Setting Sail into 2026: A New Era for Spiridakos Sailing Cruises
On 1 March, we officially open a new sailing season in Santorini. Yet this year feels different. Not simply because the calendar turns, but because 2026 marks the beginning of a refined and expanded chapter for Spiridakos Sailing Cruises.
With new routes, a growing fleet, international recognition, and enhanced guest benefits, we enter this season with renewed energy and vision. If you don’t know our story, we invite you to read about us and explore why we remain endlessly passionate about sailing Santorini’s waters.
A Fresh Start to the Season
From the very first departures of March, guests will discover updated itineraries, refreshed route maps, and clearer cruise distinctions designed to enhance transparency and choice.
Our semi-private cruise collection is now thoughtfully structured into three categories:
Classic Cruises
Our signature routes, beloved for showcasing Santorini’s most iconic highlights.
Premium Cruises
The Classic experience, elevated with an additional stop at Thirasia, offering deeper exploration and more time to enjoy the island’s natural beauty.
Luxury Cruises
Our most immersive sailing, building on the Premium route with the added experience of Ammoudi, allows guests to witness one of Santorini’s most charming coastal settings from the sea.
With newly introduced visual route maps across our cruise portfolio, guests can now see the itinerary our cruises follow before they even step onboard. It is a small but meaningful enhancement, designed to inform travellers with clarity and confidence.
Important Note: We might have to make small adjustments to the routes based on weather conditions and other vessels at sea.
New Addition to the Fleet: Welcoming the Lagoon 43 (2026)
Photo source: https://www.catamarans-lagoon.com/
In the coming days, we proudly welcome a brand-new 2026 Lagoon 43 to our fleet. Modern, elegant, and engineered for comfort, this vessel represents more than an addition; it reflects our continued investment in quality and guest experience.
This new Lagoon 43 enhances our capacity while preserving the personalised service and attention to detail that define Spiridakos. Expansion, for us, is never about scale alone. It is about elevating the standard of every journey.
Photo source: https://www.catamarans-lagoon.com/
Recognised Beyond the Horizon
This year also brings international recognition. Spiridakos Sailing Cruises has been featured in the National Geographic Traveller Islands Edition 2026, a moment of pride not only for the Spiridakos Sailing family but for Santorini itself.
To see our island and our sea journeys highlighted in such a respected publication reaffirms that the magic of Santorini is best experienced from the water.
Combined with being named the No. 1 Experience in Greece on TripAdvisor for 2025 and ranking 13th worldwide, these recognitions strengthen our commitment to excellence.
Rewarding Trust and Commitment
As we step into 2026, we are also introducing meaningful benefits for our guests.
Our new Loyalty Program offers a 20% discount to those who subscribe to our newsletter, extending exclusive advantages to travellers who choose to stay connected with us.
Additionally, guests who select our Non-Refundable rate now enjoy a 10% discount, rewarding early commitment and thoughtful planning.
These initiatives are gestures of appreciation toward the community of travellers who continue to choose Spiridakos Sailing Cruises year after year.
Their stories, shared through heartfelt testimonials, reflect the trust placed in us season after season. We invite you to explore what our guests have experienced and shared on our Reviews page.
A New Season Brings New Enhancements with The Same Spirit
While vessels expand, routes evolve, and partnerships grow, the essence of Spiridakos remains unchanged.
It is found in the warmth of our crew team, the care taken in every departure, and the quiet pride of sharing Santorini’s coastline with guests from around the world.
The sea has always been our compass. In 2026, we move forward with confidence, gratitude, and an enduring commitment to excellence.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard for a season defined not only by what is new, but by the passion that continues to guide us forward.
