Paros catamaran cruise or sailing day: what each one does
A Paros catamaran day is a full day at sea, and both options here run nine hours. Paros is the starting point for neighbouring islands and for bays you can only reach by water, which is what these trips are built around. Both include a meal on board and snorkelling gear, so the choice comes down to where you start, where you sail and what you pay.
The catamaran cruise is the more comfortable day. Hotel transfer is included, a three-person crew looks after the boat, and local beer, wine, soft drinks and water are unlimited. Fruit and snacks come with the meal, and snorkelling gear, a paddleboard, towels and WiFi are on board. It costs €270 per person.
The sailing tour is the cheaper and more route-driven day, at €170 per person. It starts at Piso Livadi on the east coast, so you make your own way to the harbour. An experienced skipper and crew sail you to secluded bays, and a full lunch with local wine and a fruit dessert is included, along with snorkelling gear.
Our picks: Paros catamaran and sailing
A catamaran cruise with hotel transfer and drinks, or a sailing day to Iraklia, Schinoussa and Naxos.
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Catamaran cruise with a meal and drinks
Nine hours with hotel transfer, a three-person crew, a meal, and unlimited local beer, wine and soft drinks. Snorkel gear, a SUP and towels are on board; tips are extra.
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Iraklia, Schinoussa and Naxos sailing tour with lunch
- Experienced skipper and crew
- Full lunch with local wine and fruit dessert
- Snorkelling gear
Nine hours from Piso Livadi to Iraklia, Schinoussa, with swim stops in secluded bays.
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A catamaran cruise with hotel transfer and drinks, or a sailing day to Iraklia, Schinoussa and Naxos with lunch.
Where the sailing tour goes
The sailing tour runs from Piso Livadi to Iraklia, Schinoussa and Naxos, with swim stops in secluded bays. The skipper may change the route because of weather, so the stops are a plan rather than a fixed loop.
Bring swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, a light jacket and a camera or phone.
Prices and what explains the gap
Prices as of November 2026, per person. The catamaran cruise costs €100 more than the sailing tour. That difference buys hotel transfer, the open bar of beer, wine and soft drinks, a paddleboard, towels and a three-person crew. The sailing tour keeps the lunch with wine and the snorkelling, and drops the transfer. If you already have a car or scooter and the east coast suits your base, the cheaper day gives you the same nine hours on the water.
Which day suits you
Choose the catamaran cruise if you stay far from the harbour, want drinks included and prefer a relaxed day with a paddleboard for swim stops. Both suit swimmers and non-sailors alike, since the crew handles the boat. The meltemi, the strong summer wind, can change a route, and the skipper decides on the day.
For a couple, the catamaran cruise at €270 each comes to €540 for the day, while the sailing tour comes to €340. For a family of four, that is €1,080 against €680, so the transfer and open bar are worth weighing if you travel with children. Both days include swim stops and snorkelling gear.
Paros catamaran: common questions
How long is a catamaran day trip on Paros?
Both options last nine hours.
How much does a Paros catamaran cruise cost?
The catamaran cruise costs €270 per person in November 2026, and the sailing tour to Iraklia, Schinoussa and Naxos costs €170 per person.
Are food and drinks included?
Yes. The catamaran cruise includes a meal, fruit, snacks and unlimited local beer, wine, soft drinks and water. The sailing tour includes a full lunch with local wine and a fruit dessert.
Is snorkelling gear provided?
Yes, on both. The catamaran cruise also carries a paddleboard and towels.