The fewest guests of any shared catamaran on this site: 14 on a Lagoon 450, with BBQ, beer and wine included, from $145.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation - Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Duration5 hours
- LanguagesEnglish
The small-group catamaran sold here is Sunset Oia's Platinum cruise: 5 hours on a Lagoon 450 catamaran with up to 14 guests, from $145 per person. Morning trips leave from Ammoudi below Oia and sunset trips from Vlychada on the south coast, with pickup from your hotel or Airbnb. You swim at the hot springs, swim at White Beach while the crew grills a barbecue, and snorkel at Red Beach. Soft drinks, local white wine, beer and water are unlimited. It holds 4.83 on 1,564 GetYourGuide reviews, the highest rating of the five catamarans compared on this site.
Compare Catamaran CruisesKey facts
small-group-catamaran- Duration
- 5 hours
- Meeting point
- Pickup from your hotel or Airbnb (or the nearest point a car can reach); boats leave from Ammoudi in the morning and Vlychada for sunset
- Price
- $145 per person
- Languages
- English
- Group size
- Up to 14 people (the listing's notes say a maximum of 15)
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation - Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Included
- ✓ Round trip transportation from your hotel (or a nearby accessible point)
- ✓ BBQ prepared on the spot with pork chops or chicken fillet or grilled vegetables (vegetarians), seafood (shrimps saganaki), pasta with red sauce, stuffed vine leaves with rice, tzatziki, Greek salad and pita bread
- ✓ Gluten-free pasta available (prior notice required)
- ✓ Drinks (soft drinks, white local wine, beer, water)
- ✓ Snorkeling equipment, floating devices (ask the crew)
- ✓ Towels (to be returned to the crew)
- ✓ Blanket (to be returned to the crew)
- ✓ Map with extensive info about the island (ask the crew)
- ✓ English speaking captain & crew
- ✓ Leaflet with safety instructions on board in En/Fr/Es/Ch/Kr (ask the crew)
- ✓ WC & facilities for washing seawater off (ask the crew)
Not included
- ✗ Tips
Meeting point
Pickup from your hotel or Airbnb (or the nearest point a car can reach); boats leave from Ammoudi in the morning and Vlychada for sunset — Pickup starts almost 1.5 hours before departure. Give everyone's full names and your hotel when you book; the operator emails the details (check your spam folder).
How many people are on a small-group catamaran?
Up to 14 on this one. The listing's group-size line says 14 and its notes say a maximum of 15, so expect 14 or 15 on board including your party; 1 of the 10 latest reviews describes a group of 15. That compares with 20 on the day catamaran and the luxury catamaran, and 50 to 55 on the sunset catamaran. The boat is a Lagoon 450 sailing catamaran, so 14 guests leaves room to find shade or a spot at the bow.
Morning from Ammoudi, sunset from Vlychada
The departure port depends on the time you book. Morning cruises leave from Ammoudi Bay below Oia. Sunset cruises leave from Vlychada Marina and sail below Oia as the light goes before returning to port. Pickup starts almost 1.5 hours before departure, depending on where you stay. On the 15th of the month the sun sets at about 20:37 in June and 19:27 in September. When we checked on 27 October 2026, the next date on sale was 15 April 2027, so this boat does not appear to run in late autumn and winter.
The route
Catamarans cannot moor on the beaches, so every swim is from the boat. The crew can change the stops without notice in bad weather.
- Hot springs — First swim, in warm mineral water with Nea Kameni in view.
- Aspronisi, the lighthouse, Akrotiri and Indian Rock — Seen from the deck.
- White Beach — Swim or sunbathe while the barbecue is cooked on board.
- Red Beach — Snorkelling, with gear provided.
- Below Oia — Sunset option only.
What all-inclusive covers
The barbecue is cooked on the spot: pork chops or chicken fillet (grilled vegetables for vegetarians), shrimp saganaki, pasta with red sauce, stuffed vine leaves, tzatziki, Greek salad and pita. Gluten-free pasta is available with notice. Soft drinks, local white wine, beer and water are unlimited. Snorkel gear, floats, towels, blankets, a map of the island and a place to rinse off seawater are on board, with an English-speaking captain and crew. Tips are the one listed extra.
