--- title: "Santorini Catamaran BBQ and Hot Springs Cruise, $118" date: 2026-10-31 canonical: https://boattoursantorini.com/tours/santorini-catamaran-bbq-cruise/ --- # Santorini Catamaran BBQ and Hot Springs Cruise - Ticket price: From 118.51 USD per person (Prices checked 2026-10-31, prices may vary) - Duration: 5 hours - Best for: Small-group BBQ cruise, 4 swim stops - Catamaran Tours - Check availability: https://www.getyourguide.com/santorini-l753/santorini-all-inclusive-catamaran-cruise-with-food-drinks-t444347/?partner_id=D7H7I6M&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=boattoursantorini_com_all_agent_markdown (GetYourGuide · This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.) - ★ Small-group catamaran cruise with a calmer, less crowded feel - ★ Photo and swim stops at Red Beach and White Beach - ★ Swim at a quieter stretch of the volcanic hot springs - ★ Fresh BBQ onboard with seafood, local flavors, and unlimited drinks - ★ A real chance, though not a guarantee, of spotting dolphins along the route ## Our take The small-group format and the quieter hot springs stop are the real draw here, since the larger catamarans on this route can feel crowded at the same spots. The BBQ is good but simpler than the sit-down Greek meals on pricier cruises, so if a full plated lunch matters more than a smaller group, the Santorini Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise is worth the extra cost instead. The **Santorini Catamaran BBQ and Hot Springs Cruise** departs from Vlychada Port with a small-group catamaran, a fresh onboard BBQ, and four stops along the caldera, including a hot springs spot the operator keeps away from the busier crowds. ## What makes the Santorini Catamaran BBQ and Hot Springs Cruise different? The small-group size is the headline feature. Where the bigger catamaran cruises on this route can carry large numbers of guests, this one keeps the group smaller, which makes the swim stops feel less crowded, especially at the hot springs, which the crew visits at a quieter stretch of the volcano rather than the spot most other boats use. ## What to expect on board Check-in happens near the mini market at Marina Vlychada, where a guide holding a company sign meets you by the ATM before you board. From there the catamaran heads first to Red Beach for photos and a swim stop offshore, then continues past White Beach, the Akrotiri lighthouse, and the rock formations known locally as the Indian Rocks. There is a real chance, though no guarantee, of spotting dolphins somewhere along this stretch of the route. ## Is the Santorini Catamaran BBQ and Hot Springs Cruise worth it? For travelers who want a smaller boat and a quieter hot springs stop, yes. The BBQ lunch, served at Mesa Pigadia Beach alongside a swim and snorkel stop, covers chicken, seafood, pasta in a Santorini tomato sauce, salads, and dips, with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks. It is a simpler meal than the sit-down Greek lunches on some pricier cruises, so if a more elaborate onboard meal matters to you, weigh that against the benefit of the smaller group here. ## What does the Santorini Catamaran BBQ and Hot Springs Cruise include? Included: pickup and drop-off if that option is selected, a freshly prepared onboard meal with vegan and vegetarian choices, water, soft drinks, and local white wine, towels and blankets, snorkeling equipment and safety gear, a safety briefing, onboard WC and shower, and free Wi-Fi. Not included: gratuities for the captain and crew, the premium seafood upgrade unless you select it, beer if it is not part of your chosen package, and personal expenses. ## Who should book this cruise I would recommend this to anyone who has already done a bigger catamaran cruise and wants a smaller, calmer version for a second trip, or to travelers who specifically want to avoid a crowded hot springs stop. It is less suited to groups who want a full sit-down meal with multiple courses. For that, the [Santorini Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise](https://boattoursantorini.com/tours/santorini-catamaran-day-cruise/) includes a more complete Greek meal at a similar price. ## Prices and what's included on the BBQ cruise Listed pricing starts from $118 per person, covering the BBQ meal, drinks, and swim equipment described above. As with any live marketplace listing, treat this figure as a guide rather than a fixed total, and check the current price along with any premium seafood upgrade before booking. ## Getting there and meeting point The meeting point is Marina Vlychada, near