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Santorini boat tour: which one to choose

  • 6cruises compared
  • €30lowest price
  • 3 h to 6 htime on the water
  • 6boarding points

The cruise to check first

Caldera catamaran trip with lunch

5 h · from €70 · 9.3/10 (230)

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Updated 29 October 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

Cruises in Santorini side by side

For most visitors the best Santorini boat tour is the caldera catamaran trip with lunch: 5 hours, from €70, with swimming stops and a meal, and a 9.3 score from 230 reviews. The traditional boat cruise is close behind at 9.2 from 299 reviews, from €72.

The other four options are a three-mast sunset dinner cruise, a sunset boat tour from Fira, a caldera cruise sold in three lengths and a glass-bottom boat tour. They leave from Vlychada, Athinios and Fira, or pick you up at your hotel.

Boat trips in Santorini compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Caldera catamaran trip with lunchLunch cruiseOur pick 5 h Not stated Lunch from €70 9.3/10 (230)
Caldera traditional boat cruise with lunch or dinnerLunch cruise 5 h Not stated Lunch from €72 9.2/10 (299)
Sunset cruise with dinnerDinner cruise 4 h 30 min Not stated Dinner from €75 8.7/10 (217)
Sunset boat tour from FiraEvening cruise 4 h 30 min Not stated No food from €45 8.8/10 (48)
Caldera boat cruise (3, 6 or 11 hours)Sightseeing 3 h Not stated No food from €30 8.1/10 (640)
Glass-bottom boat tour of the calderaSightseeing 6 h Not stated No food from €37 8.1/10 (40)

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Lunch cruise · Day · SunsetOur pick

Caldera catamaran trip with lunch

A 5-hour catamaran trip around the caldera with swimming at Red Beach and White Beach, the Palea Kameni hot springs and a meal, from €70.

from €70

9.3/10 from 230 reviews on Civitatis

  • 5 h
  • Not stated
  • Lunch
  • Vlychada marina (hotel pickup optional)
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsMost visitors. It has the best score of the six (9.3) and 230 reviews, with a meal and swimming stops in the price.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a guide: the listing names only a crew. It is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Vlychada marina (hotel pickup optional). Choose between hotel pickup and meeting directly at Vlychada marina. Be ready 15 minutes early. Some hotels cannot be picked up from the lobby, and then the local team gives you a nearby meeting point.
Open or covered
A catamaran. Civitatis does not say whether the deck is open or covered.
Commentary
The listing names an English-speaking crew and no commentary.
Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (pickup option only)
  • Catamaran ride
  • English-speaking crew
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Buffet, plus lunch or dinner and drinks depending on the option
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Lunch cruise · Day · Sunset

Caldera traditional boat cruise with lunch or dinner

A 5-hour cruise on a traditional boat with swimming at Red Beach and White Beach, snorkelling and food and drinks, from €72, in a morning or afternoon version.

from €72

9.2/10 from 299 reviews on Civitatis

  • 5 h
  • Not stated
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup in Santorini
  • Free cancellation up to 72 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsAnyone who wants food and a guide in the price. It is the only cruise here that the listing marks as wheelchair accessible, if declared when booking. It has 299 reviews at 9.2.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want to cancel late: the free window closes 3 days before.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Hotel pickup in Santorini. Hotel pickup in Santorini is included. The provider contacts you the day before to confirm the time, usually one hour before the start.
Open or covered
A traditional boat. Civitatis does not describe the deck.
Commentary
An English-speaking guide.
Included
  • Traditional boat trip
  • Food and drinks
  • English-speaking guide
  • Snorkel equipment
Not included
  • Towels
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 3 days before. Cancel 48 hours before and you get 70% back. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Dinner cruise · Sunset

Sunset cruise with dinner

A 4.5-hour evening sail on a three-mast boat, with dinner at a restaurant on Thirasia, a stop at Palea Kameni's thermal waters and a glass of wine, from €75.

