Not worth it. Notes:- The schedule is always subject to changes depending on weather conditions.
I am about to book the semi-private boat tour and we are going the last week of June into July (which, from what I understand, is a very crowded time of year). Would like to do a private boat tour of caldera. The schedule is always subject to change depending on weather conditions. Great food and plenty of flexibility on what to see and where to sail. Take a dive at the crystal clear waters of the southern coast of the island, roam the caldera to reach the hot springs, while our crew prepares your dinner. All boat tours have great views of the caldera cliffs. The description says, all you can eat and drink, is that really true?
For these beaches best to do it yourself with this boat from Akrotiri. There, our chef prepares barbeque dinner on board with recipes from the local cuisine, options for vegetarians and tailor made menus to your own special requirements. I am looking for a beach hopping trip in Santorini to visit the Black Beach, Red Beach, White beach etc. After living the experience of viewing the sunset on board we dock at the bay of Ammoudi where mini-buswill be standing by to drive you back to the hotel!
My issue mainly time and not price. Is there a tour or boat that would do that? And note, hot springs are not hot just warm. We had the best day and honestly some nice simple well prepared lunch. Greece Santorini Best Boat Tours Sail around Santorini on aCatamaran during this 5-hour Cruise, departing from Vlychada Marina. Lots of fun!
I have several posts on this site about where to stay on Santorini and best towns and beaches. Fewer drinks are served as well. We will be in Santorini for 3 days after ferries from Athens-Mykonos then Mykonos-Santorini.
Sail towards the sunset on board a luxurious Catamaran starting from the Vlychada Marina and explore the Red and White Beaches. Do you think its worth doing a boat tour on each island? Dont forget to take sunscreen, a hat and a light jacket with you.
The tour carries on even when some are swimming so its not as if you just sit there on your own, bored theres still plenty of fun on board the boat.
Im going to Santorini and Mykonos for 8 days.
A sailingcruise is a great place to meet new, like-minded people and have great company during the journey and, why not, even the rest of your vacation on Santorini!
We continue our trip and sail past the Indian Rock and the Akrotiri lighthouse and Aspronisi island. For Mykonos its more of a toss-up. Please report your food preference in the "Notes" field of the checkout page. The sailor and the rest of the crew were so nice and organized. Thanks! A boat tour of the caldera is stunningly wonderful and awesome.
If yes, which would it be. You can choose between a morning tour and a sunset tour the morning tour starts from Ammoudi bay at 10:15 and ends at Vlychada port, whereas the sunset tour starts from Vlychada port at 15:15 and ends at Ammoudi port.
Off we go then to the Sulfur Springs for a dive at the volcanic waters where you feel the power of the volcano and the benefits of swimming in its therapeutic waters. Ill be staying in santoniri for a day this November. Though if you booked a private boat tour (expensive, obviously) they would return you to port whenever you wanted. Views and perspective from the water are incredible any time of year. The private tours bring the drinks out before youve left the harbor. Both tours last 5 hours. There are no shorter tours on Santorini. The less-expensive tours hold-off for a bit until the boat gets to the first destination and youve had a swim, which might be an hour to two, but after that, its an open bar.
The sailing excursion will give you the opportunity to relax, snorkel, swim, dine and see one of the most amazing sunsets in the world. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published.
My fiancee and I are going to be in Santorini in August for our honeymoon and are definitely booking one of the boat tours, but we just cant decide on whether to do a day or sunset voyage. All rights reserved. What private boat tour would you recommend to take for the volcano tour? Set sail on the most spectacular cruise of your life! Stop for snorkeling, marvel at the scenic views of the Aegean Sea and the Volcanic Caldera, and enjoy our Greek BuffetLunch or Dinneron board with drinks.
Do you think that the day of the week that we book the day tour matters much (Friday vs. Saturday vs. Monday)?
Thank you. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled date, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Yes, if your children are acquainted with the sea, they will love the catamaran ride. I really hesitated on planning to spend 5 hours on the water (we can do that back home, I thought! Much appreciated. Thanks for your amazing resources!!
You can not access the volcano unless youre part of an organized (private or group) tour. Yes, all catamaran cruises include vegetarian/veganchoices in their menus.
Catamarans are more stable than single-hull boats. But water can still be a bit chilly. The day tour departs at 10:30am, the sunset-tour departs at 3:30pm. We are taking our kids to Santorini the last week of March. Theres no boat tour (that I know of) that would get you back in time to get your return ferry to Crete. If we do the sunset tour will we have enough time to swim? Fish dishes- both on private and on semi-private cruises. Youll visit a few beaches and the hot springs and have plenty of time to explore the sights of the caldera.
