Private Catamaran Charters in Santorini: 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.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 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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6.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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7.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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8.Private Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,025 per person

Spend about five hours on a private Santorini catamaran with hotel, airport, or cruise-port pickup. Swim at Red Beach and Palea Kameni’s warm springs, then enjoy grilled chicken, Greek salad, tzatziki, wine, beer, and soft drinks. The crew may include Captain Isidoro, Costa, Corina, Pablo, or Hassan.

“This was honestly the highlight of our trip. Amazing home cooked meal, hosts were kind and knowledgable about the island, spectacular sunset from a unique view! My favorite parts were the volcanic springs and swimming in the bay to snorkel. They have noodles so don't be scared if you can't swim well. The privacy was great and worth the extra cost. Fun way to spend with friends and unforgettable memories!”

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9.Caldera Private Power Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $172 per person

Sail from Ammoudi Bay on a private 3, 4, or 5-hour catamaran cruise with a captain such as George, Dimitri, Yanis, Amy, or Philip. You’ll visit Thirassia, the volcano, White Beach, and Red Beach, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a BBQ meal, Santorinian wine, and hotel pickup included.

“Our driver was on time and was awesome. The crew was great. It felt like it went by in 30 minutes. Lunch was top notch. Our captain Phillip is the Renaissance Man! This is the highlight of trip to Santorini!”

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10.Private Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 5 hours · $1,826 for the boat, seats 4

Set sail from Vlychada Marina on a private five-hour catamaran for up to four people. You’ll visit Red Beach, Mesa Pigadia, Palea Kameni, the volcano, and Thirasia, with three swim stops, snorkeling gear, a barbecue, and an open bar. The crew speaks English and Greek, and hotel pickup is included.

“This is a must. Santorini can become crowded and there is no better way to see the beauty of it than by chartering a catamaran. We had the entire boat to ourselves - the crew were wonderful, attentive, and knew how to balance discussing the history of the island with allowing us to be alone and enjoy. The food is spectacular. George and Freda are wonderful. Just do it.”

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11.Half-Day Tailor-made Private Catamaran Cruise in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $958 per person

Spend about five hours on a private Santorini Star Sailing catamaran, with hotel pickup, Red Beach, the volcano, Thirassia, swimming stops, and views of Oia. Crew members including Mika, Tzannis, Fotis, Natalia, Tomi, and Ellie are praised for warm service and excellent food. The cruise begins at 10:00 am and suits groups wanting a flexible day on the water.

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12.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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13.Santorini Catamaran Cruise – 5-Hour Private Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · $1,204 for the boat, seats 2

Sail privately from Vlychada with your own group of up to two. Thomas and Ellie guide the five-hour trip past Red Beach, White Beach, the lighthouse, Santorini Volcano, and Nea Kameni’s hot springs. Swim, snorkel, watch the sunset on selected departures, and enjoy Ellie’s Greek meal with local wine.

“This was great time and highly recommend. Transport to and from was easy. Boat was great. Thomas and Ellie were AMAZING! You sail and you can swim multiple times. Ellie cooks FANTASTIC food!!! Trip ends with great sunset watching and then boat race to harbor.”

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14.All-Inclusive Private Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · $1,131 for the boat, seats 4

Take a five-hour private catamaran from Vlychada Marina around Santorini’s caldera. Your English-speaking crew serves a fresh seafood, chicken, Greek salad, and dessert meal, with wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Swim near the hot springs, Volcano, and Thirassia, and choose a daytime or sunset departure for your group of up to four.

“Foi maravilhoso O barco, os 2 tripulantes, a comida maravilhosa Indescritível! Sem sombra de dúvida foi uma das maiores experiências vividas por mim e meu marido Estamos muito felizes por ter feito esta escolha tão assertiva”

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15.Private All-In Catamaran Cruise, with Food|Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 5 hours · $1,060 for the boat, seats 2

Spend five private hours aboard a catamaran from Vlychada Port, with captain Valentino, George, or another English-speaking crew member guiding a flexible route. Swim at Red Beach, photograph White Beach, visit the caldera and Nea Kameni hot springs, then enjoy grilled seafood, salads, pasta, dessert, wine, beer, and soft drinks onboard.

“I booked a day cruise with three friends for my birthday. It was incredible! we couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces. The crew were lovely and so helpful. adapted the schedule to what we wanted to do, took loads of photos and kept the drinks coming. The swimming spots were great. The food was delicious. The boat itself was neat and totally ship shape. Best birthday ever. Thank you!”

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