Private Catamaran Charters in Greece: Our Top 15

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

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

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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2.Private Catamaran Cruise with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 5 hours · $990 for the boat, seats 4

You’ll sail from Vlychada Marina with a captain and crew member, stopping near Red Beach, White Beach, the volcano, and Mésa Pigádia. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy seafood, Greek dishes, wine, beer, and soft drinks onboard. Captains such as Theo, Giannis, and Harris are praised for local insight and warm service. Morning and sunset departures are available.

“Excellent trip, great value for money and lovely food - the chicken stew and lamb meatballs were top notch. Really nice guys who took great care of us and showed us all the sights, including of course the amazing sunset. A must do activity on a trip to Santorini.”

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3.Private Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 174 reviews · 5 hours · from $135 per person

You’ll sail from Ammoudi Bay with an English-speaking captain and crew, stopping at Thirassia, the hot springs, White Beach, Red Beach, and other coves as conditions allow. Swim, snorkel, use the paddleboard, then enjoy grilled meat or a vegetarian meal, seafood pasta, Greek salads, fruit, dessert, and an open bar on deck.

“My husband and I were celebrating our honeymoon and decided to book this private boat tour for something special! It was AMAZING! We did the sunset cruise which we highly recommend. It was absolutely beautiful and we liked that we got to customize our experience and the stops we made throughout the day. We got to stay at each stop for as long as we wanted which gave us a lot of flexibility. Jumping off and snorkeling was an absolute blast! This was something SO special and an awesome way to experience Santorini! It is truly a must do! The crew was fantastic and attended to all our needs. They…”

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4.Private CATAMARAN daytrip – Lindos/ Rhodos with Lunch and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · $1,513 for the boat, seats 8

Set out from Lardos at 10:30 a.m. on a private catamaran for up to eight people. Cruise past Cave Island to seaside Lindos, then anchor for about two hours in the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling. Captain Antonio, Chris, and crew members including Lisa and Rosie have helped make this a relaxed day with lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Great experience & excellent crew! Catamaran excellent condition. we went to beautiful areas for swimming.”

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5.Athens Semi Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with meal & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $169 per person

Sail from Alimos Marina on a small-group catamaran with a captain and host such as Yannis and Steph. Stop near Vouliagmeni and Kavouri for swimming and snorkeling, then enjoy seafood pasta, Greek-style sides, wine, beer, and sunset views before returning to port.

“Great experience-need to be comfortable moving around on a boat, so those with limited mobility may get less out of it. I really enjoyed it, as did my teenage sons.”

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6.Island Hopping: Santorini Catamaran Charter Cruise with a skipper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · $8,559 for the boat, seats 10

Take a private seven-day Lagoon catamaran charter from Santorini or another Greek island, with a skipper, hostess, four private bathrooms, cabins, snorkeling gear, and a dinghy. You choose the route and overnight stops across the Aegean. Meals, drinks, fuel, marina fees, WiFi, and the refundable security deposit cost extra.

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7.Athens Semi private Morning Catamaran cruise with meal & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169 per person

Spend five relaxed hours on a catamaran from Alimos, with swim stops near Megalo Kavouri and Vouliagmeni Beach. A small crew serves seafood pasta, salads, appetizers, wine, beer, and water onboard. The boat holds no more than 10 people, and snorkeling gear is included.

“BEST experience and so glad we picked this one. Food was fresh and delicious, plenty to drink. Crew was extremely helpful and accommodating. Tour included only 10 people. Plenty of space on the catamaran for all of us. We had 2 swimming stops and the Aegean did not disappoint. Swimming was nourishing to the mind body and soul. Note: bring your own towels (though we didn't need it, we let the sun do all the drying!) and there was no fishing on this tour.”

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8.Athens Private Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $786 per person

Sail Athens’ southern coast on a private luxury catamaran for about five hours. Your crew handles the sailing, swimming stops, towels, snorkeling gear, drinks, and a Greek BBQ with mezze, salad, vegetables, and shrimp saganaki. Hotel pickup and return from Athens or Piraeus are included.

“Mike and Ari were very welcoming, accommodating and attentive. They made sure we were safe and had everything we needed. The lunch they prepared was spectacular. Everything was fresh and tasted great! When I return to Athens I will definitely be taking this tour again!”

