Attractions: Boat Trips

Sail across Santorini’s beautiful ‘caldera’ (flooded crater) and visit the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia on this 6-hour cruise.

Board a sightseeing boat from the old port and admire Santorini’s cliffs. As you cruise to Nea Kameni enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater & swim in the warm springs.

Have dinner on board and enjoy the sunset on board.

Departure
The excursion starts from the picturesque old port of Santorini. This port is only accessible by cable car which is the most common way as it takes only 3 minutes to go down, 587 steps on foot or for those who love the adventure, the local donkeys is the ideal choice to reach it. Important note : You should pay 6€ more per way either for the cable car ticket or to ride one of the donkeys. Gialos, the Old Port, lies below Fira, nestled at the foot of a rocky cliff. You will be surprised with the steep slopes of the Caldera and in the end the tiny port will appear under these huge rocks and the cave houses that seem to dangle on the cliff. There the guides of your excursion will be waiting for you, to give you all the important information and to orientate you on the boat. For more information or clarifications, don’t hesitate to visit our travel agency which is located down at the port.

Volcano
Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni’s jetty. Should you are interested to be guided at the volcano, you should pay 4euros/ per person as an entrance fee. Then, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and he is going to explain you everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1.5hr and in the end you will embark again to our boat for the next stop.

Hot Springs
Our next stop will be the island of Palea Kameni 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 30min at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nikolaos’ beach. The waters are mixed with mud that they are 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 Nikolaos’ beach is essential to swim extremely well.

Dinner on Board
Sailing above the underwater craters from Palea Kameni to Thirasia Island, the boat will anchor close to the island in order to enjoy your dinner.

Our experienced staff will prepare everything for you so as to relax and enjoy our Greek tasteful buffet while capturing amazing photos of the Aegean sea.

Pork rolls, chicken rolls, rise, baked potatoes, Greek & green salads, tzatziki sauce (cucumber, yogurt, garlic), bread, seasonal fruit, free local wine during buffet!

Sailing Sunset
The end of the excursion comes on sunset time. Aphrodite sets sails and the sun dives to the sea in the northernmost part of the island. Our boat will stop very close to Oia village where you will have the chance to watch the warm light of the setting sun under the violet sky before the night falls. This is the most unforgettable experience as the Caldera and the village of Oia will turn into gold color. Your trip with Aphrodite in this sanctuary of romance is going to be in your memories and your hearts forever!

Return
After departing from your last destination, the tour will be finished at the old port of Fira (or Athinios port, so that you can take your transfer back to your hotel).

After your disembarkation, you should choose one of the available ways to go back to Fira town.(cable car/donkeys)

Tour Details

• Cost 75€ /per person – 85€ /per person with transfer
• Departure at 14:00 Arrival after sunset

Inclusions

• English, Greek, French, Spanish & Italian speaking tour guide
• All taxes
• Group Tour

What to bring

• Swimsuit (dark colors are recommendable)
• Towel
• Sun hat
• Comfortable shoes (avoid flip flops)

Exclusions

• Cable Car fee: 6€ /per person
• Volcano entrance fee: 5€ /per person
• Pick up from and to your hotel or other destination of choice

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

Sail across Santorini’s beautiful ‘caldera’ (flooded crater) and visit the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia on this 6-hour cruise. Board a sightseeing boat from the old port and admire Santorini’s cliffs.

As you cruise to Nea Kameni, enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater, swim in the warm springs, and visit Thirasia island.

Last but not least, explore and have lunch here at leisure before cruising back to Santorini.

Departure
The excursion starts from the picturesque old port of Santorini. This port is only accessible by cable car which is the most common way as it takes only 3 minutes to go down, 587 steps on foot or for those who love the adventure, the local donkeys is the ideal choice to reach it. Important note : You should pay 6€ more per way either for the cable car ticket or to ride one of the donkeys. Gialos, the Old Port, lies below Fira, nestled at the foot of a rocky cliff. You will be surprised with the steep slopes of the Caldera and in the end the tiny port will appear under these huge rocks and the cave houses that seem to dangle on the cliff. There the guides of your excursion will be waiting for you, to give you all the important information and to orientate you on the boat. For more information or clarifications, don’t hesitate to visit our travel agency which is located down at the port.

