Evenings on the water

Paros Sunset Cruise: Shared Trip or Private Boat

A Paros sunset cruise comes in two forms: a shared trip of about two hours from Pounta with wine or prosecco, for adults only, or a private boat for up to five that calls at the Blue Lagoon on the way. Here is what each price covers, and which one to book.

8 min read Prices, ratings and durations read off the live listings, October 2026

The sun low over a dark, flat island, a motorboat on the water and the light on the waves

Quick answer

The short answer. Two adults on a budget should book the shared Paros sunset cruise at $73 per person: about two hours from Pounta, wine or prosecco and music, rated 4.6. Four or five of you, or a proposal in mind? The private boat at $549 per group, up to 5 people gives you the whole boat and the Blue Lagoon on the way. Neither can promise a clear sky, and the start time moves with the month.

Sunset boat trips in Paros Greece at a glance

Shared trip: $73per person, adults only
Private boat: $549per group, up to 5 people
Shared trip leaves: Pountaaround 6 pm, by month
Private boat leaves: Piso Livadi or Pountacheck when you book
Time on the water: About 2 hoursshared; private 2 or 4
Back on shore: About 8:30 pmshared trip
Ratings: 4.6 and 4.846 and 24 reviews
Cancellation: Free cancellationon both boats

Three ways to watch it

Two boats and a horse: what each sunset costs

The two sunset boats, and the ride on land for comparison. One price is for the whole boat, so read the note.

Trip	Price	Length	What you get	Rating
Shared sunset trip	$73 per person	About 2 hours	Wine or prosecco, soft drinks, music	4.6 · 46
Private sunset boat	$549 per group, up to 5 people	2 or 4 hours	Blue Lagoon, St Nicholas islet, wine	4.8 · 24
Sunset on horseback	$98 per person	1.5 hours	Countryside paths around Kakapetra	4.9 · 89

The shared trip

The shared Paros sunset cruise from Pounta

Wine, music and the Fira channel, at the lowest price on this site.

The shared Paros sunset cruise costs $73 per person. That is also the lowest price among the boat trips on this site, and it is for adults only. The boat leaves Pounta (the listing spells it Pounda) at around 6 pm. The exact hour depends on the month, because the trip follows the sunset, and you are back at about 8:30 pm.

From Pounta the boat heads towards the northern side of Antiparos. The listing names the Fira channel as the place to settle in with a glass of local wine or prosecco while music plays, and adds a stop at San Spiridon if the weather allows. Soft drinks are on board too, for anyone skipping the wine.

Reviewers keep coming back to the mood. Flora from Greece: «the vibe on the Fira Channel—with chilled music and prosecco—was absolute magic.» Several reviewers mention a cheese platter and fruit, but the listing names only drinks, so treat any food as a bonus.

One detail: the listing card says 2 hours, its notes say about 2.5. With a 6 pm start and an 8:30 pm return, keep the evening open.

What is on board

What the price covers on each boat

What you pay for, boat by boat, and what to sort out yourself.

Shared trip: drinks are included
Local wine or prosecco and soft drinks, with music on board, all in the per-person price.
Shared trip: adults only
Children cannot join this one. With under-18s, look at the private boat and check the listing.
Private boat: wine and your own playlist
Wine is on board and the music is yours. The price covers the boat for up to five.
Private boat: ask about a transfer
The listing mentions transport to the boat; confirm what applies when you book.

The private boat

The private Paros sunset cruise to Antiparos

Your own boat for up to five, with the Blue Lagoon and St Nicholas islet on the way.

The private Paros sunset cruise is priced for the boat: $549 per group, up to 5 people. Split five ways, that is about $110 each; for two of you it is the whole sum.

It leaves from Piso Livadi or Pounta and runs for 2 or 4 hours. On the way the listing names the Blue Lagoon, Trypiti Cave and St Nicholas islet, where you find ruins and a chapel, before the sun goes down over the water. Chilled wine is on board, and you choose the playlist. Rated 4.8 from 24 reviews.

Read the reviews and one theme stands out: proposals. Julio from Germany: «I proposed using their sunset tour and it was perfect!» Hillary from the United States is a useful warning about size: «We booked the group tour and thought it would be a larger boat, but it was such a great experience with amazing views.»

Reviewers also mention swimming. One noted drinks but no snacks, so bring something to nibble.

