8 Sailing Trips in Naxos That Survive a Close Look

1.All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $181Our pick

Set sail from Naxos at 9:30 a.m. on a modern catamaran for three swimming and snorkeling stops around Naxos and sometimes Paros. The crew provides masks, fins, snacks, coffee, and a traditional Greek lunch with wine, beer, and raki. Guides such as Akis, Melania, Andreas, and Kostas are known for warm service and careful handling of windy days.

“Being out in the crystal clear waters viewing Naxos was wonderful. The crew was very hospitable and meeting other travelers was fun.”

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

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

Join a shared catamaran from Naxos at 10:00 am for a seven-hour route toward secluded coves around Naxos or Paros. You will swim, snorkel, lounge on deck, and eat a traditional lunch cooked aboard. The crew, including captains such as Izzy and first mate Cornelius, serves wine, beer, coffee, water, and snacks.

“Went on this boat trip with my partner. It was a good day. We had nice lunch and snacks and the staff were very attentive. Down side for us was it was a 2.5 hr sail down to the south of the island and rina cave, where we stopped for a while for lunch and swimming. The beach wasnt very impressive and it seemed a long way to go just to see the cave, when we could have gone to somewhere prettier eg Fousonissi. We did stop for swims at Alykis and Mikra vigla on the way back which were nice. We realise we take a chance on boat trips…”

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3.Naxos/ Paros: Sailing Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · from $136

Join Actionseaze Yachting for a small-group sailing trip from Naxos or Paros. Expect swim stops, snorkeling, Greek lunch, fruit, coffee, and drinks on the full-day cruise, or wine and fruit at sunset. Crews including Nikos, Adele, and Ericko are known for attentive service, and the yacht raises its sails when wind allows.

“Absolutely worth it. All three stops were picture-perfect, the snacks/lunch were thoughtful and delicious, and the guides were incredibly kind. This was a highlight of our trip.”

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4.Full-Day Small Cyclades Sailing Cruise

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

Spend 9.5 hours sailing from Naxos toward quiet bays and nearby Cycladic islands with a skipper and hostess. Expect three swimming and snorkeling stops, morning snacks, a full lunch, drinks, and time under sail. Routes change with wind and may include Paros or other island locations. Groups are generally around 10 to 13 people.

“Loved the chilled out but safe style of the skipper & host. Really lovely day. Greeting info and guidance all gently delivered. Respect for I individual choice. Gift was attentive & approachable. Good quality was poor re morning snack ( low quality bread stale dry). Fresh produce was fine. We’ll set up and delivered but co side ting Naxos is so successful re good this was a shame. Otherwise loved the day. Etharisto.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · from $186

Spend 5 to 7 hours aboard a modern Naxos Yachting catamaran with an English and Greek-speaking crew. Swim in quiet coves, use the provided snorkel gear, and enjoy onboard lunch, fruit, cake, wine, beer, raki, and soft drinks. Boats include Danae, Rena, Anassa, and Steve π, with space for up to 25 people.

“Fun day on the water! Beautiful sights and lovely crew. Served us some beverages and snacks as well as lunch. Water was a bit chilly but still enjoyed jumping in and snorkeling for a while. Most relaxing part of our trip for sure!”

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6.Naxos Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

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

Sail from Naxos on the 45-foot Santa Maria, a Lagoon 450F catamaran with an English- and Greek-speaking crew. Expect several swim stops around Naxos or Paros, snorkeling gear, coffee, drinks, snacks, and a homemade Greek lunch with moussaka. The crew may adjust the route when winds rise.

“Had a fantastic day. Crew was very hospital. Boat felt new, clean, modern. Plenty of space to accommodate the passengers. Very comfortable. Traditional greek lunch was excellent. The itinerary had to be altered a bit because of high winds, but still had a very pleasant day at the spots that were chosen for us to go.”

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7.Iraklia, Schinoussa, & Naxos Sailing Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 9 hours · from $200

Spend about nine hours sailing from Piso Livadi with an experienced crew toward Iraklia, Schinoussa, and southern Naxos. You can snorkel beside a sunken World War II hydroplane, swim at quiet coves, and enjoy a fresh lunch, local wine, beer, and fruit dessert aboard a small boat. Shared and private options are available.

“Great tour, we had a blast! The Lady K is a fine sailing vessel, the crew were friendly and accommodating, the snacks and lunch were delicious, and the drinks were well stocked. The captain was fun to chat with and very knowledgeable when I engaged with him.”

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8.Schinoussa and Iraklia Sailing Cruise with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 34 reviews · from $79Best value

Set sail from Agia Anna at 10:00 on Mikros Kosmos II for a nine-hour cruise to Iraklia and Schinoussa. Swim above a WWII Arado AR196 wreck, stop at quiet beaches, enjoy a pork or chicken souvlaki BBQ with salads and drinks, then explore Agios Georgios. An English-speaking crew, snorkel gear, sunbeds, and sea noodles are included.

“We signed up for Schinoussa and Iraklia sailing but when we showed up to the boat, they said that is not happening that day and we could go to Rina cave and Koufonisi instead. It would have been nice if they communicated that before hand so we could decide if we want to go. I had already planned another trip to Koufonisi and was hoping to see other things on this trip but decided to go on this trip since we were already there. The boat was ok - kinda slow, it was a very windy day so big waves at some points. We had 3 hours in Koufonisi which…”

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