Santorini Half Day Catamaran Private Cruise incl. Meal, Drinks & Free Transport
Overview
Starting from the port of Vlychada, see the Vlychada Beach with its magnificent sand formations. Passing from the Red Beach you will have the chance to see one of the most famous beaches of the island.Sailing close to the White Beach and admire the enormous limestone formations. Next you will see the impressive Black//Indian Rock and the famous lighthouse of Akrotiri.
Εnjoy mesmerizing views of the steep cliffs and see the unique Volcano and Hot springs of Santorini.
Swim in the area of the volcanoes and indulge yourself on a traditional Greek meal, freshly cooked on board, including unlimited soft drinks, local wine and beer. On your way back, relax on the comfortable deck while having a fruit salad and for the sunset cruise enjoy the unique and famous sunset of Santorini. Snorkeling gear, beach towels and bathrobes are provided.
Inclusions
- Beverages
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Light refreshments
- Lunch
- Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
- Local guide
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Private tour
- WiFi On Board, limited to smart use
- Movies for children available on board
- Round-trip private transfer
- Transport by private vehicle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Fuel surcharge
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Παραλία Βλυχάδα, Paralia Vlichada, Greece
Vlihada port and marina is full with yachts sailing and fishing boats.
It is also a Beach. The beach follows a smooth descent. You will notice as you approach two large chimneys. One is directly behind the beach and one nearby, but don’t worry as this factory is no longer in use and the brick structures are actually quite pleasant to look at.
This beach of Santorini itself is quite long covered with dark grey sand that one finds all over the island. There are a number of sun loungers here. It is worth having a look at the rock formations behind the beach Locations near Vlychada include the Settlement of Exomytis and the Settlement of Agios Georgios.
Stop At: Red Beach, Akrotiri Greece
This is a wait of ferrous rock approx 125 meters high which has eroded and left red sand.
The red beach is arguably one of the most famous and beautiful beaches of Santorini. It is located only some steps away from the ancient site of Akrotiri. The small size of the beach creates a much crowded atmosphere and there are many days where most of the visitors choose not to make it all the way down to the beach and instead admire this unique landscape of red and black volcanic rocks from the headland.
Many sunbeds and umbrellas cover the dark sand and right on the seashore are some nice pebbles you can use for your collection.
Snorkeling is highly recommended due to the interesting rocks. You are on a boat so no limitation for you. We will take you to the best photographic location so that you can capture the majesty from the best possible vantage point.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: White Beach, Akrotiri Greece
The cove right next to the Red beach, on the southern side of Santorini, is known as the White beach. It is very similar to the Red beach, with black pebbles on the shore, only that the surrounding cliffs are white. It has crystalline waters: this small beach makes a sharp contrast to the nearby beach of Kokkini (Red) beach. This beach is accessible by boat or with small water taxes by Red beach.
It is less popular than the neighbouring cove and therefore more quiet. It doesn’t have facilities, except for some umbrellas and sunbeds along the coast, although the surrounding rocks provide some shade too.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lighthouse, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
The “Faros” or the lighthouse (as it is translated in English), was manufactured in 1892 from the French company of Lighthouses. The square tower stands 10m high above the lighthouse keepers house. It first worked, on 1892 with petroleum and its luminosity was 23 n.m.
During the 2nd World War, the light stayed dead, until 1945. when Hellinic Navy decided to reconstruct the lighthouse network. On 1983. the Light supplied with electric power and operated as warded until 1988. when it completely automated. It is now flashing a white light every 10 seconds and luminosity 24 n.m.
Faros is the most southwesterly area of the island with a magical panoramic view. While you are there, try to spot the Indian head rock on the south shore.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Aspronisi, Santorini 847 00, Greece
The island Aspronisi (meaning: the “white island”) or Strogili is a small rocky and uninhabited island. The island lies just west of Santorini and the Kameni islands and south of Thirassia. Is part of the Santorini caldera that has emerged following the volcanic eruption in 1450 BC.
