Private Catamaran Charters in Santorini: Our Top 5

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.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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5.Santorini Oia: Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $898 per person

Spend about six hours aboard a private catamaran from Santorini, stopping at Thirassia, volcanic hot springs, Mesa Pigadia, White Beach, and Red Beach. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a Greek BBQ, unlimited local wine and beer, and sunset views. Crew names may vary, with Captains George and Yannis among those recently welcoming passengers.

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