Exclusive cruise experience in Santorini
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Santorini, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a day cruising around Santorini with a small group and discover the beautiful caldera on this half-day excursion. Soak up the views, swim in secluded waters at Efta Pedes Cove, and admire the towering cliffs of Skaros. Explore the volcanic islands of Palea and Nea Kameni, then experience the charming fishing village of Thirassia before heading back to Santorini. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.
- Set sail from Oia for stunning caldera views
- Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing
- Drinks, snacks, and snorkeling equipment are included
- Hotel pickup adds convenience to your experience
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesOpen bar onboard with local wine, beer and soft drinks - additional drinks available upon request
- Soda/PopOpen bar onboard with local wine, beer and soft drinks - additional drinks available upon request
- Bottled waterOpen bar onboard with local wine, beer and soft drinks - additional drinks available upon request
- SnacksLight snacks onboard, incl. traditional local products and seasonal fruit
- Private transportation
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Towels
- Sound system with Bluetooth connectivity
- Life jackets
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Oia
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Santorini caldera
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Santorini Volcano
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Aspronisi
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Thirassia
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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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Reviews
5.0
based on 58 reviews
Greg_F, Feb 2026
My wife and I had a great experience. We would definitely recommend it to anyone. It's a great tour around the caldera.
Katie_L, Aug 2025
Captain V (Vangelis) was a great guide on the sea! He was so flexible and communicated clearly which made it easy. He had great spots to take us and arranged the trip in a way that worked best for us. Plus gave us a great restaurant to go in Oia and connected us w a transfer and checked in on us later. Can’t say enough. He made our day in Santorini- we just wish we had booked a longer trip w him!
Catarina_S, Jul 2025
The most amazing experience we had in santorini!! We were lucky enough to be just the two of us, wich for our hooneymoon was perfect. We stoped for swimming and the sea is just beatifull. Higly recomend it over the boats that are crowded with tourist.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for the great words Catarina! So glad you loved it!
Stephanie_c, Jun 2025
Best experience of our entire honeymoon! We had such a great time and were treated so well. I recommend to everyone. Easily the best hospitality and nicest captain! We are so grateful for the amazing experience!
Nancy_H, Jun 2025
This speed boat sunset tour was unique and amazing! Every detail - pick up at our hotel, small group of 6, wonderful local insights, beauty all around! I love being out on the water and this team made it so enjoyable. Do not take a catamaran sunset tour - this is the one!
Tommie_T, Apr 2025
This was our favorite activity that we did in Santorini. We loved seeing the island from the water, and stopped a couple of times to swim. Seeing the sunset was a highlight.
Response from Host, May 2025
So many thanks for all the great words! It was our pleasure having you onboard!
Kevin_B, Sep 2024
This was an amazing tour! Our tour guide, Spiros, was the absolute best and we loved all the information he provided, loved his insight into things regarding the island, and we just loved how candid and honest he was with us. We really appreciated just being able to chat with him in a relaxed environment and learn all about the beautiful caldera all around us.
We got to see the entire caldera in a matter of a few hours and we enjoyed some wine and local beer along the way. We also got to see the inner volcanic islands and we chose to skip the "Hot Springs" since we learned that it was only a couple of degrees warmer than the surrounding water. We ended up having a quick meal at a restaurant in Thirasia before booking it over to see the sunset near Oia, which was beautiful.
We love small tours and it was hard to find one in Santorini as most of them were large groups with the same itinerary. We only had 2 other people on our boat tour, which was great and we had a great time as they were very nice people.
This was an absolute fantastic tour all around and we would 100% go on this tour again!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much Kevin! We are so glad you had a great time! Looking forward to the next time!
RichardC_L, Sep 2024
Spiros was the best. Took us to choice and secluded swimming spots including Aspronisi an island with a beach that was all to ourselves. He was informative regarding the history and current issues with Santorini and the nearby islands.
Response from Host, May 2025
So many thanks for all the great words Richard! It was our pleasure having you onboard! All the best till next time!
Lisa_H, Aug 2024
This was amazing!! I wanted to avoid the crowds as much as we could and this excursion made this the perfect day in Santorini. Spiros is so wonderful-we felt so lucky to have such a kind, gentle, knowledgeable captain. The boat is wonderjful-comfortable and fun! Seeing Santorini from the water and swimming in the sea surrounding it with Spiros as our guide was the very best way to experience this incredible island.
Response from Host, May 2025
So many thanks for all the great words Lisa! It was our pleasure having you onboard!
Mariah_J, Jul 2024
Spiros, our captain for the trip, was excellent. Our small group turned out to be just 4 people and it felt so intimate and special. Peaceful and unique experience. Highly highly highly recommend this excursion. They were also so accommodating to help us plan our time in Santorini beyond the excursion, true professionals and amazing service.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
So many thanks for all the great words Mariah! It was our pleasure having you onboard!
