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Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

1. Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

Sail from Athinios Port to small islands that are home to volcanos, hot springs, and traditional villages. Enjoy some free time on each island, enjoy the fantastic views and charming atmospheres of typical Greek countryside. Set sail from Athinios and enjoy live commentary on board throughout the journey. First stop at Nea Kameni where you can take the path to the crater of the active volcano as you enjoy free time to explore the island. Next, head to Palea Kameni, and swim in the volcanic hot springs. Return to the boat for a short sail to Thirassia, where you’ll have free time to explore this charming village. Then, visit Manolas, accessed by winding stairs, or by a donkey ride up to the village. There is the option of extending the tour in Oia to admire the panoramic views and a spectacular sunset. If this option is selected, after the end of the boat ride you will be transferred to Oia. Please meet your bus at the meeting point 15 minutes after the sunset.

Santorini: All-Inclusive Luxury Catamaran Small Group Cruise

2. Santorini: All-Inclusive Luxury Catamaran Small Group Cruise

Explore the clear Mediterranean waters of the Santorini Caldera on a brand new Lagoon 450 catamaran. Make 2 swimming and snorkeling stops, then feast on a barbecue meal.  Once out on the water, the first stop of the tour will be a 30-minute visit to Red Beach, so named for its bright sand. After some relaxed swimming and great snorkeling, get back aboard the sailboat and continue to White Beach, featuring equally striking rock colors and more excellent swimming and snorkeling.  After swimming, the crew members will serve a delicious barbecue meal onboard. From there, take some time to take in the views from the beach before sailing past the beautiful uninhabited islands of Aspronissi and Akrotiri.  The tour's last stop will be at the hot springs for 30 minutes of relaxation, with the chance to go for a soak in the springs. The tour finishes at the port where you'll board a minibus for a transfer.

Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

3. Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

Enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Caldera and the beautiful Santorini sunset, while sailing with a luxury catamaran. Select from the Day Cruise or Sunset Cruise options which both offer a unique chance to admire Santorini’s beauty, sailing through the deep blue waters of the island. Start your Day Cruise journey from the old port of Ammoudi and head to Thirassia Island, a fishermen’s island ideal for swimming and admiring the unique view of Manolas village. Explore the unmanned volcanic beaches or sunbathe on the deck. Feel the energy of the volcano while heading to the hot springs. Sail towards the Black Mountain and the big light house south of the Caldera, as you head to the White Beach and the Red Beach for a swim when anchored, a delicious lunch is served onboard with wine and dessert. The Sunset Cruise begins with a stop at the Red Beach for a refreshing swim and stops at all the same locations as the Day Cruise. On the Sunset Cruise, enjoy dinner with wine and dessert served onboard.

Santorini: 7-Hour Private Catamaran Cruise with Food & Drink

4. Santorini: 7-Hour Private Catamaran Cruise with Food & Drink

Embark on an amazing day trip around Santorini, discovering the magic of this unique and beautiful island. It is a wonderful way to spend the day in Santorini and discover unique parts not reachable by car. You really get the opportunity to see the island from a completely different perspective and if you love the sea you won't be disappointed. Depart from the Vlychada Marina at 1:30 PM. Along the way, there will be many beautiful spots to relax, swim and snorkel including Vlychada Marina, Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rock, Venetian Lighthouse, Aspronisi, Volcano, Thirassia island, Oia, Caldera sightseeing, Hot springs, Black Rock, and Mesa Pigadia. Keep your camera ready to capture the magical sunset onboard. Enjoy your meal prepared onboard with free drinks included. Spend a relaxing day at sea and let the crew take care of the rest. Your captain is at your disposal to ask for any route change and make your sea excursion an absolutely personalized experience.

Santorini: Thirassia Islands and Volcano Guided Cruise

5. Santorini: Thirassia Islands and Volcano Guided Cruise

See Santorini's volcanic islands on a yacht tour from Athinios port. Walk up to Nea Kameni's active volcano, explore Thiarassia Island's beaches and villages, and swim in the healing water of Palea Kameni's hot springs. Begin your day with a hotel pickup and transfer to Athinios Port. Board your yacht and set sail for the lava island Nea Kameni. After disembarking, follow a dirt path to the crater of the still-active volcano. Then, return to the boat to sail to Palea Kameni Island. Dive off the boat into the green sulfur waters of the hot springs, wet your feet, or just enjoy the view. Next, cruise to Thirassia Island, which was once part of the island of Santorini before the volcano's explosion. Spend 2 hours exploring on your own. Go for a swim, hang out on the beach, have lunch next to the sea, or explore the village of Manolas with its winding steps and traditional houses. On the way back to Athinios port, stop to take picture-perfect photos of the cliffs and breathtaking scenery at Oia. Once you arrive at the port, the bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Santorini: Catamaran Cruise with Meals and Drinks

6. Santorini: Catamaran Cruise with Meals and Drinks

Be driven to the luxury catamaran and take a 5-hour cruise off the coast of Santorini. Hop aboard the catamaran and explore Santorini from the water on this relaxing cruise adventure. Choose from the daytime or evening option, and feast on delicious food as you go. Experience the beauty of the island as you set sail from the southern port of Vlychada. Follow the coast to the red sands of Red Beach. Take a swim in the shallow waters of a private beach.  Venture below the Indian Rocks and marvel at the sea caves and rock formations close to an old Venetian lighthouse. Admire the volcanic landscape as you travel through the middle of the caldera. Visit the hot springs for a healing mud bath before going to a private bay at Palea Kammeni Island. For the sunset option, journey out to open waters after dinner and watch a magnificent sunset in the middle of the Aegean Sea. Then, sail back to port, where a driver will wait to take you back to your hotel.

