partial or full refunds - regardless of whether you can finally take this tour or not due to cruise ship delays, long lines, or any other force majeure circumstances you may experience.
  • There is WC on the catamaran yacht, that can be used both as restroom and changing room.

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Value for your money

The crew was super nice and I do feel like it worth the money. Of course the sunset view at the end is wonderful too. However, do note that the “hot springs” is neither hot nor a spring but a chance to swim in sulfur, which the entire group skipped on. Food was ok; the bbq pork was overly cooked and was more like jerky. But the sides were good. Overall, we had a great experience because of the staff.

bzygurlJun 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing experience

Great team, amazing meal and a fun way to see unique aspects of the islands. Sunset was beautiful. ⛵️

Megan_WJun 14, 2026VIATOR

An absolutely perfect day...

An absolutely perfect day on the water on an amazing catamaran! The crew was very attentive and personable, always making sure we had everything we needed. And the food!! Truly one of our favorite meals we had in Greece! Would recommend 1000 times over!

Morgan_HJun 9, 2026VIATOR

Two great tours

We did two tours with Santorini Day Tours and loved both! Our first was a four-hour wine tasting with a sunset view at the end. Marina was fantastic - friendly and knowledgeable. We also got a ton of food (cheese and other snacks), which was great. We also took a sunset catamaran tour and really enjoyed it. I recommend booking directly with the operator as they were able to accommodate our specific pickup requests and overall were lovely to work with.

Voyage61627589825Jun 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing Catamaran Cruise Experience!

We had the best experience cruising on the Lagoon 500 in Santorini, Greece! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. Captain Elvin, Vasilis, Nikos, and Maria were outstanding hosts who made the entire trip memorable with their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail. The scenery was breathtaking, the service was impeccable, and the homemade lunch was absolutely delicious—fresh, authentic, and prepared with care. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Santorini. If you’re visiting Santorini, don’t miss this incredible experience. We highly recommend it and would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Captain Elvin, Vasilis, Nikos, and Maria, for an unforgettable day on the water! ⛵🌊 ☀️

DEBORAH_KJun 2, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Please bring a dark-colored bathing suit and sun screen. Towels are provided on board the catamaran. The vegetarian dishes that are available on board are Greek pasta with tomato sauce and basil, Greek salad, vegetarian spreads, and bread. Please see the full food menu on the inclusions section. The food menu is fixed, you may eat wherever is appropriate for you from the available options. Upgrades or alterations of the fixed food menu are not offered in this tour. Hotel pick-ups will be done to the closest accessible areas; parts of Santorini are in a slope and can't be accessed by vehicles Please note that alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer are being offered complimentary from the crew while on board under a moderate consumption and within alcohol safety limits scheme, of up to 3 beers or wine glasses per person. Sodas and water can have unlimited refills. This is a small group(shared) catamaran tour that can accommodate up to 18 people total on board plus crew members. The tour operator operates multiple boats departing the same time. If you are traveling with friends/family, and you would like to travel on the same boat, please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to departure. The catamaran vessel that is used on this tour is motor-powered and wind-powered(sails). Its sails might or might not be used/opened, subject to weather conditions and captain’s judgement. This is a gentle note for guests that are opting for a pure sailing experience on board a non-motorized sailing boat. The alcoholic drinks served on board are only white wine and lager Greek beer. Please wear only dark-colored or black swimming suits, as the sulfurous waters on the Palea Kameni volcano (warm springs) may alter the color of your swimming suit. The size of the catamaran vessel used for this trip varies from 42 to 46 feet. The tour operator reserves the right to sub-charter additional vessels / resources / local operators for this trip, whereas the exact same offerings , size, and itinerary / stops will be applied/included, as advertised. The ports (Vlychada marina or Ammoudi Bay) where this small-group catamaran cruise departs may be a 30-60 min drive from your Hotel, depending its location. The sailing cruise shuttle van may stop at various local hotels to pick up and drop off other guests along the way. Depending weather conditions the final itinerary may differ from the original in a continues effort to offer the best possible service / experience at sea to all of our guests, and within safety limits first. The tour operator reserves the right to change departure or return ports based on weather conditions and port authority instructions. DISCLAIMER FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS Please note that this tour is mainly designed for hotel guests, not cruise passengers. Cruise passengers are welcome to join this tour as long as their logistics work out with the duration of this tour and pickup time / drop off time. This tour picks up and drops off guests coming on a cruise at the McDonalds in Fira Town - not the cruise port. To reach the McDonald's in Fira Town, you must take a tender from your ship and a cable car from the cruise port to get to the meeting point for this tour (McDonald's in Fira Town), where you may or may not experience delays along way to get there. In addition, please note that this tour is flexible and might start or end later than advertised. Please note that 24 hours or less before departure, your tickets are not redeemable for partial or full refunds - regardless of whether you can finally take this tour or not due to cruise ship delays, long lines, or any other force majeure circumstances you may experience. Difference between the Luxury Sunset Cruise and Classic Sunset Cruise Options: The main difference between the luxury sunset cruise and the classic sunset cruise tour option is that the luxury sunset cruise finishes at the Ammoudi Pier while the classic sunset cruise departs and returns at the marina of Vlychada(south part). By choosing the luxury sunset cruise tour option you will be practically sailing on a longer route and maximizing your sightseeing opportunities. Swimming is included in all sunset cruises, there will be 2 swimming stops performed for 20-30 minutes each. - weather allowed. Both the luxury and the classic sunset cruise are a mix of sightseeing and swimming, a 60-70% of sightseeing and 30-40% of swimming. Both sunset cruises are relaxing, and fun and you will be enjoying a Greek meal served "family style" including drinks such as white wine, beer and sodas. Difference between the Luxury Morning Cruise and the Classic Morning Cruise: The main difference between the luxury morning cruise and the classic morning cruise is that the luxury morning cruise starts from the Ammoudi Pier of Oia Town while the classic morning cruise departs and returns at the marina of Vlychada(south part). By choosing the luxury morning cruise tour option you will be practically sailing on a longer route and maximising your sightseeing opportunities. Swimming is included in all morning cruises, there will be 2 swimming stops performed for 20-30 minutes each. Both the luxury and the classic morning cruise are a mix of sightseeing and swimming, a 60-70% of sightseeing and a 30-40% of swimming. Both morning cruises are relaxing, and fun and you will be enjoying a Greek meal served "family style" including drinks such as white wine, beer, or sodas.