Santorini

Santorini Caldera Day Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks

Santorini, Greece

5 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Revel in Santorini’s beauty aboard a traditional 'caique' sailboat on this relaxing 5-hour cruise. Relax on the pretty wooden boat and admire the wonderful scenery as you sail around the caldera past sheer cliffs, islands and beaches. Stop to bathe in hot springs, swim and snorkel at Red Beach, and marvel at the views of shimmering white Fira, Imerovigli and the southern lighthouse, perched high on the clifftops. Enjoy unlimited drinks and a tasty lunch on board, and afterward, choose to visit Oia to experience its famously beautiful sunset views.

5-hour Santorini caldera cruise by traditional caique sailing boat
Admire Santorini’s cliffs, beaches and sparkling white towns from the caldera
Swim and snorkel at Red Beach and bathe in therapeutic hot springs
Enjoy lunch and unlimited beer, wine and sodas on deck
Opt to visit Oia to witness a stunning sunset from the clifftop terraces
Ideal for families
Relax with included hotel, airport or port pickup or drop-off

What's Included

Transportation from/to hotel with an A/C minibus/van
White local wine & soft beverages
Lunch
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Gratuities
The cruise does not include hiking on the volcano

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

10:30 AM

Pickup details

Pick up with luxury mini bus from your hotel or the closest accessible meeting point We will contact you 24h prior to the cruise to define the pick-up time and point

What To Expect

Vlychada (Pass By)

Red Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

White Beach (Pass By)

Akrotiri Lighthouse (Pass By)

Mesa Pigadia Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santorini Volcano

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thirassia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Amoudi Bay

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

47 reviews

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Great Day Sailing the Caldera!

Richard_S, May 2024

The crew was great from Caldera Yachting Company, particularly the lead crewman. He was friendly, helped explain the areas and made the best bbq! The Captain Vadillo did a good job navigating with the wind and choppy seas. The crew ensured they interacted with everyone. Our driver to the port was very informative.

A little disappointed...

Janet_E, Oct 2023

A little disappointed because we booked the trip for the traditional wooden boat. No one asked if we minded being on a catamaran

Santorini water dream

sharon_h, Jul 2023

It was wonderful nice lunch made friends with others sat on top of boat great views. Captain not very inclusive kept being friendly to group of americans but not very chatty with us or the other couple. I think 10 is too many as no space on table had to sit elsewhere 8 could be better as tiny 50 year old boat. Stops good timing food exceptional Alex on boat a star. Would come again if 8 people. Transfers brilliant made our day. Thanks Viator i will use you again.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience.

Great Company

Gary_M, Jun 2023

Brilliant day, lots of swim stops, crew and other guests really good company. My phone dropped out of my pocket in the bus on the way back to the hotel. Caldera yachting returned it to my hotel for me absolutely excellent service and very much appreciated. Would heartily recommend this company a really enjoyable experience from start to end

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for your amazing review and recommendation. We are looking welcoming on board again in future.

Definitely the highlight of our trip...

Joy, Oct 2017

Definitely the highlight of our trip! Make sure to coordinate with the provider days before the tour. The food is fantastic though you have to limit what you get since food is shared in the group by the table.

This was the highlight of our 5 days on...

Kevin S, Aug 2017

This was the highlight of our 5 days on Santorini. The views were beautiful, the crew was friendly, and the food was great! I can't recommend it enough.

It was a beautiful experience and the...

susan c, Aug 2017

It was a beautiful experience and the staff were very nice and helpul. Food was very traditional and superb and to top it all the dolphins saw us back home. Liked it also because it was a small group.

I have mixed thoughts about the trip...

noleaveleft, Aug 2017

I have mixed thoughts about the trip, the cautiousness of the captain leant towards stalag, apparently a recent experience with drunks had made them nervous, but I felt I was at primary school. It was not relaxing. His second man was very pleasant and helpful though. Safety was priority

Sailing around the caldera was just a...

Shane E, Jul 2017

Sailing around the caldera was just a great experience. Swimming in the sea, sunbaking on the deck, enjoying the views of the island, a great lunch cooked by the captain, plenty to drink. We finished up at the little harbour below Oia, which gave us great views up to that town. Loved it.

This was one of the highlights of our...

