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Full-Day Caldera Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs, Therasia and Sunset in Oia (off board)
9 hours
Instant confirmation
Pickup at central meeting points
English, Italian, French, Spanish and Greek speaking tour guide
Free cancellation
Up to 100% refund according to the cancellation policy
Departure point
Athinios port
Departure timeDeparture at 09:45
Meeting info
There are pre-defined pick-up/drop-off locations, at convenient central spots in most villages. After the booking, you will be advised of a pick-up location that is closest to your hotel or most convenient for you!
Sail across Santorini’s beautiful Caldera and visit the islands of Nea Kammeni and Therasia on this 6-hour cruise. Board a sightseeing boat at the old port and admire Santorini’s cliffs as you cruise to Nea Kammeni. Enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater, swim in the warm springs and visit Therasia island. Explore and have lunch there at leisure before cruising back to Santorini. Then explore Oia village and experience a unique sunset!
Departure
The excursion starts from the main port of Santorini, Athinios. The bus will pick you up from the nearest pick up point close to your location. Next, you will head to Athinios port where one of our guides will guide you in one of our boats. The tour starts at 10:15 in the morning.
Volcano
Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After sailing for 20 minutes, we will reach Nea Kammeni’s jetty. Should you be interested to be guided at the volcano, you have to pay 5 euro per person as an entrance fee. Then, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide who is going to explain to you everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1.5 hour and after that you will embark again for the next stop.
Hot Springs
Our next stop will be the island of Palaia Kammeni, where the famous hot springs are located on the west side, a place that is really popular for its thermal waters. We will stop there for 30 minutes, at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos Beach. Take a dive off the boat and feel the warmth of these extraordinary waters. The waters are also full of sulfur, iron, and other metals coming from the volcano and they are very good for the skin, rheumatism, arthritis, and other physical pains. Important Note: In order to reach Agios Nicholaos Beach, it is essential to swim extremely well.
Therasia
Next stop is the island of Therasia. Therasia is a miniature of what Santorini used to be several years ago. Today it is a virgin island, still untouched by tourism and modern life style. The island of Therasia is only 9 sq. km in size and has approximately 300 permanent inhabitants. We will stay there for 2 hours, so as to explore this picturesque and traditional village as well as to taste the authentic Santorinian cuisine. Should you wish so, you can also walk around the main village of Manolas, which is the capital of Therasia. The view of Santorini is spectacular from there.
Sunset in Oia off board
After Therasia island, you will go back to Athinios port where our bus will take you to Oia, the most beautiful village of Santorini. There you will have the chance to explore unique alleys, discover its rich market as well as enjoy fantastic views and the most breathtaking sunset of your life! After the sunset, you should head for the spot that our buses will be waiting to take you back to your places.
What you will see/visit
Tour Details
Inclusions
- English, Italian, French, Spanish and Greek speaking tour guide
- All taxes
- Pick-up and drop off service available, at a meeting point near your hotel
What to bring
- Swimsuit (The sulfur water may stain your swimsuit, so a dark-coloured one would be suggested)
- Towel
- Sun hat
- Comfortable shoes
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Volcano entrance fee: 5€ /per person
- Towels
Additional info
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Children of the age group 5 to 12 years old will be charged half ticket
Reviews by real customers
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Steffan B.
United Kingdom,
3 Oct 2022
Really enjoyed the trip.
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Staff are excellent. We had Spiros. Really nice guy. Fluent in English, Italian, Spanish and German. The volcano walk is manageable for most, but obvs gets a bit hot. Instructions are clear. Hot springs swim lovely. Lunch on Thira very nice and relaxing. Many restaurants right in the shore. Other reviews have mentioned chaotic pick ups and drop offs. Don’t expect German punctuality and remember it’s included in the reasonable price. There are a lot of people staying all over the island to accommodate. Not easy. Not many of the trips do the volcano, springs and Thira island so if that’s what you want to do, accept a few compromises and enjoy the mix of people and nationalities. , Excellent!, Our guide was awesome!, Wonderful experience!
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Sharon U.
United Kingdom,
30 Sep 2022
Caldera boat trip volcano hot springs thassia oira
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Very good day trip tiring but well worth it our guide Annie was good enjoyed it all the hot springs so refreshing and the sun set lovely
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Mags O.
Ireland,
21 Sep 2022
Good to Know
Voucher
Once your booking is complete, you will receive the voucher, which includes the meeting point, time and supplier’s contact information, at your email address.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled date, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled date, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Passport or Id
Full names of the passengers (as shown on their passport or id). Passengers need to have onboard with them their passport or id or a copy of them, in case the Port Authority runs a check on the boat. A picture on their mobile will suffice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you will hike up to the crater. The hike is about 90 minutes.
It is not difficult. You will walk a path for 45 minutes to reach the crater and then another 45 minutes to return to the boat.
Yes, it is. But do not forget to bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes with you.
Yes, you can. There is no extra charge, but you will have to carry it in your arms as the path is not suitable for strollers.
Yes, you can take part but you will not able to swim in the hot springs. Instead, on this part of the tour, you will stay on the boat (relax & sunbathe).
Lifejackets are only for an emergency. The crew will provide you with swimming noodles to help you swim. Lifejackets for swimming are only available in some catamaran cruises. Contact us for more info.
Yes, you can. But it will be on your own responsibility as there is no space to store it on the boat.
All boats are fitted with toilets, for the use of guests onboard.
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