The dry island of Aspronisi has an area of 0.14 km2 and is 650 meters long and 200 meters wide. The island steeply rises out from the sea, is relatively flat (about 50% of the island is really flat) and has a height of 70 meters. Like the island of Santorini you can well see the layers here from which the island consists. The lower part of Aspronisi consists of dark lava and the white upper part of Aspronisi from pumice that descended after the volcano eruption.
The island Aspronisi has one small harbor and two pebble beaches. Is privately owned by the same family for the last 7 generations. There is no electricity or water supply on Aspronisi.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Palea Kameni, Greece
Palia Kameni, one of the two volcanic islands in the middle of the Santorini Caldera, is home to therapeutic sulfuric mud that is said to help treat skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis
Pass By: Nea Kameni, 84700 Greece
Santorini is gifted with a unique natural beauty and a wild scenery created by the volcanic eruptions. Santorini’s volcanic activity during the past 3600 years has been dominated by very large explosive eruptions. The most recent of this type occurred at around 1613 BC and is known as the so-called Minoan eruption.
Since its last major explosive numerous minor and medium-sized, mainly effusive eruptions have occurred. This activity built the dark-colored islands of Nea and Palea Kameni inside the caldera. Their first appearance was witnessed and reported by Greek and Roman writers. The last eruption on Nea Kameni occurred in 1950. At present, Santorini is dormant, and volcanism manifests as fumarolic activity and hot springs around the islands.
Stop At: Santorini Volcano, 847 00 Greece
Santorini is gifted with a unique natural beauty and a wild scenery created by the volcanic eruptions. Santorini’s volcanic activity during the past 3600 years has been dominated by very large explosive eruptions. The most recent of this type occurred at around 1613 BC and is known as the so-called Minoan eruption.
Since its last major explosive numerous minor and medium-sized, mainly effusive eruptions have occurred. This activity built the dark-colored islands of Nea and Palea Kameni inside the caldera. The last eruption on Nea Kameni occurred in 1950. At present, Santorini is dormant, and volcanism manifests as fumarolic activity and hot springs around the islands.
Hot Springs is called a location at Palia Kameni (old burnt), one of the two volcanic islands in the middle of Santorini Caldera. The difference between the sea temperature and the Hot Springs temperature is around 5 degree Celsius. The water contains sulfur that is good for the skin.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mesa Pigadia Beach, 847 00 Greece
This beach is situated in the southwest of the island of Santorini off the main road to Akrotiri close to the lighthouse. This beach, that looks like Vlyhada, used to be very popular to visitors searching for alternative destinations.
On Black Rock it is a little bit more quiet than on some of the other beaches because it is more out of the route. The beach is not very large and in consists of sand with (mostly) pebbles and also with larger stones on it. Black Rock Beach is surrounded by high white cliffs. There are a couple of cave-houses that are sometimes used to house fishing boats (during the winter time) and “syrmata”, houses that are built into the rocks. In our point of view a very picturesque and secluded, lovely quiet beach, one of our favorites.
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting point
In case you have your own transportation, you have to be on Vlyhada port 10’ before departure time.
Airports
- Santorini Airport, Greece
Ports
- Vlyhada Marine
- Athinios Ferry Port, Órmos Athiniós, Greece
- Santorini Old Harbor, Thera 847 00, Greece
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- For the Lead Traveller/Group Leader, we require the information below: Full Name | Passport | Age:Adult/Child/Infant | Gender: Male/Female | Nationality
- The information requested for rest of the passenger are: Full Name | Age: Adult/Child/Infant | Gender: Male/Female | Nationality
- During our cruise you should carry your passport or a photo of it. It has been a requirement by the Greek Port Authorities since 01/01/2018. If someone does not have one of these, it is a reason to cancel the cruise.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Considering these circumstances we have been working hard to find solutions that will eliminate the impact on our clients’ consistency people desire to travel again… YOU stay safe and healthy WE will be ready!
