Barbarossa Sailing
Barbarossa Sailing
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5 hours (daytime or sunset) - or full day - sailing tours around the Caldera. Book a private or semi-private tour and Sail with us like true pirates do!!
Oia, South Aegean, Greece
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2024
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Karyn H
Brandon, FL41 contributions
Jul 2022
Booking this was a fabulous decision. I started communicating with Captain Mario via email. He responded so quickly I immediately wanted to go with him and look no further. I recommend you do the same. I asked about 10 questions and he kept responding quickly and politely. This meant so much since I am a female traveling with just my 83 year old mom and 20 year old daughter. I felt at ease and he simplified and streamlined it all. (His rate was $125 per person for the 5 hour cruise, lunch, drinks and the transfer, all during peak season.) He picks you up and has you transferred to Ammoudi Bay in Oia. It would have been about a 35 minute walk from our villa but he included the car transfer to and from a parking area near our villa, which shortened our walk to only 5 minutes. I asked if we should do daytime or sunset cruise and he recommended daytime. I trusted him which I am glad I did. We are from Florida, so for us it would have been too cold to swim on the sunset cruise even in July. (The waters here are much colder then Florida and the wind makes it very cold when you get out.) He does provide jackets if you need them. I brought my own towels but he probably provides that too. We were greeted with plates of fresh fruit and our beverage of choice (beer and wine are included in the price). We had a family of 4 on the boat with us and we all hit it off within minutes of leaving the dock. I give Mario credit for that too as he makes everybody so relaxed and at ease. His son Jason and a wonderful girl named Alex were on board and helped serve and explain sights and history. At the hot springs swim spot, Mario and the crew prepared lunch which was DELICIOUS. It was prepared and ready when we came out of the hot springs. I believe it tasted fresher and was more authentic then anything we ate in Oia at a restaurant. For those of you who may wonder, yes there is a bathroom on board and it is clean with nice lavender soap. LOL! If you want peace and tranquility Mario will give you that. If you want some excitement he will make sure to provide the best swimming spots and photo ops. If you want history and conversation, he is knowledgeable and will give you great history lessons and background of the area. If you want a tale he can spin a story and make you laugh. My 20 year old said it was the best thing we have done the entire week we have been in Greece from Athens, to Naxos to Santorini. That sentence alone should be my review. Enjoy!
Written July 5, 2022
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Jennifer F
16 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Electra and Mario were an amazing tag team. Fun, friendly, insightful. Mario sailed while Electra gave us the history and stories of everything we were passing by. Very interesting stories that I won't spoil, but highly encourage you to take a tour and check it out for yourself!
We made a couple stops where we were able to jump into the sea and swim around, look at the fish, and explore the hot springs. They provided towels, noodle floaties, goggles, bottomless drinks, and a hearty Greek meal. The last stop is where we stopped the longest to eat dinner and watch the sunset. We've seen so many beautiful Greece sunsets already, but watching it on the water was a heightened experience. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to join this tour! And we only had 8 passengers so it was quite intimate and gave us a lot of time to chat/learn even more.
We made a couple stops where we were able to jump into the sea and swim around, look at the fish, and explore the hot springs. They provided towels, noodle floaties, goggles, bottomless drinks, and a hearty Greek meal. The last stop is where we stopped the longest to eat dinner and watch the sunset. We've seen so many beautiful Greece sunsets already, but watching it on the water was a heightened experience. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to join this tour! And we only had 8 passengers so it was quite intimate and gave us a lot of time to chat/learn even more.
Written September 16, 2021
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Chadvisor
Bordeaux, France11 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
My family and I had such an amazing experience with Barbarossa.
First we were welcomed by a wonderful couple, super gentle and respectful of our privacy, happy to help and to teach us the amazing history of Santorini.
Then the tour was very nice. We left from OIA and go down Thira and to the hot water sources. The sunset was beautiful from the boat (we booked the tour from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Finally, we enjoyed a very typical and delicious homemade dinner.
It was such a good experience and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn a bit about Santorini history while enjoying the amazing view.
First we were welcomed by a wonderful couple, super gentle and respectful of our privacy, happy to help and to teach us the amazing history of Santorini.
