Saint Anastasia Island Catamaran Cruise & Museum Tour
A practical booking guide to Bulgaria's only inhabited 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. If the weather is good, sit on the open top deck for views back towards the Sea Garden and the working port.
Once you reach the pier, you can walk straight into 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.
Take the short path around the island to the 1914 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.
Then it is back on the catamaran for the ride to Burgas, with arrival at Magazia 1 planned for 13:00.
Ready to Sail to St. Anastasia Island?
I recommend booking ahead in summer, especially if you have a fixed day for the island. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure.
Check Available Dates on Viator (€39.00) →Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers based on the current schedule and what you should expect on the day.
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.
