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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Santorini

92 tours  ·  from $35

The cliff only reads properly from below. These 15 range from a three-hour run to the crater to a full day under sail with lunch aboard, each priced and clear on how much swimming time you really get.

Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - Red Beach and White Beach from the sea
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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

1.Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,933 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Spend about five hours on a Santorini catamaran, including transfers, with Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the hot springs, volcano views, swimming, snorkeling, and a Greek BBQ. Daytime and sunset departures are available, with a crew that may include Thania, Elena, Tonya, or George.

“No issues, very convenient and a fun time. The food is very delicious for a catamaran tour. Sun set unbeatable and crew was lots of fun.”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - Swimming near the volcano and hot springs
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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

2.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Sail from Vlychada Marina aboard a small catamaran for Red Beach, White Beach, the volcano, hot springs, and Thirassia. You get hotel pickup, swimming and snorkeling stops, a seafood-and-BBQ meal, and an open bar. Crew members may include Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, or Bill.

“Amazing tour! Everything from start to finish was absolutely perfect. Captain Giannis, Natalie and Alex were phenomenal and gave us the best experience. Would highly recommend!”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Vlychada Marina starts the day simply
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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

3.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Spend five hours aboard a small-group catamaran from Vlychada Marina. Swim at Red Beach and Mesa Pigadia, visit the volcano hot springs, view the White Beach and lighthouse, and enjoy onboard meze, BBQ dishes, desserts, and unlimited white wine. English-speaking guides include Hris, Filipos, Vivi, and Alice.

“Outstanding is the word. Right from pickup to drop off. I am speechless.💥💥 Unlimited water, beers and wines making the experience more luxurious as you don’t have to open your bag or phone to pay for everything. Lunch was cooked fresh along with amazing vegan options. Dessert was the cherry on the cake. 🚀🚀 Service was exquisite. Staff OMG, never met so joyful staff. So attentive and polite. I can’t swim but the member of staff she made sure that I can enjoy the water experience. They provided me life jacket and were so attentive. 7 star out of 5. (Thank you for spoiling me 🤪) I am so overwhelmed.🥺…”

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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset - Morning or sunset: choosing the right five hours
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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

4.Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about five hours on a shared catamaran with hotel pickup, a Greek meal, white wine, beer, soft drinks, and swim stops at Palea Kameni and Red Beach. Choose morning or sunset departure. Luxury options add views beneath Oia and Ammoudi Bay, but you do not go ashore there.

“After 3 Years I returned to Santorini in October, this time with my Teenage Daughter as my Birthday Celebration; looking forward to provide her the experiences I LOVED during my 1st visit. Unfortunately, it did not go as we all "humanly" planned; as mid tour it began to pour rain & stormed during the time of the Sunset at Sea (rescue boats were called to be on standby). THANK GOD we were kept SAFE while at Sea & we ALL returned SAFELY back to our destinations. Staff was courteous & food was DELICIOUS! Our Tour-Group were a group of amazing, friendly, caring people from around the world! (London, Philippines, China,…”

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Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia) - Thirassia: the day’s most flexible stop
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Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

5.Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

Sail from Fira’s Old Port to Nea Kameni, hike Santorini’s volcanic ridge, swim near Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur waters, and spend free time on Thirassia. A tour escort provides commentary, pool noodles help in the water, and hotel pickup is available for an extra fee.

“Nice trip to visit the volcano island, the hot springs and Thirassia. Very affordable option for a qualitative time.”

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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port - Nea Kameni: a rough walk across an active volcanic island
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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

6.Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Sail from Fira Old Port to Nea Kameni for a guided volcanic hike, then swim about 30 to 40 meters to Palea Kameni’s sulfur-rich warm waters. Bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and a dark swimsuit. The boat has shade, snacks, and foam noodles.

“Nice boat ride with friendly crew. Views on the volcano hike were amazing. The swim to the hot springs was cold but you could feel the warmth when you got to the hot springs.”

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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer - Red Beach: a dramatic first swim
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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

7.Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Sail Santorini’s coast on a spacious catamaran for about five hours, with stops at Red Beach, White Beach, the hot springs, and Palea Kameni. Enjoy a fresh Greek barbecue, unlimited drinks, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, and an optional sunset viewed from the sea. Groups are limited to 20.

“Easy, kind, beautiful despite the weather! The drivers were great, staff was excellent, stops were lovely! Recommend!!”

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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks - From Ammoudi or Athinios Port toward the volcano
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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

8.Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,105 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Sail from Ammoudi or Athinios Port past the volcano, hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat a BBQ, and enjoy wine, soft drinks, and water. The later departure may include sunset views near Oia, with hotel pickup and return included.

