The famous French shipyard Fountaine Pajot not only builds conventional sailing catamarans, but also has in its arsenal special Taiti models, designed specifically for large – very large! – groups.
Straight to the numbers: the sailing catamaran Fountaine Pajot 80 is the largest catamaran in Santorini. It was built in 2015, is 80 feet (24 meters) long and can accommodate up to 65 people!
The Taiti range of catamarans is designed for a day charters. Large seating areas and sun nets in the bow of the catamaran, tables for comfortable lunch or dinner on the deck, canopies to protect from the intense sun – safety and comfort on board for large groups was at the heart of the design of this model.
A sailing catamaran is perfect for organizing a wide variety of events in Santorini: a birthday, a wedding, a corporate party or an important celebration can all be organized on board the Fountaine Pajot 80.
Despite its amazing size, this catamaran can literally take you to all the sights of the Santorini Caldera, so the itinerary can include:
Lunch (or dinner if you wish to rent the catamaran in the evening) and our local Santorini wine, beer, and soft drinks are waiting for you on the Fountaine Pajot 80.
Rent a Fountaine Pajot 80 catamaran and you can gather up to 65 on board and spend a day at sea all together. It’s going to be a great day!
If you decide to charter a sailing catamaran in Santorini and choose for the Fountaine Pajot 80, the five-hour route is the main programme. You can sail in the morning or in the evening – it’s your choice.
| Schedule of the morning catamaran trip | |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Departure from the hotel or villa |
| 9:30 – 14:30 | A catamaran trip around the caldera and lunch closer to noon |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Returning to the hotel or villa |
| Schedule of the evening catamaran trip | |
|---|---|
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Departure from the hotel or villa |
| 14:30 – 19:30 | A catamaran trip around the caldera and dinner at sunset |
| 20:13 | Approximate sunset time in Santorini this week |
| 20:00 – 20:30 | Returning to the hotel or villa |
| Duration and travel time | |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | From hotel to the seaport |
| 5 hours | Sailing in a caldera |
Hiring a Fountaine Pajot 80 catamaran for the first half of the day is great, not only for cruising and sightseeing around the caldera, but also for swimming in the open sea and sunbathing on deck.
However, if you decide to rent a catamaran in the afternoon, you can enjoy the sunset at sea as well as taking the same route. The duration and schedule of the evening cruise varies slightly throughout the season, depending on the time of sunset. Approximate sunset time in Santorini this week is 20:13.
If you wish, you can charter the Fountaine Pajot 80 catamaran for the day and arrange a personalised boat trip for around 10 hours. Let us know your plans in advance, and we will prepare everything you need for your catamaran trip in Santorini.
In 2024 the cost of renting a Fountaine Pajot 80 sailing catamaran with skipper for 5 hours for a group of up to 40 people will be 3800 euro. Every additional guest on board is a 100 euro extra. If you want to rent a catamaran for the whole day, the cost will be 10125 euro, regardless of the number of people in your group. The maximum number of guests on board is 65 persons.
Renting this catamaran can be cheaper – sometimes she participates in special promotions and rents cheaper for our subscribers. Follow us and check for discounts in Facebook!
IMPORTANT NOTE: the number of catamarans in Santorini is limited and they are always in high demand. It is better to rent a catamaran in advance – 2-3 weeks before the dates you need. During the high season (from May to September) a catamaran can be occupied every day for several weeks in a row.
If you are booking a catamaran close to your desired dates, please ask our managers about the availability of a free catamaran for the desired day before making payment.
In 2024, the sailing catamaran Fountaine Pajot 80 can be rented in Santorini from 01/05 to 31/10. Available days – everyday.
Please note that the schedule of the catamaran trip is subject to change. Changes are extremely rare and are usually due to weather conditions on the island or at sea. These can be strong winds, storms, rain or other force majeure situations. We try to inform you about all changes in advance.
Program at the beginning of the season
ATTENTION: at the very beginning of the summer season (01.04 — 15.05) the program may be changed (rescheduling of dates, times or languages of accompanying). Please check the details you are interested in with the customer care managers before purchasing.
Please read Cancellation and Refund policy.
In case there are less than 24 hours left before the trip, please book only after agreeing with the manager on availability.
Before going to sea, it is necessary to issue some special documents (forms with information regarding route, crew and all passengers). To do this, we need the full name (as in the passport), gender, age and citizenship of all participants. If you already have this information, you can write it in the comments field when placing an order.
You will receive your tickets by email or WhatsApp – whichever is more convenient for you.
Please keep all documents and tickets until the end of the trip!
It depends on the location of your hotel or villa. Some cities of Santorini are famous for their narrow streets, which are not so easy to walk even on foot. So in some cases you will need to walk to the main road, some nearest square or parking place, where a car or a tour bus can pick you up. If your hotel has good road access, then the transfer will be able to pick you up directly from the hotel.
After placing an order, you will receive detailed information about the place and time of the meeting, as well as all the necessary documents. Please read them carefully beforehand.
During the season in Santorini there is a lot of sun and very little shade. So you will definitely need sun protection: special cream, glasses, headwear, and so on. If there is a possibility of motion sickness in transport, we recommend that you take appropriate pills an hour and a half before departure. If you plan to sunbathe and swim, bring your swimwear. There are towels, masks, snorkels and flippers on the catamaran. If you choose the sunset option, make sure you have some warm clothing with you, as even on a hot day it can be chilly in the sea at night.
All passengers on board should have their passport or ID card with them in case the port authority performs a check of the ship. A paper copy or a photo on a cellphone will be sufficient.
If the weather does not allow you to make the catamaran trip in Santorini, we will try to reschedule it for the next day with good weather. If there is no such date, we will refund the entire amount of your payment.
No. It’s a leisure time aboard a catamaran.
There are no limitations on participation in this trip.
Departure for the morning trip doesn’t start until 9:00, so you have time for breakfast at the hotel.
Lunch or dinner (depending on the time you choose) is included in the sailing charter price.
No, but skipper and his assistant will be with you on the catamaran. They speak excellent English and will help you with any questions. You can also invite one of our guides or photographers to join you on the catamaran.
The catamaran trip will be spectacular and interesting. You can also invite one of our guides or photographers to join you on the catamaran.
The main language on board is English. You can also invite one of our guides or photographers to join you on the catamaran.