The 5 Best Snorkelling Trips in Santorini

1.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117Our pick

Spend five hours aboard a small-group catamaran from Vlychada Marina. Swim at Red Beach and Mesa Pigadia, visit the volcano hot springs, view the White Beach and lighthouse, and enjoy onboard meze, BBQ dishes, desserts, and unlimited white wine. English-speaking guides include Hris, Filipos, Vivi, and Alice.

“Outstanding is the word. Right from pickup to drop off. I am speechless.💥💥 Unlimited water, beers and wines making the experience more luxurious as you don’t have to open your bag or phone to pay for everything. Lunch was cooked fresh along with amazing vegan options. Dessert was the cherry on the cake. 🚀🚀 Service was exquisite. Staff OMG, never met so joyful staff. So attentive and polite. I can’t swim but the member of staff she made sure that I can enjoy the water experience. They provided me life jacket and were so attentive. 7 star out of 5. (Thank you for spoiling me 🤪) I am so overwhelmed.🥺…”

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2.Santorini Fishing Private Cruise boat tour – BBQ, Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $514Top rated

Join Captain Makis and first mate Elias for a private five-hour cruise from Ammoudi Bay. Fish near Santorini’s volcano, snorkel, swim, hear island stories, and eat a boat-cooked BBQ with drinks and fresh sides. Equipment and towels are provided, and the route is shaped around your group.

“Book this now! This was the highlight of our trip. It's an amazing opportunity to see Santorini and learn about its history, while fishing, snorkeling, and enjoying a delicious lunch. All equipment, towels, food are provided. Captain Makis and his family are originally from Santorini and is a multi-generation fisherman. His knowledge of the island is immense. Elias was fun and entertaining. Makis and Elias treat you like family.”

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3.Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Spend seven active hours with Kalliopi and a small group of up to nine people, paddling along Akrotiri’s coast, entering sea caves, snorkeling near Black Mountain, and visiting White Beach. Hotel pickup, safety gear, towels, photos, and a generous homemade picnic are included.

“she was the best!!!! so sweet and they thought of everything u need towels hats water bottles and even phone pouches and dry bags!!!! her mom was so sweet too and her baby soo cute i broke my nail during the tour and she sent me to her nail lady and was just the best”

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4.Santorini Adventurous Catamaran Experience with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $116Best value

Sail for about five hours from Vlychada around Santorini’s caldera on a small vintage catamaran limited to 16 people. Swim near Red Beach and the volcanic hot springs, snorkel, pass White Beach and the Akrotiri lighthouse, and enjoy a BBQ meal with local wine and soft drinks. Daytime and sunset departures are available.

“This boat trip was amazing, the team were very helpful and shared interesting information with us about the island and it's history. 10/10 would recommend”

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5.Small-Group Santorini Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $163

Spend about seven hours kayaking Santorini’s southern coast with Kalliopi and a group capped at eight. Paddle past Black Mountain, enter sea caves, swim and snorkel at quiet coves, try a White Beach cliff jump, and share a homemade Greek picnic. Pickup, equipment, towels, photos, and hotel return are included.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Did this on the last day of my solo trip and it was a great way to end a perfect week. Kalliopi is extremely gracious and accommodating to groups, couples, and solo travelers.”

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