SANTORINI CALDERA TOURS

The 15 Best Caldera Cruises in Santorini

32 tours  ·  from $43

Every caldera boat covers some mix of the crater, the hot springs and Thirassia, and the differences are in the timing. The 15 below sort them by price, by how long you get on Nea Kameni, and by whether you are back for the sunset.

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)

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

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

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: Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner - Dinner on board: convenient, but not the main event
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Santorini: Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

2.Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $76

You’ll ride from a selected pickup point to Athinios Port, board the King Thiras, and cruise beneath Santorini’s caldera with an English or Greek guide. Enjoy a welcome drink, Greek buffet dinner, and sunset views from the water. Bring a jacket, and carry cash for the bar.

“The weather was beautiful. The views were more than I expected. I would recommend this to anyone.”

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Santorini: Caldera Classic Catamaran Cruise w/ Meal & Drinks - From your hotel to Vlichada Marina
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Santorini: Caldera Classic Catamaran Cruise w/ Meal & Drinks

3.Caldera Classic Catamaran Cruise w/ Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 379 reviews · 5 hours · from $123

Spend five hours sailing from Vlichada Marina to Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, Akrotiri Lighthouse, and Nea Kameni. Swim, snorkel, eat a fresh Greek barbecue, and enjoy unlimited drinks. Morning trips return in daylight, while evening cruises add Santorini’s sunset.

“Very much recommend this. The staff were extra helpful and nice. Food was amazing. Good beer. Good wine. Overall a wonderful experience! Thank you.”

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Romantic Sunset Catamaran Caldera Cruise incl. Meal & Drinks - Red Beach and the volcanic coast
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Romantic Sunset Catamaran Caldera Cruise incl. Meal & Drinks

4.Romantic Sunset Catamaran Caldera Cruise incl. Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about five hours on a small catamaran around Santorini’s caldera, stopping near Red Beach, White Beach, and the volcano hot springs. Swim, snorkel, eat a Greek barbecue, and watch Oia’s sunset with wine, beer, and soft drinks included. Hotel pickup and return transport are available.

“Boat cruise experience was great! Staff were friendly and eager to provide food and drinks throughout. Sights and swim stops were beautiful and we were lucky enough to have a fun group on board! The only negative was a mix up for the pickup location due to multiple emails changing the location/time. We received a call that the driver was waiting in a different spot and we were told to “find the main road.” Being our first day in Santorini we had some trouble finding the driver and were a few minutes late. The driver proceeded to yell at us for being late over my wife’s attempt to apologize for…”

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Santorini Caldera Sailing Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks - Pickup from your hotel and the run to Vlychada Marina
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Santorini Caldera Sailing Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

5.Santorini Caldera Sailing Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

You’ll sail from Vlychada Marina on a small catamaran with a crew such as Joe, Maria, Nancy, or Dimitris. Expect Red and White beaches, the caldera, volcanic hot springs, swimming, a seafood BBQ, wine, beer, and hotel transfers. Choose a daytime cruise or sunset departure.

“What a great experience. Highly recommended. The food was excellent, the crew very friendly. Joe its one of a kind.. He can cook .. I was with my wife and my 8 year old. This was the highlight of our trip. Thanks guys”

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Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine - Boarding at the Old Port of Fira
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Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

6.Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about six hours on a shared boat with guides such as Tito or Cesar, hiking Santorini Volcano, swimming near Palea Kameni, eating a Greek buffet, and watching sunset near Oia. Pickup is optional, wine comes with dinner, and the hot springs require a 30 to 40 meter swim.

“Adventurous climb to the Volcano, comfortable sailing, entertaining crew, sumptuous food with free flowing wine and magnificent sunset, and of course the on board dancing….. can’t ask for more!”

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Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing - Firostefani gives you the classic caldera view
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Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing

7.Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $260

Spend about seven hours touring Santorini with a private guide such as Petros or Stavros. Visit Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, Akrotiri Lighthouse, Perissa Black Beach, and Profitis Ilias, with time to adjust the plan, stop for lunch, and take photos.

“Pedro’s wealth of knowledge of Santorini was spectacular, great English, very patient and obliging to any request. He beat the crowds and showed us amazing locations. Taking us to Secluded off the track locations we felt like we were the only ones on the island. He truly enhanced our visit to Santorini. Thankyou very much. Melissa & Mark @ Australia Highly Recommend”

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Comfort Max Catamaran Caldera Cruise with BBQ and Drinks - Getting to Ammoudi Bay below Oia
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Comfort Max Catamaran Caldera Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

8.Comfort Max Catamaran Caldera Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $72

Sail from Ammoudi Bay past the volcano, Indian Rock, lighthouse, and Red Beach on a roughly five-hour catamaran cruise. You’ll swim or snorkel, eat onboard souvlaki and Greek mezedes, and enjoy Santorinian wine, soft drinks, juice, and water. Pickup is available, though weather can change the route.

