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15 VIP Experiences in Santorini Worth the Money

30 tours  ·  from $23 a head

A short list for a small island: 15 vip experiences worth the money, each with its price, the traveller verdict and the detail to check before you pay.

Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer - Red Beach: a striking first swim
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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

1.Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Spend about five hours sailing Santorini aboard a catamaran for up to 20 people. Swim and snorkel near Red and White beaches, visit the volcanic hot springs, and enjoy a freshly prepared Greek barbecue with drinks. Choose the afternoon sailing to watch sunset from the water. Hotel transfers, towels, and snorkeling gear are included.

“The entire crew was incredible. This is an amazing way to see Santorini from a different perspective. Nichole was amazing, and prepared an outstanding meal for all of us on board”

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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer - Palea Kameni: a hot spring with an open-water approach
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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

2.Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about five hours sailing from Ammoudi Bay or Vlychada, with views of the caldera, volcanic islands and Santorini’s colorful beaches. You’ll swim at Palea Kameni and Mesa Pigadia, then enjoy an onboard buffet and local drinks. Hotel transfers are included, and the group is capped at 20. Crew members have included Captain Leo, Heleni and Louis.

“This was one of the best excursions I’ve ever done. Our captain and crew were fantastic, the scenery was phenomenal and the food was delicious! 5 star treatment!”

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Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide - Firostefani: one chapel, a wide caldera outlook
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Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

3.Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

A private five-hour drive around Santorini links Oia’s whitewashed lanes, Firostefani’s blue-domed chapel, Megalochori, Red Beach, and Perivolos. Your English-speaking local guide can adapt the route, suggest places to eat, and share island history. Pickup is available anywhere on Santorini; cruise passengers meet in Fira after taking the cable car.

“George, our driver and guide, was very personable and knowledgeable. He was very mindful of what we wanted to do. We learned a lot on this tour. We ate a late lunch at Theofanis. Amazing food and service.”

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Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer - The lighthouse and the south-coast views
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Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer

4.Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 422 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Board a catamaran for a five-hour Santorini cruise from Amoudi Port, with hotel transfers, swims near the hot springs, White Beach, and Red Beach, plus a Greek barbecue and drinks. The boat carries up to 20 people and provides towels and snorkel gear. You’ll return by shuttle after the cruise.

“It was a great experience! The Captain and staff were incredible! Food and drink all day!! The views were amazing”

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Santorini Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Drink and Transfer - Snorkeling off Red and White Beaches
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Santorini Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Drink and Transfer

5.Santorini Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Drink and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Set sail from Santorini for about five hours aboard the catamaran identified as the Ipanema 58. Swim near the hot springs, snorkel off Red and White Beaches, and eat a Greek barbecue with drinks on board. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and an English-speaking crew leads the trip.

“We had a lovely time! The crew was amazing and very hard workers. We were offered drinks at all times and the food was delicious :) Thank you for everything! Guada and Julian”

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Santorini Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise with BBQ,drinks,transfer - White Beach: the longest stop and lunch aboard
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Santorini Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise with BBQ,drinks,transfer

6.Santorini Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise with BBQ,drinks,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Join an English-speaking crew for a five-hour morning cruise from Ammoudi port, with hotel pickup, caldera views, swimming and snorkeling stops, and a Greek BBQ served aboard. Drinks, towels, snorkel gear, and flotation devices are included. The group is capped at 20, and the route may change with the weather.

“We had a wonderful time! Everything was very well organised, pick-up was on time and the boat was great and had a lot of space even for a pretty big group. Crew was lovely and BBQ lunch great. Would definitely recommend, it is a great way to explore the island!”

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Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers - Leaving Vlychada and following the southern coast
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Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers

7.Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran, sailing from Vlychada past Santorini’s Red and White beaches, Indian Rocks, and Akrotiri Lighthouse. Swim at Mesa Pigadia, visit the caldera hot springs, and stop near Thirasia for a swim and an onboard Greek lunch. Hotel transfers are offered, and the group is capped at 20.

“Winter in Santorini is also beautiful, from the pickup to the boat cruise are all very kind. I came by myself and meet new friends on the boat! Food was delicious, absolutely amazing experience!”

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Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers - Mesa Pigadia: the main swim stop
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Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

8.Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Set sail from Vlychada for a five-hour Santorini cruise past Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rocks, and Akrotiri Lighthouse. Swim at Mesa Pigadia, visit the caldera hot springs, and stop near Thirasia before dinner, a BBQ, an open bar, and the sunset return. Hotel or nearby-point transfers are arranged by private minibus.

“The sunset cruise was a an amazing experience for the 17 of us. The staff and crew members were fabulous, and the food was delicious. This was a great excursion that I highly recommend!!!”