“Amazing cruise - great crew, great atmosphere, the views, the stops at the bays and the food were all perfect. The wine was probably the only thing I didn’t rate too highly but not enough to put me off. The sunset was incredible - worth every penny to go o this trip! Definitely recommend.”

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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer - Pickup takes the stress out of Santorini’s roads
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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

9.Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran with Captain Leo, Heleni, Louis, or another Spiridakos crew member. Swim at Palea Kameni and Mesa Pigadia, snorkel near White Beach, enjoy a Greek BBQ with wine and cocktails, and see Santorini’s volcanoes from the water.

“We had a wonderful experience so much that we recommended someone to do same trip when they come to Santorini the next week!”

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Santorini Port: Cruise to Volcano, Hot Springs & Thirassia - Starting at Fira Old Port
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Santorini Port: Cruise to Volcano, Hot Springs & Thirassia

10.Cruise to Volcano, Hot Springs & Thirassia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 992 reviews · 6 hours · from $41

Set out from Fira Old Port with a local guide and onboard commentary, then hike Nea Kameni, swim from the boat near Palea Kameni, and spend free time on Thirassia. Guides such as Roula, Yannis, and Georgia have been praised for clear explanations. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The tour is good value for money, including three stops at the volcano (Nea Kammeni Islet), the hot springs at Palaia Kammeni Islet and Thirasia Island. Another highlight was sailing back to Fira via Oia and seeing another view of this magnificent cliff top town. Also the drinks on the boat were not overpriced.”

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Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia - Red Beach: a short first swim
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Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

11.Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 988 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Sail Santorini’s caldera aboard a premium catamaran for about five hours, with swimming at Red Beach and the volcano’s warm waters, snorkeling near Thirassia, a BBQ meal, and an open bar. Pickup is available, groups are capped at 18, and the crew may include Maria, Alex, Nefeli, and Captain Giomnis.

“This is a great way to experience the beauty of Santorini. The crew and other passengers were friendly and helpful. The boat was clean and in great condition and not too crowded to enjoy the experience. We are a family of six with kids ages 10-19 and this was perfect for evreyone...until the sunset. The end of the trip was just too long. We could have started slightly later (by and hour or more) and still had time to stop and swim at the different locations, then see the sunset and head back. We were picked up at 2 and dropped back off after 10, making it a really long…”

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Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar - Red Beach: fifteen minutes of volcanic color
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Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar

12.Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Sail Santorini’s caldera aboard a small-group catamaran for up to 18 people. Swim at Mesa Pigadia, visit the hot springs, stop at Thirassia for a BBQ meal, and enjoy wine, beer, and soft drinks. Guides such as Alice, Eva, and Filip add commentary and good humor.

“Wonderful adventure with a good crew. Good was prepared well and at a great time during the trip. I noticed another boat didn’t have their food ready in the same manner. We won.”

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Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer - The hot springs: warm water, not a hot bath
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Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer

13.Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 568 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran from Ammoudi or Athinios, with hotel pickup, swims at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach, plus a generous BBQ lunch. The English-speaking crew provides wine, soft drinks, water, music, snorkeling gear, and views of Santorini’s volcano coast.

“"I went on this trip with my wife and kids, and I enjoyed every single moment. However, when I was taking a picture on the cruise, one of the crew members (driver)rudely told me that I was blocking the way. He could have said it more politely, which made me feel bad at first. But later, he apologized, and overall, it was a good experience."”

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Santorini Sailing Dream Catcher with BBQ Lunch and Drinks - Morning from Vlichada, afternoon from the south coast
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Santorini Sailing Dream Catcher with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

14.Santorini Sailing Dream Catcher with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 560 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about five hours aboard the Dream Catcher catamaran, swimming near Red and White Beaches, soaking at volcanic hot springs, and eating a Greek BBQ with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Hotel pickup is included, and crew members such as Mike, Dimitris, Panos, or Captain Peter may lead the day.

“Amazing sailing trip around the island, stopping at the red beach and hot springs. Crew were fun and made it a very enjoyable experience. Food v tasty and no shortage of drinks”

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Santorini Port: 3 Hour Cruise to Volcano and Hot Springs - What the volcano adds to a Santorini day
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Santorini Port: 3 Hour Cruise to Volcano and Hot Springs

15.3 Hour Cruise to Volcano and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 512 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $35Best value

Sail from Fira Old Port to Nea Kameni for a self-guided volcanic hike, then swim near Palea Kameni’s warmer sulfur waters. An onboard guide provides commentary in English, Italian, or French. Choose the longer option to add free time at Thirasia.

“Traveling through Santorini toward Thirasia is incredible. Hiking toward the volcano is amazing.”

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