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Duo to Covid-19 you should bring your own towels.
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
Great ship, great crew. Everyone was extremely friendly and since it’s a custom tour you are able to adapt the route to what you’re looking for (more sightseeing v. swimming, for instance). Drive to/from hotel included and was a great plus. Worth it to see some of the best sights on the island!
Great ship, great crew. Everyone was extremely friendly and since it’s a custom tour you are able to adapt the route to what you’re looking for (more sightseeing v. swimming, for instance). Drive to/from hotel included and was a great plus. Worth it to see some of the best sights on the island!It was a 5 hours dream with Peter, Mano, George and Jano. Since the beginning we were at ease with all the explanations regarding what we could do, ask to the crew...We had the choice to either be on our own or get some explanations from the crew. Always on purpose the explanations gave us a lot ...
It was a 5 hours dream with Peter, Mano, George and Jano. Since the beginning we were at ease with all the explanations regarding what we could do, ask to the crew...We had the choice to either be on our own or get some explanations from the crew. Always on purpose the explanations gave us a lot of details regarding the history and the anecdotes because we were asking for it. Impossible to be hungry or thirsty, the crew members were asking / pushing us to order things even if all was included. At the end of the cruise George made us a very good greek diner. We were two, I think ten people could have eaten ! We will remember it and the 4 sailors for a long time.Such a great experience from scheduling and booking with Markella, to the shuttle service in luxurious vans, to being greeted by the owner and lastly to the captain and crew who went above and beyond to make sure all 16 of us were happy at all times. They bbq fresh on the catamaran and the food i...
Such a great experience from scheduling and booking with Markella, to the shuttle service in luxurious vans, to being greeted by the owner and lastly to the captain and crew who went above and beyond to make sure all 16 of us were happy at all times. They bbq fresh on the catamaran and the food is just superb. The value is the best you will find and you should not hesitate to book or else you'll be sorry. I basically did the hard work already for you. I was lucky enough that I waited too long to book another company and they ended up being booked for the day I needed. I then basically looked around and found this gem. I'm telling you, don't hesitate. Have fun!We just got off the cruise a few hours ago but we had such a good time I needed to write this as soon as possible. First, I arranged the cruise with Peter and the whole way through he was extremely kind and welcoming. We did the half day private sunset cruise and magical does not even begin to de...
We just got off the cruise a few hours ago but we had such a good time I needed to write this as soon as possible. First, I arranged the cruise with Peter and the whole way through he was extremely kind and welcoming. We did the half day private sunset cruise and magical does not even begin to describe our experience. Theo and Harris took care of us and managed to give us exactly whatever we wanted even when we didn’t know we wanted it! Drinks, little facts about the island. We would be looking at something on the rocks and asking ourselves what it was then all of a sudden Theo appeared and started telling us all about it and trust me he’s clairvoyant because he definitely couldn’t hear us. They were both all smiles all the time. We skipped all the busy locations where the huge party/semi private cruises had stopped in packs of ten or twenty to offload people for a swim and went to a beautiful secluded area next to the caldera. We were so lucky because it turns out Theo worked on the semi private cruises and knows their routes so he expertly avoided them for us because really who wants to listen to baby got back in the middle of the Aegean ocean watching a beautiful sunset over the age of 21. And then on top of everything, the food was phenomenal! I seriously couldn’t have asked for anything more. Everything was perfect. My only regret is we didn’t do it sooner and we don’t have enough time here to do it again. Thank you guys for an unforgettable day!The crew was so pleasent and the swim at the Red beach was awesome. Love the seafood and traditional food.
The crew was so pleasent and the swim at the Red beach was awesome. Love the seafood and traditional food.Fantastic trip. Peter and his crew were great hosts. Would definitely recommend. The sunset was spectacular. Food was great and plentiful.
Fantastic trip. Peter and his crew were great hosts. Would definitely recommend. The sunset was spectacular. Food was great and plentiful.