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Santorini Caldera Gold Day Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar

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Santorini, Greece
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Santorini’s caldera is dotted with islands and swimming spots that are difficult to reach from land. However, this half-day catamaran cruise offers a relaxed way to explore them from the water. Sail around the Santorini Caldera, swim in the hot springs near Nea Kameni, visit beaches and the island of Thirassia, and snorkel in the clear Aegean Sea. Along the way, relax on deck with unlimited drinks and a freshly prepared lunch while learning about the island’s history from your skipper.
  • Visit scenic spots that are otherwise inaccessible
  • No need to pack great—snorkeling equipment provided for ease
  • Savor a tasty onboard lunch and unlimited drinks from the open bar
  • Relax with included hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off

What's Included

  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off
  • Tour escort/host
  • Open bar with white wine, beer, soft drinks
  • Lunch with seafood, chicken fillet, salads, fruits
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment/ swimming aids/ towels
  • Printed safety instructions in 7 languages en/fr/es/it/de/ar/cn
  • Info about Santorini during the cruise
  • 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 time

Itinerary

1

Vlychada

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Red Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

White Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lighthouse (Pass By)

4

Mesa Pigadia Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Santorini Volcano

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Nea Kameni

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Palea Kameni

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Thirassia

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Amoudi Bay

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • Passport/ID (a copy/photo) is required for all passengers during embarkation
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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

4.7
based on 155 reviews
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Caldera cruise

Jesse_C, May 2025
Excellent cruise and crew! Enjoyed the scenery and food. Trip was worthwhile and would book it again.

Fun!!

Lisa_P, May 2024
The Crew was amazing!!! Delicious food and guide was very knowledgeable! Every stop we made was very enjoyable!!!!

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Lisa, Thank you for your 5-star review!

Fantastic trip and tour of the...

Alice M, Nov 2017
Fantastic trip and tour of the island. Staff was great, helpful, knowledgable and fun. Food was off the chart fantastic. Highly recommend this tour/trip. Feel badly, I have lost the list of crew, remember George, and Bob, female chef and another gentleman. Embarrasssed:o.

Other than a communication mishap...

mollybischoff, Aug 2017
Other than a communication mishap (only 15 minutes warning before pick up) this cruise was perfection. Would totally recommend, the crew were amazing and attentive, and the sights are unlike anything I've ever seen. Be prepared for a long but incredible day

My husband and I had an amazing time...

zach r, Jul 2017
My husband and I had an amazing time on this day cruise. The boat was beautifully kept, the staff and captain were awesome and the lunch that was served was amazing!

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