Sailing trips · SAILING TRIPS WITH AN OPEN BAR IN SANTORINI
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 sailing trips with an open bar in Santorini worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the lines come off.
Spend five hours aboard the 74-foot Ocean Voyager or 80-foot Tahiti catamaran, stopping at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach for swimming and snorkeling. A barbecue with meat, vegetarian choices, white wine, and soft drinks is served onboard, with hotel pickup and music included.
“Excellent trip - well organised from start to finish”
Spend about five hours aboard a small catamaran with a crew such as Captain John, George, or Elena. Swim at Mesa Pigadia and a quiet cove, visit the hot springs, view the caldera from sea level, and enjoy a BBQ buffet with Greek wine. Daytime and sunset departures are available.
“Absolutely incredible. The captain and crew on the Evanna could not have been better. Was a wonderful experience from start to finish”
Cruise from Vlychada along Santorini’s volcanic coast, with photo stops at Red and White beaches, swimming at Mesa Pigadia and Palea Kameni, and a Greek BBQ with wine and soft drinks. Choose daytime or sunset sailing, with hotel transfers, towels, and snorkel gear included.
“We took the sunset cruise and it was amazing . It was a lot of fun mainly because of the all women crew we had. They took really great care of us and the food was delicious. Kudos to Elena and team.”
Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard a luxury catamaran with a maximum of 20 people. Swim near Red Beach, White Beach, and the volcanic hot springs, then enjoy a Greek meal, open bar, music, and caldera views. Sunset trips include a cocktail and Oia sunset, with crews such as Evi, Giannis, and Angela helping set the mood.
“Nikos our captain, and our crew members Ilias, Giannis and Rafaela were amazing! This was an unforgettable experience for us on our honeymoon and the whole day was so great. The swim spots were awesome and our Greek feed was 10/10. Such an incredible day ☺️”
You’ll sail from Vlychada Marina with a crew that may include Giannis, Alex, Natalie, Mika, Kostas, or Bill, depending on the boat. Expect Red Beach, the volcano, hot springs, Thirassia, snorkeling, a fresh onboard meal, open wine and beer, and hotel pickup.
“It was social and informative, and a wonderful way to see the landscape. The crew was beyond fantastic!! They made the entire experience genuinely fun and were beyond accommodating.”
Sail from Vlychada Marina with an English-speaking guide and a small group, stopping at Red Beach, the White Beach area, the volcano hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. You’ll get snorkeling gear, towels, a Greek BBQ, meze, soft drinks, and open white wine. Crews have included Hris, Filipos, Vivi, and Alice.
“The experience was 10/10. This was one of the excursions we did for our honeymoon. The views were beautiful and food was great. Some things I would love to share for the next group: - One of the stops to swim is near the volcano, they don’t suggest you wear light color swimwear because of sulfur in the water. - Bring a light jacket/sweater for the ride back if you are doing sunset. - They provide everything, water,’sodas, beer, wine, a light app, and dinner. - They have a room downstairs to change too. Ammos, and the crew were amazing. So friendly and genuine.”
Spend five hours aboard a luxury catamaran with English-speaking crew, three swim stops, volcano views, a BBQ, and drinks. Choose a morning or sunset sailing, with guides such as Maria and Neta praised for friendly service and thoughtful help.
“This is my second time on this tour, with the same company, and I still recommend them. Safe, fun, informative, with a great lunch and plenty of time to swim and relax while listening to music and coasting on the water.”
Spend five hours aboard a Lagoon 450 with up to 14 passengers, sailing from Ammoudi or Vlychada to Santorini’s hot springs, White Beach, Red Beach, and Oia. Your English-speaking crew serves a fresh BBQ, local wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Sunset departures include views beneath Oia.
“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!”
Cruise Santorini’s coast aboard a catamaran for up to 20 people, with stops at Red Beach, White Beach, the hot springs, and the volcano. You’ll get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, towels, a fresh Greek BBQ, drinks, and a sunset sail if you select the afternoon departure.
“Very peaceful cruise with great views and good food. Even though the weather was not the best the cruise was still a lot of fun”
Spend about five hours sailing from Ammoudi or Athinios Port past the volcano, swimming near the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach, then enjoying a BBQ and drinks aboard a catamaran. The later departure may include sunset views near Oia. Expect music and a social group atmosphere.
“Not sure this was the right trip for us. Didn't know was a party catamaran. However the company running this do have a more semi private opinion The BBQ was very good, actually enjoyed it and the crew was very good too Just the experience was not enough. A bit more could have been better The snorkeling equipment was not clean”
Sail from Ammoudi Bay or Vlychada with Captain Leo, Heleni, or another Spiridakos crew member. Swim near Palea Kameni, Mesa Pigadia, and White Beach, enjoy a Greek BBQ buffet with wine and cocktails, and watch Santorini from the water with up to 20 passengers.
“Captain and crew were amazing! Great trip with beautiful scenery and swimming locations. Highly recommend making this part of your visit to Santorini.”
Spend five hours sailing Santorini’s Caldera aboard a comfortable catamaran, with hotel pickup, swim stops, snorkeling gear, BBQ, Greek appetizers, and an open bar. Choose a daytime or sunset departure. The sunset route begins at Vlychada Marina and finishes near Ammoudi Bay.
“Trip was awesome, Cruise and the crew members are very nice. They are very helpful and friendly in the whole trip. Started with welcome drinks, nd few others things for snacks nd drinks. A complete buffet which prepared on the cruise. Food was very good and healthy. Visited all the places mentioned in the tour information. I also swim in the sea, please bring swim wear along on the tour. Nice experience and very clear sea. At the sunset, very beautiful 😍 scene from the cruise we watched. Thanks for making my day wonderful. As I was traveling alone in the trip.”
Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran with up to 18 people, visiting Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the Akrotiri lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Thirassia. Expect Greek food, BBQ, wine, beer, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and crew members such as Alice, Eva, Filip, and Captain Bob on different departures.
“Fantastic experience to see the Caldera from the sea. Excellent crew and other guests were fab. Had a great day and would do it again”
Spend about five hours sailing from Ammoudi or Athinios, with hotel pickup, stops at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach, plus snorkeling, a cooked-onboard BBQ, Santorinian wine, soft drinks, and water. The English-speaking crew handles safety, music, and the return transfer.
“Well that was an amazing tour! Unbelievable. Best tour. The crew was amazing, the skewers were fan frickintastic. And then there was the view…. Breath taking. best bang for your dollar. Highly recommend.”
Spend five hours aboard the Dream Catcher catamaran, sailing from Vlichada Marina or Ammoudi Bay past Red Beach, White Beach, the lighthouse, and volcanic islands. Swim, snorkel, soak in warm springs, and enjoy Greek BBQ, wine, beer, and soft drinks with hotel pickup included.
“Great experience, highly recommend if you are on the fence. Food was surprisingly really great, we had so much fun. Group said it was max of 34 but there were only 22 of us.”
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