Santorini catamaran trips: daytime or sunset?
Updated October 9, 2026 · 4 min read
A catamaran trip on Santorini usually lasts five hours and includes food, drinks and a swim stop. The real difference is the time of day. The Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks and Music is the most-reviewed catamaran trip among the offers on this site and sails into the sunset.
The sunset cruise
The tour lasts five hours and costs €75 per person. According to its description it includes a freshly cooked barbecue dinner with wine and soft drinks, plus swimming and snorkelling at Red Beach and White Beach; music appears in the title. Because the sun sets much later in summer than in winter, the departure time shifts with the season. Check it for your date.
The daytime cruise
The Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar lasts five to six hours and costs €110 per person. The title names a meal instead of a barbecue dinner, and an open bar instead of wine and soft drinks. If swimming and snorkelling in daylight matter more to you than the evening mood, compare this option.
What explains the price
The €35 difference does not come from the time of day alone. Drinks, equipment and group size also play a part; the cheaper Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks costs €60. Ask what falls under “open bar”, whether snorkelling gear is included and how many guests are on board. Strong wind can change the programme, so find out beforehand what applies if the trip is cancelled.
The sunset cruise suits you if dinner and atmosphere come first. The daytime cruise is better if swim time in daylight takes priority.
