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Spend five hours sailing Santorini’s caldera—swim at Red and White beaches, soak near volcanic hot springs and finish with a BBQ and open bar as the sun falls over Ammoudi. Ideal for travelers looking for an easy, scenic evening on the water.
Spend five hours sailing Santorini’s caldera—swim at Red and White beaches, soak near volcanic hot springs and finish with a BBQ and open bar as the sun falls over Ammoudi. Ideal for travelers looking for an easy, scenic evening on the water.
The catamaran slips out of Vlychada’s marina as the island’s cliffs grow taller and whiter, the caldera’s basalt cliffs watching as you cross to Red Beach. Salt-slick air and a low, steady engine set the pace; the sea dares you to lean over the rail and watch your wake dissolve into the Aegean.
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Operated by Santorini Yachting Club · Oia, Cyclades
The catamaran slips out of Vlychada’s marina as the island’s cliffs grow taller and whiter, the caldera’s basalt cliffs watching as you cross to Red Beach. Salt-slick air and a low, steady engine set the pace; the sea dares you to lean over the rail and watch your wake dissolve into the Aegean.
This five-hour cruise threads Santorini’s volcanic outline—Red Beach’s oxidized cliffs, the chalk-white Mesa Pigadia cove, the sulfur-scented hot springs near Palea Kameni—and, when conditions allow, a route toward Thirasia. Santorini’s dramatic cliffs are volcanic tuff and pumice: a landscape carved by Minoan eruptions and reshaped by wind and sea. Locals still fish and grill by habit and taste; the onboard BBQ continues that tradition with Greek meze followed by a choice of pork, chicken, kebab or vegetarian options and a steady pour of Santorinian wine.
Expect brief swims or dips at calm stops, towel service and a convivial open bar. The tour finishes across the caldera near Ammoudi Bay, where low rooftops frame one of the island’s most photographed sunsets.
Practical bits: the trip runs about five hours, suitable for all fitness levels, and includes hotel shuttle (pickup ~90 minutes before departure with multiple stops). Weather can shift the itinerary—hot springs and Thirasia stops are conditional—so pack a wind layer, reef-safe sunscreen and non-slip shoes. Bring ID for booking details and meal selections; children travel but infants must sit on laps. For a sunset on the water that pairs volcanic geology with a Greek BBQ, this cruise is hard to beat.
Typical stops include Red Beach, White Beach (Mesa Pigadia) for the BBQ, the hot springs near Palea Kameni, and a sunset sail across the caldera finishing near Ammoudi Bay; exact order may change with conditions.
Yes—hotel pickup and drop-off are included; expect a shuttle pick-up about 90 minutes before departure with multiple stops. The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time after booking.
Yes—an onboard BBQ meal with appetizers and a choice between pork, chicken, kebab or vegetarian options is included, plus an open bar with Santorinian wine, ouzo, beer and soft drinks.
You can swim at calm beach stops and the hot springs are accessible by tender when sea conditions allow; access is conditional and subject to safety and weather.
Santorini Yachting Club operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The catamaran slips out of Vlychada’s marina as the island’s cliffs grow taller and whiter, the caldera’s basalt cliffs watching as you cross to Red Beach. Salt-slick air and a low, steady engine set the pace; the sea dares you to lean over the rail and watch your wake dissolve into the Aegean.
The catamaran slips out of Vlychada’s marina as the island’s cliffs grow taller and whiter, the caldera’s basalt cliffs watching as you cross to Red Beach. Salt-slick air and a low, steady engine set the pace; the sea dares you to lean over the rail and watch your wake dissolve into the Aegean.
This five-hour cruise threads Santorini’s volcanic outline—Red Beach’s oxidized cliffs, the chalk-white Mesa Pigadia cove, the sulfur-scented hot springs near Palea Kameni—and, when conditions allow, a route toward Thirasia. Santorini’s dramatic cliffs are volcanic tuff and pumice: a landscape carved by Minoan eruptions and reshaped by wind and sea. Locals still fish and grill by habit and taste; the onboard BBQ continues that tradition with Greek meze followed by a choice of pork, chicken, kebab or vegetarian options and a steady pour of Santorinian wine.
Expect brief swims or dips at calm stops, towel service and a convivial open bar. The tour finishes across the caldera near Ammoudi Bay, where low rooftops frame one of the island’s most photographed sunsets.
Practical bits: the trip runs about five hours, suitable for all fitness levels, and includes hotel shuttle (pickup ~90 minutes before departure with multiple stops). Weather can shift the itinerary—hot springs and Thirasia stops are conditional—so pack a wind layer, reef-safe sunscreen and non-slip shoes. Bring ID for booking details and meal selections; children travel but infants must sit on laps. For a sunset on the water that pairs volcanic geology with a Greek BBQ, this cruise is hard to beat.