Up to 10 guestsLunch on board
9 hParos: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming, Meal and Drinks
★ 4.9 · 168 reviews
- Small group of no more than 10
- Greek lunch cooked on board
- 168 reviews at 4.9
- Free cancellation
$303per person
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Catamaran Cruise Paros: Nine Hours, Five Stops
This catamaran cruise Paros guests rate 4.9 is a full day at sea: nine hours, five stops around Paros, Antiparos and Despotiko, a Greek lunch cooked on board and no more than 10 people. Here is the route, what the price covers, and how it compares with the wooden boat and the Naousa snorkel trip.
Quick answer
The short answer. Book the catamaran cruise Paros offers at $303 per person if you want the longest day and the smallest group: 9 hours, up to 10 guests, lunch cooked on board and drinks included. For the most-reviewed day on this site, take the wooden boat at $213 per person. Short on time? The Naousa snorkel trip is 3 hours at $78 per person.
Catamaran cruise Paros at a glance
- Price
- $303per person
- Length
- 9 hoursa full day at sea
- Group size
- Up to 10small group, shared deck
- Stops
- 5 locationsParos, Antiparos, Despotiko
- Lunch
- Cooked on boarda fresh Greek meal
- Drinks
- Includedunlimited, per the listing
- Rating
- 4.9from 168 reviews
- Cancellation
- Free cancellationreserve now, pay later
Three ways to spend a day at sea
Catamaran cruise Paros vs the wooden boat and the snorkel trip
All three prices are per person. Lengths, group sizes and ratings come from the live listings.
| Boat | Price | Length | Group | What is on board | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran, full day | $303 per person | 9 hours | Up to 10 | Lunch cooked on board, drinks, canoes and paddle boards | 4.9 · 168 |
| Wooden boat, lunch day | $213 per person | 7 hours | Up to 25 | Lunch at Despotiko, water and three drinks | 5.0 · 652 |
| Snorkel boat from Naousa | $78 per person | 3 hours | Small group | Three swim stops, fruit, local cheese, wine | 4.9 · 72 |
The route
Where the catamaran goes, stop by stop
Five stops around Antiparos and Despotiko, and lunch cooked on board.
The catamaran cruise Paros sailors run here promises five locations, and the listing describes the day like this. First come the uninhabited Panteronisi islets, with Tigani and Glaropounta beside them: shallow water for a dip or a snorkel around the rocks.
Next is Faneromeni beach on Antiparos, with rocks shaped by sea and wind. The boat then follows the southwest coast of Antiparos past hidden coves and sea caves reached only by water, while local snacks and drinks come round.
Then comes a turquoise bay between Tsimindiri island and Despotiko: canoes, paddle boards, swimming, snorkelling, and cliff jumping if you want to try. Lunch is cooked and served on board. On the ride back there is regional wine, a light snack and music.
From the water
What a day on the catamaran cruise Paros route looks like
The catamaran deck, a bay of small boats, and the two trips it compares with.
From the catamaran deck
A paddle board on deck, another catamaran moored below the hill.
A bay full of boats
Small boats in turquoise shallows, a town and hills on the far shore.
On the wooden boat day
White cliffs over clear water, from the lunch-day listing.
The Naousa snorkel boat
A small wooden boat moored by the rocks in clear water.
Group and length
Small group, long day: who this suits
Nine hours with up to 10 people, or a shorter trip with more guests.
As a Paros day cruise it is long: 9 hours, two more than the wooden boat and three times the Naousa trip. The upside is time: five stops, a cooked lunch and no rush between swims.
This Paros catamaran tour also takes no more than 10 people, with a live guide in English and Greek; the wooden boat takes up to 25. If you would rather share a deck with a handful of others, the catamaran cruise Paros listing is built for that.
Want the afternoon on a beach instead? For a half day cruise Paros has the 3-hour snorkel trip from Naousa at $78 per person, with swim stops at Lageri, Tourkou Ammos and Agios Kalli.
What the price covers
What is included on the catamaran, and what to check
What $303 per person buys on this catamaran cruise Paros day.
- Lunch cooked on board
A freshly prepared Greek lunch, cooked and served on the catamaran.
- Drinks and snacks
Local snacks and drinks are included; the listing calls the drinks unlimited.
- Things to do in the water
Canoes, paddle boards and snorkel gear, plus swimming and cliff jumping if you want to try.
- Wine on the way back
Regional wine, a light local snack and music on the ride back to the meeting point.
- Check: meeting point and pickup
The listing mentions pickup but gives no details and does not name the port. Check both.
Compared with the wooden boat
Catamaran cruise Paros or the wooden boat day?
Same islands, a bigger boat, a shorter day.
