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Top 15 Santorini Boat Trips & Cruises

186 reviewed

From the volcano and the hot springs to Thirassia and the caldera rim, the boat trips are how you see Santorini from below. This list ranks the best cruises: where each one stops, how long you get in the water, what is included, and what a seat costs.

Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit - Getting to Athinios Port: meeting point, timing, and first sails

1.Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,869 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $29Our pick

Sail Santorini’s caldera on a wooden boat, hike Nea Kameni, swim hot sulfur springs, then dip again at Thirassia and maybe catch Oia sunset.

“Very informative, liked the achievement of reaching the top of the volcano! Nice to be able to see & feel the volcanic activity from the sulphur fumaroles. The hot springs swim was great and felt the length of the trip & what was covered was just right.”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music - Getting There Smoothly: Hotel Pickup and the Port Experience

2.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,886 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

5-hour Santorini catamaran with hot springs, Red and White Beach swims, BBQ dinner, unlimited white wine, drinks, and music.

“What a great experience! We had local pick up which was clear and easy. All staff were so friendly and helpful. The food and atmosphere were amazing and the views were just stunning!”

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Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer - Red Beach and White Beach Photo Stops: Stunning Colors, No Swimming, No Drop-Off

3.Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,209 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Premium small-group Santorini catamaran with BBQ, open bar, transfers, hot springs swim, and calm-cove snorkeling plus photo stops.

“A perfect way to see Santorini! The views were incredible and we got to swim in the crystal clear water at multiple spots. The service was incredible and the lunch was delicious!”

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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - Red Beach and White Beach: photo stops, not swim stops

4.Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,933 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Santorini catamaran cruise with BBQ, wine, snorkeling stops, and hotel transfers. See Red/White Beach, hot springs, and the caldera.

“Pleasant, relaxed activity for an afternoon/evening with my teen daughter. The swims were fun, even in October. Food was good, the boat was very clean, staff was friendly and professional.”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Pickup to port: the timing you should plan around

5.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Luxury Santorini catamaran with hotel pickup, open bar, Greek meal, and hot-springs swimming plus Red/White Beach snorkeling in 5–6 hours.

“If you want to see the best sunset in Santorini and don’t want to beat or be with the crowds, please do this tour. They dock at the most amazing spot for sunsets and their crew, Celine and Dimitri take AMAZING PHOTOS, and amazing care of us. It was just good vibes all around. Highly recommend this tour! (The dolmadakia was the star of the meal)”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - Volcano Hot Springs: The Warm-Water Detour That Changes the Mood

6.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Half-day Santorini catamaran with hotel pickup, Prosecco and open bar, multiple swimming stops, and a BBQ meal including mussels, shrimp, and Greek salad.

“My family and I had the most amazing time on this day out! We were a group of 15 so we were lucky enough to have the catamaran to ourselves! From the pick up, the beautiful food provided, unlimited drinks from the bar and an amazing crew, it made for the perfect day!! We stopped along the way to swim in the most crystal clear water, and finished the day with the most breathtaking sunset! You will not be disappointed with this tour. The crew were amazing and professional and took great care of us. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend booking this tour.”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Stop 1: Red Beach Snorkeling Near the Iconic Red Cliffs

Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks - Day Cruise Route: Ammoudi to White and Red Beaches

8.Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,255 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

5-hour Santorini caldera catamaran cruise from Ammoudi with BBQ meal, open bar, snorkeling gear, and hot-spring swims near the volcano.

“I was hesitant at first to take another catamaran journey on another vacation on another island. I thought once you do one you've done them all. I was COMPLETELY wrong. This is such a unique experience to take in the essence of how beautiful Santorini truly is. Being able to see the South side of the island and see the beauty that exists on the Black, White & Red beaches was surreal. Getting an opportunity to swim/snorkel in the Aegean Sea was breathtaking. And, getting to feel the water temperature difference as we docked by the volcano was awesome. Tack on an authentic Greek barbecue was a good way to…”

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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset - From hotel door to jetty: how the day starts

9.Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Sail Santorini’s caldera by catamaran with Greek BBQ, wine/beer, swim stops at hot springs and Red Beach, plus sunset on select cruises.

“Amazing views, food and staff! Everything was superb from start to finish! You will NOT be disappointed!!!! My group absolutely loved everything! Highly recommend and would do again! The sunset was beyond words! You had to see it to believe it!!!”

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Santorini: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

Santorini: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks - Getting There Smoothly from Thera (and Why Cruise Ship Days Are Tricky)

10.Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,452 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

5-hour Santorini catamaran cruise with BBQ, drinks, and 3 swim/snorkel stops near the volcano and hot springs. Morning or sunset.

“This is my second time on this tour, with the same company, and I still recommend them. Safe, fun, informative, with a great lunch and plenty of time to swim and relax while listening to music and coasting on the water.”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks

Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks - Hot Springs at Nea Kameni: warm water, big views, and what to bring

Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia) - Nea Kameni volcano hike: the €5 entry, shoes, and summit views

Santorini: Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise

Santorini: Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise - From your hotel to Athinios Port: expect a pickup rhythm, not a sprint

13.Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,224 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Santorini volcano and hot springs at Nea Kameni, then a sunset dinner cruise with Greek buffet and unlimited local wine.

“Volcano DJ was awesome. The entire cruise team made the experience so memorable. Personal highlights was the volcano hike and view from the top, swimming the warm thermal waters, and sailing quietly after dinner to enjoy a super romantic sunset. Highly recommend”

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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port - Price and Logistics: What You Pay vs. What You’ll Add

14.Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Nea Kameni volcano hike and Palea Kameni hot-springs swim from Fira Old Port in a guided 3-hour boat cruise.

“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

Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer - Red Beach: a 30-minute swim with photo-worthy color