The cruises compared here
Both cruises last about 5 hours, include a meal and swimming at Red Beach and White Beach, and have an English-language listing. Prices and scores are those on the listings on 29 October 2026.
1What each one offers
The catamaran trip leaves from Vlychada marina, with optional hotel pickup, and adds the Palea Kameni hot springs. It has an English-speaking crew and a buffet plus lunch or dinner and drinks depending on the option. The traditional boat trip includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, snorkel equipment and food and drinks, in a morning or afternoon version.
2Cancellation and access
The catamaran cancels free up to 24 hours before and is not wheelchair accessible. The traditional boat cancels free up to 3 days before, refunds 70% up to 48 hours before, and is the only one the listing marks as accessible, if declared when booking.
3Which one to book
Book the traditional boat if you want a guide and hotel pickup included. Book the catamaran if you prefer to cancel late or want the hot springs stop; the listing names a crew, not a guide.