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15 Santorini Boat Tours Worth Booking

24 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Good santorini boat tours fill up weeks ahead in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit - Sailing beneath Santorini’s caldera cliffs
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Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

1.Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,869 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $29Our pick

You’ll sail from Athinios Port on a traditional wooden boat, hike Nea Kameni, jump into the Aegean near Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, and swim near Thirassia. Add the Oia option for 2 to 3 hours of village time and sunset views. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and a dark swimsuit.

“The hot springs were amazing experience!! For what this tour is, it was exactly what it says on the tin - not much of a changing opportunity though so make sure you wear swimwear to the tour if you are going to go swimming..!”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music - Hot springs and the first swim
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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

2.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,886 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Spend five hours aboard the 74-foot Ocean Voyager or 80-foot Tahiti catamaran with stops at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach. Swim, snorkel, eat grilled Greek food, and enjoy music with hosts such as Sakis, Orestis, Alex, or Angela. Choose a morning sail or sunset departure.

“It was action packed, plenty of food, lots of laughter and fun. Safe. Great swimming spots. Water temp lovely in October. Crew professional and fun.”

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Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer - Pickup from your hotel and the trip to Vlychada
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Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

3.Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,209 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Sail Santorini’s caldera coast aboard a small-group catamaran with swimming at Mesa Pigadia, Palea Kameni, and a quiet cove. Enjoy a BBQ buffet, Greek salads, local wine, and soft drinks while the crew shares island history. Daytime and sunset departures are available.

“This was a very well run day. Our driver picked us up on time, we arrived to our boat, which was quite new and very nice. The crew were all great: terrific captain and lovely crew. The food was good, we could request as much to drink as we wanted but I was happy to see that there were no inebriated guests..all were very respectful. We stopped 3 times to swim (very briefly but we did) and snorkelled a bit once. We would highly recommend this trip.”

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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - Indian Rocks, the lighthouse, and the caldera edge
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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

4.Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,933 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Cruise from Vlychada along Santorini’s volcanic coast, stopping at Mesa Pigadia and Palea Kameni for swimming. Choose a daytime or sunset sailing, with an optional Greek BBQ, white wine, soft drinks, snorkel gear, towels, and round-trip minibus transfers.

“Relaxed atmosphere and friendly crew, beautiful views. Food was fantastic and unlimited drinks were a good touch Recommend”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Pickup, port transfer, and boarding
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

5.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard a luxury catamaran with up to 20 people, stopping near Red Beach, White Beach, the hot springs, and Oia at sunset. Your crew handles the sailing, barbecue, drinks, towels, and snorkel gear, with hotel pickup and return included.

“Everything about this experience was just amazing! The organisation, the hosts, food etc was an incredible day and I would highly recommend anyone to book. We were a group of 4 women.”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - Swimming near the volcano and hot springs
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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

6.Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours aboard a small Santorini Star Sailing catamaran, with hotel pickup, Prosecco, local wine and beer, swimming at Red Beach, the hot springs, and Thirassia, plus a fresh Greek meal cooked onboard. Crews may include Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, or Bill.

“Mika, Kostas, and Bill were phemoniminal! We had such a blast! The food was tasty, the stories and history were memorable, the sense of humor brought everyone on the catamaran together. I have never experienced something like this and 10/10 I reccomend ^_^”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Leaving Vlychada Marina with lunch already in sight
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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

7.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Spend five hours aboard a small-group catamaran from Vlychada Marina, swimming at Red Beach, Mesa Pigadia, and the Volcano hot springs. Your English-speaking crew serves Greek meze, a BBQ meal, desserts, unlimited white wine, soft drinks, and water, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Outstanding is the word. Right from pickup to drop off. I am speechless.💥💥 Unlimited water, beers and wines making the experience more luxurious as you don’t have to open your bag or phone to pay for everything. Lunch was cooked fresh along with amazing vegan options. Dessert was the cherry on the cake. 🚀🚀 Service was exquisite. Staff OMG, never met so joyful staff. So attentive and polite. I can’t swim but the member of staff she made sure that I can enjoy the water experience. They provided me life jacket and were so attentive. 7 star out of 5. (Thank you for spoiling me 🤪) I am so overwhelmed.🥺…”

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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset - The hot springs at Palea Kameni
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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

8.Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about five hours on a shared catamaran sailing Santorini’s caldera, volcanic hot springs, Red Beach, and southern coast. Swim or stay aboard, enjoy a Greek meal with wine, beer, and soft drinks, then watch sunset at sea on the evening option. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Really well run tour (actually operated by Sunset Oia). Staff were brilliant and caring despite having 2 tours a day every day. Many on our boat didn't do all of the swims - but I would really recommend you do as each is different (look for the fish - feel the pockets of hot water!)”