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Santorini Half-Day Luxury Private Cruise - Santorini from the water, not the cliff road
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Santorini Half-Day Luxury Private Cruise

9.Santorini Half-Day Luxury Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $435

Set out from Vlichada on a private Santorini cruise with a captain and hotel pickup by van. The route can include Red and White beaches, the lighthouse, the volcano and hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. Swim and snorkel, with salads, fruit, snacks, soft drinks, local wine, and beer provided.

“Our day with Ele and Thomas was nothing short of TERRIFIC! When we arrived to the boat, we were immediately blown away by their warmth and kindness. After cruising along the beautiful coastline, Thomas expertly brought us to a pristine (and extremely secluded) swimming spot, where we snorkeled, saw colorful fish, and swam up onto an undiscovered pumice beach. Ele then cooked us the most delicious lunch and we had such a delightful swim at the black beach. Ele and Thomas are the cutest couple, and my fiancé and I loved that it was a family-run business (Ele's sister was our transfer driver)! Overall, the boat trip was absolutely a…”

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Santorini Oia: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Fresh Fish BBQ & Drinks - Volcanic shores and sulfur springs
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Santorini Oia: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Fresh Fish BBQ & Drinks

10.Santorini Oia: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Fresh Fish BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $174

Set out on a six-hour catamaran cruise around Santorini, with stops near Thirassia, volcanic waters, Mesa Pigadia, and the Red Beach. You’ll have snorkeling gear, unlimited local drinks, and a Greek BBQ with fresh fish or chicken souvlaki. Pickup is offered, and the group is capped at 16.

“What a fantastic trip. The staff were lovely and made everything run smoothly. The drinks were chilled and the food was delicious. The stops for swimming were awesome.”

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Santorini, Private Transfer with Luxury Airconditioned Vehicle - What the ride includes
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Santorini, Private Transfer with Luxury Airconditioned Vehicle

11.Santorini, Private Transfer with Luxury Airconditioned Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 10 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $22Best value

Arrange a private ride between your chosen Santorini pickup and drop-off points in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water. Santorinian Collection contacts you to confirm the locations. The ride lasts about 10 minutes to one hour, and Thanos is a driver associated with the service.

“Thanos was great! Very easy to understand and very helpful! Nice vehicle. He was also easy to communicate with.”

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Santorini Full Day Trip by Santo Luxury Escape - Firostefani and the famous blue dome
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Santorini Full Day Trip by Santo Luxury Escape

12.Santorini Full Day Trip by Santo Luxury Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $271

Spend about six hours crossing Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, bottled water and onboard Wi-Fi. The route links Oia, Firostefani, Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos, Akrotiri and Perissa, with time for views, ancient ruins and a swim. Nikos is one named guide, but your driver may differ.

“Excellent driver, kind and courteous. Flexible when we asked for more time or changes in itinerary. Highly recommend”

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Private Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Port Pickup - Red Beach and the south coast from the sea
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Private Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Port Pickup

13.Private Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,025

Spend about five hours aboard a private luxury catamaran, with hotel or Airbnb pickup where vehicles can reach. Swim near Red Beach and Palea Kameni’s warm springs, then eat grilled chicken, Greek salad, and spreads with wine, beer, or soft drinks. Daytime and sunset cruises are offered; crew names can vary.

“This was honestly the highlight of our trip. Amazing home cooked meal, hosts were kind and knowledgable about the island, spectacular sunset from a unique view! My favorite parts were the volcanic springs and swimming in the bay to snorkel. They have noodles so don't be scared if you can't swim well. The privacy was great and worth the extra cost. Fun way to spend with friends and unforgettable memories!”

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Luxury Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, BBQ meals and Open Bar - The volcanic islands, hot springs, and beaches
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Luxury Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, BBQ meals and Open Bar

14.Luxury Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, BBQ meals and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours sailing around Santorini’s volcanic islands, hot springs, and beaches, with time to swim and snorkel before dinner and sunset views. Your fare includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, snorkeling equipment, a BBQ meal with dessert, and wine and soft drinks. The group is capped at 16; the tour is offered in English.

“Amazing cruise. The staff was diners. The food was delicious hey accommodated my shrimp allergy with no issues. Sang happy birthday to me at the end. It was an amazing beautiful Time. The sunset was breathtaking”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Fish BBQ & Drinks - Mesa Pigadia’s black sand and clear water
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Fish BBQ & Drinks

15.Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Fish BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Renieris Santorini Sailing Center runs this roughly five-hour catamaran cruise for up to 16 people. Expect Red and White beaches, volcanic coves, swimming and snorkeling, then a Greek barbecue with fresh seabream or chicken, vegetarian food, wine, beer and soft drinks. Pickup is offered; crew names can vary.

“Attentive service, delicious food, staff friendly and helpful staff. Trustworthy. Lovely yacht trip🥰 Thank you so much all the staff arrangements 🙏🏻”

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