Were not great swimmers and if thats requirement well have to book another boat tour. Im debating the time Ill be staying but it will be between 5 or 7 nights.
A day tour/cruise usually runs from 9 or 10 am to 3 pm, serves lunch, and has lots of swimming.
Theres not a huge difference: the day tour has more swimming time, the sunset tour has more evening hours. Another luxury option if you want a little longer on the water is the fantastic 7-Hour Private Catamaran Cruise. Meet the CrewWhy Sail with UsOur FleetCustomer ReviewsContact Us, All Rights Reserved by Renieris Santorini Sailing Center, Greece. Our vessel is a brand new 50-foot sailing catamaran. Join a 5 hour catamaran luxury cruise and seize the moment. Expedia, Inc. is not responsible for content on external Web sites. Also, would you recommend any day trips to another island? From the magnificent Red and White beaches to the hot springs and the Volcanos coast, the mesmerizing caldera and unique cliff formations of Santorini will mark your memories for life.
Both are great tours.
The white rock towers of southern Santorini. The absolute sailing experience of the Santorinian sunset.
Watch the majestic sunset of Santorini, after a 5-hour excursion to the islands highlights, and a full BBQ Menu with Wine and Beer.
Food on the tours ranges from surprisingly good to great.
Round trip transfers from and to your hotel are included in the price. The view of the volcano with Fira in the background. Catamaran Sunset Boat Tour in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks, Romantic Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with lunch or dinner on board, Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise with BBQ Fresh Fish/Seafood Meal & Drinks, Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Fresh Fish/Seafood Meal & Drinks. 5-Hour Small Group Catamaran Cruise Once themini-bus gathers all our guests, all your worries can be left behind.
Hi there, I love to read and follow all of your posts so thank you for always having the most up to date information! I will say the 5 hours goes very quickly. I was so wrong!
Is there a ferry that 2 people can take on their own and explore the volcano/hot springs, or is it only by tour? Definitely do a boat tour in Santorini.
Book tours, excursions and dining cruises, Explore Santorini with 360 aerial photos, Ammoudi port for the day cruise or from Vlychada port for the sunset cruise, 09:45 AM or 14:45 (finishes after the sunset). Get ready to sail with the most experienced captains and crews that know everything about Santorini and the Aegean islands. We serve on board high quality food made with the finest local ingredients.
Its a more surreal feeling being in a kayak at water-level looking up at the huge cliffs (depending where your tour goes).
Is it worth it to do both? Probably the most exciting thing about Santorini is the amazing sunset! Is it reasonable to do in a day or will we be ferried out?
Maybe with the option of seeing the volcano close up and also the sunset? As the time grows closer (February or early March) search Getyourguide for Santorini Boat Tours and choose the most appropriate. Are there any shorter cruises around Santorini that we can do in that window of time that we will be there? Hi, Dave
Another wondrous beach of Santorini is the secluded White Beach where you can go swimming or simply enjoy the impressive scenery while the crew prepares a delectable barbeque meal on board. Expedia and the Airplane Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. CST# 2029030-50. Special menus (vegetarians, gluten free) are also available. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Sunset Cruise (2:45pm departure) or Day Cruise (9:45am departure).
Jumping into the hot springs from the boat. Thanks! Thanks for your insight, love reading all of your suggestions.
Visit the most iconic places of Santorini, including the famous Red & White beach, the hot springs, and dissolve in crystal waters while the crew prepares for you a hot BBQ dinner with wine, beer, and cocktails. We were thinking of taking the ferry to Milos for a day trip. The security of your data is our highest priority. Save 10% or more on thousands of properties with member prices. This 5-hour cruise is ideal for those who wish to combine sailing, sightseeing and viewing the spectacular sunset of Santorini from the Akrotiri lighthouse onboard.
Otherwise, most tours stop near a beach for swimming and snorkeling but dont really directly visit the beach. Also, is there a boat that will take you to Mykonos for a day and back to Santorini? I assume everyone on board is likely vacationing so Im not sure if this would be significant, but if it may make a different in terms of the number of people on board, Id love to know. Quick question: Is May too early for the boat tours that have swimming?
Its our honeymoon and want a super special day out on the water with food, wine, swimming, snorkeling, and the hot springs. Its not so much what is the best tour but more what is available.
Be sure to take a change of clothes for the sunset tour (it can get chilly at night). Onboard a luxurious sailing catamaran, meet people from all around the world, as passionate with cruises as you are, and roam the calderas highlights. Just another item you can then check off your summer list! Together, we create unique holiday programs based on your spending plan and travel preferences! ), We are visiting Santorini in the next few weeks. The Round The Lighthouse Tour goes into the caldera and offers incredible views of the caldera cliffs. Hi Dave,
Hi Dave, by Santorini Dave Updated: February 27, 2022. Day tour or sunset tour?
