Top 4 Diving and Snorkeling 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 Vista Yachting catamaran, with room for about 16 people, visiting Red Beach, White Beach, the Venetian lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. You get snorkeling gear, towels, Greek meze, a fresh BBQ, unlimited soft drinks and white wine, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup.

“It was great, I’d do it again, especially since it was too cold to swim, so we decided to come back in the summer to do a do-over. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Spend about five private hours around Santorini’s volcano with Captain Makis and first mate Elias. You’ll fish with provided gear, swim and snorkel in clear water, hear local stories, and enjoy a barbecue made aboard the boat. The route adapts to your interests and weather.

“An amazing day on the sea with incredible hosts. We felt like we made new friends when we left!! Do it!”

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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 the Serenity Kayak team on Santorini’s south coast. Paddle past Akrotiri, enter sea caves, snorkel near Black Mountain, and stop for a homemade Greek picnic. Small groups, hotel transport, towels, dry bags, photos, and safety gear are included. No kayak experience is required, but you must swim and handle a full day on the water.

“Beautiful day kayaking with an amazing guide. Lunch was good. The schedule was flexible. And transportation was easy.”

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4.Scuba Diving Experience in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $106Best value

Meet at Santorini Scuba Academy in Emporio for a three-hour SSI Try Scuba session. Your instructor covers basic theory, practices with you, then leads a closely supervised 35 to 40 minute underwater visit over Santorini’s volcanic reef. Gear and snacks are included, while photos, video, swimwear, and towels cost extra or must be supplied.

“Amazing experience here. My partner was very nervous about doing this, the team so very supportive and helped him all the way. We are so grateful and hope to do it again! Thanks team!”

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