Saint Anastasia Island Catamaran Cruise & Museum Tour
The definitive booking guide to Bulgaria's only inhabited volcanic island. Departure times, ticket inclusions, hour-by-hour itinerary, and verified traveler reviews.
Hour-by-Hour Tour Itinerary
Meet the boarding crew at the municipal catamaran pier at Magazia 1 in the Port of Burgas. Present your digital Viator smartphone voucher to receive your boarding boarding pass and island museum token.
Depart across the calm blue waters of the Gulf of Burgas aboard the modern twin-hull catamaran Burgas. Enjoy open-air top deck views of the Sea Garden cliff line and active container ships.
Step ashore onto the island pier. Enter the restored stone chambers of the 15th-century Monastery of the Assumption. The museum explores 5 centuries of history: pirate treasure legends, monastic isolation, and the dramatic 1925 escape of 43 political prisoners to the Soviet Union.
Walk the perimeter trail to the 1914 navigational lighthouse. Visit the island herb pharmacy (Lekarnitsa) to taste herbal tea brewed from wild thyme and mint harvested directly from the island rocks, or enjoy a fresh fish soup at tavern 100 Godini Nazad.
Re-board the catamaran for the scenic cruise back to Burgas Port, docking smoothly at Magazia 1 by 13:00 PM.
Ready to Sail to St. Anastasia Island?
Reserve your boarding pass online to secure your departure slot. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior with full instant refund.
Check Available Dates on Viator (€39.00) →Frequently Asked Questions
Authoritative answers based on municipal transit rules, official schedules, and local conditions.
Check-in and boarding take place directly at Magazia 1 in the public access zone of the Port of Burgas, an easy 10-minute walk from the Central Railway Station and South Bus Station.
Yes, the main passenger deck of the municipal catamaran features ramp access. However, Saint Anastasia Island has stone steps and rocky paths, so full accessibility on the island itself is limited.
If winds or waves exceed safety thresholds, the port authority cancels crossings and you are offered a choice between rescheduling for another day or receiving an immediate 100% full refund.
