Santorini Half Day Catamaran Private Cruise incl. Meal, Drinks & Free Transport
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Enjoy unique views of Santorini from the sea during this 5 hour morning or sunset cruise.
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.
Alcoholic Beverages
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Beverages
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Dinner
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Fuel surcharge
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Light refreshments
Local guide
Lunch
Movies for children available on board
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer
Snacks
Tour escort/host
Transport by private vehicle
Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
WiFi On Board,limited to smart use
Duo to Covid-19 you should bring your own towels.
Gratuities
- ADULT: : 0 - 99
- 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!
- 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.
- For the Lead Traveller/Group Leader, we require the information below: Full Name | Passport | Age:Adult/Child/Infant | Gender: Male/Female | Nationality
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The information requested for rest of the passenger are: Full Name | Age: Adult/Child/Infant | Gender: Male/Female | Nationality
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- 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!
- 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.
- For the Lead Traveller/Group Leader, we require the information below: Full Name | Passport | Age:Adult/Child/Infant | Gender: Male/Female | Nationality
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The information requested for rest of the passenger are: Full Name | Age: Adult/Child/Infant | Gender: Male/Female | Nationality
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
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.
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Red Beach
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.
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
White Beach
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.
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lighthouse
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.
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palea Kameni
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
• Admission Ticket Free
Nea Kameni
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.
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Santorini Volcano
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.
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mesa Pigadia Beach
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.
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.
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Коментара
Sunset dinner cruise
dorcast995, 13-10-2022
Tanos and George were PERFECT!! ABSOLUTELY loved our experience So kind and accommodating. They attended to our every need and want. It was windy when we went and Tanos and George made sure we were comfortable and taken care of. The views and sunset were breathtaking . THIS is the CRUISE YOU WANT TO TAKE WHEN ON Santorini it's a must for your trip here. Absolutely wonderful. An experience of a lifetime made so much better by Tanos and George. The only way to go!!!
Highlight of our honeymoon!
W1706TLbens, 17-08-2022
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!
Well done !
Craig_V, 11-08-2022
Our guides were fantastic. They gave us options on where they could take us, let us know what to avoid, and spent time at the best "spots". The onboard meal was nothing short of wonderful. All of us enjoyed it tremendously!
Wonderful boat trip!
Karen_M, 13-07-2022
Amazing boat trip! Our captain and first mate were so nice. They took us to very scenic places around Santorini island. They also cooked us the most amazing lunch! We stopped the boat a few times so we could snorkel, swim, and see some beaches along the coast. It was a great trip!
Don't pass this opportunity up! Incredible time!
ynleahcim, 09-06-2022
Our group of 8 (yes 8!) opted for the half-day tour, and we were left in awe by the experience that the crew aboard the catamaran had just delivered to us. The entire crew (Capt. Tzannes, Sailor Manu, and Chef George) was so professional and took such great care of us, treating us as if we were their own. Most importantly, they were all so incredibly kind on top of being extremely attentive and welcoming, making it very clear from the get-go that their goal was to ensure that we would have nothing shy of an incredible time. THEY. DELIVERED!
The catamaran was exceptionally clean, and the crew went above and beyond to ensure we had a truly luxurious experience. Not once did any of us have an empty beverage cup, not once was the restroom/toilet ever not tended to and cleaned, after every individual use might I add, and not once afterward did we think twice about whether the decision to go with Sail Away Santorini Catamaran Sailing was the right choice.
We loved that transportation, both to and from the catamaran, was arranged for us, sparing us from having to navigate the roads of Santorini. We were blown away by the food George prepared for us that afternoon - not to mention the sheer amount which fed all (hungry) eight of us sufficiently! Hands down, the food that we ate during the Catamaran trip was one of the best meals we had the pleasure of devouring during our entire 10-day tour of Greece.
The ingredients were both simple and fresh, and the flavors robust and savory. George served up a Greek-style rice pilaf with hearty portions of Greek-style chicken slathered in a yummy mustard sauce, mussels served in a citrusy-pepper sauce, and shrimp drenched in a delicious butter sauce served alongside a packed tray of deliciously seasoned grilled vegetables; and there was plenty of wine and an assortment of beverages to wash it all down with!
We opted for the single-stop during the sailing trip so that we could enjoy more time at one destination, and we were so happy that we did. At no point did this experience feel rushed, and Captain Tzannes gave us ample time at every site location for photo opportunities.
I/we can't recommend this group and experience enough! We are grateful for the crew and the experience they provided us - they helped craft and foster one of the most memorable experiences of our trip, and we can't thank them and Sail Away Santorini Catamaran Sailing enough!
Until next time!
The catamaran was exceptionally clean, and the crew went above and beyond to ensure we had a truly luxurious experience. Not once did any of us have an empty beverage cup, not once was the restroom/toilet ever not tended to and cleaned, after every individual use might I add, and not once afterward did we think twice about whether the decision to go with Sail Away Santorini Catamaran Sailing was the right choice.
We loved that transportation, both to and from the catamaran, was arranged for us, sparing us from having to navigate the roads of Santorini. We were blown away by the food George prepared for us that afternoon - not to mention the sheer amount which fed all (hungry) eight of us sufficiently! Hands down, the food that we ate during the Catamaran trip was one of the best meals we had the pleasure of devouring during our entire 10-day tour of Greece.
The ingredients were both simple and fresh, and the flavors robust and savory. George served up a Greek-style rice pilaf with hearty portions of Greek-style chicken slathered in a yummy mustard sauce, mussels served in a citrusy-pepper sauce, and shrimp drenched in a delicious butter sauce served alongside a packed tray of deliciously seasoned grilled vegetables; and there was plenty of wine and an assortment of beverages to wash it all down with!
We opted for the single-stop during the sailing trip so that we could enjoy more time at one destination, and we were so happy that we did. At no point did this experience feel rushed, and Captain Tzannes gave us ample time at every site location for photo opportunities.
I/we can't recommend this group and experience enough! We are grateful for the crew and the experience they provided us - they helped craft and foster one of the most memorable experiences of our trip, and we can't thank them and Sail Away Santorini Catamaran Sailing enough!
Until next time!
