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Santorini Tours & Cruises: The 15 That Earn the Day

79 tours  ·  from $16 a head

The island is small and the sunset is crowded, which makes timing matter more than the sight. These 15 put you on the caldera water, into the volcanic vineyards and out to the quiet south, each priced and paced without flattery.

Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - Mesa Pigadia brings the first swim
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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

Spend about five hours sailing from Vlychada past Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the hot springs, and Santorini Volcano. You’ll have swimming and snorkeling time, towels, equipment, hotel transfers, and a Greek BBQ with wine and soft drinks if you choose the food option. Sunset departures add a memorable finish.

“I unfortunately was not able to go on the experience due to a last minute sickness but the customer service is phenomenal! They helped me adjust the booking, were extremely accommodating and were helpful in offering other suggestions for activities during our trip. Nothing but good things to say about them!”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - Lighthouse views and the approach to the volcano
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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 catamaran from Vlychada Marina, stopping at Red Beach, the hot springs, and Thirassia. Swim, snorkel, eat shrimp, mussels, Greek salad, pasta, and BBQ food, and enjoy local wine and beer. Guides such as Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, and Bill are known for lively service and island commentary.

“Have pick-up service, good arrangement, nice food, nice music, well introductions for Santorini. Although the weather wasn’t very well, me and my family still having so much fun.”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - White Beach, the lighthouse, and volcanic rock
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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

Spend five hours aboard a small Vista Yachting catamaran, with room for about 16 people, visiting Red Beach, White Beach, the Venetian lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. You get snorkeling gear, towels, Greek meze, a fresh BBQ, unlimited soft drinks and white wine, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup.

“It was great, I’d do it again, especially since it was too cold to swim, so we decided to come back in the summer to do a do-over. Highly recommend!”

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Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest! - Profitis Ilias Gives You the Big 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

Build a private Santorini day around your interests, from Oia and the Three Bells of Fira to black-sand beaches, old villages, wineries, and Akrotiri. Your local driver-guide, such as George, Vasilis, Giannis, Marios, or Kostas, handles the driving, timing, photos, and route. Choose 4 to 8 hours, with pickup from hotels, ports, and the airport.

“Our tour guide Vasilis in Santorini was fantastic! You can truly tell he loves Thera (Santorini)—his excitement to share its history and culture made the experience unforgettable. His passion showed in every story, and he even took amazing photos for us. We ended the tour feeling more informed and appreciative of this beautiful island. Highly recommend!”

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Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset - Santo Wines, the essential stop
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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, taste 12 wines including assyrtiko and vinsanto, and learn how volcanic soil and basket-trained vines shape island wine. The sunset option ends at Santo Wines with tapas and caldera views. Hotel pickup, adult-only groups, and guides such as Elena, Angelo, and Giannis are part of the experience.

“Had a great time sampling Greek wines and tasting cheeses, meats, fruits and grapes. Christine made the experience both fun and informative. The 3 wineries were breathtaking. Bring a camera as you will have some extraordinary views!”

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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset - Choosing between morning and sunset
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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 on a shared Santorini catamaran with hotel pickup, a Greek meal, white wine, Greek beer, sodas, and swim stops at Palea Kameni and Red Beach. Choose a morning or sunset departure. Some luxury sailings pass beneath Oia and Ammoudi Bay, though you stay aboard rather than visiting the town.

“Amazing! They were super friendly, the boat was immaculate, the views were beautiful and the food was delicious. They grilled to order our lunch and had amazing wine and snacks. Would 100% recommend. Loved the music too!”

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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip - The early start and Heraklion port
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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 and on foot. A local guide explains the island’s history and offers practical tips. You get about 5.5 hours on Santorini, with an optional volcano and hot springs cruise that reduces free time in Fira.

“Really well organised transfers from hotel to port. Ferry crossing was seamless and coach connections really good. Our guide was fantastic, both throughout the transfers and ahead of the visits to Oia and Fira with some great tips on the best way to get the most out of our time there.”

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Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia) - Two hours on Thirassia for lunch and a slower pace
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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

Sail from Fira’s Old Port to Nea Kameni’s volcano, Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur springs, and Thirassia. A local escort provides commentary, pool noodles help with the swim, and you get free time for lunch or a walk. Pickup costs extra, and the €5 volcano fee is not included.

