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The Santorini caldera from the sea, used as the tour header image

Santorini One-Day Tour Schedule

Discover the majestic secrets of Santorini.

Excursion Details

Sail from Crete to Santorini and explore two iconic villages—Oia and Fira. Option to sail by traditional wooden boat to the island's volcanic hot springs. Return the same evening.

Map of the crossing from Crete to Santorini, showing both departure ports
  1. Departure from Crete — Your experience starts from Crete with our high-speed vessels. Find our kiosk at Heraklion or Rethymno ports, where our staff will exchange your voucher for ferry tickets. In about two hours (from Heraklion port), you'll arrive at Santorini's Athinios port.
  2. Arrival in Santorini – Visit Oia — Relax on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus as you travel to Oia, the island's stunning northern tip. Built along the Caldera rim, Oia offers magnificent views of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas, with whitewashed houses perched on volcanic cliffs, the perfect spot for photos and exploration.
  3. Visit Fira or Volcanic Hot Springs — Either explore Fira, Santorini's vibrant capital. Wander picturesque traditional alleyways, admire unique Aegean architecture, shop at local boutiques, or enjoy a drink while taking in views of the volcano across the Caldera cliffs.

    Or

    Sail by traditional wooden boat to the Volcanic Hot Springs and swim in the warm, mineral-rich waters while enjoying views of the active volcano (additional cost).
  4. Return to Crete — Board our vessel at Athinios port for your crossing back to Crete. Enjoy views of the Aegean as you sail toward endless blue horizons.
Visitors walking a cliffside path on the caldera
Steps climbing between whitewashed buildings

Crossing times depend on weather and sea conditions.

On board

Excursion Micro-Moments

The crossing is part of the day out, not only the way there. There is a snack bar on board where you can buy food, beverages and freshly baked Greek products, and open sea on either side of you between Crete and the caldera.

Oia at blue hour, lights coming on along the caldera
A Santorini beach at golden hour, used as the closing call-to-action background

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