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The 15 Best Santorini Tours & Cruises

85 tours  ·  from $16

The island is small and the sunset is crowded, which makes timing matter more than the sight itself. These 15 put you on the caldera water, into the volcanic vineyards and out to the quiet south, each priced and paced honestly.

Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - The lighthouse and the caldera edge
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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

1.Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,933 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Join Spiridakos Sailing Cruises for a five-hour Santorini catamaran trip, offered by day or at sunset. Swim at Mesa Pigadia and Palea Kameni, see Red and White Beach, pass the volcano, and enjoy a BBQ with wine and soft drinks when that option is booked.

“Got off to a bad start. The company changed time and place of pick up and did not notify us in an acceptable form of communication. The bus left without us. They did correct it by sending a driver to get us, but was very stressful and not a great way to start!”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - Open bar, music, and the social side
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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

2.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours aboard a small catamaran with hotel pickup, stops at Red Beach, the hot springs, and Thirassia, plus swimming, snorkeling, seafood, BBQ, and free-flowing wine and beer. The crew, including guides such as Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, and Kostas, keeps the trip social and well organized.

“What a great experience! The staff were very helpful and informative. We had a great day. I would highly recommend this tour”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Red Beach and the island’s volcanic colors
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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

3.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Cruise Santorini’s caldera from Vlychada Marina on a five-hour catamaran trip with Red Beach, White Beach, the volcano, hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia stops. Your English-speaking crew serves Greek meze, a fresh BBQ, desserts, unlimited wine and soft drinks, with pickup and drop-off included.

“The best way to experience Oia sunset! Our guide, host and captain were very nice and made everything memorable as possible. I love the vibe the bring during the tour specially the music part. And the food was delicious!”

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Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest! - Profitis Ilias and the highest island view
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Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

4.Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $96

Choose a 4- to 8-hour private Santorini tour with local guides such as George, Vasilis, Giannis, Marios, or Kostas. Your air-conditioned van links Oia, caldera viewpoints, traditional villages, beaches, wineries, and Akrotiri, with time adjusted to your interests.

“My husband and I went to Santorini for our Honeymoon and splurged to do this tour with just us instead of on a bus and it was the best idea!! We got to see everything we wanted to see and spend just the right amount of time there. George was an excellent guide showing us all of the best places and being a great photographer. Thank you George!”

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Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset - The sunset option versus the daytime tour
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Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

5.Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,715 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Visit three Santorini wineries with an English-speaking guide such as Elena, Angelo, Marina, or Giannis. Taste 12 wines, including assyrtiko and vinsanto, with cheese, meats, olives, and bread. Choose the sunset option for a caldera view from Santo Wines, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Loved every moment Mary was fun and witty and gave great details of the wines and what to expect. She assisted with photos and was very personable”

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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset - Getting from your hotel to the marina
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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

6.Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about five hours aboard a 42 to 56 foot catamaran, with hotel pickup, two swim stops, a Greek meal, white wine, Greek beer and soft drinks. Choose morning or sunset, and consider the luxury route for views of Oia and Ammoudi Bay from the water.

“Such an amazing experience with a friendly and knowledgeable crew. We would definitely recommend this sunset cruise to any of our friends who may come to Santorini in the future.”

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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip - The early pickup and Heraklion Port meeting point
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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

7.From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,448 reviews · 9 - 14 hours · from $200

Travel from Heraklion to Santorini by high-speed ferry, then explore Oia and Fira by air-conditioned coach. Your guide, with languages including English, French, German, Italian, Polish, and Russian, provides island history and practical tips. Expect about 5.5 hours on Santorini, plus an optional volcano cruise.

“It was lovely! Fantastic tour guide, amazing places to see!”