from €75

8.7/10 from 217 reviews on Civitatis

  • 4 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • Dinner
  • Athinios Port
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsCouples and anyone who wants the sunset and a seated dinner in the same trip. It has 217 reviews at 8.7.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want to be back early: the start time moves with the sunset. It is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Athinios Port. The guide meets you at Athinios Port. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or a meeting point is included, and the provider confirms the time the day before. Be there at least 10 minutes early.
Open or covered
A three-masted sailing boat, a schooner. Open or covered deck is not stated.
Commentary
The listing names no guide language and no commentary.
Included
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or meeting point
  • Transport by bus or minibus
  • Three-mast sailing boat cruise
  • Dinner
  • Glass of wine
Not included
  • Entrance to the Nea Kameni volcano (€5 per person)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Evening cruise · Sunset

Sunset boat tour from Fira

A 4.5-hour sunset tour from Fira Old Port with time on the Nea Kameni volcano, a dip in the Palea Kameni thermal waters and a glass of wine, from €45.

from €45

8.8/10 from 48 reviews on Civitatis

  • 4 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Santorini Excursions office, Fira Old Port
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsTravellers who want a sunset on the water with no dinner and the lowest price. It scores 8.8 from 48 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you are staying far from Fira, as the listing includes no pickup. It is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Santorini Excursions office, Fira Old Port. Meet at the Santorini Excursions office at Fira Old Port, 15 minutes early. The old port is below the town, and the walk down or the cable car is on you. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A boat. Civitatis does not describe it.
Commentary
An English-speaking tour assistant.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • English-speaking tour assistant
  • A glass of wine (over 18s)
Not included
  • Entrance to the Nea Kameni volcano (€5 per person)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Caldera boat cruise (3, 6 or 11 hours)

A caldera cruise sold in three lengths, from a 3-hour ride from Fira Old Port to 6 and 11-hour options with pickup, from €30.

from €30

8.1/10 from 640 reviews on Civitatis

  • 3 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Old Port of Fira (3-hour option)
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsBudget travellers: it is the cheapest cruise here and has the most reviews, 640, at 8.1.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want food or a set programme: lunch is not included and the stops differ by option. It is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Old Port of Fira (3-hour option). For the 3-hour version, meet at the Old Port of Fira, 15 minutes early. For the 6 and 11-hour versions the provider contacts you the day before to arrange pickup near your hotel.
Open or covered
A boat. Civitatis does not describe it.
Commentary
An English-speaking guide and crew.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • English-speaking guide
  • English-speaking crew
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off and transport to the port (depending on the option)
Not included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to the Nea Kameni volcano (€5 per person)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Glass-bottom boat tour of the caldera

A 6-hour trip on a glass-bottomed boat from Fira Old Harbour, with 1.5 hours on the Santorini volcano and a visit to Palea Kameni and Thirasia, from €37.

from €37

8.1/10 from 40 reviews on Civitatis

  • 6 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Santorini Excursions office, Old Harbour in Fira
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want to see the sea floor and the volcano in one trip, at a low price. It scores 8.1 from 40 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want food or a quick outing: it lasts 6 hours and nothing to eat is included. It is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Santorini Excursions office, Old Harbour in Fira. Meet at the Santorini Excursions - Dakoutros Bros J.V. offices at the Old Harbour in Fira, 15 minutes early. You walk down for 25 to 30 minutes or take the cable car, which costs €10 per person each way. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A glass-bottomed boat.
Commentary
An English-speaking tour assistant.
Included
  • Glass-bottomed boat trip
  • English-speaking tour assistant
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Admission to the volcano (€5 per person)
  • Cable car (€10 per person each way)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

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Questions about boat trips in Santorini

Which Santorini boat tour is best?

The caldera catamaran trip with lunch, from €70, scores 9.3 from 230 reviews. The traditional boat cruise, from €72, scores 9.2 from 299.

Which Santorini cruise is best for sunset?

The sunset cruise with dinner (from €75, 8.7 from 217 reviews) or the sunset boat tour from Fira (from €45, 8.8 from 48 reviews). The traditional boat cruise also has an afternoon option.

Is the volcano entrance included?

No. On the sunset dinner cruise, the Fira sunset tour, the caldera boat cruise and the glass-bottom tour, the €5 per person entrance to Nea Kameni is extra.

Do the cruises include hotel pickup?

The catamaran trip (pickup option), the traditional cruise and the sunset dinner cruise do. The Fira sunset tour and the glass-bottom tour meet in Fira.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. Five of the six allow it up to 24 hours before. The traditional boat cruise allows it up to 3 days before.

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