Our top pick on this site is the full-day wooden boat to Antiparos at $213 per person: 7 hours on a traditional 66-foot boat for up to 25 guests, rated 5.0 from 652 reviews. It leaves Pounta at 10:00 (Antiparos at 9:30) and is back at 16:30.
The day runs Blue Lagoon, Mastichari Cave, lunch at Despotiko and a last swim at Faneromeni Bay. Water is unlimited and three drinks of your choice are included. Kerrin from the United States wrote: «We saw some really cool spots only accessible by boat and got to swim in 4 different spots.»
The catamaran costs more per person and gives you a smaller group, two extra hours, lunch cooked on board, canoes and paddle boards: as a Paros catamaran day trip, it is the longer, quieter version of the same waters.
Before you board
Before the catamaran cruise Paros day: three checks
A few minutes now saves a missed boarding later.
- Confirm the meeting point
The listing does not name the port. Read the meeting point and pickup details for your date.
- Pack for a full day in the water
Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, a sun hat and a warmer layer for the ride back.
- Expect the plan to flex
The itinerary is subject to weather conditions, so the crew may change a stop.
Want the boat to yourselves?
Private boats: what exists, and what does not
No private catamaran or yacht in our data; private speedboats instead.
An honest answer first. We found no private yacht day cruise Paros listing among the boats we compare, and this catamaran is shared with up to 10 guests.
Nor is there a private catamaran day cruise Paros operators list on this site. What does exist is a private motorboat, priced for the whole boat.
A private day cruise from Paros on a speedboat leaves Aliki, and the longest private full day boat cruise Paros listings show runs up to 7 hours. The closest luxury day cruise Paros has on our list is the larger speedboat, the one its listing itself calls luxury.
Choosing a private boat
Which private boat fits your group
For a private day cruise Paros has three boats on our list, each priced for the whole boat.
- Up to 6 people
The private boat day cruise Paros groups of six can book: $448 per group, up to 6 people, 2 to 7 hours from Aliki.
- Up to 9 people
The larger speedboat at $561 per group, up to 9 people, 2 to 7 hours. Both have a fridge, shower and sunbeds; a taverna lunch is at your own cost.
- Up to 5 people, half or full day
For a private full day cruise from Paros with a guide, $1,110 per group, up to 5 people: caves, snorkelling, snacks and wine.
Our verdict
Which boat to book
Book the catamaran for the smallest group and the longest day: $303 per person, 9 hours, lunch cooked on board. Want the most-reviewed day? The wooden boat at $213 per person. Only have a morning? The Naousa snorkel trip, 3 hours. Jenni from Australia called it «a great way to spend 3 hours.»
Book direct
Catamaran cruise Paros and its alternatives, ready to book
Three days at sea priced per person, and one private speedboat priced for the whole boat.
Our top pickWooden boat
7 hParos Antiparos: Full-Day Boat Tour with Lunch & Drinks
★ 5.0 · 652 reviews
- Seven hours, Antiparos coves by boat
- Lunch and drinks on board
- Most booked
- Free cancellation
$213per person
Check availability→ Half a daySnorkelling
3 hParos Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Adventure From Naousa
★ 4.9 · 72 reviews
- Three hours, Swim and snorkel stops
- Leaves from Naousa
- Three hours on the water
- Free cancellation
$78per person
Check availability→ 
Private, up to 6Speedboat
2 - 7 hParos: Antiparos Island and Despotiko Private Boat Trip
★ 4.9 · 41 reviews
- 2 to 7 hours, Private boat to Antiparos
- Despotiko island stop
- Up to 6 people
- Free cancellation
$448per group, up to 6 people
Check availability→ Compare with the other boat trips
Compare it with the other boat trips from Paros
The catamaran sits alongside the ten trips on our home page. The most booked on this site is our top pick, the wooden boat day to Antiparos with lunch, at $213 per person with 652 reviews. See all of them, with prices and lengths, in our full list of boat trips.
Common questions
Catamaran cruise Paros questions, answered
How much is a catamaran cruise in Paros?
The catamaran day is $303 per person for 9 hours, with lunch cooked on board and drinks included. Check child prices on the listing before you book.
What is included on the catamaran?
A Greek lunch cooked on board, local snacks, drinks (unlimited, per the listing) and wine on the way back. Canoes, paddle boards and snorkel gear come with the day.
Where does the catamaran leave from?
The listing says you board in Paros but does not name the port, and it mentions pickup without details. Check the meeting point and pickup for your date on the listing.
Is the catamaran cruise private?
No. The catamaran cruise Paros listing caps the group at 10, so you share the deck. For a boat of your own, the private speedboat for up to 6 is $448 per group, up to 6 people.
What should I bring on the catamaran?
Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, a sun hat and a warmer layer for the ride back. The route depends on the weather, so the crew may change the stops on the day.
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