Red Beach Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Red Beach. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise With BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

• Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise With BBQ, Drinks, and Transfers

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

• Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

• Santorini Catamaran Cruise With Greek Meal, Open Bar and Sunset

While it’s free to visit Red Beach, many travelers opt to take in Santorini’s colored beaches on a tour. Most of the island’s signature catamaran cruises pass Red Beach and some stop nearby for a swim with a view: Prices start from around US$100 per person, including food and drinks.

Yes, Red Beach is worth visiting. Its rust-colored cliffs and reddish sands guarantee striking photos, while adding in White Beach and one of Santorini's black sand beaches creates a truly memorable beach-hopping experience. Taking a catamaran cruise lets you see the colors from the water, drink in hand, without the hassle of negotiating the steep track down to the beach.

Per one customer who booked the Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise With BBQ, Drinks, and Transfers, "There was such a great vibe and energy. The food was delicious and they were very attentive to us offering many multiple drinks throughout the journey. One of the guests was celebrating her 30th birthday and the crew went to the trouble to light a candle in her dessert and we sang to her. It was amazing. They truly went above and beyond for us."

Arguably Santorini’s most striking coastline, the Red Beach owes its distinctive color to volcanic lava rocks. Located within walking distance of the village of Akrotiri, it’s a popular spot for sightseers, as well as beach goers. The Mars-red cliffs rising above the Aegean Sea offer an excellent photo opportunity.

Umbrellas and beach loungers can be rented on-site, which is a welcome perk in summer, when the coastline sizzles under the Greek sun. However, don’t expect to find any tavernas or beach bars, so visitors should pack their own snacks and bring plenty of water.

Yes, Red Beach is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The bay is typically protected from strong winds, so benefits from minimal currents. Snorkelers can spot colorful parrotfish and other marine life, as well as exploring the area’s unique underwater caves and rock formations.

Yes, visitors to Red Bay are asked to stick within barricaded areas that have been designated as safe. The area is prone to falling rocks and landslides, and straying from the main beach can be risky (don’t attempt to cliff dive, either). Be mindful of your ecological footprint: Don’t collect any volcanic rocks or leave any litter behind.

Unfortunately, Red Beach is not accessible for those with limited mobility—it’s a steep 10-15-minute climb down the red cliffs. It’s a tricky walk in flip-flops, so visitors should consider packing comfortable footwear to reach the bay, plus water shoes for the pebbly shoreline. Anyone with limited mobility can appreciate the views from a boat cruise.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Red Beach. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Santorini:

• Santorini Volcano

• Oia

• Pyrgos

• Santorini Hot Springs

• Akrotiri

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Santorini.