“Highly recommend; a way to get out in the water in Santorini and see the natural beauty. Make sure you bring a bathing suit, towel, water and ideally water shoes.”

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Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner - What you eat with the wine
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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

Visit three Santorini wineries with a sommelier guide such as Nicholas, Constantine, or Rafael, tasting 10 local wines including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto. You’ll tour cellars, learn how volcanic soil shapes the island’s wines, enjoy dinner with Greek dishes, and finish with a sunset view. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Rafael was absolutely the most delightful and knowledgeable guide and host on this thoroughly enjoyable evening. So much fun, unbelievable scenery and meeting new friends was just magical!”

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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port - Nea Kameni: black rock, steam vents, and caldera views
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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. You’ll hike over volcanic ground, pay €5 to enter the volcano area, then swim about 30 to 40 meters to warm sulfur waters. Foam noodles are provided, but the swim suits confident swimmers best.

“This was a very well organised informative and fun 3 hour boat / hike and swim trip. 30e each is not expensive for what you get - but people on a budget need to factor in the cable car costs. We loved it. The boat was great and the staff were helpful and friendly. We read the 1 star reviews before we booked and they were by people who had not read or thought before they set off. Things like it being too hot (in Greece in summer, really?!) or wanting a discount because they didn't want the swim bit (as if that's a thing). It was a great way…”

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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer - White Beach and a Greek meal cooked on board
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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 on a spacious catamaran with a maximum of 20 passengers. Swim at Red and White Beach, visit volcanic hot springs, enjoy a freshly prepared Greek barbecue, and watch the sunset near Oia. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, and return transport are included.

“The entire crew was incredible. This is an amazing way to see Santorini from a different perspective. Nichole was amazing, and prepared an outstanding meal for all of us on board”

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Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia - Akrotiri, Santorini’s buried Bronze Age town
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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

Spend about 10 hours touring Santorini by air-conditioned bus, with guided visits to Akrotiri and Emporio, free time at Perissa Beach, a winery stop, and sunset in Oia. Guides such as Kim, Christina, Olga, and Maggie have led past departures. Expect walking, stairs, a large group, and careful pickup planning.

“A superbly organised, informative tour. A viewpoint to start off with followed by a lovely walk around ancient Emporio. We then had a really interesting tour around the Akrotiri site which dates back to 1600 BC. Lunch at beautiful Perissa beach and wine tasting plus a perfect end with the sunset in Oia. Kim, our guide was super friendly and knowlegable and did not stop giving us interesting facts in between each stop. Our driver was equally excellent! Highly recommend. Bus was on time for our pick up in Firostefani and dropped us back there right near out hotel. It was perfect 😊”

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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks - Sailing beside the volcano and Palea Kameni
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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

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran with hotel pickup, swimming stops at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach, plus a BBQ, wine, soft drinks, and music. Captain Sakis and crew members Giannis and Orestis have been praised for their friendly service. Choose the later departure if seeing sunset near Oia matters most.

“Overall it was ok. The food was good along with the views. Music was load and it could’ve been shorter. Those looking for a quiet ride around seeing the sites this is not for you.”

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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 with Spiridakos Sailing Cruises from Ammoudi Bay or Vlychada Port, stopping at Palea Kameni’s hot springs, Mesa Pigadia, White Beach, and the caldera. Your crew provides towels, snorkeling gear, a buffet of Greek dishes, local wine, beer, and cocktails. Groups are capped at 20, with guides such as Captain Leo, Heleni, and Louis reported on different sailings.

“The scenery. The crew was amazing and the meal great. Would suggest adding a few light snacks during the cruise and a wider selection of alcohol for those of us who are not beer or wine drinkers. Windy day but the crew kept us safe.”

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Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach - Reaching Eros Beach on horseback
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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

At Efippos near Vlychada, Barbara, Manos, Alex, and their team match you with a calm horse, explain the basics, and lead a small group through volcanic hills to Eros Black Beach. You ride along the black sand and shallow water, pause for photos, then return to the stable. The 90-minute outing suits beginners and experienced riders.

“Amazing experience! The horses are sweet and everything was very relaxing! Barbara was very knowledgeable and gave great experience! We rode horses Barbara and Nielly, they were well mannered and good!”

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