Christopher_C, Jul 2024
Very excited that we did this excursion. It was easy, boat picked us up at the port. It was informative and highly recommend Snorkeling. I would recommend this for anyone visiting Santorini. Our Guide Hector was very knowledgeable and very nice.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much Christopher! We are so glad you had a great time! Looking forward to the next time!
Beth_F, Jul 2024
Amazing day! We were late getting off ship. Excellent communication and arranged water transportation for us so we wouldn’t miss our day on the boat!
A day that we will always remember, thank you!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
So many thanks for all the great words Beth! It was our pleasure having you onboard! All the best till next time!
Margaret_S, Jun 2024
This was the best day of our trip. Everything about the cruise was perfect. Transportation to and from the cruise made the planning so easy. We had fantastic weather and swimming. Our captain, Spiros, knew every place to go and did a fantastic job telling us the history of Santorini. I absolutely recommend this - it’s a must do.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much Margaret! We are so glad you had a great time! Looking forward to the next time!
Eric_D, Jun 2024
Perfect day touring the caldera in Santorini. We were fortunate and ended up having a private boat for the tour. The captain was able to personalize our trip and we enjoyed swimming and walking a private beach. Incredible day.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
So many thanks for all the great words Eric! We are so glad you loved it! All the
best till next time!
Matthew_N, May 2024
Captain Spiros was truly a pleasure. We were lucky enough that our tour ended up being a private tour, and it was everything we could’ve hoped for. I'm always doubtful about these things, but this excursion was really awesome! Thank you for an amazing trip!!!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you so much Matthew! We are so glad you had a great time! Looking forward to meeting with you again!
Brett_R, Oct 2023
This was a beautiful day. Our captain was excellent and we were happy to avoid the crowds we saw on larger boats.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you so much! We are so glad you had a great time! Looking forward to the next time!
Alyssa_K, Aug 2023
This was a huge highlight of our stay in Santorini. If you want to get away from the crowds and enjoy the caldera & water, book this! Our captain Spiros was amazing. He told us so much history of the island and surroundings islands and made our trip very enjoyable. We actually ended up being the only two persons on the boat so it was a private sunset cruise. He stopped at the island of Thirassia and we enjoyed dinner at a delicious restaurant right off the water. He parked us right in the middle of the Aegean not around any other boats to enjoy the sunset. Unforgettable experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Many thanks for all the great words Alyssa! It was our pleasure having you onboard! All the best till next time!
Matthew_M, Aug 2023
This cruise was the highlight of our trip to Santorini! Our captain, Spiros, did a fabulous job of telling us about the island as we cruised around. We spent the first hour or so cruising about the coast and we got to see and learn about churches and the unique rock formations. Then we spent the next hour swimming in a secluded spot. Then we visited a city on the island of Thirasia. Spiros pointed out a few spots to check out in the city and it was a fun break from being out on the water. Then we spent the last hour cruising around before heading home. The boat was stocked with sandwiches, snacks, and beverages. The boat was smaller than we were expecting but were thankful that we were the only couple aboard. We thought this was a fantastic experience and would recommend to any other couples looking for an intimate cruise while visiting Santorini!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you so much Matthew! We are so glad you had such a great time! All the best till next time!
Wayne_B, Aug 2023
Everything to do with this trip is First Class. Highly reccomend. No hassle, great communication and Captain Spiros is top draw.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Many thanks for all the great words! The pleasure was all ours! Looking forward to the next time!
Kristi_N, Jul 2023
We are a family of five with kids 7-16 years old and had a half day in Santorini while on a cruise. We had a great experience with day on this boat and with Sparo. The operator communicated well and the taxi service was perfect. The boat was comfortable and offered shade. Sparo was a professional guide and was very flexible and knows the area well so we avoided tourist traps and saw Santorini like locals. We had a terrific day and enjoyed a beautiful Santorini sunset.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you so much Kristi! All the best till next time!
Michael_L, Jun 2023
What a fabulous few hours. The scenary, our guide Spiro, the boat, did i mention the scenary.... this is the way to do Santorini ... from the water, away from the crowd, and to feel spoiled. Spiros is as good as they get. Can i use a sixth star?
Response from Host, Jun 2023
The pleasure was all ours Michael! Spiros is indeed as good a captain and host as it gets! Many thanks for all the stars!
Tricia_S, Sep 2022
Our tour was amazing! The owner of the boat and the first mate were extremely kind and accommodating. They explained the history of Santorini and took us to beautiful parts of the island to swim and look at, including volcano island, hot springs, a small church on a remote beach, and a cave to swim in. This boat ride was a highlight of our trip! They had towels, snacks, wine, beer and water on board, and took underwater photos of us using their camera that they sent to us. We loved this and would definitely recommend and use them again when we come back to Santorini.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thank you so much Tricia! The pleasure was all ours! Looking forward to seeing you again!
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