Greece is one of the safest countries to swim in.
Thank you, 
Our only concern is that we also want lots of swimming. Swimming from the boat to the warm waters of the hot springs. This tour is very well done and lots of fun. And dont know of any Santorini to Mykonos tours either. In addition, the waves are usually small, especially inside the Caldera where most boat cruises make stops for swimming. We offer great options and prices for private cruises. After the delicious dinner we sail to the Old Port of Fira and following the caldera coastline we reach the hidden church of Eftapedes, the bay of Armeni minutes before we sail to enjoy Santorinis spectacle; the amazing sunset! Boat around the Santorini waters on a local fishing boat. Swim at Mesa Pigadia, sail past the lighthouse and the caldera, swim at the hot springs and enjoy our amazing buffet and beverage selection along with complementary transfers and snorkeling equipment! Those who choose the sunset tour will have the opportunity to admire the astounding sunset below the picturesque village of Oia, one of the top attractions of Santorini. We accept all major credit/debit cards. Be prepared to be insanely pampered. In the check out it asks for passport information. Marvel and take photos next to the Red Beach Cliff, St Nikolas Church next to the hot spirngs, 262 reviews of this activity. In particular, trying to understand if its worth paying the premium for the semi-private luxury catamaran day cruise. But you do get to do more when on the boat tour its a more complete introduction to the caldera. Real reviews from cruise travelers give us the excellence ofsailingin Santorini Island.
There are much better islands to visit on a day tour from Santorini. Not sure if this has an effect on the analysis, but we are staying in Imerovigli which I understand has nice views of the sunset. Dave, your advice on this site is awesome and very detailed. tour starts at 4PM or 5PM. Trying to select the right boat tour for my husband and I (going in a few weeks!). The sunset tour has a later starting date which allows you to do something in the morning. Starting from the picturesque Vlichada marina, we are heading towards the South for our first 30-minute stop in the Red beach for swimming and snorkelling. After our adventures, a delicious authentic meal is being prepared for you by our chef on board, with local food and wine. Not a boat tour, obviously, but super fun. Im looking to travel next year by myself possibly in May/September, which area of Santorini would you recommend I stay?
How much for 2 people? The Semi-Private Sailing Cruise by Renieris Santorini Sailing Center starting from Ammoudi is the perfect choice for those who wish to live and enjoy this amazing spectacle! Their capacity is 20 people maximum and they are ideal for a premium semi-private excursion. Its much better to pack your bags and move to whatever island you want to see. This was such a fun experience! Thanks! The attentive crew will be thereto guide you and prepare for you freshly delicious mealson board (lunch or dinner) consisting of a meat andseafood variety on barbeque, Greek salads andappetizers, accompanied with local wines, beers andchilled beverages. We will be in Santorini in July and I would like to do a catamaran tour of the island and go into caves and see some of the hidden gems of Santorini. Starting from the picturesque, Next to the Red beach, we will stop to the, Moving towards Oia, we switch off our engines to experience the, https://www.santorini-sailing.gr/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=71&id=59&lang=en&view=article#sigProGalleria25b3b91113. I tried to book the private boat tour and the sunset tour above but both were fully booked for our dates. We offer you only the best tours and activities you can do on the island of Santorini by leading local tour operators! You have to do a tour or a chartered/private tour. Weve done a couple of these tours (its always a small group of 2 to 4) to the volcano and they rank as some of the most exhilarating activities weve ever done. Theres no way you should visit Santorini and not do a boat tour. (I did this boat tour last summer and it was awesome.). Hi Dave Awesome site.
Theres no difference between days of the week and busyness. Yes, but with some differences between tours. Ill be honest, I definitely prefer the private. Transfer to and from your pickup location with A/C Minibus. We offer the safest and fastest transfers.
You need to have it with you, in paper form or in digital form. Visit Santorinis highlights and enjoy a full BBQ meal with Fish, Chicken, and Shrimps on this 5-hour Premium Catamaran Cruise. The view of Imerovigli from a caldera boat tour. Preferably a private one. Ill only have 3 days in Mykonos.
For tours that visit the hot springs, the boat will anchor about 30 to 50 meters from the hot spring area and youll need to swim to the warm water. The 5-hour small group tour is cheaper than the other two but will have a few more people on the boat and the food served is not quite as robust as for the semi-private and sunset catamaran cruises.