Santorini Catamaran Cruise Tickets — Caldera, BBQ & Sunset Options Compared
Catamaran is the signature Santorini day out — the choice is a shared caldera cruise with BBQ and open bar, a sunset sailing, or a private charter from Vlychada, Amoudi or Red Beach.
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Catamaran Cruises: what to know before booking
Catamaran is the signature Santorini day out — the choice is a shared caldera cruise with BBQ and open bar, a sunset sailing, or a private charter from Vlychada, Amoudi or Red Beach.
- Availability
- 8 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $61 EUR before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.6 stars across 6,005 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Departures from Vlychada Marina, Caldera Beach, Amoudi Bay or Red Beach (confirmed at booking)
- Best time
- Sunset cruise for the Oia light show; daytime for quieter swimming and lower prices
- Ticket note
- Date- and departure-specific; arrive at the marina 15–30 minutes early
Catamaran Cruises in Santorini
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Everything you should know before you book
A catamaran cruise is the classic way to see Santorini from the water — sailing the caldera past the Red Beach and White Beach, stopping to swim near the hot springs, and watching the sunset off Oia from the deck. Shared cruises include a BBQ lunch or dinner and an open bar; private charters give a smaller group and a flexible route.
Book the sunset catamaran early in summer — these sell out days ahead. Daytime caldera cruises are calmer and cheaper; the sunset departures are the most popular and command a premium. Most boats leave from the south of the island (Vlychada, Caldera Beach) or from Amoudi Bay below Oia, and run five to six hours including swim stops and food.
Frequently asked questions
What's included on a Santorini catamaran cruise?
Shared cruises typically include a BBQ meal, open bar with wine and soft drinks, snorkelling gear and swim stops at the hot springs and beaches. Private charters add a flexible route and a smaller group.
Should I book the sunset or the daytime catamaran?
Sunset cruises are the most popular for the Oia light and sell out first; daytime cruises are quieter, cheaper, and better for swimming. Both cover the same caldera route.
How long does a catamaran cruise last?
Most run five to six hours, including two or three swim stops and the meal. Sunset departures return after dark.