Is $145 worth it against the other catamarans?
You pay $57 more per person than the sunset catamaran and $50 more than the day catamaran. For a couple, that is $114 or $100 more. In return you get roughly a quarter of the sunset boat's guests, or 6 fewer than the day boat, plus beer, which neither includes. If you are four or more, price the private catamaran too: it is sold as a private cruise from $129 per person, though the listing sets its own minimum party.
Who should book a different cruise
If 14 strangers is still too many, look at the private catamaran. If price matters more than space, the day catamaran has the same kind of live guide for $50 less. If you visit between November and mid-April, this listing showed no dates when we checked, while the day catamaran and the sailing catamaran did. Not sure a cruise suits you at all? Read is a catamaran cruise worth it.
| Compared on | This cruise (Platinum) | Day catamaran | Luxury catamaran |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | from $145 | from $95 | from $123 |
| Guests on board | Up to 14 | Up to 20 | Up to 20 |
| Boat | Lagoon 450 | Not named | Not named |
| Guide | Live guide, English | Live guide, English | None; captain and crew |
| Drinks | White wine, beer, soft drinks, water | Open white wine bar, soft drinks, water | White wine, beer, soft drinks, a cocktail |
| Departs from | Ammoudi (morning), Vlychada (sunset) | Vlychada | Port not named; hotel pickup |
| Next date on sale (checked 27 Oct 2026) | 15 April 2027 | 27 October 2026 | 15 March 2027 |
| Rating on GetYourGuide | 4.83 (1,564 reviews) | 4.82 (3,573 reviews) | 4.78 (4,446 reviews) |
What reviewers consistently say
- All 10 of the latest reviews (6 August to 21 October 2026) give 5 stars
- 5 of 10 praise the crew
- 5 of 10 praise the food
- 3 of 10 took the sunset option and call the sunset a highlight
- 2 of 10 mention easy, on-time pickup
- 1 of 10 found the hot springs no warmer than the sea
- 1 of 10 sailed in strong wind and spent the trip under the covered back deck
- 1 of 10 wished for recorded commentary while sailing; 1 notes the cost adds up for a family of four
- GetYourGuide's review summary says some travelers want better-coordinated return transport
Who should not book this
- Budget travelers: it is the most expensive shared catamaran on this site
- Visitors from November to mid-April: the next date on sale was 15 April 2027 when we checked
- Groups who want no strangers on board
- Anyone expecting a hot bath at the hot springs
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Santorini: Small Group Catamaran w BBQ Fresh Fish & Drinks
from $140Another small-group catamaran, from Vlychada, with a fresh-fish barbecue, a Mesa Pigadia snorkel stop and a Nea Kameni swim, 4.89 on 330 reviews.
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Private catamaran
from $1294.9 181 reviews
Sold as a private cruise from Ammoudi via Thirassia and the hot springs, 4.94 on 181 reviews. Check the listing for the minimum party.
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Day catamaran (20 guests)
from $954.8 3,573 reviews
Twenty guests rather than 14, a live guide and an open white wine bar, for $50 less per person.
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How to book
Use the button on this page to open the listing on GetYourGuide, then choose the morning or the sunset cruise. Give the full names of everyone in your party and your hotel, and ask for gluten-free pasta in advance if you need it. The operator emails pickup details, so check your spam folder. Reserve now, pay later is available, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people are on a small-group catamaran?
Up to 14 on this cruise, by the listing's group-size line; its notes say a maximum of 15. The day and luxury catamarans take 20, and the sunset catamaran 50 to 55.
Where does the small-group catamaran leave from?
Ammoudi Bay below Oia for morning cruises and Vlychada Marina for sunset cruises. Pickup from your hotel or Airbnb is included.
What boat is it?
A Lagoon 450, a cruising catamaran about 14 metres long.
Is there a gluten-free option?
Yes, gluten-free pasta, if you tell the operator in advance.
Are tips included?
No. Tips are the only item the listing excludes.
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