Sunset Oia Luxury Catamaran: Open-Bar Day Trip for 20 Guests
Quick answer
The Sunset Oia luxury catamaran costs $123 per person (about €109) for five to six hours with a Greek meal, an open bar and snorkel gear.
The listing caps it at 20 guests, offers morning or sunset departures with hotel pickup, and GetYourGuide rates it 4.8/5 from 4,425 reviews.
Sunset Oia
Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar
4.8 (4,425) · from $123
The Sunset Oia luxury catamaran day trip is a five-to-six-hour cruise for up to 20 guests that costs $123 (about €109) and comes with a Greek meal, an open bar, snorkel gear and a shower on board. It is rated 4.8/5 from 4,425 reviews on GetYourGuide.
The detail that changes the decision is the guest cap. The cheaper Sunset Oia catamaran takes 50 to 55 people, while this luxury version states a maximum of 20, so you are paying $56 extra mostly for space, a guide and a smaller crowd on the hot springs swim.
The listing also has two contradictions that I resolve below. See how it fits in my list of Santorini boat tours, or go back to the Harbour Advisor home page.
| Operator | Sunset Oia (activity provider on GetYourGuide) |
|---|---|
| Boat and group size | Luxury catamaran, maximum 20 guests; skipper, crew and a guide |
| Price | $123 per person (about €109 at 1 USD = 0.88865 EUR) |
| Duration | 5 to 6 hours, morning or sunset departure |
| Departure time and pier | Not stated; the listing sells hotel pickup by minibus and gives no meeting point. Sunset Oia boats usually use Ammoudi |
| Route | Red Beach (30 minutes), White Beach sea caves, hot springs, then Palea Kameni, Nea Kameni, Aspronisi, the Akrotiri lighthouse and the caldera below Fira |
| Food and drink | Greek lunch or dinner, open bar with wine, beer, soft drinks and one cocktail |
| Languages | English (safety briefing also in French, Spanish, Chinese and Korean) |
| Not suitable for | Pregnant women and people with mobility impairments |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before the start, full refund |
| Rating | 4.8/5 from 4,425 reviews on GetYourGuide |
What is the Sunset Oia luxury catamaran trip and what do you see?
It is a shared catamaran day trip with an open bar that runs either in the morning or in the late afternoon, and visits the same swim spots as the budget Sunset Oia boat with a smaller group.
The Sunset Oia luxury trip starts with a hotel pickup, a transfer to the port and a half-hour swim off Red Beach. Then you snorkel along the white volcanic cliffs and sea caves of White Beach and move on to the hot springs.
- Red Beach - a 30-minute swim stop below the red cliffs on Google Maps
- White Beach - snorkeling along the pale cliffs and sea caves on Google Maps
- Hot springs - a 30-minute stop; the boat keeps 50 m away and you swim in on Google Maps
- Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni - the two uninhabited volcanic islands, passed on the water on Google Maps
- Aspronisi and the Akrotiri lighthouse - landmarks seen from the boat on Google Maps
- Caldera below Fira - the cliff-top towns and the old port, then, on the late slot, a halt below Oia for the sunset
Where does the Sunset Oia luxury catamaran leave from?
The listing does not name a pier: it sells hotel pickup by minibus and a transfer to the port, so you are collected rather than meeting the boat.
Sunset Oia's other product starts at Ammoudi Port below Oia, so I expect the same harbor, but that is my inference. The booking confirmation is the source to trust. Because pickup is included, there is no bus to catch and no parking to find.
| Option | Guests | Price | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| luxury Sunset Oia catamaran (this page) | 20 at most | $123 | Hotel minibus, port not named |
| Sunset Oia catamaran tour | 50 to 55 at most | $67 | Ammoudi Port or hotel |
How long is the Sunset Oia luxury trip and when does it sail?
It takes five to six hours, and you choose a morning or a late-afternoon departure when you book.
The morning slot gives lunch and calmer light; the late slot gives dinner and the sunset below Oia. Sunset is at 18:41 on 15 October and 20:37 on 15 June, according to the Open-Meteo archive, so a late departure runs about three hours later in June than in October.
| Slot | Meal | What to pack | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Greek lunch | Sun hat, swimwear, sunscreen | Hot springs before the afternoon crowd |
| Late afternoon | Greek dinner | Warm layer; the listing advises warm clothes | Sunset light and a cocktail |
The listing gives no clock times for either slot. I would pick the slot first and read the exact time in the confirmation.
What is on board and what is included?
The ticket covers hotel transfers, a Greek meal, unlimited drinks, snorkel equipment, towels, wind jackets and a shower on board.
- Meal - skewers, stuffed vine leaves and Greek salad, with a vegetarian set of salad, red-sauce pasta, roasted vegetables and vine leaves
- Meat options - fried shrimp saganaki, grilled chicken fillet or pork chop, according to the notes
- Bar - local white wine, Greek beer, soft drinks and one cocktail after the meal
- Gear - flotation devices, snorkel kit, towels and wind jackets
- Crew - skipper, crew and a guide; the safety briefing runs in five languages
Intoxication is not allowed on board, so the open bar is not unlimited in practice. One review summary on the platform says the bar description could be clearer about what is poured, so ask whether premium spirits are included before you assume.
How does the Sunset Oia luxury catamaran compare with the other Santorini catamarans?
