7-Day Santorini Yacht Charter Itinerary: Cyclades Island Hopping
7 planned days, starting at Santorini (Fira) and finishing at Santorini (Vlychada). Stops include Santorini (Fira), Ios (Mylopotas), Paros (Naoussa), Naxos (Chora), Skinoussa & Koufonisia and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Arrival gateway: Mykonos (JMK); return gateway: Mykonos (JMK)
Short drive/transfer to the marina, arranged by our team.
Private flight: estimate on request within 1–2 hours.
Limitless Sky is an independent broker and our sister company; it operates under its own terms and conditions. Blue Ocean Club does not operate aircraft and is not a party to any flight booking.
Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Santorini (Fira)
- Final planned stop
- Santorini (Vlychada)
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Cable car ride to Fira
- Day 1Wandering Fira's labyrinthine streets
- Day 1Sunset drinks with caldera views
- Day 1Archaeological Museum of Thera
- Day 2Swimming at Mylopotas Beach
- Day 2Exploring Ios Chora
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Santorini (Fira)
Arrive in Santorini and embark your yacht, mooring in the caldera. Spend the afternoon exploring the capital, Fira, perched dramatically on the cliff edge. The views of the submerged volcano are truly captivating.
- Cable car ride to Fira
- Wandering Fira's labyrinthine streets
- Sunset drinks with caldera views
- Archaeological Museum of Thera
- Anchorage
- Fira anchorage (caldera)
- Dining
- Argo Restaurant (Fira)
- DAY 02
Ios (Mylopotas)
A short cruise north brings you to the lively island of Ios. Anchor off Mylopotas Beach, a long stretch of golden sand ideal for swimming and watersports. Later, explore the charming Chora with its traditional windmills.
- Swimming at Mylopotas Beach
- Exploring Ios Chora
- Panagia Gremiotissa Church
- Sunset from Skarkos Hill
- Anchorage
- Mylopotas Bay
- Dining
- Katogi restaurant (Ios Chora)
- DAY 03
Paros (Naoussa)
Sail to Paros, a larger island known for its traditional villages and beautiful beaches. Moor in the picturesque fishing village of Naoussa, with its Venetian harbour and bustling waterfront tavernas.
- Strolling Naoussa's old port
- Kolymbithres Beach rock formations
- Panagia Ekatontapiliani in Parikia
- Wine tasting at Moraitis Winery
- Anchorage
- Naoussa Harbour
- Dining
- Soso (Naoussa)
- DAY 04
Naxos (Chora)
Cruise to Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades, famous for its fertile land and ancient ruins. Visit Naxos Chora, dominated by its Venetian Kastro, and walk to the iconic Portara at sunset.
- Exploring Naxos Kastro
- Sunset at Portara (Temple of Apollo)
- Agios Prokopios Beach
- Archaeological Museum of Naxos
- Anchorage
- Naxos Marina
- Dining
- Meze2 (Naxos Chora)
- DAY 05
Skinoussa & Koufonisia
Discover the 'Small Cyclades', starting with Skinoussa for a quiet swim, then moving to Ano Koufonisi. These islands offer pristine turquoise waters and a relaxed, authentic atmosphere, perfect for a peaceful day.
- Swimming in Tsigouri Beach (Skinoussa)
- Exploring Koufonisia's natural pools
- Rent a bike on Ano Koufonisi
- Fresh seafood at a local taverna
- Anchorage
- Ano Koufonisi Port
- Dining
- Captain Nikola's (Ano Koufonisi)
- DAY 06
Folegandros (Chora)
Sail to the rugged and unspoiled island of Folegandros. Its Chora is considered one of the most beautiful in the Cyclades, built on a cliff with stunning sea vistas and a charming Kastro.
- Wandering Folegandros Chora
- Panagia Church hike for sunset
- Agali Beach for swimming
- Exploring the Kastro medieval quarter
- Anchorage
- Karavostasis Port
- Dining
- Eva's Garden (Folegandros Chora)
- DAY 07
Santorini (Vlychada)
Enjoy a final morning swim en route back to Santorini. Disembark at Vlychada Marina, known for its unique volcanic landscape and proximity to the island's southern beaches. Reflect on your incredible Santorini yacht charter.
- Red Beach & White Beach (from tender)
- Akrotiri archaeological site
- Swimming in Vlychada Beach
- Local art at the Tomato Industrial Museum
- Anchorage
- Vlychada Marina
- Dining
- To Psaraki (Vlychada)
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