Jill E, Jul 2017

This was one of the highlights of our 10 day trip to Greece! We had friends who tried to talk us out of taking a sailboat cruise because they said they were cheesy. I chose this one because it was a smaller group about 14 people with a crew of 4. What a wonderful way to spend a day. The boat was very nice and the crew was so much fun! They served beer, wine, waters and sodas all day and cooked lunch for the guests which was fresh and delicious! The captain stopped at several spots so we could jump off the boat and swim in the beautiful blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It was so relaxing and a great way for our family my husband and I and our 18 and 20 year old children to spend time together. I think this day cruise was much better than the larger boats with more people. This was intimate and personable. I highly recommend! It was worth every penny!

We were picked up right on time from...

Eleonora P, Jun 2017

We were picked up right on time from our hotel and after picking up other guests from several hotels, we arrived to a marina where we boarded a small catamaran. There were total 13 people plus 3 members of the crew, so the boat was full to the capacity. We were taken to several locations where you could swim, but the water was too cold, so we opted to enjoy the views instead and take pictures. Ladies cooked us tasty lunch and all the guests had an ability to get to know one another over lunch. I want to point out that overall the cruise was good, but the ladies who were part of the crew made that experience excellent with their hospitality, attentiveness and anticipating each guest's needs.

I had a great time, I highly recommend...

Michael L, Jun 2017

I had a great time, I highly recommend this tour, It was wonderful spending time on the water and seeing all the sights.

We were upgraded to the catamaran...

yeo.ellen, Mar 2017

We were upgraded to the catamaran 'Rainbow'. The crew took very good care of us, the catamaran was clean and the delicious food prepared by Joy was excellent! Although the weather was not brilliant and the waters choppy, we enjoyed the luxury onboard 'Rainbow'. It was a memorable trip for us!

This was a lovely way to end our stay...

Karen G, Feb 2017

This was a lovely way to end our stay on Santorini. Definitely worth the cost. The lunch was delicious and plentiful. The drinks flowed freely. Views are stunning. Chose not to partake of the Caldera hot spring, but the couple of people who did said it was great. Safety is a primary concern of the crew, but also very friendly and funny. My only complaint was that at 5 hours it was about 45 minutes too long. The trip back was pretty rough water, which made the last part a little unpleasant. Other than that, this was fabulous.

We went on this cruise on boxing day...

Tasneem A, Dec 2016

We went on this cruise on boxing day the day after Christmas and it was definitely the highlight of our stay in Santorini for all three of us. We went on a catamaran instead of the traditional boat and it did not disappoint at all. Everything was done efficiently. Pick up and drop off at the hotel went smoothly, and the boat crew were excellent. Unlimited drinks, including alcoholic beverages, were on offer and we enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared on board while the boat was moored off one of the smaller islands. The waters were quite choppy, so even if you've never been seasick before, it's advisable to take an anti-sickness pill before the cruise to enjoy the experience fully. The cruise lasted about 5 hours, and included watching the sun set while we were out on sea. I would highly recommend this cruise.

This was a fantastic day! Everyone in...

Teresa A, Nov 2016

This was a fantastic day! Everyone in the group really enjoyed this trip. The staff were all professional and friendly and it felt very very luxurious. The drinks were plentiful and the lunch was fantastic for both meat eaters and vegetarians. It was a great way to see the island as we stopped in the hot springs that were not too hot when we were there and then approached Oia so saw it from the water. We chose to stay in Oia to watch the sunset and thought that we would be able to get a transfer back to our hotel later as stated in the description however the transfer left and so we had to get a taxi. This is the only reason I would give it four stars and not five.

This day cruise was the ultimate in...

Steven T, Oct 2016

This day cruise was the ultimate in luxury. I really enjoyed the small group, the personal attention, and all the amenities of the catamaran. Our onboard cook Xara was an expert! This is a must-do in Santorini, and I can't recommend this sailing company enough.

The cruise with 'Rainbow' ferry was...

Debabrata G, Oct 2016

The cruise with 'Rainbow' ferry was awesome! The crew, chef, food everything was great. They managed well systematically. I would recommend them for Santorini boat trip.

An absolutely fabulous day. A lovely...

Gretta S, Sep 2016

An absolutely fabulous day. A lovely crew and great lunch. The crew were extremely knowledgeable and fun. The traditional boat was not available but we were asked the previous day if we would mind be upgraded to a catamaran. I highly recommend this trip.

Highlight of our trip. Food was...

Melinda I, Jun 2016

Highlight of our trip. Food was amazing! We only had five people on our tour so it was very intimate and almost had the boat to ourselves. Gregory on our crew was so sweet and cordial. While snorkeling he showed us fish and a sea urchin. It was very laid back and relaxing. A perfect excursion.