Santorini Caldera Day Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks
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Santorini, Greece
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Revel in Santorini’s beauty aboard a traditional 'caique' sailboat on this relaxing 5-hour cruise. Relax on the pretty wooden boat and admire the wonderful scenery as you sail around the caldera past sheer cliffs, islands and beaches. Stop to bathe in hot springs, swim and snorkel at Red Beach, and marvel at the views of shimmering white Fira, Imerovigli and the southern lighthouse, perched high on the clifftops. Enjoy unlimited drinks and a tasty lunch on board, and afterward, choose to visit Oia to experience its famously beautiful sunset views.
- 5-hour Santorini caldera cruise by traditional caique sailing boat
- Admire Santorini’s cliffs, beaches and sparkling white towns from the caldera
- Swim and snorkel at Red Beach and bathe in therapeutic hot springs
- Enjoy lunch and unlimited beer, wine and sodas on deck
- Opt to visit Oia to witness a stunning sunset from the clifftop terraces
- Ideal for families
- Relax with included hotel, airport or port pickup or drop-off
What's Included
- Transportation from/to hotel with an A/C minibus/van
- White local wine & soft beverages
- LunchLunch on board with chicken fillet, traditional Greek dips, beans, stuffed vine leaves, Greek salad, fruits
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Gratuities
- The cruise does not include hiking on the volcano
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick up with luxury mini bus from your hotel or the closest accessible meeting point We will contact you 24h prior to the cruise to define the pick-up time and point
Itinerary
Vlychada (Pass By)
1
Red Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
White Beach (Pass By)
Akrotiri Lighthouse (Pass By)
2
Mesa Pigadia Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Santorini Volcano
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Thirassia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Amoudi Bay
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Laura_C
The two member crew were gracious and helpful. Swimming in the sea was beautiful. Highlight of our trip. Would highly recommend.
Reviews
4.8
based on 107 reviews
RobinSmith, Aug 2025
Not a bad trip but the small boat rocks a lot so not suitable for anyone that suffers from sea sickness.
Also not suitable if you don’t like being around smokers, even the captain was smoking while sailing!
Luckily we went on a relatively calm day but the small boat still swayed a lot.
Captain/host were fine and friendly, food good too.
Shannon_B, May 2025
What a great time we had! The captain and first mate were very informative pointing out significant landmarks as we passed by. I wish the weather had been warmer so we could enjoy the water more but totally worth it anyway as you really have to experience the caldera from sea level.
Carissa_M, May 2025
We enjoyed our day with Captain Mike and crew! The scenery was
beautiful, and the food was delicious.
Lauren_G, May 2025
We had a good trip. Relaxing, good views and great food. Our young sailor explained it was his first time in Santorini and he was as excited as us to be there. So sweet!
Susan_S, Dec 2024
The tour was wonderful--the crew were so helpful and kind; the itinerary and the luncheon were fabulous.
Gordon_W, Oct 2024
Transfer from hotel puntual. Well organised at port. Captain and guide were excellent. Very attentive and knowledgeable. The lunch was very good and good wine too. All in all an excellent cruise.
Shea_M, Sep 2024
We had a great time on this half-day cruise. Mike is an excellent host and the day was very organized while still being relaxing. They served a delicious lunch of Greek salad, chicken, rice, giant beans , and tzatziki with bread. We had several planned stops to swim and snorkel, and Mike gave the history of the islands and volcano. Good music and good vibes… highly recommend!
Ava_H, Sep 2024
Did not end up going to the experience due to heavy rain. When brought up to the team that due to rain we need to cancel the experience as we were not prepared clothing wise or anything, they refused to give us a refund. I tried explaining that we only had swimsuits and light cover ups while the crew was wearing hoodies and jackets but they still did not want to accommodate. We also contacted Viator and they were of no help.
We ended up choosing our health over the experience that would have been ruined anyways.
Sandra_O, Sep 2024
Tour was perfect! Loved all the swimming spots as well as history of island. Crew was wonderful and the lunch consisted of many Mediterranean treats. Well worth the price, we loved it!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Sandra,
Thank you for your kind words and of course, for your 5-star review.
Rachael_M, Jun 2024
Everything was wonderful from the pick-up to drop-off! Tour guide was informative and funny. Food was amazing!! Views were gorgeous. If you’re looking for a more intimate experience with good company, I would highly recommend this tour. There were 9 people on our boat, which was perfect.
Laura_C, May 2024
The two member crew were gracious and helpful. Swimming in the sea was beautiful. Highlight of our trip. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Laura,
Thank you for your recommendation!
Richard_S, May 2024
The crew was great from Caldera Yachting Company, particularly the lead crewman. He was friendly, helped explain the areas and made the best bbq! The Captain Vadillo did a good job navigating with the wind and choppy seas. The crew ensured they interacted with everyone. Our driver to the port was very informative.
Janet_E, Oct 2023
A little disappointed because we booked the trip for the traditional wooden boat. No one asked if we minded being on a catamaran
sharon_h, Jul 2023
It was wonderful nice lunch made friends with others sat on top of boat great views.
Captain not very inclusive kept being friendly to group of americans but not very chatty with us or the other couple.
I think 10 is too many as no space on table had to sit elsewhere 8 could be better as tiny 50 year old boat. Stops good timing food exceptional Alex on boat a star. Would come again if 8 people.
Transfers brilliant made our day.
Thanks Viator i will use you again.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience.
