A Mykonos catamaran cruise sails the southern beaches and the channel towards Delos and Rhenia, with swimming stops in clear water. Plan the rest of the trip with Greece Tours.
Where does a Mykonos catamaran cruise go?
To Delos, the sacred island and birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, to the golden beaches and turquoise coves of uninhabited Rhenia, and along the south coast of Mykonos, on day, sunset or full-day cruises.
Delos is a UNESCO World Heritage site. On one 5-hour cruise the boat passes close to its shore so guests see the ruins, temples and theatre from the sea without landing.
The boat then anchors in a quiet cove of Rhenia for swimming and snorkeling.
What is included on a Mykonos catamaran cruise?
On a typical 5-hour small-group cruise: a meal prepared on board, with Greek salad, pasta with seafood or grilled chicken and appetisers, an open bar of white wine, beer and soft drinks, and snorkeling gear and floats for the swim stops.
Guests relax on the decks or on the nets at the bow.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included with Dolphin Navigation.
One reviewer lists a lunch of pasta, prawns and salad.
Where do Mykonos catamaran cruises leave from?
From Agios Ioannis or Ornos on Mykonos for the Delos and Rhenia cruises, with sunset cruises and some shared tours leaving from Mykonos Town.
The sunset catamaran cruise with transfer is listed under Mykonos Town.
Operators with transfers pick guests up at their hotels.
What is a Mykonos sunset catamaran cruise?
One reviewer sailed past Little Venice watching the sunset.
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What catamarans sail from Mykonos?
Catamarans from 38 to 57 feet, including Lagoon 38, 40, 42 and 44 models on the semi-private cruises, a fleet of five catamarans from 43 to 57 feet at Mykonos Catamaran Cruises, and larger Lagoon 50, 51 and 500 models for daily charters.
A Lagoon 40 takes 18 guests on one fleet list, and a Lagoon 500 takes 31 guests on daily charters.
Mykonos Catamaran Cruises has run tours since 2014.
Dolphin Navigation has run Mykonos cruises since 2004.
Is a private catamaran cruise worth it?
Private cruises come as day, sunset or full-day trips.
The yacht side sits at Mykonos yacht charter.
What is Rhenia?
An uninhabited island next to Delos with golden strands of sand and turquoise-emerald water, where catamarans drop anchor in secluded bays for swimming, snorkeling and the meal on board.
Rhenia is the swim stop on most Delos cruises.
The crew hands out snorkeling gear and floats.
Guests stay on board at Delos on the cruises that do not land.
Can children join a Mykonos catamaran cruise?
Floats help younger swimmers at the anchorage.
Check each listing’s age rules at booking.
How do you book a Mykonos catamaran cruise?
Book a shared cruise online for a morning or sunset departure, or request a private catamaran for the date, and check the departure point, the meal and whether hotel transfer is included.
Dolphin Navigation offers 15 per cent early booking discounts and last-minute packages.
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Where does a Mykonos catamaran cruise sail?
Along the southern beaches from Ornos and Platis Gialos to Paradise and Super Paradise, and across the channel towards Rhenia and the strait beside Delos.
Rhenia is uninhabited and holds long empty beaches.
Delos is the ancient sanctuary island, guarded and closed at night.
The southern coast is sheltered from the meltemi that blows across the island.
How long does a Mykonos catamaran cruise take?
Half a day on the southern beaches and a full day for the crossing to Rhenia, with swimming stops at anchor between the legs.
Full-day trips include a meal on board at anchor.
Boats leave in the morning and again in the afternoon in high season.
Sunset trips run shorter and stay close to the coast.
What does a Mykonos catamaran cruise include?
Shade on deck, a swimming ladder, snorkelling gear and drinks, with a crew that sets the route by the wind on the day.
Towels are carried on board.
Catamarans stay flat under sail, which suits guests who are unsure at sea.
Nets at the bow are the usual place to sit under way.
Where do Mykonos catamaran cruises leave from?
From the new port at Tourlos north of the town and from the marina at Ornos on the south coast.
Tourlos also handles the ferries and the cruise ships.
Ornos sits closer to the southern beaches.
The meeting point is confirmed at booking.
When does a Mykonos catamaran cruise run?
From late spring to early autumn, with the meltemi strongest in July and August and the calmest water in June and September.
The wind blows hardest through the middle of the day in summer.
Skippers change the anchorage when the swell builds.
Trips cancel outright in a gale.
What do you take on a Mykonos catamaran cruise?
Swimwear, a hat, sunscreen, a light layer for the wind and flat shoes for the deck.
Decks are wet after each swimming stop.
A soft bag stows more easily than a case.
Sunglasses with a strap stay on in the wind.
Can you land on Delos?
Landing is by ticket at the site during opening hours, so most cruises pass the island and anchor off Rhenia beside it instead.
Delos was the sacred island of Apollo and holds the terrace of the lions.
Site rules close it outside visiting hours.
The channel between the two islands is shallow and clear.
Does a Mykonos catamaran cruise suit families?
Yes. The boat is stable, the swimming stops are in sheltered bays and the trip can be cut to a half day.
Shade on deck matters most in the middle of the day.
Crews carry life jackets in children’s sizes.
Younger children stay in the cockpit rather than the bow nets under way.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a catamaran cruise in Mykonos?
Do catamaran cruises land on Delos?
Some pass close to its shore without landing, and some add a Delos stop.
Is food included?
Yes on most shared cruises, with a meal cooked on board and an open bar.