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Bucket list experience:

A sailboat sailing on bright blue waters in front of a cliff face in Santorini

Last updated: 08 November, 2022
Expert travel writer: John Malathronas

If you do one thing in Santorini, make it this. These fully customisable excursions aboard luxury catamarans – both full sail or motorised – allow you to take in Santorini’s spectacular volcanic scenery in stylish comfort.

You can sail all day, or select to stop at sights like Akrotiri, the Red and White Beaches, Thirassia and the hot springs, or sail off to a remote island for a day’s swimming and snorkelling. A gourmet lunch is served on board, while moored up in an idyllic bay. A day in paradise.

Price from: £25
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 6+
When: All year around
Duration: 4 hours

Getting there & doing it

Santorini Sailing operate four catamarans: two smaller 41ft sailing catamarans, a 43ft motorised catamaran, and a large 62ft sailing catamaran. The smaller boats take up to 12, and may be also be hired privately. The large catamaran ‘Dreamcatcher’ takes up to 30 passengers.

Most cruises last 4-5 hours, but longer full-day and even overnight options are available. These trips are popular – book at least two weeks ahead if possible. Children of all ages are welcomed; under 5s go free, children aged 5-12 get a discounted price.

When to do it

Santorini Sailing’s three smaller catamarans operate daily from April to October; Dreamcatcher operates from May to October. Typical day trips go from 10am-3pm, sunset cruises 3pm-8pm.

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