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Santorini Caldera: Gold Day Cruise with Beach Stops, Open Bar & BBQ
4.7
127 Ratings
Vlychada
Embark on a thrilling day cruise in Santorini Caldera, exploring stunning beaches, enjoying an open bar and BBQ, and discovering the volcanic wonders of the island. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vlychada - The morning cruise starts from the port of Vlychada
- Red Beach - Swim and take some photos close to the Red beach. It is located close to the Village of Akrotiri and is one of the most scenic and famous beaches in Santorini. Its impressive colour is due to the minerals and iron soil.
- White Beach - White beach is one of the most private beaches in Santorini, accessible only by boat. It will impress you with its crystal blue waters and white rocks.
- Lighthouse - Sail past the 19th-century venetian Lighthouse in Akrotiri is standing on the edge of the high cliff. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades and one of the oldest in Greece.
- Mesa Pigadia Beach - Sail past the rocky Black Mountain and the Indian Rock
- Santorini Volcano - We sail around the Volcano
- Nea Kameni - Swim and snorkel at the hot springs of the Volcano, the warm sulphurous waters are known for their therapeutic benefits.
- Palea Kameni - Sail past the Plea Kameni
- Thirassia - Swim/ snorkel at Tirassia, a fishermen’s island close to Oia and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared on board
- Amoudi Bay - The cruise will end in one of the most beautiful places in Santorini, the picturesque Ammoudi bay in Oia
What's Included
- Snorkeling equipment, swimming aids, and towels provided
- Gourmet lunch featuring seafood, chicken fillet, salads, and fruits
- Knowledgeable tour escort/host
- Informative cruise with insights about Santorini
- Open bar with white wine, beer, and soft drinks
- Safety instructions available in 7 languages
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- The cruise does not include hiking on the volcano
Additional Information
Our day journey starts from Vlychada harbor, located in Santorini’s southern region. We navigate near the Red and White beaches, pausing for a refreshing swim at the Black Mountain - so grab your snorkel! Continuing our voyage past Akrotiri’s Venetian Lighthouse, we enter Santorini’s impressive Caldera. Pay attention, for the informative section of the trip begins here. Marvel at the visually striking volcanic region, with the multicoloured horizons of the Caldera cliffs leaving you in awe. As we proceed towards the Hot Springs, allow Santorini’s vibrancy and the Volcano’s energy to exhilarate you. Our next halt is Thirassia island, a pristine location ideal for swim and snorkel. The journey culminates in one of Santorini’s most picturesque locations, the old port of Ammoudi, in Oia. A surprise pause at Agios Nikolaos might be on the cards before you disembark!
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Passport/ID (a copy/photo) is required for all passengers during embarkation
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Vlychada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(127 Ratings)
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Lisa_p
May 17, 2024
Fun!! - The Crew was amazing!!! Delicious food and guide was very knowledgeable! Every stop we made was very enjoyable!!!!
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I4697dukims
May 13, 2024
Fantastic - The tour was great. Even though the weather wasn’t the best the crew made it special. Phillip our driver was friendly and very hospitable with our entire group. We would recommend this your company to anyone.
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Sightseer03466045995
May 8, 2024
Very nice romantic cruise, we 100% recommend the meal service and the stops at the different beaches - Very nice romantic cruise, we 100% recommend the service, the meal and the stops at the beaches are great, very good cruise company
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Natasharu2577ir
Oct 17, 2023
You must try this. - Beautiful relaxing boat tour, good location to take pictures and swim. lovely helpful staff. Plenty of joke and laughter. Savvina made us a wonderful meal. Will definitely do this again. Thanks guys.
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Kathyo294
Oct 9, 2023
Beautiful Santorini cruise - The most wonderful day cruise around Santorini. We enjoyed the locations we stopped at along the way. Staff fabulous and lunch was superb. Great swimming and snorkeling. Highly recommend this tour. Good quality boat and well organised.
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Olgaostrovsky
Sep 26, 2023
Wonderful day cruise around the caldera - My partner and I had a fantastic time on the boat cruise. The boat was absolutely stunning. The small group size gave everyone plenty of space to lounge. We loved swimming at Red Beach, the volcanic hot springs, in the beautiful waters of Thirassia island, and at Agios Nikolaos below Oia. The boat cruise shows you the caldera from a completely different and unique perspective; it's absolutely stunning from the water! The boat staff were friendly, organised and attentive to everyone's needs. The buffet lunch was great. The pick-up/drop-off service was punctual. We wished the cruise could have been longer! The only piece of constructive feedback we had is that we felt the staff were a bit uptight about various rules on the boat - safety is important for sure but we've been on many boat tours, and never before encountered such pedanticism. A more relaxed approach would be welcome!
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295havenw
Sep 20, 2023
10/10 boat trip highly recommend - Unbelievable day with this tour. Stunning Million dollar catamaran with views for days. And the food was super good we had two plates ! Good wine good beer good staff could not ask for better. Would 100% do this trip again. Staff was very knowledgeable and stopped at all the best places.
10/10 trip from an avid picky traveler!
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Helen
Sep 9, 2023
Fantastic 5 hours! A great value, unforgettable tour seeing Santorini from the sea! - Our cruise on board Catamaran Oasis was fabulous. It exceeded our expectations (& we are experienced boat owners). Unfortunately I got seasick early on in the cruise & the crew of three men were a caring, knowledgeable & fantastic support team. Big thanks to Dimitri (skipper), Nick (cook & general manager) & young Yiannis. I quickly recovered & went into have swims in that incredible blue ocean & a delicious Greek lunch!
This cruise enables you to see so much of Santorini you wouldn’t otherwise see. Highly recommend Caldera Cruises. A very professional, reliable outfit.
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Melaniec435
Aug 25, 2023
Fabulous island cruise - From the pick up by our driver, Miltos, at the hotel through to the warm welcome from the crew onboard the Orama - we enjoyed every minute aboard the catamaran. We stopped in several idyllic spots for a swim, had an excellent bbq lunch and an explanation of the history from the crew. A truly memorable day out.
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423caryns
Sep 22, 2023
Beautiful day on the blue waters of Santorini! - My husband and I booked this excursion on the recommendation of our travel agent. We opted for the day cruise so that we could enjoy dinner on the caldera afterwards. The catamaran tour allows you to see exceptionally stunning views that you would otherwise miss. The rock formations, exquisite blue waters, and geological features are truly worth seeing. We had a beautiful day, albeit windy. We enjoyed our dip in the water near the volcano and had a plentiful and delicious lunch. The crew truly made this a lovely experience. We sat mostly near the skipper, Evangelista, who pointed out many interesting things that would have gone unnoticed by us and he also shared his love of this sea. If not for his narration we would have missed a lot. The two other crew members were very good, tended to the guests, and prepared our feast, however, they didn’t have the time to describe the sites we were seeing. Depending where you were on the vessel, you may not have heard any information about the sites.
Tips: sit near a crew member and ask lots of questions about what you are seeing, swim in the sea, and don’t drink too much just because it’s free.
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