Santorini Volcano Tours: The 13 Best Trips to Nea Kameni

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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2.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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3.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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4.3 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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5.Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs and Thirassia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 375 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Cruise Santorini’s caldera by traditional Greek caïque, walk across volcanic Nea Kameni, swim near Palea Kameni, and visit Thirassia’s hilltop village of Manolas. A multilingual guide, bus pickup, and a $60.07 price make this a useful budget choice, but expect crowds, steep walking, and only a short swim.

“Hike up the volcano great was fun. And swimming in the volcano waters was an amazing experience. Our tour operators organised everything very well. Our guide was extremely informative and helpful”

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6.Explore Santorini’s volcano with Alex Private Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Captain Panos and first mate Alex take your private group of up to six from Fira Old Port around Santorini’s caldera. Swim at volcanic hot springs, snorkel near Thirassia, eat five local dishes with wine, and add a sunset cruise if you choose the afternoon departure.

“Excellent Cruise, the highlight of our trip, should not miss seeing the island from the water. The information about the history was greatly appreciated and the food was amazing.”

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7.Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano,Hot Springs,Thirassia and Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 139 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend about 11 hours sailing from Santorini to Nea Kameni, hiking an active volcanic crater, swimming near Palea Kameni, and stopping at Thirassia. After returning to port, continue by bus to Oia for free time and sunset views. Pickup may be available near your hotel.

“Volcano,Oia very nice. Tour guy on the boat very heplful very knowledgeable . Very well orginesed bus tour , boat tour.”

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8.Santorini Sunset Dinner Cruise Including Nea Kameni Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

You’ll cruise from Santorini’s port aboard a traditional-style boat, hike Nea Kameni with guide Dada, stop at Palea Kameni’s warm waters, and eat a buffet dinner with local wine near Thirasia. Hotel pickup is included from selected meeting points, but bring €5 cash, sturdy shoes, and a swimsuit.

“What an amazing time we had on this cruise. Our host, Dada, and his crew were so hospitable and so much fun! We got to hike the Nea Kameni volcano and hear all about its history, swim in the thermal waters of the volcano from the boat, had a fabulous dinner and watched the most gorgeous sunset ( and moon rising) from the center of the sea. It was remarkable. We even ended the night with some Greek dancing! A fantastic time we highly recommend.”

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9.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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10.Volcano Cruise With Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 97 reviews · 10 hours · from $67

Spend 10 hours cruising Santorini’s caldera, hiking at Nea Kameni, swimming near Palea Kameni, exploring Thirassia, and watching sunset in Oia. A guide joins the bus and boat, with pickup from a central point near your hotel. Check current route changes before booking.

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11.Santorini ATV Highlights Tour: Oia, Viewpoints & Volcanic Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $184

Ride a 350cc ATV with a small group and English-speaking guide Nelly or her family team. Visit Oia, Pyrgos, Profitis Ilias, Perissa Black Sand Beach, Emporio’s windmills, and Red Beach in about three and a half hours. You drive on paved roads, not off-road trails.

“This was truly one of the best tours I’ve ever taken! I originally considered booking through the cruise line, but I’m so glad I chose to venture out on my own instead. It was absolutely worth it. Our guide was incredibly responsive and always prompt. She met us right at the end of the cable car and helped us get set up with our ATVs. Before we hit the road, she gave us a quick and insightful history lesson, which really set the tone for the day. From there, she guided us all around the island, something that definitely wouldn’t have been possible if we’d gone without a guide. Thank…”

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12.Santorini Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 83 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Sail from Fira’s old port to Nea Kameni, where a guide such as Georgia or Anna leads a 90-minute volcanic hike. Then swim about 50 meters from the boat to Palea Kameni’s warm, mineral-rich springs. Expect a large group, a €5 volcano fee, and no hotel pickup.

“Remarkable natural feature in the middle of santorini caldera. The day was very windy so it was a bring uncomfortable, but worth it.”

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13.Santorini Volcano, Hot Springs Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 54 reviews · from $39

You’ll sail from Fira’s Old Port to Nea Kameni’s volcanic crater, swim near Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, and visit Thirassia. An extended option adds Oia at sunset. English, Italian, French, and Spanish guides are available, with Sofia among the English guides.

“Sofia was our English guide and she was patient going up the volcano. We unfortunately could not get to Thirasia due to the volcanic activity earlier in the year. The tour was a good way to see the circumference around the Santorini island”

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