From Crete: Santorini Full-Day Tour by Boat

7. From Crete: Santorini Full-Day Tour by Boat

Visit Santorini on this full day-trip from the island of Crete. After pick-up from your hotel, head to the harbor and begin your sightseeing boat tour on the Cretan Sea. Upon arrival, see the white houses of Fira that lie high above the edge of the crater, and decide whether you would like to spend more time on this volcanic island. Wander the small town of Fira or visit the picturesque town of Oia. Enjoy the leisurely Greek lifestyle and visit a taverna or two. Relax on the beach, enjoy the day by the sea, and simply leave your cares behind.

Santorini: Volcanic Sunset Cruise

8. Santorini: Volcanic Sunset Cruise

Sail from Athinios Port on a local caique, a boat traditionally made by master craftsmen in wood. Choose between two options to discover Santorini and its surroundings. Sunset Cruise with Volcano and Hot Springs Depart in the afternoon with a stop at the volcano and the hot springs. Then, head to a beautiful spot for magnificent views of the sun setting over the horizon. With nothing blocking the magical view you will have a lasting memory of your holiday in Santorini and one of the most famous sunsets in the world. Includes dinner on board. Sunset Cruise with Hot Springs and Thirassia Depart in the evening passing the old port of Thira and the volcano before dropping anchor by Thirassia Island. Enjoy a dinner served in Captain John's Taverna on the jetty, with complimentary white wine, soft drinks, and water. Watch the hue of colors spreading across the width of the sky and reflecting upon the unique caldera of the island. Back on board, you can watch the sunset as it casts the sea and Santorini in a rainbow of colors. What's more, you'll also have the chance to swim in Santorini's famous hot springs too. Fireworks Volcano Eruption/Ifestia Festival on the 18th of September When the sun goes down, we will head to the volcano where we will wait for the festival to start from the most breathtaking spot. The fireworks will reach 90 miles in height, taking the place of magma and lava and creating a unique combination of light, sound, and color, turning the night into day. The reenactment of this monumental event serves as a commemoration of how easily everything can be changed by nature. The spectacular show is made by fireworks flying out of the volcano, making it a stunning view. The cruise starts at 5:30 PM; no dinner is included.

1-Day Boat Trip: Santorini Volcano, Thirassia & Oia Sunset

9. 1-Day Boat Trip: Santorini Volcano, Thirassia & Oia Sunset

Take the bus from your hotel to the port of Athinios. Then climb aboard the boat and start your journey. First visit the volcanic island of Nea Kameni. Follow a bumpy trail to an active volcano crater. Then continue your journey to the island of Palea Kameni. The boat will take you within 50 meters of the thermal springs. Swim, splash or relax in the green sulfurous water. Discover the island of Thirasia, once part of Santorini before a volcanic eruption. On the beach you can swim, eat or explore the old village of Manola with its spiral staircases and quaint houses. Find somewhere to enjoy a snack or take a swim on the island's beach. Leaving Thirasia Island, King Thiras will sail under Oia on the way back to Athinios Port, where you can snap some wonderful photos of the cliffs and the breathtaking scenery. The tour continues with a bus transfer to Oia Village for the sunset. The tour ends 30 minutes after the sunset. You will gather at the pickup point in Oia where the bus will be waiting to take you back to the meeting point.

Santorini: Caldera and Oia with King Thiras Boat

10. Santorini: Caldera and Oia with King Thiras Boat

Starting by bus with pickup from your selected meeting point, you will arrive at the port of Athinios and board the King Thiras boat. You will then make a first stop at the volcanic island of Nea Kameni. Walking up the soil path, you will approach the crater of this still-active volcano. You will then continue to the second volcanic island named Palea Kameni, and make a stop approximately 50 meters from the hot springs to dive into the green sulfur waters, or simply relax and enjoy the view. Following the hot springs, you will sail to Thirasia Island, another part of Santorini before the eruption of the volcano. Stay in Thirasia for 2-3 hours, where you will have the chance to go swimming, go purchase lunch, or explore the village of Manolas with its winding steps and traditional houses. Leaving Thirasia island, you will head to the port of Athinios. The tour continues with a bus transfer to Oia village for the sunset. Your tour ends 30 minutes after the sunset, at which point you will gather at the pick up point in Oia where your bus will be waiting to take you back to the starting point.

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It was truly breathtaking. The captain and the guide were very kind and gave all instructions. The guide even called my phone before the boat left the harbor just to make sure we were coming. The first stop is the volcano hill climb which was amazing and beautiful. So many beautiful sights, it was truly one of a kind. 2nd stop was the hotsprings, It really was warm hotub feeling once you swim over, the boat can only get so close. Hightly recommend.

Wonderful cruise and great way to see Santorini. The catamaran was beautiful and the staff was friendly and helpful. They provided an amazing meal and even grilled on the back of the boat. We went to three spots where you could enjoy the water and snorkel. But the best part by far was the sunset. I can’t even describe how amazing it was. This was definitely a luxurious experience that I would recommend to anyone!

Great tour! The company was very organized - we had a wonderful time. Definitely recommend during your trip!

Nice trip to explore the volcanic mountain and swim in the sea. Beautiful views, really enjoyed it.

Well organised and reasonably priced, would recommend.