14 Catamaran Cruises with Open Bar in Santorini Worth Booking

1.Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,209 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Spend about five hours aboard a small-group catamaran from Vlychada, with swim stops at Mesa Pigadia, Palea Kameni, and a quiet cove. The crew serves a Greek BBQ buffet, wine, and soft drinks, while guides such as George and Elena help make the trip easy and relaxed.

“This was a very well run day. Our driver picked us up on time, we arrived to our boat, which was quite new and very nice. The crew were all great: terrific captain and lovely crew. The food was good, we could request as much to drink as we wanted but I was happy to see that there were no inebriated guests..all were very respectful. We stopped 3 times to swim (very briefly but we did) and snorkelled a bit once. We would highly recommend this trip.”

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2.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Join a small-group catamaran cruise around Santorini’s caldera, with hotel pickup, three swim stops, snorkeling near White Beach, a Greek barbecue, and unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and one cocktail. Choose a morning sail or sunset departure below Oia.

“Great experience, plenty of room on the boat, chilled afternoon and perfect sunset. Highly recommend.”

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3.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Join a small group of up to 18 people aboard a Santorini Star Sailing catamaran. Swim at Red Beach, the volcano hot springs, and Thirassia, while crew members such as Giannis, Alex, Natalie, Mika, and Kostas serve an onboard meal, wine, beer, and local drinks.

“The day was beautiful. The pick up and drop off was seamless. The crew was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was plentiful. The music was a bit loud and off point for the crowd on this particular trip however. The trip was fun but the sunset was a bit underwhelming since the back of the boat was facing the sunset limiting everyone from enjoying it and there are hundreds of boats in the same spot; one pulled right in front of us blocking the sunset. Not sure the sunset cruise is the way to enjoy the Santorini sunset but overall a relaxing day on the water.”

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4.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Set sail from Vlychada Marina for Red Beach, White Beach, the Venetian lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. Your English-speaking crew serves meze, a fresh BBQ, desserts, wine, soft drinks, and water. Small-group catamarans, towels, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers are included.

“Well organized, safe, clean boat, respectful crew, beautiful sights, great food and plenty of wine.”

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5.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,449 reviews · 5 hours · from $153

Spend five hours aboard a Lagoon 450 with up to 14 other passengers, sailing from Ammoudi or Vlychada to Santorini’s hot springs, White Beach, and Red Beach. Your crew prepares a fresh BBQ, serves unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water, and adds towels, snorkel gear, blankets, and island notes.

“The crew, Adonis, chris and Helen were amazing. Nice swimming sessions, the Aegien sea is beyond belief. Great food and BBQ on the boat. This tour was the best part of my visit to Santorini, i cannot recommend enough!”

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6.Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran with 20 or fewer passengers. Swim at Palea Kameni and Mesa Pigadia, view the red and white beaches, enjoy a buffet BBQ with wine and cocktails, and rely on crew members such as Louis, Helen, or Captain Leo for a friendly, well-run outing.

“A really fun cruise… for people of all ages. Plenty of food and drinks. The crew couldn’t be more pleasant. Captain Leo, Neda, Jehovah and the rest were super helpful. We did not have good weather but we still had a great time and saw a stunning sunset. I highly recommend.”

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7.Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Sail Santorini’s southern coast on a five-hour catamaran cruise for up to 18 people. Swim at Mesa Pigadia, visit Red Beach, White Beach, the hot springs, and Thirassia, then enjoy BBQ chicken and pork, seafood pasta, Greek dishes, and an open bar. English-speaking crew and pickup are available.

“The cruise was a terrific experience and the crew of the Amos really worked hard to make our experience special. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and the staff went above and beyond to cater towards the dietary needs of our group. The sunset views were breathtaking and it truly was a great way to see the island. I would thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone who travels to Santorini.”

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8.Santorini Private Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 476 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $665

You’ll sail from Vlychada with a private crew, stopping at Red Beach, White Beach or Mesa Pigadia, Palea Kameni, and the volcano. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a generous BBQ, beer, wine, soft drinks, and hotel transfers. Sunset departures add an Aegean finale.

“Our family of four had an incredible experience on our catamaran cruise yesterday! The staff was so fun and professional - they told us about all the parts of the island we were passing, were attentive to all our needs with food, beverages, towels, moving about the boat, delicious lunch preparation, snorkeling gear, etc. Because we had a private tour, our captain was able to take us further to an island with crystal clear waters where we snorkeled and had a quiet and more private experience. We highly recommend this excursion!”

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9.Platinum Catamaran Cruise w/ BBQ Meal & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 426 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Sail Santorini’s caldera aboard a spacious catamaran limited to 18 people. You’ll swim near Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, and the hot springs, eat a Greek BBQ on board, and watch sunset with Moschato D’Asti wine. Hotel pickup, towels, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Amazing the sailors were so nice and the tour was beautiful!”

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10.Santorini All-inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Thirassia Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 348 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Cruise Santorini’s caldera aboard a modern catamaran with up to 16 people. Swim near Thirassia, visit the volcanic hot springs, pass Red and White beaches, and enjoy a fresh seafood, chicken, and salad meal with local wine, beer, and soft drinks. Sunset departures end at Vlychada.

“Was so awsome and fun the beauty of santorini was spectacular and captin nick was a awsome 1 and a good cook also demitri was profesional overall exprience of sunset cruise on a catamaran is the way to go we loved it thanx Captain Nick God Bless.”

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11.Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 341 reviews · 5 hours · from $116Best value

Join Santorini Star for a five-hour catamaran cruise from Vlychada with swimming, snorkeling, volcano views, hot springs, and a freshly prepared meal. The small group is capped at 18, with crew such as Mika, Alex, Ellie, and Kostas often guiding the day. Hotel pickup, towels, gear, and open-bar drinks are included.

“It has been a fantastic day around the Caldera! The team has been amazing and helpful. The boat is a full service boat and we have been well looked after - food, drinks, comfort and most importantly, the water and the views!”

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12.Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $154

Set sail from Vlychada on a five-hour catamaran cruise for up to 16 people. Swim near Red and White beaches, visit the sulfur-warmed Hot Springs, circle the volcano, and enjoy seafood, grilled meats, salad, dessert, local wine, beer, and soft drinks. Pickup is included.

“Il faut toujours demander la carte du catamaran, car parfois ils ne prennent que la moitié du chemin.”

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13.Santorini Catamaran Cruise: with Lunch, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Sail from Vlychada on a catamaran limited to 20 people. Swim at Red Beach, Mesa Pigadia, and the hot springs, see White Beach and the Venetian Lighthouse, then enjoy Greek BBQ, drinks, towels, masks, and snorkels.

“The crew were friendly, welcoming and very informative, we felt that we travelled with such a small party made the experience even more special. We were frequently offered drinks and the lunch was absolutely delicious!!! Can’t recommend this trip highly enough Thank you to the amazing crew”

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14.Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Meal & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · 5 hours · from $150

Cruise Santorini’s southern coast aboard a luxury catamaran with hotel pickup, swimming stops, towels, snorkeling gear, and a fresh Greek meal. You’ll pass Red and White beaches, Akrotiri Lighthouse, the volcano, and hot springs. Day and sunset departures run about five hours, with English and Greek-speaking crew.

“Crew was amazing and very thorough on safety. Food was spectacular!! Views and swimming was gorgeous!! I highly recommend this tour!!”

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