the mini market building, close to an ATM where a guide holding the company's name will meet you. If you book the pickup option instead, a transfer collects you from your accommodation first. ## Insider tips for the Santorini Catamaran BBQ and Hot Springs Cruise Bring your own motion sickness medication if you are prone to it, since the listing notes there is no doctor on board. Pack sunscreen in cream form rather than a spray, since aerosols are not allowed on the boat, along with a hat and a light jacket for the breezier parts of the sail. For background on the volcanic landscape you will be sailing past, the [Wikipedia page on Santorini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santorini) covers how the caldera and its islets formed. ## How this cruise compares to other Santorini boat tours Against the [Santorini Dream Catcher Sailing Cruise](https://boattoursantorini.com/tours/santorini-sailing-caldera-cruise/), both run a BBQ lunch and a similar length, but this one adds a dedicated White Beach stop and Red Beach photo pass that the sailing cruise does not list. If you would rather have a bigger meal and a longer open bar, the [Santorini Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise](https://boattoursantorini.com/tours/santorini-catamaran-day-cruise/) is the stronger choice. See every option on the [Santorini boat tours page](https://boattoursantorini.com/tours/). ## What's included - ✓ Pickup and drop-off, if that option is selected - ✓ A freshly prepared onboard meal with vegan and vegetarian choices - ✓ Water, soft drinks, and local white wine - ✓ Towels and blankets onboard - ✓ Snorkeling equipment and safety gear - ✓ A safety briefing before departure - ✓ Onboard WC and freshwater shower - ✓ Free Wi-Fi onboard - ✗ Gratuities for the captain and crew - ✗ The premium seafood upgrade, unless selected - ✗ Beer, if not included in your chosen package - ✗ Personal expenses ## Route and itinerary 1. **Depart from Vlychada Port**: Check in near the mini market at Marina Vlychada, where a guide holding a company sign meets you at the designated ATM point before you board the modern catamaran. This small-group departure keeps numbers lower than the larger catamarans on this route. 2. **Photo and swim stop at Red Beach**: The boat slows along Red Beach so you can photograph its red volcanic cliffs, then swim or relax on deck if the weather allows. The catamaran stays offshore rather than mooring at the sand. 3. **Sail past White Beach and the lighthouse**: You continue past White Beach's pale cliffs and turquoise water, then cruise by the Akrotiri lighthouse and the rock formations locally called the Indian Rocks, a calm, scenic stretch good for photos. 4. **Swim at a quieter stretch of the hot springs**: The crew anchors near the volcano's hot springs in a spot described as having a more private feel than the busier stops other cruises use, so you can swim in the warm mineral water without as much crowding. 5. **BBQ lunch and swim at Mesa Pigadia Beach**: At Mesa Pigadia Beach the boat stops for swimming and snorkeling while the crew prepares a fresh BBQ onboard, chicken, seafood, pasta in Santorini tomato sauce, salads, and dips, served with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks. 6. **Return to Vlychada Port**: The catamaran sails back to Vlychada Port to close out the roughly five-hour trip, with the option of a day or sunset departure depending on when you book. ## FAQs ### How many people are on the Santorini Catamaran BBQ and Hot Springs Cruise? The cruise runs as a small-group sailing, which keeps numbers lower than the larger catamaran cruises on this route. ### What is served at the BBQ lunch? The onboard BBQ includes chicken, seafood, pasta in a Santorini tomato sauce, salads, and dips, with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks, plus vegan and vegetarian options. ### Is hotel pickup included? Pickup and drop-off are available as an option on this cruise rather than included by default, so check this when booking. ### Can I see dolphins on this cruise? There is a real chance of spotting dolphins along the route, but it is a natural sighting, so it is never guaranteed. ### Is this cruise suitable if I get seasick easily? The catamaran format is steadier than a single-hull boat, but there is no doctor on board, so bring your own motion sickness medication if you are prone to it. ### Where does the Santorini Catamaran BBQ and Hot Springs Cruise depart from? It departs from Marina Vlychada, near the mini market building, with a guide meeting you close to the ATM there.