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Private Yacht Tour of Santorini's Scenic Coastline with Food and Drinks
3 hours - 5 hours
Max 6 people
English speaking tour guide
Sunset near Akrotiri
Private: Only you & your group
BBQ meal included
The 3-hour Cruises include finger food on board, with traditional Santorinian products, including cherry tomatoes, a cheese platter, and crackers with salmon. The 5-hour Cruises additionally include lunch or dinner at a traditional Greek tavern on Therasia island with an open choice among fish, meat or vegetarian menus.
Free local wine, beers & soft drinks
Welcome drink Prosecco & an open bar on-board with white local wine, beers, soft beverages & smoothies
Free pickup & drop-off
You will be picked up from your stay or the nearest accessible point, by minibus
Vessel information
The cruise takes place on a 38ft (11.60m) Gobbi 345 SC
(2002|2020 refitted)
Electronic voucher (e-Ticket)
Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity
Free cancellation
Up to 100% refund according to the cancellation policy
Departure point
Vlychada Port for the daytime cruises or Ammoudi Port for the sunset cruises
Departure time09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 15:00, or 17:00/18:00
Spoil yourself and your loved ones with a Private Motor Yacht Cruise in the marveled beauty that Santorini has to boast! Relax onboard as you sail past the enormous Caldera cliffs, enjoy the sun, and get ready to live the most memorable experience of your holidays!
Wish to spend a relaxing day by the sea with your family or friends? Join your own Private Cruise on our Motor yacht, and let all your worries slip away! Our luxury motor yacht creates the perfect setting to rejuvenate and reconnect with family and friends, take amazing photos, and build scenic memories!
Our adventure begins after a free pick-up from your hotel and a graphic drive until you reach the departure port of the cruise. There are many cruises operating every day, the 5-hour Day Cruise, the 5-hour Sunset Cruise, and the 3-hour Day, Mid-Day, and Sunset Cruises. The Day Cruises depart from Vlychada port while the Sunset ones from Ammoudi port. Either one you choose, the moments you will spend on the boat will be magical!
A refreshing drink, along with the most tasteful small local bites, and a wide smile from our friendly crew will welcome you on board and then your unique cruising experience will start. One of the most beautiful locations that you will have the chance to visit, is below Oia village. Look up to the enormous cliffs and spot Oia with your camera, capture the wild volcanic scenery around, or take an enjoyable swim in the clear blue waters. The view will reward you!
5-hour Cruise
Choose the 5-hour option, and you will have the chance to sail along the Caldera cliffs, below the villages of Firostefani, Fira, and Imerovigli, as well as reach the small Old Port, which used to be the main port of the island and was very important for the trading business in the past. Not to mention the opportunity to see the famous Volcano of Santorini from a very close distance! Make a stop at the extraordinary Hot Springs near the Volcanic island, and treat yourself to an alternative mud bath that will fascinate you!
Next, your sailing adventure will lead you to the picturesque island of Therasia, a very beautiful location, in which you will have the chance to try a traditional BBQ meal at one of the taverns there. Choose your table near the sea, taste the best Greek dishes, and enjoy the incredible view which lies opposite!
3-hour Cruise
If your choice is to spend 3 hours at the sea, some marvelous spots are waiting to be explored as well, the famous Volcano of Santorini & the Hot Springs, where you will get to stop for a therapeutic dive, along with the small Therasia island afterward. You will not dock on Therasia island but you will get to swim in its blue waters and get served traditional Greek delicacies and local bites on board.
During both Private Cruise options (3-hour or 5-hour) you will also have the chance to swim in the blue waters of the beautiful Santorini beaches. Pass by the huge Indian Rock formations and the Venetian Lighthouse to reach the charming Red beach and White beach which are surrounded by a scenery that will take your breath away! Take a dive in the crystal clear waters or relax on the boat, sunbathe, and shoot the most beautiful photos of your holidays!
The famous Santorinian wine, as well as beers, soft drinks, and smoothies, will also be offered to you on board in both the 3-hour and 5-hour Cruises.
Last but not least, if you choose the Sunset Cruises, your day will have the perfect ending, as the view of the alluring sunset and the colors that the sky takes, will surely be something to remember! After the end of the cruise, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Get out on the water and see Santorini’s beautiful sights from a new vantage point with this Private Yacht adventure!
What you will see/visit
Tour Details
Inclusions
- Snorkeling equipment
- Transportation from/to your stay with an A/C mini-bus
- English speaking tour guide
- Safety equipment
- Maps and information about our island
- Towels (to be returned to the crew)
- Private: Only you & your group
- Lunch or dinner at a traditional Greek tavern in Therasia island with an open choice among fish, meat or vegetarian menus. (5-hour Cruises)
- Open Bar with Santorinian Wine, Beer, Refreshments, Smoothies, and Water
- Swimming noodles & life jackets
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional info
- Full name is required at time of booking for all participants
- Vegetarian or any other special dietary needs available upon request
- For the sunset cruise, you are advised to bring a jacket
- A white swimsuit is not recommended at the sulfurous hot springs
- Alcoholic drinks will be denied for those under 18 years old
- Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- The map depicts the course of the Sunset cruise. The Morning or Day cruise follows the exact opposite route.
Vessel Information
See detailed information on the boat on which the tour/cruise takes place.
Good to Know
Voucher
Once your booking is complete, you will receive the voucher, which includes the meeting point, time and supplier’s contact information, at your email address. You need to have it with you, in paper form or in digital form.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 2 day(s) in advance of the scheduled date, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled date, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Passport or Id
Full names of the passengers (as shown on their passport or id). Passengers need to have onboard with them their passport or id or a copy of them, in case the Port Authority runs a check on the boat. A picture on their mobile will suffice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and a light jacket (just in case)
Don’t worry! The tour operator’s vehicle will come to the nearest possible spot to pick you up. After booking, you will receive a voucher via email which contains a map with the pickup location.
Yes! On the page Yacht Charter & Boat Rental, you can see all the boats with which you can visit the nearby islands of Santorini! Please contact us for any advice or tour/cruise alteration you are interested in.
Of course, you are! The tours and cruises that offer free pickup/drop-off services will serve you wherever you stay. Please note your address on the checkout page to arrange your transfer. There are tours that set meeting points in central locations of most of Santorini’s villages.
Absolutely! Greece is one of the safest countries to swim in. You will be glad to know that sharks in the Aegean Sea (usually from species such as dogfish) are harmless, sightings are extremely rare while attacks are unheard of! In addition, the waves are usually small, especially inside the Caldera where most boat cruises make stops for swimming. So, based on the above, if you enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or even diving... you are in the right place!
Yes, if your children are acquainted with the sea, they will love the boat ride. In addition, there is snorkeling equipment available on board. Don’t forget to take sunscreen, a hat and a light jacket with you.
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