Round of Antiparos & Despotiko with Traditional Boat

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

**Meraki or Maria traditional wooden boat**

-wooden boat has a length of 16 m. & maximum width of 5 m. The cruising speed is 8,5 mph, accommodating 42 passengers and 3 crew

members.

-A minimum of 10 people are required for the cruise.

-Unique cruises to some of the most beautiful places in Cyclades.

-Enjoy a wonderful sea excursion in Paros with traditional wooden boats.

*If you wish, you can ask the crew for snorkeling equipment.

* Each scheduled sea itinerary is subject to modifications, depending on weather conditions and safety considerations.

*If the weather does not allow sailing from Parikia, we organize buses to the port of Punta for a safe trip. The price includes.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All that is included in description

Children up to 5 years old are free (you must mention in your booking the age and the number)

Traditional Greek Food

Tips and Individual expenses

Hotel pick up & drop off - available with extra cost

What To Expect

The Cave of Antiparos

Meraki or Maria departs daily from the port of Parikia at 10.00am with the return at 17.00pm. Our sea route has several stops for swimming and meals. Some of the places we visit are the Sea Caves of Antiparos (weather permitting),Pantheronisia - Blue Lagoon, camping and we ended up in Despotiko. Both boats have traditional cuisines. Meraki has a menu which includes meat or fish, salads and vegetarian options on request when booking. Finger food, fruit, soft drinks and wine are served during the cruise incontrolled consumption. Maria has a menu which includes drinks and wine , Greek Salad, Potato Salad, Salad with bulgur wheat, briam (vegetable casserole), and seafood with orzo pasta. You can ask the crew for snorkeling equipment if you wish. * Each scheduled sea route is subject to modification according to the weather conditions. *You must be at the meeting point at least 20min before departure time.

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Round of Antiparos & Despotiko with traditional boat

Reviews

4.67

52 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We've had a...
Claude M,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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
Meraki: Perfect day between Antiparos and Despotiko, top snorkeling and open bar
lucarin,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Fun boat day around the island
745garretta,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Great
adrienpX6918VN,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
Be sure to include this!
Sandra W,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Great way to experience surrounding islands
Road01939445728,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
We had a wonderful...
cathy r,
Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Great value boat trip
David H,
Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
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.
1000000/10 Experience, Highly Recommend
Curiosity62525587224,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
A lovely day it was!
nermalkatze,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
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.