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Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia) - Nea Kameni: a rough volcanic walk with big views
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Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

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

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

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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Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner - First winery: a taste of Santorini before dinner
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Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

9.Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $209

You’ll visit three Santorini wineries with a sommelier guide such as Nicolas, Constantine, or Rafael, tasting 10 local wines including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto. The five-hour outing includes pickup, cellar visits, a Greek dinner, and a sunset stop overlooking the caldera.

“Nicolas was an excellent driver and tour guide. He was knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. I appreciated his communication about pick up time and location; he was very reliable. The food and wine were good. The final 2 wineries had great ambience. Well worth the time and money spent for a fun and memorable evening.”

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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port - Nea Kameni: walking on Santorini’s volcanic core
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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

10.Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Meet at Fira Old Port for a three-hour boat trip to Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni. Walk the volcanic trail to sweeping caldera views, then swim 30 to 40 meters to sulfur-colored thermal water. A guide, foam noodle, and boat ride are included, but bring water, shoes, and the extra €5 volcano fee.

“Amazing tour. We had a great staff and they made sure that everyone was safe and that no one unintentionally placed themselves in harms way. The tour was perfect and we met great people on it.”

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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer - Red Beach, where volcanic color meets clear water
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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

11.Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

You’ll sail from Vlychada around Santorini’s volcanic coast, stopping at Red Beach, White Beach, and the hot springs. The crew prepares Greek barbecue on board, serves wine, beer, and soft drinks, and provides snorkeling gear, towels, and hotel transfers. Choose the sunset sailing for sea-level views of Oia.

“We took our family on this cruise after our wedding in Santorini. Everyone had an incredible time!! The crew was friendly and the food was great! This cruise was a highlight of our Greek trip! Do not miss out!”

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Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia - Emporio’s medieval lanes and church towers
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Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

12.Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $71

See Santorini beyond Fira and Oia on a full-day bus tour with an archaeologist-led visit to Akrotiri, a walk through Emporio, free time at Perissa, wine tasting, and sunset in Oia. Guides such as Kim, Christina, Olga, and Mary have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“Quite a bit of walking and steps. A great way to see the island. The acheolagist at the ruins at Akrotiri was knowledgeable and interesting. We did the tour 2 years ago but thought we do again and found it more interesting this time. Full day tour, great value for money.”

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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks - Swimming near the hot springs
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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

13.Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,105 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Sail from Ammoudi or Athinios Port past the volcano, swim near the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach, then enjoy a BBQ, Santorinian wine, and music aboard a spacious catamaran. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, and sunset viewing are included.

“Love love LOVED our Sunset Oia experience. We booked for two on Viator after literal weeks of deliberation on whether or not we should spent that amount of money for a sunset cruise (approx $145 USD each). This trip was our favorite thing we did on our 2-week Greece vacation and possibly ever. - The staff was so kind and accommodating, we felt so taken care of before we even stepped foot on the boat to when it was time for us to be dropped off to our hotel by the Sunset Oia driver. - The boat itself was bordering the definition of luxurious, and very clean. - They did…”

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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer - Thirasia and the caldera from sea level
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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

14.Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Sail Santorini with a group of 20 or fewer, stopping at Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur springs and Mesa Pigadia for swimming. Your crew provides towels, snorkel gear, a Greek BBQ buffet, local wine, beer, and cocktails, with pickup and drop-off included.

“All staff were helpful and attentive. They are very cautious about food allergies. We had really amazing cruise. Especially, Christf is the entertainer and great hospitality host of our cruise. Thank you very much indeed.”

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Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach - Eros Black Beach and the water stop
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Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

15.Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

From Efippos Vlichada, Barbara, Manos, Alex, and their team teach you the basics, then lead a small group through Santorini’s volcanic south to Eros Black Beach. Expect a gentle ride, sea views, black sand, horses in shallow water, and digital photos taken on your device.

“The hosts were amazing, kind, friendly and helpful. The ride itself was just ok. The black sand beach was full of trash, it wasn’t a long ride on the sand. There was nothing else to see but the sand and water.”

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