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

By Sail Away Santorini Catamaran Sailing
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Duration: 5h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • 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's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Don't forget to bring your own towels.


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • Free shared transportation from/to your accommodation with A/C mini van. In case you have your own transportation, you have to be on Vlyhada port 10’ before departure time. The departure and duration of the tour are not the same throughout the season, due to the different hours of sunset. Pickup times: -April: Pickup 10.00 AM and 3.00 PM -May: Pickup 10.15 AM and 3.15 PM -June-July: Pickup 10.30 AM and 3.30 PM -August: Pickup 10 AM and 3 PM -September: Pickup 9.30 AM and 2.30 PM -October: Pickup 9 AM and 2 PM You should be aware that any delay in pickup time up to 10 minutes, due to customers responsibility is a reason for cancellation the cruise without refund. Due to Covid-19, please bring your own beach towels and bath robes
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Vlyhada Marine
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63718P1

      • 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
      • Most travelers can participate
      • The departure and duration of the tour is not the same throughout the season, due to the different hours of sunset.
      • 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

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63718P1

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      • Kaye2014
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        We rented a 5 hour private catamaran sunset cruise with Sail Away. They picked us up and dropped us back at the hotel. Cost was $1000 or so but worth it if you have a big group like we did - 2 families with teenagers. Amazing, amazing experience! Captain Anastasia was amazing! The food was very flavorful, service top notch! I felt like one of the glam real housewives! Dinner and all beverages are included! The chef was amazing - we had a mixture of seafood and meat, rice etc. There is a very clean restroom and a cabin to rest in. I just hung out at the very front of the catamaran then we stopped at red beach to swim in the aegean sea and topped off the adventure with a sunset dinner! They turn the boat around so that you can watch the sunset as you are having dinner! They take you around most of the beaches and between the volcanic islands and the lighthouse. Recommendation: Must do when in Santorini! Would I go again? Absolutely! I would do the private cruise again with my girlfriends group for a girls trip - worth every penny spent! Students don’t fret- just take the regular catamaran tour that isn’t private and you will still enjoy it! Then when you get a great job come back and take the private cruise! Something to look forward too! Thank you captain Anastasia for an amazing experience and hats off to the Chef (George) my husband got his secret recipes!
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      Mike W
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2024 • Couples
      This trip was an absolute highlight of our vacation in Santorini! I will echo what previous reviewers have said about Theo and Haris - they are fantastic captains/hosts. The food on board was delicious and Haris even shared some recipes with us! ;) The views are fantastic and Theo shared a lot of history about the island with us. We were given the choice of swimming spots - we decided on just doing one longer swim inside the caldera where the waters were calm and perfect. Pickup/drop off near our Villa in Downtown Fira was seamless. I highly recommend this half-day private cruise for any groups/families visiting Santorini!
      Written October 8, 2024
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      Stephanie R
      13 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We visited Santorini with our young adult children and had a wonderful time with Captain Theo and Haris. They were so friendly and accommodating in addition to being highly professional and safety conscious. The meal they served was honestly the best we have had in Greece-which was such a nice surprise! It is amazing what Haris can do in the small kitchen on the boat. We enjoyed the wine and beer, which they kept flowing. We would highly recommend the sunset dinner cruise for anyone who wants to see the best of Santorini with these two wonderful sailors. Thank you for the best day ever!
      Written September 27, 2024
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      allplanetsearch
      Menlo Park, CA364 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We did a private sunset sailing tour that included meals and drinks on this boat with a three-person crew. Everyone was incredibly nice and solicitous. The boat was in absolutely great condition and felt extremely safe. The food was very well prepared and tasty. The actual sailing trip allowed us to see more of the island from a different perspective, and enjoy the beautiful nature and sunset. Warning: the ocean water is quite cold! Altogether, this was the highlight of our visit to Santorini and was well worth it.
      Written June 8, 2024
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      Ben S
      8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2022
      The half-day private catamaran sunset cruise we did with Sail Away was the best part of our honeymoon in Santorini. Top-notch service on all counts, and we really appreciate that transfer service was included in to our hotel in Oia. We were able to cruise all around the caldera, see the beaches on the south side of the island, swim/snorkel for a bit, and the captain gave us suggestions to make the most of our experience. The meal we had for dinner was delicious, and we were able to relax on the bow the entire cruise. Cannot recommend enough, there are several vendors in Santorini that provide this type of experience but I am so happy we went with Sail Away. Extremely friendly/professional to work with and would recommend to anyone!
      Written August 17, 2022
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      LeagueOfOurOwn
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      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!
      Written October 3, 2021
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      Daniel L
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2024 • Couples
      A must experience if you are visiting Santorini. This our fourth annual trip to Santorini and we decided to finally “splurge” on a sunset cruise. A splurge this was NOT as it was an invaluable experience worth every cent. Theo and Harris were amazing hosts providing education about the caldera while not becoming intrusive. My glass was never empty, the food was amazing with a home cooked touch of authenticity. With respect the sizable investment people make to come to Santorini, extend your budget to include this…you won’t regret it!
      Written August 31, 2024
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      James M
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2024 • Family
      Captain Theo and Harris made the last day of our trip unforgettable! A laid back tour of the caldera's sights turned into a secluded swim and a fantastic dinner, all capped off with a picturesque sunset. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and a genuine delight from start to finish. If you have the chance to book a cruise with Sail Away, do it. You won't regret it!
      Written June 28, 2024
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      Akcavanaugh
      20 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      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!
      Written September 16, 2021
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      JRoAUSA
      Asheville, NC9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2022
      Captain Janus and George were fantastic! Highly recommend. The boat was clean, crew professional and friendly and we were well taken care of. Our Travel Agent (Dorcas Travel - top notch, also HIGHLY recommend) booked this trip for us and Peter, the company owner along with Captain Janus and George all took great care of us. The experience was seamless and a great way to enjoy Santorini from the sea.

      DO IT!!!!
      Written May 26, 2022
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      Bryan H
      Montreal, Canada11 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Family
      What a great time!
      We took the sunset cruise on their private charter cataramaran a Lagoon 38 as clean as a brand new. We were welcome by Peter who explained the cruise to use. After that we met the great crew who took care of us for the cruise. Tio the captain, Harris the cook and Nick were just top notch. The service, the food, the explanations and the cruise by the cost of Santorini where just fabulous. All the family enjoyed the time spent on the catamaran to see the beautiful sunset. What a wondeful world. We highly recommand if you want to see Santorini from a diffenrent point of view.
      Thank you team Sail Away
      Written May 14, 2024
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