How much does Antiparos from Paros cost, and what is included?
Updated October 19, 2026 · 6 min read
For most travellers who want the water to be the main event, choose the Paros–Antiparos full-day boat tour with lunch and drinks. It starts at €200, lasts 7 hours and includes the meal-and-swim format people usually picture when they say “Antiparos cruise”. For the lowest price, take the English-guided coach tour from €63. The first is a boat day; the second is an island overview with a ferry crossing. They are not cheaper and dearer versions of the same experience.
The four useful price points
| Tour | Duration | Starting price | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paros–Antiparos full-day boat tour with lunch and drinks | 7 hours | €200 | 5 from 655 reviews | swimming, caves and an all-day boat atmosphere |
| Paros and Antiparos English-guided coach tour | 8 hours | €63 | 4.7 from 383 reviews | villages, Parikia and Naoussa as well as Antiparos |
| Antiparos and Despotiko full-day cruise | 8.5 hours | €90 | 4.5 from 58 reviews | secluded-island sailing and a traditional lunch |
| Paros and Antiparos villages-and-beaches tour | 8 hours | €70 | 4.4 from 44 reviews | a guided land day with ferry, villages and beaches |
Starting prices apply per bookable option shown; check the chosen date and participant type before paying.
What the premium boat day buys
The €200 cruise concentrates on time aboard and in the water: swimming, sea caves, cliff-jumping opportunities, local snacks, lunch and drinks. Its 7-hour schedule is actually shorter than the coach alternatives, but the price pays for the boat-led programme and food rather than for a sightseeing vehicle. It is poor value if you dislike repeated swim stops or mainly want Antiparos town.
See availability and prices for the full-day boat tour
The cheapest overview is mostly a land tour
At €63, the coach option uses an air-conditioned vehicle and ferry to combine Parikia’s Venetian Castle, Lefkes and Naoussa harbour with Antiparos. The licensed guide speaks English. This is the sensible budget choice for first-time visitors who want context and several settlements, but it is not a substitute for a day swimming from a boat.
See availability and prices for the English-guided coach tour
Why the two mid-priced trips differ
The €90 Despotiko cruise is the stronger bargain for travellers who want remote water, caves and lunch and do not mind the longest day here. The programme reaches secluded islands rather than trying to explain Paros village by village.
See availability and prices for the Antiparos and Despotiko cruise
The €70 guided tour puts the Venetian castle and streets of Parikia, a scenic ferry ride, villages and beaches into one structured day. Choose it over the coach tour only if that particular villages-and-beaches programme appeals; its rating and review base are lower.
Clear recommendation
Book the full-day boat tour for the Antiparos day most visitors have in mind: water, caves, lunch and enough time to swim. Choose the €63 coach tour instead when cost matters most or when villages outrank swimming. The €90 Despotiko cruise is the value alternative for a longer, quieter-island boat day.
