13 Santorini Caldera Cruises: What Each One Costs

1.Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Spend about six hours cruising Santorini’s caldera, hiking Nea Kameni, swimming from the boat to Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur waters, and exploring Thirassia. Guides such as Sophia and Roula have led tours, while foam noodles help at the springs. Hotel pickup costs extra.

“The hot springs is not hot. The water is cold when you jump from the boat. The tour doesn’t go down into the caldera.”

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2.Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Sail from Athinios Port on the King Thiras around Santorini’s Caldera, with a welcome drink, Greek buffet dinner, island views, and a sunset stop. Kamari Tours provides shared bus pickup and return from select locations. Bring a jacket, and carry cash for the bar.

“It was a very nice boat ride. I like the option of doing sunset tour that was not very long (2 hours). Food and drinks on the boat were great!”

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3.Caldera Classic Catamaran Cruise w/ Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 379 reviews · 5 hours · from $123

Sail from Vlichada Marina to Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, Akrotiri Lighthouse, and Nea Kameni. Swim, snorkel, eat a Greek barbecue, and enjoy unlimited local wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. English-speaking crew members may include Anastasia, Enrico, Fay, or Irini.

“I did this cruise in the catamaran with this company and I recommend it 100%. The staff on the catamaran is nice professional they pay attention to every single detail. The food they serve is great, drinks everything nice. The catamaran very very clean Also you will swim in wonderful places where the water is just stunning. Thank you so much for this great experience Giulia”

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4.Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about six hours sailing Santorini’s caldera with a tour escort, stopping for a volcanic hike, a swim at Palea Kameni’s hot springs, a Greek buffet, and sunset near Oia. Guides including Tito and Cesar have earned warm praise, while pickup details deserve close attention.

“A fabulous experience. The views were breathtaking and the comfort and service on board were excellent. We would thoroughly recommend the sunset cruise”

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5.Sunset Caldera Cruise with BBQ Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Sail from Vlihada Marina aboard a 45-foot catamaran, passing Red and White Beaches, volcanic cliffs, the hot springs, and Aspronisi. Swim and snorkel in water-access-only bays, eat a BBQ dinner with beer, wine, and sodas, then watch the Santorini sunset from the Aegean.

“Awesome evening out. The crew was great, the captain was an entertaining host. The sunset cruise was an unforgettable experience. Pick up and drop off made life incredibly easy too.”

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6.Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $229

Walk nearly 10 kilometers from Fira through Firostefani and Imerovigli toward Oia with an English or Greek-speaking guide. Expect caldera views, churches, Skaros Rock, a picnic, wild herbs, and a sunset above Oia away from the main crowds. Wear sturdy hiking shoes.

“Tour guide was fabulous, infotmed and fun to be with!”

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7.Santorini Caldera: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $131

Join a small-group sailing cruise from Vlychada Marina with an English-speaking crew, including Yiannis on some departures. Swim near Mesa Pigadia and Palea Kameni, see Red Beach, White Beach, and the caldera cliffs, then eat seafood and sip local wine as the sun sets.

“Loved this activity! Our crew was great, and sailing in the Caldera was a wonderful experience. We watched the sunset close to Akrotiri, and swam in the water near the volcano. (Not the hot springs... just an area close to them). The transportation from our hotel was comfortable and the experience as a whole was great.”

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8.Dream Catcher 5-hour Sailing Trip in the Caldera

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 61 reviews · 5 hours · from $147

Join an English-speaking crew aboard the Dream Catcher catamaran for five hours around Santorini’s caldera. Sail from Vlihada past Akrotiri, Red and White Beaches, the lighthouse, volcano, and hot springs, with several swim stops, snorkeling, a BBQ lunch, and hotel pickup.

“The captain and boat crew were very friendly and focused on the safety and comfort of the guests. A delicious lunch was prepared by the cook The experience exceeded the expectations. Crew explained the various key points and history of the Caldera. I will definitely recommend this experience to family and friends”

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9.Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 59 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

You’ll cruise from Athinios Port to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirasia before returning by bus to Oia for sunset. Expect a 30 to 40 person boat, buffet dinner, welcome wine, swimming stops, and a cool breeze after dark. Drinks cost extra, and the bar accepts cash.

“Collected in small bus, taken down steep path to join 30-40 people on motored boat ( only sails were shade sails ) which did a slow circumnavigation of the Caldera, pointing out some places of interest en route. Small local white wines had been handed out at the outset of the journey & dinner was served after 6. The staff handed out food from bain maries. Was pleasant eating in the peaceful surroundings, tho a breeze blew. The narrator was sometimes difficult to understand as his English was quite heavily accented and spoken quickly. Other than this, was an enjoyable night out on the water, with a subdued but pretty…”

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10.Imerovigli: Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera and Sea Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $104

At White Pearl Cavalieri in Imerovigli, walk through Santorini’s kouloura-trained vines, learn about local grapes with guides such as Chris or Yiannis, then taste seven wines from different island producers beside the pool. Allow extra time for dinner, cellar browsing, or sunset views.

“The guide was super kind and he gave us a lot of information about the wineyard and everything!! Wine were super good and interesting! We recommend that tour!”

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11.Caldera Private Power Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $172

Set out from Ammoudi Bay with a private crew, often including George, Philip, Dimitri, Yanis, or Amy. Choose a 3-, 4-, or 5-hour route with Thirassia, the volcano, hot springs, White Beach, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Greek food, and an open bar.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Our captain happened to be a previous restaurant owner and is an incredible chef so our food was 10/10. Was the perfect addition to my birthday trip!”

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12.Private Diamond 36 Motor Yacht Caldera Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $147Top rated

Take a private 3 to 5-hour Diamond 36 yacht cruise from Ammoudi Bay with Captain George, Adam, or Phillip. Shape the route around Thirassia, the volcano, hot springs, White Beach, and Red Beach, then enjoy fresh BBQ, Greek dishes, local wine, and a possible Oia sunset.

“This is highly recommended. We were picked up from our hotel on time without any delays and taken to the area where the Yacht was. Our captains were George and Adam. They were both extremely polite and attentive. The food was delicious and made fresh on the Yacht for us. It was extremely healthy and well made with ample choices. The view while eating the food was serene and a huge highlight. We were taken around the volcano and then back to Oia. We had the Yacht to ourselves and even though you do have to pay more it is well worth it as we just had the most peaceful…”

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13.Luxury Caldera Cruise with Full Greek Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

Spend five hours on a small luxury catamaran with an English-speaking skipper and crew. Swim near Nea Kameni’s warm springs and Red Beach, pass Mesa Pigadia and the volcano, then enjoy fish or seafood pasta, chicken, salads, spreads, and drinks onboard. Sunset departures are available.

“L ambiance, la nourriture et le nombre de personne tout était super! Je conseille vivement”

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