10 Boat Tours in Naxos, Compared

1.All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $181Our pick

Set out from Naxos at 9:30 a.m. for about seven hours aboard a modern catamaran. The crew, including Akis, Melina, Yannis, and other rotating team members, serves Greek food, drinks, and snacks while you swim and snorkel at quiet coves around Naxos and sometimes Paros.

“This was a great experience for the whole family (mom, dad, 3 daughters - 19, 17, & 15). Food was delicious and the crew was fun, entertaining and attentive to all our needs! Would absolutely do this again.”

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2.Shared Catamaran All inclusive-Day Cruise to Naxos or Paros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $157

Set out from Naxos at 10:00 a.m. on a shared catamaran for about seven hours of swimming, snorkeling, and beach stops around Naxos or Paros. The crew, including Captain Izzy and first mate Cornelius, serves a traditional onboard lunch, snacks, wine, beer, coffee, tea, and water.

“Amazing views during the full trip and welcoming, kind crew. Great drinks and food/snacks throughout.”

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3.Naxos/ Paros: Sailing Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · from $136

Sail from Naxos or Paros with an English-speaking captain and crew, stopping at clear-water coves for swimming and snorkeling. Day cruises include Greek lunch, snacks, fruit, coffee, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Sunset trips offer wine and fruit as the sun drops behind the Aegean.

“Absolutely worth it. All three stops were picture-perfect, the snacks/lunch were thoughtful and delicious, and the guides were incredibly kind. This was a highlight of our trip.”

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4.Full-Day Small Cyclades Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 208 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $165

Join Xanemo Sailing at Naxos’ main marina for a full day at sea with a skipper and hostess, often including Panos and Olga. You’ll visit three secluded swimming spots, with the route shaped by wind and sea conditions. Lunch, snacks, drinks, fuel, and insurance are included.

“It was amazing, best day of our holiday. The boat was spotless, our crew super attentive and the food was lovely. After our safety talk, we set off along the coast. Three stops in beautiful coves, swimming and snorkelling in each. The small group of 12 meant it was a very relaxed experience, plenty of room to lie on the deck in the sunshine and in really great company. The crew gave us lots of information about the islands, where we were and what to look out for throughout the cruise. We’re pleased we paid a little more for this trip rather than a larger boat with more people, it…”

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5.Full-Day Boat Trip to Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 192 reviews · 12 hours · from $94

Take a catamaran from Naxos Town to Santorini, arriving beneath the volcanic cliffs at Athinios Port. A multilingual escort guides you by bus to Fira, where you get about five and a half hours for cafés, shops, museums, photos, and cable-car rides before returning by boat.

“Ótima opção para conhecer Ilha de Santorini nesse bate e volta. A Guia deu informações da ilha durante o trajeto de ônibus até Fira. Depois tivemos tempo livre para explorar a ilha ao nosso jeito.”

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6.Catamaran Cruise with Swim Stops, Food, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · from $186

Spend 5 to 7 hours aboard a spacious Naxos Yachting catamaran, swimming in quiet Cycladic coves and eating a traditional lunch onboard. Your English- and Greek-speaking crew, with guides such as Anna, Akis, Mario, or Thomas on some sailings, adjusts the route to the weather.

“Our 7-8hr day sail was a dream! Demetrius and Nikos were amazing hosts aboard Steve π. Beautiful new boat, tasty meal, and plenty of swimming and time for relaxation. Naxos is incredible and we highly recommend chartering Naxos Yachting for a semi-private excursion.”

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7.Naxos Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $153

Sail from Naxos on the 45-foot Santa Maria, a Lagoon 450F catamaran with a captain, crew, snorkeling gear, Wi-Fi, and a generous Greek lunch. Expect several swim stops around Naxos or Paros, plus coffee, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Weather can change the route.

“We started the day at Naxos port at 8:30 and sailed at 8:45, we where about 15 people together on the boat. We stopped at 4 places and went for a swim on 3 of them. Between the stops we got coffee, snacks and lunch (moussaka). The crew where nice and took good care of us. We came back at around 16:30. It was a bit windy so we had to sail along the coast of Paros. So we stopped three times at Paros and one on the sputhern part of Naxos. The trip was very lovely and worth the money.”

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8.Koufonisia Boat Cruise and Rina’s Cave w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 101 reviews · 9 hours · from $94

Set out from Agia Anna Port with an English-speaking host for a full day along Naxos’ coast. Swim at secluded Rina’s Cave, eat a local BBQ lunch near Kato Koufonisi, then spend two hours exploring Ano Koufonisi. Expect a relaxed boat day, not a guided history tour.

“Great boat trip and beautiful beaches! The crew was very friendly and they gave us food during the whole day.”

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9.Cruise to Iraklia and Ano Koufonisi Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $53Best value

Leave Naxos at 9:30 AM for Iraklia and Ano Koufonisi, with time to explore St. George, swim from sandy beaches, walk the village, and eat lunch. An English-speaking host is provided, but no individual guide is named. Expect a full 9.5-hour day at sea.

“ottima puntualità! ma dovrebbe essere spiegato meglio il tempo di tragitto in quanto da Naxos si va a Paros sia all andata sia al ritorno allungando di oltre 30 minuti il tragitto in barca rispetto alla descrizione dell itinerario al momento della prenotazione! per chi soffre il mare sarebbe cortese specificarlo!!!!!!!!”

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10.Santorini Day Trip by Boat with Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · from $90

Spend 12 hours sailing from Naxos to Santorini, then tour the island by guided bus and explore Fira on your own. An English-speaking guide explains the island along the way. Drinks cost extra, and archaeological-site entry is not included.

“The views were great. The guide could have been more extended into history of Island. Overall great experience.”

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