Full Day Santorini Caldera Cruise and volcano sightseeing

Santorini, Greece

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Santorini’s stunning caldera on this cruise with pickup from the Port of Athinios. You’ll see the active crater on the lava island Nea Kameni and dip your feet in the hot springs of Palea Kameni. On Thirassia, you’ll have free time to swim at the beach, have a waterside lunch at your own expense, or simply explore the Village of Manolas.

Get an overview of Santorini’s stunning volcanic caldera
See the active crater and sail through the Palea Kameni hot springs
Free time on Thirassia for lunch, beaching, or exploring the village
Convenient round-trip transportation from the Port of Athinios

What's Included

Tour escort/host
Pick up from meeting points in Santorini

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fee to the volcano

€5.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up and return transfer from specific meeting points in Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, Fira, Kamari, Perissa, Akrotiri, Emporio, Karterados and Megalochori. You will be informed by mail for your exact pick up point.

Operating hours
.9:15 am

Itinerary

Santorini Volcano

7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You will find drinks, sandwiches and coffee on board at the bar (not included in the rate).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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

Marian_M

Great trip pick on time a bit chaotic at port as to which boat you were on but apart from that a good day a long hike to volcano but worth it nice lunch in Thirissia then lovely boat ride under Oia then near coast back to port made better by happy hour. Would highly recommend Caldera Tours.

Reviews

3.4

based on 19 reviews

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Awful Trip Don’t Waste Your Time

jlabarre63, Jul 2024

Would not recommend. Meeting point was not clear. Description of the tour was not clear and it was a waste of time and money

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience with our tour. We sincerely regret that the excursion did not meet your expectations and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. As guest satisfaction is our top priority, we would appreciate it if you could provide us with more information to help us understand what went wrong in your case. We carefully select the meeting points for our tours to ensure a stress-free experience for our guests. Additionally, our descriptions are meticulously crafted to ensure reliability and clarity. Please feel free to contact us directly with further details about your experience. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Would not recommend

Pierre_S, Aug 2023

I Would not recommend this excursion/activity tour while staying on the island of Santorini in Greece

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Pierre, We genuinely value guest satisfaction, and we're truly sorry to hear that the excursion didn't meet your expectations. We would greatly appreciate it if you could provide us with more information about your experience, such as the specific aspects that didn't meet your expectations. This will help us pinpoint what went wrong and work towards rectifying any issues. Our goal is to ensure that every guest enjoys a fantastic time on our excursions. Please feel free to contact us directly at our email address. Thank you

Nice boat trip

Eileen_F, May 2022

Nice boat trip. Swimming in hot springs was not quite what it stated. Jumped into the sea and if you were lucky you found some pockets of warm water. The payment of €5 to access a very long climb to see a few holes that just looked like a quarry in the Uk. Don’t go in open shoes as the volcanic stones & sand will hurt your feet. Great views from the top but you can see them from other places on Santorini. I wouldn’t advise it on a hot day.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Eileen, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Guests feedback always make us better. We are glad to hear that you liked the views. Santorini is a really beautiful island. You're right that it would be better for someone not to wear open shoes for this excursion. Hope to see you again soon. Thank you,

I had an email to tell me...

Jane_W, May 2022

I had an email to tell me pick up from my hotel. Then got a phone call to say I should of been at the office in Kamari. Terrible

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Jane, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to read that you had this problem with your Pickup for your excursion. Usually pickup times never change and the schedule is always kept. Probably there was a delay in the bus due to traffic and a last minute change was made to avoid further problems. We are sorry again and hope that next time everything goes more smoothly. Thank you

Nice experience

Ann_D, Sep 2021

Nice day but very hot, making the climb to the top harder. Bring enough water, closed shoes and a hat. Not enough places in the shade on the boat.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you for your review Ann, We have forward your comments about the boat to our partners for further improvement. We hope to see you again soon! Thank you!

Lovely day

Marian_M, Jul 2021

Worthwhile cruise

Sam_H, Jun 2021

Highlight was swimming in the volcanic hot springs but make sure everything you are wearing during and after is black. The springs will stain your clothing. Swimming at Thirassia is challenging because of the rocks- wear swimming shoes if you can.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Dear Sam Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you had a good time and thank you for the good tips to fellow guests! Kind regards

Swimming in bay with the hot and cold water.

Martin_R, Sep 2020

It was a good day out and the crew were most helpful. We were transported from and to our hotel in a comfortable vehicle.

Response from Host, Sep 2020

Dear Martin Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and our services. With kindest regards

Lovely day cruise

Jane_C, Sep 2019

Great visit to the volcanic islands and Caldera. We had a very energetic guide! Bus picked us up near our hotel. Took us to the port down a very winding road. Great views! Tip- wear comfortable shoes to walk up to the top of the island. This is a challenge if it is a hot day! Wear swimsuits to swim in the warm springs. Had a nice lunch at another island. Overall all a unique experience!

Not The Best Option

Leena V, Aug 2019

This cruise was not the best option for an excursion. You get to pass some beaches and you can swim by the volcanoes in the sulfur water. The volcano hike was probably the best part of the trip. Be prepared with proper shoes and a hat! I would have liked to actually dock and get off on the beaches and not just pass them.

Great trip despite rough waters

Gerrit N, Aug 2019

We were worried that the trip would be cancelled due to 50km/h winds and 2m swells. The team handled everything very well. We got a bit wet with the sea spray but it was fun and we never felt unsafe. The walk up the volcano was uncomfortable and we could not hear what the guide was saying because of the strong wind, but it was nobody's fault. I am glad we could do the trip as we only had this one day to fit it into our itinerary. The timing was perfect at each stop.

Great way to explore the caldera

apple853, Aug 2019

This was an excellent tour of the caldera. We saw a lot and visited many different attractions (Volcano, Hot springs, Thirasia, cruise by Oia (with the blue domes)). Make sure you bring money as the volcano costs a couple of euros in order to hike to the top. Overall a HOT and great experience.

Timing could have been better

Raymond_L, Jul 2019

Good day trip but time allocated at lunch stop was too long. Some swimmers commented that more time to swim to the hot springs should have been allowed. Nice big boat and shade cover was much appreciated.

Good vibrations

Linda_F, Jul 2019

A hot, but windy day with hikes up to the top of the cone and visits to the other small communities around the caldera. Good food and beverage service during the day and everything was right on schedule.

Likely to Sell Out