10 Catamaran Cruises with Open Bar in Santorini Worth Booking

1.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129 per person Our pick

Spend 5 to 6 hours on a luxury catamaran with a maximum of 20 people, swimming near Red Beach, White Beach, and the volcanic hot springs. Enjoy a freshly cooked Greek meal, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and a cocktail. Sunset trips stop below Oia, while morning departures offer cooler sailing and more time in the water.

“Ina was a fantastic guide for the day, and the catamaran was probably our favorite activity from our entire vacation. It was peaceful, fun, and well-planned. The food on board was delicious. And the logistics surrounding this activity were so easy to follow. Would absolutely recommend this activity provider to anyone looking for a great day in Santorini.”

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2.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

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

Join Santorini Star Sailing for a five-hour catamaran trip from Vlychada Marina. Expect Red Beach, White Beach, the Venetian Lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Thirassia Island, plus a fresh onboard meal and local wine and beer. Crew members such as Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, and Bill are often named for their warm service.

“My family and I had the most amazing time on this day out! We were a group of 15 so we were lucky enough to have the catamaran to ourselves! From the pick up, the beautiful food provided, unlimited drinks from the bar and an amazing crew, it made for the perfect day!! We stopped along the way to swim in the most crystal clear water, and finished the day with the most breathtaking sunset! You will not be disappointed with this tour. The crew were amazing and professional and took great care of us. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend booking this tour.”

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

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

Cruise Santorini’s caldera from Vlychada Marina on a small-group catamaran with stops at Red Beach, the volcano hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. You’ll get snorkeling gear, towels, a Greek meze, BBQ meal, unlimited white wine, soft drinks, hotel pickup, and a guide in English.

“Easily the best day ever. The crew were so welcoming and made the day so smooth. Highly recommend”

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4.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,449 reviews · 5 hours · from $153 per person

Spend five hours aboard a Lagoon 450 with up to 14 other people, sailing from Ammoudi or Vlychada to Santorini’s hot springs, White Beach, and Red Beach. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a fresh BBQ with unlimited wine, beer, water, and soft drinks. The sunset option sails below Oia, with pickup, towels, blankets, and an English-speaking crew included.

“The crew, Adonis, chris and Helen were amazing. Nice swimming sessions, the Aegien sea is beyond belief. Great food and BBQ on the boat. This tour was the best part of my visit to Santorini, i cannot recommend enough!”

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5.Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120 per person

Spend about five hours sailing Santorini’s caldera aboard a catamaran limited to 18 people. Swim near Mesa Pigadia, visit Red Beach, White Beach, the Akrotiri lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Thirassia. The crew serves BBQ chicken and pork, seafood pasta, Greek salad, vegetarian food, dessert, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“Wonderful adventure with a good crew. Good was prepared well and at a great time during the trip. I noticed another boat didn’t have their food ready in the same manner. We won.”

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6.Platinum Catamaran Cruise w/ BBQ Meal & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 426 reviews · 5 hours · from $117 per person

Join Vista Yachting for a five-hour Santorini catamaran cruise limited to 18 people. Visit Red and White beaches, Akrotiri, the hot springs, and Thirasia. Swim, snorkel, eat a Greek BBQ with seafood pasta and salad, and watch sunset with Moschato D’Asti. Hotel pickup, towels, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Everything from start to finish was amazing, all needs were met without any hesitation. The food was delicious and plenty for everyone! Could do with some snorkels for the stop offs around the island. Other than that the whole experience was amazing!”

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7.Santorini All-inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Thirassia Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 348 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193 per person

Join a small-group catamaran cruise from Amoudi Bay to Vlychada, with hotel transfers, swimming at Thirassia and Nea Kameni, a fresh seafood and Greek-style lunch, and an open bar. The crew may include experienced hosts such as Ilias, Nick, Maria, Diana, or Kostas, though staff can vary.

“Excellent cruise around the island with opportunities to swim in different parts of the island. The sunset to top it all off is just spectacular m.”

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8.Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 341 reviews · 5 hours · from $116 per person Best value

Spend five hours aboard a catamaran with a maximum of 18 passengers, sailing from Vlychada past Red Beach, the lighthouse, hot springs, the volcano, and Thirassia. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a freshly prepared seafood, meat, or vegetarian meal with local wine, beer, soft drinks, and Prosecco. Crew members such as Mika, Alex, Ellie, and Kostas are known for warm, attentive service.

“Amazing experience – a must-do in Santorini! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The catamaran was clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the crew were super friendly and professional from the first moment. We sailed along the caldera, stopped for swimming in beautiful spots, and enjoyed a delicious freshly cooked meal with drinks on board. Watching the famous Santorini sunset from the boat was absolutely unforgettable. Worth every euro – I’d book this cruise again in a heartbeat!”

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9.Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $154 per person

Sail Santorini’s southern coast in a small group of up to 16, stopping near Red Beach, White Beach, Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, and the volcano. Your crew provides towels, snorkeling gear, a fresh meal, local wine, beer, and soft drinks. Pickup is available from hotels, the airport, the cable-car station, or Vlychada port.

“This was such a blast. Great food, lots of space on the boat for everyone, and the guides were so nice and helpful (s/o Aphrodite!) We loved getting picked up at the door of our Airbnb, and a highlight was definitely the snorkeling. Also, they did amazing handling my husband’s allergies (he has 3 big ones and they were awesome at modifying the menu so he could eat). Would gladly, gladly do this again.”

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10.Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Meal & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · 5 hours · from $150 per person

You’ll cruise from Vlychada past Red and White beaches, Akrotiri Lighthouse, the volcano, and hot springs. The five-hour trip includes hotel pickup, swimming gear, towels, a fresh Greek meal, and an open bar. Crew members such as Captain Ilias, Captain Kosta, and cook Michael have earned praise for friendly hosting and generous food, though the boat and route can change with weather.

“Crew was amazing and very thorough on safety. Food was spectacular!! Views and swimming was gorgeous!! I highly recommend this tour!!”

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