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Set sail from Ammoudi to trace Santorini’s volcanic caldera—swim in thermal springs, lounge on a sun-ready deck and enjoy a Greek BBQ aboard. This five-hour catamaran cruise covers the island’s iconic Red and White Beaches with round-trip hotel transfers and an open bar.
Set sail from Ammoudi to trace Santorini’s volcanic caldera—swim in thermal springs, lounge on a sun-ready deck and enjoy a Greek BBQ aboard. This five-hour catamaran cruise covers the island’s iconic Red and White Beaches with round-trip hotel transfers and an open bar.
The catamaran slips quietly out of Ammoudi at first light, hull cutting the Aegean into sheets of blue as the caldera cliffs rise like a geological wall to starboard. Onboard, the deck is a shallow stage: sunbeds, an open bar pouring local assyrtiko and ouzo, and a crew trimming sails to chase the best light.
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Operated by Santorini Yachting Club · Oia, South Aegean
The catamaran slips quietly out of Ammoudi at first light, hull cutting the Aegean into sheets of blue as the caldera cliffs rise like a geological wall to starboard. Onboard, the deck is a shallow stage: sunbeds, an open bar pouring local assyrtiko and ouzo, and a crew trimming sails to chase the best light.
Santorini’s cliffs are the scar of the Bronze Age Minoan eruption; volcanic rock, pumice and ash created the caldera that frames every photo. The route circles the southern rim—past the steaming hot springs that smell faintly of sulfur, across to the sheltered coves of White Beach and Mesa Pigadia, and onto the dramatic Red Beach carved from oxidized volcanic strata.
Culture here is sea-first: fishermen’s tavernas in Ammoudi, BBQ on board—choice of pork, chicken or vegetarian—and a maritime rhythm that values slow swimming and late-afternoon light. Geology guides the swim spots: shallow volcanic seabeds, sharp rock shelves and pockets of sandy sand.
Practical note: the tour runs about 5 hours with three main stops (Hot Springs ~30 min, White Beach/Mesa Pigadia ~60 min, Red Beach ~30 min) and round-trip hotel transfer. Expect intermittent motion; bring reef-safe sunscreen, waterproof camera and a light layer for sea breezes. If you plan to swim the hot springs, limit time in the warm sulfur water and rinse off afterward.
For photographers and swimmers alike, this is a compact, scenic loop around Santorini’s volcanic heart—social, accessible and tuned to the island’s coastal geology.
The tour is approximately 5 hours and typically embarks from Ammoudi (near Oia) with hotel pickup arranged by the operator.
Yes; the itinerary includes timed stops at the Hot Springs, White Beach/Mesa Pigadia and Red Beach—bring swimwear and water shoes for rocky entries.
A Greek BBQ lunch is prepared onboard with choices (pork, chicken or vegetarian), bottled water and an open bar featuring Santorinian wine and local spirits.
The operator may cancel for bad weather; the standard policy allows a full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure or by the supplier for unsafe conditions.
Santorini Yachting Club operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The catamaran slips quietly out of Ammoudi at first light, hull cutting the Aegean into sheets of blue as the caldera cliffs rise like a geological wall to starboard. Onboard, the deck is a shallow stage: sunbeds, an open bar pouring local assyrtiko and ouzo, and a crew trimming sails to chase the best light.
The catamaran slips quietly out of Ammoudi at first light, hull cutting the Aegean into sheets of blue as the caldera cliffs rise like a geological wall to starboard. Onboard, the deck is a shallow stage: sunbeds, an open bar pouring local assyrtiko and ouzo, and a crew trimming sails to chase the best light.
Santorini’s cliffs are the scar of the Bronze Age Minoan eruption; volcanic rock, pumice and ash created the caldera that frames every photo. The route circles the southern rim—past the steaming hot springs that smell faintly of sulfur, across to the sheltered coves of White Beach and Mesa Pigadia, and onto the dramatic Red Beach carved from oxidized volcanic strata.
Culture here is sea-first: fishermen’s tavernas in Ammoudi, BBQ on board—choice of pork, chicken or vegetarian—and a maritime rhythm that values slow swimming and late-afternoon light. Geology guides the swim spots: shallow volcanic seabeds, sharp rock shelves and pockets of sandy sand.
Practical note: the tour runs about 5 hours with three main stops (Hot Springs ~30 min, White Beach/Mesa Pigadia ~60 min, Red Beach ~30 min) and round-trip hotel transfer. Expect intermittent motion; bring reef-safe sunscreen, waterproof camera and a light layer for sea breezes. If you plan to swim the hot springs, limit time in the warm sulfur water and rinse off afterward.
For photographers and swimmers alike, this is a compact, scenic loop around Santorini’s volcanic heart—social, accessible and tuned to the island’s coastal geology.