It is the smallest-group shared catamaran with a 4.8 rating in my data, and it costs $123 against $85 to $95 for the other 4.8-rated boats.
| Trip | Price | Rating (reviews) | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| luxury Sunset Oia catamaran (this page) | $123 | 4.8 (4,425) | Up to 20 |
| Sunset Oia catamaran | $67 | 4.6 (7,367) | Up to 50 to 55 |
| Vista Yachting gold catamaran | $95 | 4.8 (3,554) | Not stated |
| Spiridakos sailing catamaran | $85 | 4.8 (1,793) | Small group |
If price matters more than group size, the Vista Yachting boat adds a guide and snorkeling gear for $28 less. For a private boat, see my page on private boat tours in Santorini, and the full picture on the catamaran tour page.
Is the luxury Sunset Oia catamaran worth it?
Yes if the 20-guest cap is real for your date, because that is the single thing the extra $56 buys; no if you mostly want a cheap dinner and a swim.
At about $22 an hour it comes in just below the $24.70 median of my 16 trips, which is fair rather than cheap. The Sunset Oia luxury trip suits couples, small friend groups and anyone who found the budget boat too loud.
- Book it if you want a smaller group, a cocktail and a shower on board
- Book it if you like a lunch slot in the morning rather than a sunset dinner
- Skip it if you are pregnant or have limited mobility, which the listing excludes
3,600 yearsago the Minoan eruption emptied the island's centre and left the sea-filled caldera that every boat in this guide sails into.
When is the best time to take the luxury Sunset Oia trip?
June to September gives the warmest air and almost no rain, and the morning slot beats the heat on the hottest days. October has five rain days and sunset at 18:41.
| Month | Average high | Rain days | Days with wind 30 km/h+ | Sunset (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 8 | 0 | 18:26 |
| Feb | 13°C | 7 | 12 | 18:59 |
| Mar | 18°C | 4 | 12 | 19:25 |
| Apr | 19°C | 9 | 5 | 19:52 |
| May | 24°C | 3 | 6 | 20:17 |
| Jun | 28°C | 0 | 7 | 20:37 |
| Jul | 30°C | 0 | 5 | 20:35 |
| Aug | 30°C | 2 | 10 | 20:08 |
| Sep | 27°C | 1 | 6 | 19:25 |
| Oct | 23°C | 5 | 7 | 18:41 |
| Nov | 21°C | 4 | 3 | 18:09 |
| Dec | 17°C | 9 | 11 | 18:04 |
Wind decides whether a plan holds. The Open-Meteo archive shows wind of 30 km/h or more on 7 days in June, 5 in July, 10 in August and 6 in September 2025. Live forecasts come from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, and the Greek National Tourism Organisation shows current island conditions.
What do passengers say about the luxury Sunset Oia catamaran?
The 4.8 rating comes from 4,425 reviews, and the platform summary says travelers praise the crew, the freshly cooked food and the swim and sunset views.
- Crew and boat - reviewers call the staff kind and the boat spotless
- Logistics - one writes that pickups ran on time; another says groups seem organized by age
- Weather - one review reports a canceled Red Beach stop in poor weather
- Bar detail - the platform summary notes the open bar description could be clearer
The snippets I could see were all positive, so treat the pattern as friendly but unbalanced.
Who should skip the Sunset Oia luxury catamaran?
Skip it if you are pregnant, have limited mobility, or want a long snorkel with a private boat.
- Pregnant women - excluded by the listing
- People with mobility impairments - excluded by the listing
- Travelers on a budget - the cheaper Sunset Oia boat covers the same swim stops
For the whole field, return to my guide to boat tours in Santorini.
How do you book the luxury Sunset Oia catamaran?
The luxury Sunset Oia catamaran costs $123 per person and includes a Greek meal, an open bar, snorkel gear and hotel transfers, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boat tour in Santorini?
For a small shared group I would pick the Sunset Oia luxury catamaran at $123, because the listing caps it at 20 guests and it has 4.8/5 from 4,425 reviews. For the lowest price I would book the $67 Sunset Oia boat.
How much does the luxury Sunset Oia catamaran cost?
It costs $123 per person on GetYourGuide, about €109 at today's rate. Meal, open bar, snorkel gear and hotel transfers are included.
How many people are on the boat?
The listing states a maximum of 20 guests. The cheaper Sunset Oia catamaran lists 50 to 55, so the luxury trip is the quieter one.
Is the luxury Sunset Oia trip in the morning or at sunset?
You choose. The listing sells a morning departure with lunch and a late-afternoon departure with dinner and a sunset stop below Oia. Clock times are not published.
Where does the Sunset Oia luxury trip leave from?
The listing offers hotel pickup by minibus and does not name a pier. Check the pickup time and location in your confirmation email.
Is the drinks bar really open?
The listing includes local white wine, Greek beer, soft drinks and a cocktail after the meal. The platform summary says the description could be clearer, so ask what else is poured.
Can vegetarians eat on board?
Yes. The listing gives a vegetarian set of Greek salad, red-sauce pasta, roasted vegetables and stuffed vine leaves.
Do I get off the boat at the volcano?
The description says the boat passes Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni and holds 50 m from the hot springs, so you swim rather than walk. The includes list mentions a volcano hike; ask before relying on it.
Who cannot join the luxury Sunset Oia catamaran?
The listing excludes pregnant women and people with mobility impairments. Intoxication is not allowed on board.
Can I cancel?
Yes, up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 374841 (checked 2026-10-16); Greek National Tourism Organisation, Santorini; Hellenic National Meteorological Service; Open-Meteo archive, Nager.Date and Frankfurter APIs; Wikipedia (history only).