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9.Mykonos Catamaran Private Day Cruise, Full Lunch & Open-bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $796 per person

Spend five hours on a private Mykonos catamaran with a captain and chef, sailing toward Rhenia and the waters near Delos. Expect two swim stops, snorkeling gear, an eight-flavor Greek lunch with seafood, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. In rough weather, the route shifts to Mykonos’ sheltered southern coast.

“This was the most amazing experience. Everyone has so much fun and the lunch was fresh and delicious. It was the perfect day!”

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10.Santorini Half Day Catamaran Private Cruise incl. Meal, Drinks & Free Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $506 per person

Sail from Vlychada on a private catamaran with a captain and host such as Theo, Giannis, Harris, or Karim. You’ll see Santorini’s red and white beaches, lighthouse, Aspronisi, volcano, hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia, with lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers included. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Amazing experience! By far the highlight of our trip! Captain went slow and ride was so relaxing I actually fell asleep on the way back to the port. Comfortable seats/cushions are on the front. The assistant was very attentive, kept our drinks full the whole day. Food was absolutely delicious and was a feast! Assistant also was an excellent photographer and took pictures of us throughout the day.”

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11.Private Caldera Cruise with Power Catamaran ENJOY incl. Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $452 per person

Cruise Santorini’s caldera on a private ENJOY power catamaran for 3 to 5 hours. Swim near the volcano, White Beach, and Red Beach, then enjoy Greek appetizers, barbecue, fruit, dessert, and an open bar. Pickup is arranged near your accommodation, and the crew can adjust the route to your group.

“We had a wonderful time. A very punctual pickup, followed by the boat that was waiting for us. Adams and Costas were our crew. They were very knowledgeable and helpful. A relaxed time on the water. And the food and wine were just perfect for us.”

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12.Private Half Day cruise on Catamaran in Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · $1,304 for the boat, seats 10

Spend four hours on a private catamaran from Gouvia Marina, cruising Corfu’s northeast coast with your own group of up to 10. Swim at bays such as Barbati, Kalami, Kerasia, or Strogylo, then use the SUP and snorkel gear. Drinks, fruit, snacks, towels, WiFi, and a Bluetooth speaker are included, with Dina and Vasili among the praised crew members.

“Unforgettable experience! our crew members Dina and Vasili took care of us 100%. This cruise was perfect in every aspect, we had so much fun. Totally recommend :)”

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13.Santorini All-inclusive Private Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · $1,159 for the boat, seats 4

Sail privately from Vlychada with your own group of up to four, stopping at Red Beach, White Beach, Thirassia, and the volcanic hot springs. Your crew handles the route, snorkeling gear, towels, seafood barbecue, and drinks. Morning and sunset departures are available, with pickup from your hotel or an agreed meeting point.

“We had the best time on our sunset cruise! There was four of us and the afternoon was incredible. We were picked up by Fillip from Fira, and our crew consisted of Andy and Paris (both very kind and knowledgeable). The food on the boat was amazing and so fresh. We had a wonderful time from start to finish. Cruised around the west coast of the island and stopped in 2 spots to swim / snorkel. Would 1000% recommend this to anyone considering - do it!”

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14.Private Mykonos Catamaran Day Cruise with Meals & Water Toys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · $1,087 for the boat, seats 14

Spend about five hours aboard a private catamaran from Ornos, sailing toward Delos and Rineia. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, enjoy drinks and a signature meal by chef Dimitris Pramatias, and ask the crew about Mykonos photo spots, beaches, and island history. Your group of up to 14 has the boat to itself.

“Super fun day. The food was INCREDIBLE!! Captain was excellent. Jump in the water, even if it’s cold!!”

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15.Luxury Catamaran Morning Semi-Private & Greek Gastronomy Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $165 per person

SailBliss takes you from Alimos Marina to Hydrousa for a relaxed five-hour morning on the Athens Riviera. Expect breakfast bites, a Greek lunch, local beer, swimming, snorkeling, and SUP. The small group holds no more than 10 people, with crew such as Antonis, Vasilis, Elena, or Thanos depending on the sailing.

“We had a beautiful sailing experience and had plenty of time to relax and enjoy the views around us. It was very relaxing and the snacks and lunch that we were served was very good. The captain and first mate on our sailing adventure were very professional and did a great job.”

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