12 Naxos Sailing Trips Worth a Whole Day

1.All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $181Number one

Set out from Naxos at 9:30 am for about seven hours aboard a modern catamaran. The crew, including Akis, Melina, Kostas, Andreas, and others, serves Greek lunch, snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks. You’ll stop at quiet coves for swimming and snorkeling, with equipment provided.

“FR exceeded expectations. Long full day sailing in beautiful water around and between islands. Plenty to eat and drink all day. Surprize was we had large well appointed catamaran for only 12 passengers and 3 crew. Plenty of room to roam around the boat. Very comfortable. Beautiful surroundings. Good food and company.”

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2.Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 390 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $212

Spend up to seven hours aboard a modern catamaran from Naxos, with stops chosen around the weather. Swim, snorkel, sail toward Naxos or Paros, and enjoy moussaka, Greek salad, fruit, coffee, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Skipper Dimitris and crew members such as Mike or Nikos may lead the day, with private tours offering extra water toys.

“It was the best catamaran cruise I've ever had ! The crew took very good care of us and took their job very seriously. You absolutely have to go !”

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3.Sailing Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 347 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $188

Spend 2 to 7 hours aboard an Actionseaze sailing yacht with a captain and crew member. Depending on your booking, you may swim and snorkel off Naxos and Paros, eat a Greek lunch, or watch sunset near the Port of Naxos with wine and fruit. The crew, including guides such as Nikos, Eri, Xarris, and Eric, adjusts the route to the wind.

“We had a great sunset tour with Nikos and Dimitri and would recommend this tour and company to anyone. Sitting on the front of the boat with the open ocean and Cycladic islands sprawling out on every side ... it was just magical. We spent part of the time sailing out into the sea and then anchored in front of the Gate of Apollo to watch the sun set while snacking on fruit and drinking wine. The guides were really nice to speak with, very focused on our safety, and overall really accommodating. The catamaran was clean and spacious, with so many places to sit and lounge. The two hours…”

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

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

Join Captain Izzy, Cornelius, and the Naxos Catamaran Sailing Cruises crew at 10:00 am for a seven-hour shared cruise from Naxos. Expect secluded coves, three possible swim stops, snorkeling masks, a traditional lunch cooked aboard, and wine, beer, coffee, water, and snacks. Routes change with weather and sea conditions.

“The meeting location was perfect and easy to find. The captain and co-captain were fantastic to deal with. Easy going, friendly, professional and always ensuring high safety standards. They made everyone feel at ease, even my fiance is is not fond of the open water, was made to feel at ease.The food was absolutely delicious and they took dietary restrictions into account. The whole day was so enjoyable and a great fun vibe! Recommend this tour! The Apollo, we will never forget!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 235 reviews · 150 - 390 minutes · from $194

Spend 150 to 390 minutes aboard a Naxos Yachting catamaran, with the captain choosing sheltered coves according to the weather. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and enjoy onboard coffee, fruit, local wine, beer, raki, and a traditional lunch. Boats include Danae, Rena, Anassa, and Steve π, with English and Greek-speaking crews.

“Truly an amazing day! Anna and Panos were overall fantastic - helpful, friendly, fun, and professional. The boat, food, and everything else was top-notch. Highly recommend!”

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6.Full-Day Small Cyclades Sailing Cruise

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

Meet your skipper and hostess at Naxos marina for a full-day sailing trip toward the Small Cyclades. Panagiotis, Olga, Alex, and other crew members may guide the boat, choosing calm bays based on wind. Expect three swim and snorkel stops, lunch, snacks, drinks, and a return around 6:00 to 6:30 PM.

“Amazing day! Highly recommended ! Great guides and good food! Lovely places!”

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7.All inclusive day sailing tour from Naxos to the small cyclades

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · from $209

Meet Xanemo Sailing at Naxos Port at 8:30 am for a small-group day on the Aegean. Expect breakfast, drinks, snorkeling gear, swimming stops, a barbecue lunch, and downloadable photos. Captains and crew may include Alex, Kostas, Tomi, or Anastasia. The route can change with wind and weather.

“This is must go tour. The staff is super friendly. The facilities on the boat is kept quite clean. I enjoyed the swimming experience, the water is so clear. Although it was a very hot day but the water is little bit cold.”

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8.Naxos Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

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

Join the Santa Maria, a 45-foot Lagoon 450F catamaran, for a full day from Naxos with an English and Greek-speaking crew. Expect several coastal stops around Naxos or Paros, three or more chances to swim, snorkeling gear, homemade moussaka, Greek snacks, wine, beer, and plenty of room to sunbathe.

“Amazing day on the ocean outside Naxos. Great food, drinks and company. 10/10 would recommend”

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9.Semi-Private :Full-Day Sailing Tour Swim, Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 72 reviews · 9 hours · from $188

Join skipper George aboard the small yacht Annabella for a nine-hour sailing day from Naxos. Depending on wind and passenger wishes, you may visit Rina Cave, Kalados Bay, Schinoussa, Irakleia, Paros, the Blue Lagoon, or Holed Cave. Swim, snorkel, learn basic sailing, enjoy homemade snacks, and return to Naxos around 18:00.

“A great sailing experience. If you're looking to sail with an experienced, local sailor, this is for you!”

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10.Private Catamaran All-Inclusive Cruise in Naxos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,021

Spend about five hours aboard a private Naxos catamaran with a crew such as Ana and Maria, or Nicholas and Mario, depending on the boat. Swim and snorkel in quiet coves, enjoy a fresh Greek lunch with wine, beer, raki, and soft drinks, then return to the same Naxos meeting point.

“This was a great addition to visiting Naxos. We took this trip during April when it was still a little chilly. This was still a wonderful excursion and the crew made it fantastic! From being accommodating to all ages in our group to the wonderful food service, our family had a great time. Definitely plan on coming back and including this on my next trip. Nickolas and Akis were wonderful crew!”

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11.Small Cyclades Sailing Trip with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 9 hours · from $164

Sail a 49-foot Jeanneau with skipper Alex and his crew toward south Naxos, Rina Cave, Schinousa, and nearby coves. Swim, snorkel, and eat freshly prepared lunch on deck, with snacks, fruit, wine, beer, and soft drinks included. Choose a small-group trip for up to nine adults or arrange a private cruise.

“We went on this boat day with our family, 6 of us in total all adults. It was a very chilled and relaxed vibe, plenty of space for everyone to relax. Staff super accommodating and just lets you be and relax, we genuinely felt like we were on the boat by ourselves. Plenty of drink and food, chilled music playing in the background. Boat is very clean and pristine. We highly recommend this experience as it was worth it.”

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12.Full Day Naxos Exploration Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $117Cheapest deck

Join a Greek-speaking or English-speaking captain and crew aboard a 51-foot sailing yacht for seven hours around Naxos or across to Paros. You may visit southern Naxos beaches, Santa Maria, Naoussa, Antiparos, or Rina Caves, with time for swimming, snorkeling, rock jumps, fruit, snacks, and an onboard pita gyros meal.

“We had a great time on this tour. The team is wonderful, and the stops are perfectly timed. We had a gorgeous sunny day and spent it swimming and resting on the boat. 5/5”

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