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Santorini: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks - The catamaran and what comfort means onboard
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Santorini: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

9.Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,452 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Sail from Santorini’s Vlychada or Ammoudi Port aboard a polished catamaran, with three swim stops, hot springs, volcano views, snorkeling, and a BBQ. English and Greek hosts, hotel pickup, towels, and drinks are included. Sunset departures finish near Ammoudi.

“Amazing trip with great guide and crew. Food and drink were excellent too. We would highly recommend this trip! Thank you”

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Santorini: Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise - Setting out from Athinios Port
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Santorini: Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise

10.Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,224 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend eight hours sailing Santorini’s caldera, hiking Nea Kameni with guides such as Tito or Caesar, swimming near sulfur springs, and watching the sunset toward Oia. A buffet of Greek dishes and unlimited local wine is included, but bring proper shoes, dark swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel.

“I wish they would have picked us up at the hotel instead of on the side of the highway it just felt needlessly dangerous when the hotel was 2 min down the road on the same street the car was going anyway..”

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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer - Red Beach: a colorful first swim
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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

11.Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran limited to 20 people. Swim at Red Beach and White Beach, visit the volcanic hot springs, enjoy a fresh Greek barbecue with wine and beer, then watch the sunset from the water if you choose the afternoon sailing.

“Amazing! A must do in Santorini. The staff were friendly and professional. The food was Excellent. The views of Santorini from the sea and the sunset are breathtaking !”

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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks - Starting from Ammoudi or Athinios Port
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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

12.Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,105 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about five hours sailing Santorini’s caldera, with stops at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach. Swim, snorkel, eat a BBQ, and enjoy Santorinian wine, soft drinks, and water. The later cruise may finish with sunset views near Oia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Sunset cruise was great fun. Food was very tasty. Boat facilities were great, very clean, lots of shade. Music was a little loud, difficult to have a conversation with others on board. Great way to enjoy the afternoon and see the Santorini sunset.”

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Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks - The caldera, volcano, and hot springs
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Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

13.Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

Spend five hours on a SantoriniYachtingClub catamaran, swimming near the Red and White beaches, visiting the volcanic hot springs, and watching the Caldera glow at sunset. Choose a day or sunset cruise, with hotel pickup, towels, snorkeling gear, a BBQ meal, Greek appetizers, dessert, wine, beer, and soft drinks included.

“This is my second time doing this activity because itnwas a highlight of my last trip. The guide was friendly and attentive. The views are phenomenal. The wine and food are delicious. You must do this! Specifically with Santorini Yachting Club.”

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Santorini: Thirassia Islands and Volcano Guided Cruise - Cruising the Caldera on the King Thiras
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Santorini: Thirassia Islands and Volcano Guided Cruise

14.Thirassia Islands and Volcano Guided Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 650 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Spend seven hours on Santorini’s caldera, hiking across black lava at Nea Kameni, swimming near Palea Kameni’s sulphur springs, and enjoying two hours on Thirassia. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, boat cruise, and return transfer are included. Bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, water, and cash for the €5 volcano fee.

“The guide was very good with lots of information to provide. The pick up was punctual and very convenient. Had a good time !”

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1-Day Boat Trip: Santorini Volcano, Thirassia & Oia Sunset - Nea Kameni and the active volcanic crater
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1-Day Boat Trip: Santorini Volcano, Thirassia & Oia Sunset

15.1-Day Boat Trip: Santorini Volcano, Thirassia & Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 608 reviews · 12 hours · from $67

Spend a full day sailing from Athinios to Nea Kameni, hiking an active volcanic crater, swimming near Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, and visiting Thirassia. After the boat ride, head to Oia for sunset. Guides such as Christos are praised for clear explanations and good humor.

“Everything was perfect. Let people know not to wear silly footwear. Just let people know it’s a long day. But really is brilliant.”

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