“I had a deeply upsetting experience with Santorini Yachting Club. During boarding, one of their staff members inappropriately touched me, despite the fact that two other employees already had my hands and I was not unsteady or in need of further assistance. The contact was completely unwarranted and inappropriate. When I reported the incident, it was casually dismissed as an attempt to “help,” which was both inaccurate and minimizing of what took place. I sent a formal complaint and received a generic, dismissive response that failed to take accountability. I followed up again to clearly express the seriousness of the incident and the inconsistencies in their explanation — such as…”

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Santorini Caldera Sunset Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks - Starting at Ammoudi Bay and settling into the boat
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Santorini Caldera Sunset Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks

9.Santorini Caldera Sunset Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Cruise Santorini’s caldera for about five hours on a traditional wooden boat limited to 10 guests. Swim near Thirassia, see the volcano, White Beach, Red Beach, and Akrotiri Lighthouse, then enjoy Greek food, wine, and sunset views. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“I chose this for my bday and it was honestly just amazing. The crew was super friendly, the wine was great, the food was delicious and freshly made. And the views were everything. Highly recommend”

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Santorini: Sunset Caldera Cruise with BBQ Meal and Drinks - From your hotel to Vlihada Marina
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Santorini: Sunset Caldera Cruise with BBQ Meal and Drinks

10.Sunset Caldera Cruise with BBQ Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Board a 45-foot sailing catamaran from Vlihada Marina for a five-hour tour of Santorini’s volcanic coast. Swim near private bays, pass Red and White Beaches, visit the hot springs, enjoy a barbecue with beer, wine, and sodas, then watch the sunset from the Aegean Sea.

“The whole trip was fabulous. The food was great and the crew was really friendly and entertaining. Everything was very well organized making the whole experience stress free.”

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Santorini Caldera Gold Day Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar - Mesa Pigadia, Black Mountain, and Indian Rock
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Santorini Caldera Gold Day Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar

11.Santorini Caldera Gold Day Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Sail from Vlychada to Ammoudi Bay aboard a small catamaran for swimming at Red Beach, the hot springs, and Thirassia. Your host shares island details while the crew serves seafood, chicken, salads, fruit, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Pickup and snorkeling gear are included.

“Other than a communication mishap (only 15 minutes warning before pick up) this cruise was perfection. Would totally recommend, the crew were amazing and attentive, and the sights are unlike anything I've ever seen. Be prepared for a long but incredible day”

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Santorini: Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing - Imerovigli, Skaros Rock, and the Caldera Rim
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Santorini: Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

12.Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $229

Walk nearly 10 kilometers from Fira toward Oia with an English-speaking guide such as Panos, Sophia, or Leah. Expect whitewashed villages, Skaros Rock, chapels, volcanic scenery, a picnic break, and a sunset viewpoint away from Oia’s busiest crowds.

“This is a must do when visiting Santorini. The views are stunning. Our guide was wonderful. The stop for a snack along the way was lovely. It was probably the best sunset I have ever seen.”

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Santorini Caldera Day Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks - Red Beach gives you Santorini’s strongest colors
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Santorini Caldera Day Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks

13.Santorini Caldera Day Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Sail Santorini’s caldera from Vlychada to Amoudi Bay, stopping near Red Beach, Thirassia, the volcano, and hot springs. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat a Greek lunch, and enjoy beer, wine, and soft drinks. The boat may be a traditional caique or a catamaran, depending on availability.

“The two member crew were gracious and helpful. Swimming in the sea was beautiful. Highlight of our trip. Would highly recommend.”

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Discover Scuba Diving in the Caldera of the Volcano in Santorini - Getting comfortable in waist-deep water
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Discover Scuba Diving in the Caldera of the Volcano in Santorini

14.Discover Scuba Diving in the Caldera of the Volcano in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

At Caldera Beach in Akrotiri, instructors including Barak and Zoe teach you basic scuba skills before guiding you from shore to a nearby reef. Expect a small group, full equipment, about 35 minutes underwater, and a gentle first taste of Santorini beneath the surface.

“This was one of the most anticipated events of our honeymoon for me. I was extremely excited and confident yet when it came time to do it I have to admit I was terrified. Our instructor did a fantastic job at explaining everything and being clear with instructions but for some reason I was still scared when I had everything on and in the water. Luckily he took the time to instill confidence in me by taking baby steps with breathing, slowly descending to practice ear pressure control, and then learning the basics of underwater buoyancy. After doing this I was way more comfortable in just a matter of minutes…”

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Sunset Caldera Sailing Cruise - Leaving Vlychada Marina
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Sunset Caldera Sailing Cruise

15.Sunset Caldera Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Sail from Vlychada with a maximum of 10 people, passing Red Beach, White Beach, Akrotiri Lighthouse, and Palea Kameni. Expect a freshly prepared Greek meal, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, snorkeling gear, hotel pickup, and a sunset over the Santorini Caldera.

“Fantastic! The views were phenomenal, the tour guides were pleasant and kind, food was unbelievable. Highly recommend!”

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