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Traditional Boat Cruise: Explore Cyclades Islands
4.7
52 Ratings
Aliki
Experience the beauty of Antiparos and Despotiko on a traditional wooden boat ride with BBQ. Dive into the magical waters and enjoy a unique sea excursion in Paros.
Experience the beauty of Antiparos and Despotiko on a traditional wooden boat ride with BBQ. Dive into the magical waters and enjoy a unique sea excursion in Paros.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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The Cave of Antiparos - The boats Meraki and Maria set sail daily from the port of Parikia at 10:00 am, returning at 5:00 pm.
The sea journey includes multiple stops for swimming and dining. Destinations include the Sea Caves of Antiparos (weather permitting), Pantheronisia - Blue Lagoon, camping, and concluding at Despotiko.
Both vessels offer…
- The Cave of Antiparos - The boats Meraki and Maria set sail daily from the port of Parikia at 10:00 am, returning at 5:00 pm.
The sea journey includes multiple stops for swimming and dining. Destinations include the Sea Caves of Antiparos (weather permitting), Pantheronisia - Blue Lagoon, camping, and concluding at Despotiko.
Both vessels offer traditional cuisine. Meraki’s menu features meat or fish, salads, and vegetarian options available upon request when booking. During the cruise, finger food, fruit, soft drinks, and wine are served in a controlled manner. Maria’s menu includes drinks and wine, Greek Salad, Potato Salad, Salad with bulgur wheat, briam (vegetable casserole), and seafood with orzo pasta.
Snorkeling equipment is available upon request from the crew.
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Each scheduled sea route may be adjusted based on weather conditions.
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Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure.
What's Included
- All that is included
- Children up to 5 years old are free (age must be mentioned in booking)
- Barbeque
- All that is included
- Children up to 5 years old are free (age must be mentioned in booking)
- Barbeque
What's Not Included
- Tips and Individual expenses
- Hotel pick up & drop off - available with extra cost
- Tips and Individual expenses
- Hotel pick up & drop off - available with extra cost
Additional Information
Meraki or Maria Traditional Wooden Boat
- The wooden boat measures 16 meters in length and 5 meters in width at its widest point. It cruises at a speed of 8.5 mph and can accommodate 42 passengers along with 3 crew members.
- A minimum of 10 participants is required for the cruise.
- Offers unique cruises to some of the most stunning locations in the…
Meraki or Maria Traditional Wooden Boat
- The wooden boat measures 16 meters in length and 5 meters in width at its widest point. It cruises at a speed of 8.5 mph and can accommodate 42 passengers along with 3 crew members.
- A minimum of 10 participants is required for the cruise.
- Offers unique cruises to some of the most stunning locations in the Cyclades.
- Experience a delightful sea excursion in Paros aboard traditional wooden boats.
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Snorkeling equipment is available upon request from the crew.
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Each planned sea itinerary may be adjusted based on weather conditions and safety requirements.
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If sailing from Parikia is not possible due to weather, buses are arranged to the port of Punta to ensure a safe journey. The price includes this service.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Pyrgaki Cruises Paros
Departure Point: Parikia Port (Pyrgaki cruises port). Boat name: Meraki. Please be there 15 min before departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(52 Ratings)
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Claude_m
Sep 15, 2025
We've had a... - We had a very pleasant day!
The staff of the boat was at the top! The sumptuous landscapes! The meal with its chicken skewers, grilled fish and salads was delicious!
I recommend
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Lucarin
Aug 29, 2025
Meraki: Perfect day between Antiparos and Despotiko, top snorkeling and open bar - Me and my girlfriend, in mid-August, took the boat ride between Antiparos and Despotiko on the Meraki and we had a really great time. Very kind crew, relaxed atmosphere and snorkeling stops in wonderful places: mask, dive and clear seabed. Joking note: the wine glasses were definitely “British style”, that is, nice and full. The environment was very international, but there were also several Italians, we must have been at most thirty people. The food on board was varied and plentiful: for lunch well grilled meat skewers, crispy Greek salad, cold watermelon and other things. Open bar throughout the day with Coca-Cola, wine (try the rosé!) and beer in a can. Comfortable boat, perfect stops and smooth organization. For us it was an unforgettable experience, worth every euro spent. We also recommend it to those who speak little English: on the Meraki you still feel welcomed and at ease.
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745garretta
Aug 21, 2025
Fun boat day around the island - Was a good time on the boat and sight seeing around the island. Got to swim and go to some caves. The service was good and provided food and drink more than once.
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Adrienpx6918vn
Jun 20, 2025
Great - Was great, worth it for the cost. Might be a little crowded at some moments but for us was just fine. Be sure to bring sunscreen
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Sandra_w
Jun 13, 2025
Be sure to include this! - Heavy winds forced a several day delay in our outing. The tour operators stayed in touch and offered to refund or rebook. So happy we chose to rebook. The memories are wonderful- amazing water and views, gracious Captain and crew, good food. Definitely recommend. If you are driving be sure to give yourself plenty of time to find a parking spot in busy Parikia and locate the right boarding area.
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Road01939445728
May 23, 2025
Great way to experience surrounding islands - Wonderful experience. The crew were on time, very accommodating to all requests and served an amazing lunch. I would recommend to all who are in the area.
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Cathy_r
Sep 30, 2024
We had a wonderful... - We had a wonderful experience with this excursion. We spent the day swimming at various stops along the way, cave swimming and cliff jumping. Our host prepared a fabulous lunch of chicken, fish, pasta salad, and Greek salad with unlimited wine and beer. I would highly recommend doing this trip.
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Curiosity62525587224
Sep 8, 2024
1000000/10 Experience, Highly Recommend - What an amazing day and what an amazing crew. These guys were so nice, every single one of them cared about the boat and its cleanliness, the guests, the locations they took us to, and the FOOD! The fresh food they cooked in front of us was some of the best we had in Paros.
I can’t say enough good things about this experience. What I can say is that it is an absolute shame that they don’t have 5 stars due to some donkey brained people leaving lower reviews for things out of their control like the weather LOL Anyways, I fully support the efforts this team put in and hope you give them a chance!
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David
Sep 24, 2024
Great value boat trip - Very good tour, it was likely fully booked but we still had a lot of room to move around on the boat, and did not feel cramped. There were a lot of lengthy stops for swimming/snorkeling, and the cliff diving was exciting.
I think more options than just vegetables or seafood would be a good addition, and would be our only suggestion. However there was plenty of food for everyone, and plenty of wine and beer.
A bit more history of the boat would be excellent as well, since it is marketed as a traditional boat. However I understand the crew is busy making sure everything is prepared for us, and cannot necessarily always play tour guide while we are on the water.
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Nermalkatze
Aug 16, 2024
A lovely day it was! - We had a lovely day on the „Maria“! The crew was very friendly and the food they had prepared was surprisingly good. It was a nice change of scenery from driving and walking around in town. We had three swimming stops and the timing for each of them was quite right. We would certainly do it again! Just make sure to arrive even more than 15 minutes before the tour starts in order to get a comfy spot in the shade. But I suppose this only counts for August. It was fully booked I guess, but never felt packed and there was plenty of food and drinks for everyone.
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