Then the tour was very nice. We left from OIA and go down Thira and to the hot water sources. The sunset was beautiful from the boat (we booked the tour from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Finally, we enjoyed a very typical and delicious homemade dinner.
It was such a good experience and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn a bit about Santorini history while enjoying the amazing view.
Written June 22, 2021
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Rachel
Canada1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Family
My first time writing a review and I had to share this amazing experience with Barbarossa Sailing team- Elektra and Mario are amazing! Great communication from the start; especially during this time with many uncertainties due to Covid, everything went so smoothly. It was a trip with my mom and sister, and we had such an amazing time. They warmly welcomed us on board, then we were stopped at couple of swimming spots including hot springs. We never swim in open water, and Elektra helped and prepared us in a best way to make the unforgettable experience. She is not only kind but also very knowledgeable. We already recommended to one of our friend who is visiting next month, and we highly recommend to anyone who is visiting Santorini. This was the best day of our trip! Thanks again for everything :)
Written August 13, 2021
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fc4391
Port Washington, NY5 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We went as a family of four on a sunset cruise on Barbarosa captained by Captain Mario’s who owns two boats and the experience was excellent. Marios and first mate Ingrid run a smooth sail with 2 stops for swimming and one for dining. The food was excellent and the 4-5 hours spent onboard are capped off by a sunset where there are no other boats around. The price is very reasonable and worth spending to have a truly relaxing time with family or friends. And the music he plays on board sets the stage perfectly.
Written September 4, 2023
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Coco
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
What makes this sailing special among all the others is the personalities of Captain Mario. He is a natural storyteller and entertainer, told us interesting stories about the region, Ancient Greek mythologies and philosophies among the way. He and his crew Alex looked after us really well, very skilled at navigating the mood of the sea, and the food was delicious too, specially Capt Mario’s secret receipt of shrimps saganaki. We had a great time onboard Barbarossa Sailing! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a more intimate and personal boat tour out to the Aegean sea.
Written July 15, 2022
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Trek434383
Berlin, Germany4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We booked the sunset trip with Barbarossa and it was simply a fantastic tour. We boarded at Oia and were, due to current pandemic, with only four passengers in total. Captain Mario and his assistant Electra were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area while touring round the Caldera. We had gust winds and stayed therefore close to shore on engine during the early part of the trip.
On our way to the hot springs we sailed which was a very nice experience. So was the dinner served at the hot spring. Local delicious dishes. Wine was also plenty full and we were able to see a beautiful sunset while sailing.
Thank you Cpt. Mario and Electra!
On our way to the hot springs we sailed which was a very nice experience. So was the dinner served at the hot spring. Local delicious dishes. Wine was also plenty full and we were able to see a beautiful sunset while sailing.
Thank you Cpt. Mario and Electra!
Written August 14, 2020
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Yaryna
2 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Everything about the boat trip with Barbarossa Sailing was perfect. We got the best views of the caldera and the islands, learned a lot about the history of Santorini, took a swim in the hot springs, had an amazing home cooked dinner and enjoyed the majestic sunset.
It’s obvious that Mario and Electra really love what they do and they made us feel so welcome, it felt like we were visiting good friends. They did everything to make sure that we had an amazing time - and we did! I cannot recommend them enough!
It’s obvious that Mario and Electra really love what they do and they made us feel so welcome, it felt like we were visiting good friends. They did everything to make sure that we had an amazing time - and we did! I cannot recommend them enough!
Written June 15, 2021
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FoodLoverrr1
London, UK18 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We are on our honeymoon in Santorini and booked this sunset boat trip, which was the highlight of our holiday!! Mario (the captain) and Electra (his assistant) were absolutely lovely! Very knowledgeable about Santorini and Greek culture and shared some great information about the history of the island along the way. We sailed on a very spacious and super comfortable sailing boat to a place where we snorkelled, we then went to the natural hot springs and then had the most incredible dinner on the boat. Drinks were plentiful and our glasses were never empty! Our highlight was watching the sunset on the boat in the middle of the ocean (with no other tourist boats around!! It was blissful and we could really enjoy the sunset in peace and tranquility :-) most, if not all, of the other tours all watch the sunset in a cluster of about 20 boats crammed together at Oia). We simply LOVED the day. Our hosts were so warm and welcoming and lovely!! You must must must book the tour if you would like to have a lovely day out in Santorini :-)
Written August 14, 2020
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Marc
Santiago, Chile2 contributions
Jun 2021
On Thursday night we called our host / skipper Elektra, to see if they had any availability. After talking with her for a bit, we decided not to go with the sunset tour, but with the day tour: it is a much calmer tour, and to be honest, we can get the sunset just as beautiful from the cliff. We could come aboard the next morning.
