10 Private Dinner Cruises in Santorini Worth Booking

1.Private Beautiful Day or Romantic Sunset Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $574Our pick

Spend about five hours on a private catamaran from Oia’s old fishing port, with a crew such as Paolo and Stefania, swimming at Red and White beaches, visiting the volcano hot springs, enjoying a Greek BBQ, and watching the sunset.

“Fantastic experience all around. Gorgeous boat, delightful crew. Since it was private we were able to customize our swimming destinations and they found us some really private spots. The dinner they cooked us was unbelievably tasty. Thank you so much to Salinas and Thanas whose names i’m sure I spelled wrong.”

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2.Santorini Private Daytime Sailing Cruise with Meal, Drinks &Transfer included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $649

Set out from Vlychada at 10 am with Captain George and his crew for a five-hour private yacht cruise. See Red and White beaches, the lighthouse, hot springs, Thirasia, and Aspronisi, with swimming, drinks, hotel transfers, and a homemade Santorini meal.

“We had the best time ever, highly recommend- don’t think twice just book it. George was the best and so knowledgeable. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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3.Private Full-Day Motor Yacht Cruise with Meal, Open Bar+Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $2,232

Spend about 10 hours on a private Santorini yacht with your own group, sailing from Vlychada to Red Beach, White Beach, the volcano, hot springs, Thirasia, and Oia. Lunch, snacks, drinks, transfers, and snorkel gear are included. Crew members may include Captain Leo, Niki, or Nobbi.

“We had an amazing experience with the crew for the new yacht Leo. Neta was amazing with her service and knowledge of the islands she taught me a lot of the history. The entire crew was super helpful and the Captain went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Leónidas the captain took us to a great restaurant with great food ans Nobi made sure to keep the experience really welcomed.”

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4.Santorini Catamaran Cruise – 5-Hour Private Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Sail privately from Vlychada with Thomas and Ellie on a five-hour Santorini catamaran trip. Swim at Red and White beaches, see the lighthouse and volcano, soak near Nea Kameni, then enjoy Greek food, local wine, and a sunset option with transfers.

“This was great time and highly recommend. Transport to and from was easy. Boat was great. Thomas and Ellie were AMAZING! You sail and you can swim multiple times. Ellie cooks FANTASTIC food!!! Trip ends with great sunset watching and then boat race to harbor.”

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5.Full Day Santorini Catamaran Private Cruise with meal and transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Set sail from Vlichada at 1:30 pm with your private group of up to 12. Swim at Red and White beaches, visit volcanic islands and caldera sights, snorkel, and enjoy food aboard. The crew, including names such as Captain Stelios and Natalia, can shape the day around your group.

“Very fun and interesting. Very luxurios. Started off with a bit of sightseeing, afterwards we went for a swim and snorked. Very comfortable boat ride even though it was pretty windy. The crew had lots of interesting facts and stories to tell. 10/10 experience would strongly recommend.”

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6.Caldera Private Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $649

Spend about five hours on a private Santorini catamaran with your own group, stopping at Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the lighthouse, and Nea Kameni. Zoey and Captain Mike are named crew members. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and daytime or sunset departures are included.

“Would book again and again! One of our favorite parts of our trip! Zoey and Captain Mike were amazing!”

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7.Santorini Oia: Private Sailing Yacht Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $451Best value

Spend five hours on a private yacht with Andrew and Dennis, swimming at Thirassia and Nea Kameni, viewing Santorini’s volcano and old port, and enjoying a Greek BBQ lunch with unlimited local wine, beer, soft drinks, and water.

“The food was better than most 5 star restaurants in Oia!! The crew was very helpful and attentive. Loved it!”

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8.Private Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 5 hours

You’ll spend five hours on a private catamaran from Ammoudi Port, with stops at the hot springs, volcanic islands, Red Beach, White Beach, and more. Captain John, George, and Maria have hosted past cruises, with snorkeling gear, an open bar, Greek mezedes, BBQ, and sunset views included.

“The boat was great and the crew was great. When we signed up for the boat the online ad offered a 15% discount, $1,463 versus $1,721. However, two days before our trip our credit card was billed the full amount and everyone we talked to said that it wasn't their responsibility.”

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9.Private Sailing Yacht Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $565

You’ll sail Santorini’s caldera with your private group, stopping at Red Beach, Mesa Pigadia, Nea Kameni, and Thirassia. Snorkeling gear, lunch, Greek salads, local wine, beer, soft drinks, and water are included. Pickup is offered, with the main office in Gali Square, Imerovigli.

“We had a wonderful time on our cruise. The views were beautiful, we loved the entire experience. Our captains/crew were wonderful as well.”

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10.Private Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Drinks!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $709

Set sail privately with your own group aboard a Santorini catamaran, with hotel pickup, dinner, dessert, wine, and soft drinks included. The route reaches the volcano, hot springs, notable beaches, and sunset viewpoints. Crew members such as Vangelis, Danai, George, Mike, Rula, Yannis, and Maria may vary by departure.

“Nine of us enjoyed a private sunset cruise with Volcano Yachting. Enjoyed is an understatement. We truly had an exceptional experience. The captain and crew were amazing. By the end of the evening, they felt more like family. Yes, they take you to all the places probably all the other sunset cruises take you BUT it was they way they did it that probably stands out. My son is obsessed with yachts, etc. and the captain could not have been nicer in answering all of his questions. The crew was so informative and really made us all feel special. I would highly recommend them if you want an even more…”

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