Volcano
Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni’s jetty. Should you are interested to be guided at the volcano, you should pay 4 euro/ per person as an entrance fee. Then, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and he is going to explain you everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1.5hr and in the end you will embark again to our boat for the next stop.

Hot Springs
Our next stop will be the island of Palea Kameni 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 30min at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos’ beach. The waters are mixed with mud that they are 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 is essential to swim extremely well.

Thirassia
Next stop is the island of Thirassia. Thirassia is a miniature of what Santorini used to be several years ago. Today is a virgin island, still untouched by tourism and modern life style. The island of Thirassia 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, you can also walk at the main village of Manolas, which is the capital of Thirassia. The view over Santorini is spectacular from there.

Return
After departing from your last destination, the tour will be finished at the old port of Fira. After your disembarkation, you should choose one of the available ways to go back to Fira town. (cable car/donkeys)

Tour Details

• Cost 30€ /per person
• Departure at 09:45 Arrival at 16:30

Inclusions

• English, Greek, French, Spanish & Italian speaking tour guide
• All taxes
• Group Tour

What to bring

• Swimsuit (dark colors are recommendable)
• Towel
• Sun hat
• Comfortable shoes (avoid flip flops)

Exclusions

• Cable Car fee: 6€ /per person
• Volcano entrance fee: 5€ /per person

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

The tour departs daily from the old port of Fira, at 11:00 in the morning or at 14:15. After only 15 minutes by boat, we’ll be arriving at the volcano bay, where we’ll be docking for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which, if you want, you can follow the path to the top where active craters are. Next we’ll be moving to the island of Palea Kameni for the hot springs, the famous mud baths, which were formed as result of volcanic eruptions. In the small bay of Agios Nikolaos the water temperature ranges from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, as it mixes continuously with the normal sea currents. The boat will be staying here about 30 minutes to allow you a healthy bath. After the bath, you will return to the old port of Fira.

Departure
The excursion starts from the picturesque old port of Santorini. This port is only accessible by cable car which is the most common way as it takes only 3 minutes to go down, 587 steps on foot or for those who love the adventure, the local donkeys is the ideal choice to reach it. Important note : You should pay 6€ more per way either for the cable car ticket or to ride one of the donkeys. Gialos, the Old Port, lies below Fira, nestled at the foot of a rocky cliff. You will be surprised with the steep slopes of the Caldera and in the end the tiny port will appear under these huge rocks and the cave houses that seem to dangle on the cliff. There the guides of your excursion will be waiting for you, to give you all the important information and to orientate you on the boat. For more information or clarifications, don’t hesitate to visit our travel agency which is located down at the port.

Volcano
Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni’s jetty. Should you are interested to be guided at the volcano, you should pay 4 euros/per person as an entrance fee. Then, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and he is going to explain you everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1.5hr and in the end you will embark again to our boat for the next stop.

Hot Springs
Our next stop will be the island of Palea Kameni 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 30min at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos’ beach. The waters are mixed with mud that they are 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 is essential to swim extremely well.

Tour Details

• Cost 25€ /per person
• Departure at 11:00 Arrival at 14:00
• Departure at 14:15 Arrival at 17:15

Inclusions

• English & Greek speaking tour guide
• All taxes
• Group Tour

What to bring

• Swimsuit (dark colors are recomendable)
• Towel
• Sun hat
• Comfortable shoes (avoid flip flops)

Exclusions

• Cable Car fee: 6€ /per person
• Volcano entrance fee: 5€ /per person
• Pick up from and to your hotel or other destination of choice

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