Gary_M, Jun 2023
Brilliant day, lots of swim stops, crew and other guests really good company.
My phone dropped out of my pocket in the bus on the way back to the hotel.
Caldera yachting returned it to my hotel for me absolutely excellent service and very much appreciated.
Would heartily recommend this company a really enjoyable experience from start to end
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review and recommendation. We are looking welcoming on board again in future.
Joy, Oct 2017
Definitely the highlight of our trip! Make sure to coordinate with the provider days before the tour. The food is fantastic though you have to limit what you get since food is shared in the group by the table.
Kevin S, Aug 2017
This was the highlight of our 5 days on Santorini. The views were beautiful, the crew was friendly, and the food was great! I can't recommend it enough.
susan c, Aug 2017
It was a beautiful experience and the staff were very nice and helpul. Food was very traditional and superb and to top it all the dolphins saw us back home.
Liked it also because it was a small group.
noleaveleft, Aug 2017
I have mixed thoughts about the trip, the cautiousness of the captain leant towards stalag, apparently a recent experience with drunks had made them nervous, but I felt I was at primary school. It was not relaxing. His second man was very pleasant and helpful though. Safety was priority
Shane E, Jul 2017
Sailing around the caldera was just a great experience. Swimming in the sea, sunbaking on the deck, enjoying the views of the island, a great lunch cooked by the captain, plenty to drink. We finished up at the little harbour below Oia, which gave us great views up to that town. Loved it.
Jill E, Jul 2017
This was one of the highlights of our 10 day trip to Greece! We had friends who tried to talk us out of taking a sailboat cruise because they said they were cheesy. I chose this one because it was a smaller group about 14 people with a crew of 4. What a wonderful way to spend a day. The boat was very nice and the crew was so much fun! They served beer, wine, waters and sodas all day and cooked lunch for the guests which was fresh and delicious! The captain stopped at several spots so we could jump off the boat and swim in the beautiful blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It was so relaxing and a great way for our family my husband and I and our 18 and 20 year old children to spend time together. I think this day cruise was much better than the larger boats with more people. This was intimate and personable. I highly recommend! It was worth every penny!
Eleonora P, Jun 2017
We were picked up right on time from our hotel and after picking up other guests from several hotels, we arrived to a marina where we boarded a small catamaran. There were total 13 people plus 3 members of the crew, so the boat was full to the capacity. We were taken to several locations where you could swim, but the water was too cold, so we opted to enjoy the views instead and take pictures. Ladies cooked us tasty lunch and all the guests had an ability to get to know one another over lunch. I want to point out that overall the cruise was good, but the ladies who were part of the crew made that experience excellent with their hospitality, attentiveness and anticipating each guest's needs.
Michael L, Jun 2017
I had a great time, I highly recommend this tour, It was wonderful spending time on the water and seeing all the sights.
yeo.ellen, Mar 2017
We were upgraded to the catamaran 'Rainbow'. The crew took very good care of us, the catamaran was clean and the delicious food prepared by Joy was excellent! Although the weather was not brilliant and the waters choppy, we enjoyed the luxury onboard 'Rainbow'. It was a memorable trip for us!
Karen G, Feb 2017
This was a lovely way to end our stay on Santorini. Definitely worth the cost. The lunch was delicious and plentiful. The drinks flowed freely. Views are stunning. Chose not to partake of the Caldera hot spring, but the couple of people who did said it was great. Safety is a primary concern of the crew, but also very friendly and funny. My only complaint was that at 5 hours it was about 45 minutes too long. The trip back was pretty rough water, which made the last part a little unpleasant. Other than that, this was fabulous.
Tasneem A, Dec 2016
We went on this cruise on boxing day the day after Christmas and it was definitely the highlight of our stay in Santorini for all three of us. We went on a catamaran instead of the traditional boat and it did not disappoint at all. Everything was done efficiently. Pick up and drop off at the hotel went smoothly, and the boat crew were excellent. Unlimited drinks, including alcoholic beverages, were on offer and we enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared on board while the boat was moored off one of the smaller islands. The waters were quite choppy, so even if you've never been seasick before, it's advisable to take an anti-sickness pill before the cruise to enjoy the experience fully. The cruise lasted about 5 hours, and included watching the sun set while we were out on sea. I would highly recommend this cruise.
Teresa A, Nov 2016
This was a fantastic day! Everyone in the group really enjoyed this trip. The staff were all professional and friendly and it felt very very luxurious. The drinks were plentiful and the lunch was fantastic for both meat eaters and vegetarians. It was a great way to see the island as we stopped in the hot springs that were not too hot when we were there and then approached Oia so saw it from the water. We chose to stay in Oia to watch the sunset and thought that we would be able to get a transfer back to our hotel later as stated in the description however the transfer left and so we had to get a taxi. This is the only reason I would give it four stars and not five.
Steven T, Oct 2016
This day cruise was the ultimate in luxury. I really enjoyed the small group, the personal attention, and all the amenities of the catamaran. Our onboard cook Xara was an expert! This is a must-do in Santorini, and I can't recommend this sailing company enough.
Debabrata G, Oct 2016
The cruise with 'Rainbow' ferry was awesome! The crew, chef, food everything was great. They managed well systematically. I would recommend them for Santorini boat trip.
Gretta S, Sep 2016
An absolutely fabulous day. A lovely crew and great lunch. The crew were extremely knowledgeable and fun. The traditional boat was not available but we were asked the previous day if we would mind be upgraded to a catamaran. I highly recommend this trip.
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