7 Snorkelling Trips in Santorini to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $514Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Serenity Kayak : Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $161

Kalliopi leads a small-group kayak trip along Santorini’s Akrotiri coast, with Red, White, and Mesa Pigadia beaches, sea caves, snorkeling, a local picnic, cliff jumping, photos, and hotel pickup included.

“One of our favorite memories of Santorini! Kalliopi went above and beyond to make our experience so comfortable and special 😊 highly recommend!!”

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6.Santorini Private Cruise boat fishing tour – BBQ, Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five private hours with Captain Makis and first mate Ilias around Santorini’s caldera, fishing, snorkeling, and stopping at quiet beaches. Your catch becomes part of a Greek seafood lunch with salad, tzatziki, meatballs, drinks, and a possible Oia sunset from the boat.

“These two men were AMAZING throughout our entire trip. From our first steps aboard the ship they made sure we had a great experience. It was a tad cold and windy, they made sure we were comfortable, had fun and stayed as warm as possible. The guides entertained us with stories and the history of the island during our fishing and the BBQ after our catch was wonderful. It was too cold to swim, but they found a great sunny spot for us to hang out and eat/drink. They pulled over and put us in a prime spot to watch the infamous Oia sunset We would suggest this to anyone…”

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7.Private Boat tour with snorkeling & Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1.5 hours

Take a private speedboat from Perivolos along Akrotiri’s volcanic coast. Your English-speaking skipper brings you to Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, Black Mountain, and sea caves that glow blue in the water. Snorkeling gear, towels, sunscreen, water, and dry bags are included.

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