It was a beautiful, very relaxed day in a small group - just what we wanted, as it is hard to stay away from the louder tourists on this beautiful island. A day sailing around the caldera, with plenty of time to swim, snorkel, get some good pictures and have a great time at the different stops.
Everything was arranged: pick up and drop off at a convenient spot, amazing (local variety) wine, home made salads & family recipe seafood stew for lunch, comfy mattresses for lying in the sun, ... What a day!
It was a beautiful, very relaxed day in a small group - just what we wanted, as it is hard to stay away from the louder tourists on this beautiful island. A day sailing around the caldera, with plenty of time to swim, snorkel, get some good pictures and have a great time at the different stops.
Everything was arranged: pick up and drop off at a convenient spot, amazing (local variety) wine, home made salads & family recipe seafood stew for lunch, comfy mattresses for lying in the sun, ... What a day!
Written June 18, 2021
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lynda
Long Beach, New York
Hello! Staying in Oia in June 2023….can I walk to the dock where u cruise from? Also; please confirm max passengers since I prefer small crowds..lol…thank you!
Written November 7, 2022
Yes, you can BUT, it is a narrow treacherous road down to the Bay. Captain Mario will have somebody pick you up coming and going. I just tipped the driver a few euors as the ride itself was included and paid for by Barbarossa. My daughter and I are both fit and have no problem walking everywhere in the Florida heat. When Captain Mario sent somebody to pick me up and told me it was part of the package, I accepted it, and was very glad I did. The whole drive down to the bay was packed with vehicles on a narrow winding mountain road. It was hot and the pitch going down was steep. Look it up using Google map layers and you will see the terrain.
For crowd size: I THINK it was 10. We only had 6 on our boat (a family of 4 and my daughter and I), but I think the other boat with Barbarossa had 10.
I truly cannot begin to describe to you how beautiful, peaceful, tranquil and wonderful it was. We had such a blast with the other family, and it seemed like we were almost meant to be on that boat with them. We want to get back to Greece, and if I do, I am going to try and hire Mario to take us on a longer cruise. It was fabulous and he is the coolest guy. Enjoy! I am jealous.
Written November 8, 2022
How many passengers on the boat and cost please. We don't like crowds. Thank you
Written September 2, 2020
Ahoy there. Maximun 8 people and the price is ( due to Covid) 100 euro per person
Written September 2, 2020
Hello - Do you take payment by credit card? Looking forward to our cruise. Thank you!
Written July 18, 2019
Hi, Do you have any availability on July 18th? 2 people, not sure what the prices are for the different tours. Do you have a website? Thank you! Heard so many amazing reviews!
Written June 25, 2018
The website is on the searching machines with the same name. (We can't send link here)
Written June 25, 2018
stacimills2018
Orinda, California
Hi! I'm interested in booking 2 people for your semiprivate sunset sail. Do you have availability on Sunday, June 24? If not when would your next opening be? How should I contact you? Thanks! Staci
Written June 20, 2018
U can found the website searching with this name... There u will found info.... Bu the way... We are available
Written June 26, 2018
Elizabeth N
New York City, New York
Hello. Do you have availability for a party of 6 adults on August 28th or 29th? We would like to do the sunset cruise. Is there an email that I can use to contact you directly?
Written June 19, 2018
We can't send you mail address here anymore. +306982005126 text whatsup
Written June 19, 2018
Elizabeth N
New York City, New York
Hello. Do you have availability for a party of 6 adults on August 28th or 29th? We would like to do the sunset cruise. Is there an email that I can use to contact you directly?
Written June 19, 2018
Dear team,
I was wondering whether your team is available for two people 6th July (daytime trip)? I cross my fingers that we're not too late. Thank you so much in advance!
Julie
Written June 18, 2018
Hi there!!!
We r available for the 6th July for daytime tour... You
can text on 00306987030668 to a range it if you wabt
Written June 19, 2018
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