Caldera Private Cruise & Volcano Hike

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Santorini, Greece

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Santorini’s scenic highlights in comfort and without crowded boats on this private cruise. Board your own crewed motorboat in Ammoudi and admire the stunning views as you sail to Nea Kameni for a snorkel session or guided volcano hike—the choice is yours. After a hot spring swimming stop at Palea Kameni, we return back to base. Explore Santorini’s caldera on a private motorboat cruise from Ammoudi Make the most of the scenery: sail in comfort and space, free from crowds Hike to the volcano, go snorkeling, and swim in hot springs Includes, water, and use of snorkel gear for convenience.

Explore Santorini’s caldera on a private motorboat cruise from Ammoudi
Make the most of the scenery: sail in comfort and space, free from crowds
Hike to the volcano, go snorkeling, visit Thirasia and swim in hot springs
Includes sodas, water and use of snorkel gear and towels for convenience

What's Included

Bottled water
Restroom on board
Snorkeling & Safety Equipment
2 or 3 Swimming Stops (depending on duration selected)

Entrance fee - Volcano Entrance Admission (cash only)

€5.00 per person
Volcano Guide - Our crew will remain onboard during your hike
Meals

Food & Drinks are not included, you may bring your own.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Unnamed Road, Ormos Ammoudiou 847 02, Greece

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Santorini Volcano

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Palea Kameni

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nisís Agíos Nikólaos

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Teena_T

We had a hard time finding a parking spot at the pier, but a crew member was very patient & came to find us. The crew was very attentive and made sure we all had a great time! It was great having the boat to ourselves! The views were amazing and we had a fabulous time!! I would highly recommend!!

Reviews

4.8

based on 31 reviews

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Discover the amazing waters in Santorini

Ana_C, Aug 2025

Last minute booking but an awesome experience! Great boat, great crew and amazing time! We went swimming in 4 different locations including the Caldera volcano waters and a cave in one of the rocky beaches! Great way to spend the afternoon in Santorini.

Perfect day trip on the water

Jennifer_R, Jun 2024

We had a great time with the captain and 1st mate. He took us to some hidden gems and gave us extra time. We did the 1:30pm tour and had the volcano hike to ourselves until we came down for the last 10 min we started to see others. The water was very cold in June so be prepared! But it was nice to have someone hose you off and be ready to wrap you up in a warm dry towel when you hop back in to the boat. They were very gracious! Highly recommend!!

Just right!

yvette, Jun 2024

It was a lovely cruise around the island. We enjoyed some swimming/snokelingl and then the natural Hot Springs near the volcano. It ended with a gorgeous sunset. Exactly what we needed. We particularly liked that it was a private tour for our family. We were not interested in a booze cruise, so this was perfect.

Disappointed waist of money

Dalia_D, Apr 2023

2 hour trip is not enough. We didn't get the chance to see the volcano properly (walking up takes about 25 min, and we were given 30 for overall) and neither had time to get even close to the thermal waters, the crew took us there pointed finger and sailed away. Although we were 15 min late (which we take full responsibility of) additional quarter of hour would not make any difference in the very disappointing experience. We felt deceived. The crew felt irritated or unpatiant.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Dalia, Thank you for choosing us and for your constructive feedback. Indeed, you have chosen a 2-hour cruise, from Ammoudi port to visit the two highlights of Santorini, the Volcano, and the Hot Springs, and return back to Ammoudi. This cruise is meant to assist travelers who are short on time and want a glimpse of the best sights the island has to offer. You were supposed to board at 12:30 but as you suggested, you boarded 15 minutes late, on a 2-hour cruise. Our captain and crew are in no circumstances stressed or irritated. Both the Volcano and hot springs are very busy sights, and we are supposed to act fast to secure your place and keep all the necessary safety measures. We are very sad that you felt rushed, but you had the option to select a 3 or 4-hour cruise. We do remain at your disposal for further assistance. With warm regards, Spiridakos Sailing Cruises

They rushed us and tried...

Cynthia_D, Aug 2022

They rushed us and tried to make us go around the volcano in stead of the hike. They also wanted us to move our trip from 4:30 to 6:30pm and we said we wanted to keep our original time. They didn’t like that so they cut our time short They didn’t take us to the hot springs which was part of our trip! We had time and they said they had another tour. When we asked the caption he said they didn’t have another trip. It was frustrating when they asked us to move our original time 2 hours later, then cut out time short and not allow us to go to the hot springs. We’re very disappointed!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Dear Cynthia, Thank you for the constructive feedback. We are a family company and take all our guests' comments into consideration. Upon investigating your complaints, we have indeed asked kindly for a schedule change, which you have refused. We did not change your schedule, and we apologize for asking. The rest of your claims could not be verified either by our reservations team or the crew you were with. We remain at your disposal for any further support. With warm regards, Spiridakos Sailing Cruises

Perfect day

Caren_C, Jul 2022

We had a wonderful time exploring and learning about the different spots along the water. The day was customized to our interests and we could not have enjoyed it more. The host Dimitri and captain Petros were the best!

Amazing experience!!

Teena_T, Jun 2022

Our experience with this...

Priyanka_R, Mar 2022

Our experience with this tour company was excellent. Very good communication with the organizer. Our trip was also upgraded to a private catamaran tour for no cost. Tour guides and boat captain were also excellent and very helpful during the day.