The 15 Best Caldera Cruises in Santorini

1.Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

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

Santorini catamaran from Ammoudi with BBQ, open bar, snorkel swims at Mesa Pigadia and White and Red beaches, plus hot springs.

“I booked this sunset cruise on the day of my husband’s 50th birthday and what an amazing day it was. From start to finish we could not fault it. The crew and the food were amazing and even all of the other guests we spent the afternoon with. The day was planned to perfection and I have recommended Santorini Yacht Club to others staying in my hotel who have gone on to book. I unfortunately misplaced my reading glasses but after me emailing the company a driver came to meet me the following day to return them. We return home today after a 7 day stay in Imerovigli and the…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Santorini caldera cruise from Fira with volcano hike, warm hot springs swim, and independent Thirassia time, guided and good value.

“Good instructions about where to meet and easy to find. The main thing is how long it will take to go down from Fira downtown to the port - the cable car ride is just a few minutes but it may not be running at full capacity. For us, it was so the down journey was less than 10 minutes including a short wait. The boat itself was mostly but not completely full - it was easy to check in and find a spot to sit. They played music that was a little loud but not too bad. The volcano was fun - the island itself wasn't that interesting but…”

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3.Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

5-hour Santorini catamaran cruise with Red and White Beach swims, hot springs, BBQ, and open bar, plus a sunset option from Vlychada.

“It was so convenient to be picked up at our hotel for this activity. Nancy was a very friendly and helpful cruise guide. The BBQ was delicious! The captain steered us for the best view of the 🌅 sunset. We highly recommend this Sunset Cruise to everyone visiting Santorini. Excellent value!”

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4.Scuba Diving Experience in Caldera for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 597 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

First-time scuba in Santorini’s caldera for beginners. Small group, gear included, calm coaching, volcanic reef, marine life, about 3 hours.

“One of the best experiences. I was struggling initially to get accustomed to being inside water but Alex our instructor helped me through to make sure I don't chicken out last minute. great team. they make sure you are well taken care off and have a lovely time inside the waters”

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5.Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Santorini sunset caldera cruise on the King Thiras with welcome drinks and a Greek buffet dinner, plus pickup and return by bus.

“Really good sunset boat trip which was good value for money. The food was decent enough and there was plenty of it. Informative commentary whilst cruising round the different islands. Transport pick up and return was well organised.”

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6.Caldera Classic Catamaran Cruise w/ Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 379 reviews · 5 hours · from $123

Santorini caldera catamaran cruise with hotel pickup, BBQ and unlimited drinks, Red and White Beaches, Nea Kameni snorkeling, and sunset.

“Everyone was friendly. When we went there was a couple doing wedding photos which I thought was weird so we pretty much had to move when they were in our area which was annoying but we just sat and enjoyed the viewed after we ate. There was plenty of food for sure. Def worth the food and scenery”

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7.Romantic Sunset Catamaran Caldera Cruise incl. Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Romantic Santorini sunset catamaran with BBQ dinner, unlimited wine and beer, hot springs swim, optional snorkeling, and hotel pickup.

“It was a lovely afternoon. Pick up and drop off was seamless. The boat tour itself was great, although it can sometimes get a bit bumpy. Towels were provided. Lunch was great. You could have as much wine/beer as you wanted. We ended the tour by watching the sun set over the water.”

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8.Santorini Caldera Sailing Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Sail Santorini’s caldera by catamaran with swimming stops at Red and White Beach, volcanic islands, and a BBQ lunch with drinks.

“The crew made it very enjoyable. They made sure everyone had enough food and drink. The tour itself was beautiful. The lunch was absolutely delish. I loved it.”

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9.Caldera Luxury Catamaran Cruise w/ Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 237 reviews · 5 hours · from $148

A 5-hour Santorini luxury catamaran cruise with hotel pickup, snorkeling at Nea Kameni, Red and White Beaches, and unlimited drinks plus BBQ.

“Loved this boat trip! Easy and prompt transfer. Beautiful boat and not many people. Great, huge lunch too!”

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10.Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Catamaran sailing in Santorini with a volcano hike, hot-springs swim, Greek buffet dinner, and sunset off Oia, with wine on board.

“The experience was good. But would have been better if we had been able to understand our tour guide. His English was so accented that we only understood a fraction of what he was saying.”

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11.Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $260

Private 7-hour Santorini caldera tour with Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, Akrotiri Lighthouse, Black Sand Beach, and Profitis Ilias.

“This was a great private tour. Our tour guide Petros P was excellent and very knowledgeable and brought us to all the beautiful spots and helped take great pictures. He worked with us to make sure we saw what we wanted to see and it was great to have him know the right spots and avoid the large cruise tours. I would recommend highly.”

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12.Comfort Max Catamaran Caldera Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $72

Catamaran from Ammoudi Bay, Santorini, with volcano and snorkel stops, Greek BBQ, and open bar. Small-group up to 50.

“Very disappointed that the boat didn’t go to some of the top attractions as advertised, including red beach, white beach, etc. The guide told us at the beginning that due to weather condition, they would take a different route without mentioning any specifics such as changes of stops/activities, thus many people didn’t realize they wouldn’t go to red beach, etc. until the end. The boat took us to a place without much view and spent two hours there. It was boring and disappointing. I understand weather is beyond our control, but upset that the tour guide was ambiguous about the changes. We went to the red beach via taxi within…”

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13.Santorini Caldera Sunset Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Santorini sunset on a traditional wood boat with hotel pickup, swimming and snorkeling, Greek food, local wine, and caldera views.

“We had a really nice time and the food was great, especially for he chicken that the Captain made. Alex was wonderful. There was a storm rolling in so we didn’t get to visit the beaches nor did we witness the sunset. But the captain made the best of it for us. I loved the fact that it was a small group. Only 6”

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14.Sunset Caldera Cruise with BBQ Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

5-hour Santorini sunset cruise by luxury catamaran with hotel pickup, hot springs, swim stops, BBQ meal, and beer wine and sodas.

“This sunset cruise was super well organized and lots of fun! The crew was excellent, the food delicious, and the views and sunset were beautiful. Definitely a unique way to see the caldera. Highly recommended!”

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15.Santorini Caldera Gold Day Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

5-hour Santorini caldera catamaran cruise with lunch, open bar, and swimming stops at Red Beach, hot springs, Thirassia, and Oia.

“Excellent cruise and crew! Enjoyed the scenery and food. Trip was worthwhile and would book it again.”

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