Paros at sundown

How the evening looks from the water and the hills

Four frames from the listings: both sunset boats, a deck in the bay, and the ride on land.

Four guests at the rail of the boat watching the sun go down over the sea — On the shared trip
Guests at the rail as the sun drops to the island.

A guest at the stern of a small private boat looking at the low sun over the water — On the private boat
A small boat, a few people and the low sun.

Seen from the deck of a sailing boat: rigging and a lifebuoy in front, the sun setting behind a hill, boats anchored in the bay — From the deck
The sun dropping behind the hills, with boats anchored in the bay.

The ears of a white horse on a narrow path through scrub and pink flowers, the sun setting over the hills ahead — From the saddle
The path towards the viewpoint on the sunset horse ride.

On land

A sunset on horseback instead

The same sunset, seen from a saddle on the hills rather than from the sea.

Not everyone wants the evening on a boat. The sunset horse ride costs $98 per person and lasts about 1.5 hours: a local instructor leads you from the area of Kakapetra along quiet countryside paths to a viewpoint for the sunset. The start time moves with the season, and you are told it after booking.

The ride needs good weather; if it is called off, you are offered another date or a full refund. Riders must be 12 to 70 and up to 110 kg, in closed shoes. Rated 4.9 from 89 reviews. Details are in our horse riding guide.

Before you go

Four things to check before the evening

A few minutes now saves a missed boat later.

Confirm the start time for your date
The shared trip follows the sunset, so the hour moves with the month. Check it on the listing.
Know your boarding point
The shared trip leaves Pounta. The private boat leaves Piso Livadi or Pounta.
Do not count on a perfect sky
No listing can promise one, and the San Spiridon stop depends on the weather.
Plan dinner for after
You are back around 8:30 pm from the shared trip, and neither boat serves a meal.

Our verdict

Which sunset boat to book

Two adults: book the shared trip. At $73 per person it is the simplest Paros sunset cruise, with wine, music and about two hours on the water.

Four or five, or planning a proposal: book the private boat. At $549 per group, up to 5 people the boat is yours, with the Blue Lagoon on the way. Rather stay on land? The horse ride is the one to book.

Book direct

Sunset trips, ready to book

The two sunset boats, the ride on land, and our top pick for the day before. Check what each price covers: one is for the whole boat.

Paros: Sunset Boat Trip with Soft Drinks and Local Wine

★ 4.6 · 46 reviews

Two hours, Sunset on the water
Local wine and soft drinks
Two hours
Free cancellation

$73per person

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Paros: Sunset Boat Tour to Antiparos with Wine

★ 4.8 · 24 reviews

2 to 4 hours, Private sunset to Antiparos
Wine on board
Up to 5 people
Free cancellation

$549per group, up to 5 people

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The ears of a white horse on a dirt path, the sun setting over the hills ahead

Paros: Horseback Riding Tour at Sunset

★ 4.9 · 89 reviews

Countryside paths around Kakapetra
Local instructor, helmets provided
89 reviews at 4.9
Free cancellation

$98per person

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Paros 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

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Compare with the other boat trips

A sunset is the end of a day on Paros; the day itself is where most people go out on the water. Our top pick, the full-day boat tour to Antiparos with lunch and drinks, costs $213 per person and is the most booked on this site, with 652 reviews. Compare it with the rest in our list of ten trips.

Common questions

Paros sunset cruise questions, answered

What time does the sunset boat leave on Paros?

The shared trip leaves Pounta at around 6 pm and is back at about 8:30 pm, but the time moves with the month to follow the sunset. Confirm it on the listing for your date. For the private boat, check the time when you book.

Is the Paros sunset cruise adults only?

The shared trip is: adults only. The private boat does not say so in its listing; if you are travelling with children, check child prices on the listing before you book.

How much is a sunset boat trip on Paros?

The shared trip is $73 per person. The private boat is $549 per group, up to 5 people. The sunset horse ride on land is $98 per person.

Will we definitely see the sunset?

No one can promise it. Clouds can hide the sun, and the San Spiridon stop on the shared trip happens only if the weather allows. Both boats come with free cancellation.

Can you swim on a sunset cruise?

On the private boat, reviewers mention swimming, and its route includes the Blue Lagoon. The shared trip’s listing talks about wine, music and the Fira channel, not swimming, so do not count on a swim there.

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