The Mediterranean · FIRA BOAT TRIPS
Good boat trips in Fira fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each fare covers and how they differ.
Review of Santorini’s 5-hour catamaran cruise, with caldera views, swimming stops, Greek BBQ, drinks, transfers, and sunset sailing.
“The sightseeing tour, customer service and food was great. We had a wonderful time!”
Review of Santorini’s six-hour cruise to Nea Kameni, hot springs, and Thirassia, with practical tips on hiking, swimming, costs, and value.
“Great cruise to see the Volcano, swim to the Hot Springs and have a meal/walk around Thirassia Island. Good value for money too, very friendly staff on board! Make sure you carry cash for the Volcano Hike Entrance (€5). We also paid €10 for the cable car to get to the port and to get back up to Fira. Thank you for a great experience :)”
Review of Santorini’s 5-hour catamaran cruise with swim stops, hot springs, Greek BBQ, drinks, hotel transfers, and small-group comfort.
“Very nice tour, super crew with Stefano, Elektra and Yannis - they made it unforgettable. Food was fresh and very delicious and the tour around the island with different stops perfect. Thank you!”
Review of the Crete to Santorini fast ferry day trip, with Oia, Fira, transport details, costs, timing, and practical advice.
“The island the history and the people- all great. Well organised and worth every cent.”
Review of Santorini’s luxury catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, Greek barbecue, open drinks, hotel transfers, and sunset views.
“This cruise was a BLAST!!!! It was one of our favorite parts of Santorini. The crew was amazing and the food was really good!”
Review of Santorini’s 3-hour volcano boat trip, Nea Kameni hike, Palea Kameni hot springs, costs, tips, and who should book.
“J'ai passé un bon moment mais le prix ne le vaut pas selon moi... En effet, 30€ qui revient au final à 55€/personne. Je m'explique. Le tarif sur le site marchand est de 30€ mais ce qu'on ne nous dit pas c'est que pour descendre au vieux port, il faut prendre un téléphérique qui coute 10€/ trajet donc 20€ aller-retour (on peut descendre à pied mais très pentu, peu faisable pour Mr et Mme tout le monde, et au retour mon mari sportif a voulu monter les marches mais on nous annonce que c'est fermé donc, tu paies!). Ensuite les bains, à peine la moitié y sont allés. Il est…”
See Pyrgos, Oia, Imerovigli, and Firostefani on a four-hour Santorini shore tour with a small group and local guide.
“small groups are the best. our tour guide Emmanuela was knowledgeable and fun. May be early start tours like 7-730 am would be a good idea to beat the crowds which are unbearable despite low turist season. overall we are very happy with the tour and Emmanuela”
Review of Santorini’s 4-hour Oia shore excursion, with Three Domes, Fira cable car, guide tips, costs, walking demands, and cruise timing.
“The description didn’t make clear it was a private tour but we were pleasantly surprised that it was just the 4 os us (husband,wife, 10 &12 yr old boys). Victor was an amazing local guide who clearly loves what he’s doing, loves his country, and customized the tour for us. Driver Niko was kind and careful. All in all a wonderful 4 hrs spent. Highly recommend.”
Review of Santorini’s 4-hour luxury catamaran cruise, with swimming, volcanic islets, Greek BBQ, drinks, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“El guía no recomiendo a nadie. Mal genio y malcriado. Lo demás muy bien”
Review of Santorini’s six-hour Thirasia cruise, volcano hike, hot springs, pickup details, costs, swimming, and practical tips.
“Il serait bien d’avoir une meilleure description de la journée sur ce site car je n’avais aucune idée que l’on aurait 2h pour diner dans un resto sur l’ile de Thirassa. De plus, c’est vraiment compliqué retrouver son bus au retour, aucune indication sur ceux-ci. Très peu de temps aussi au sommet du volcan puisque le guide parle en anglais en premier donc ça donne peu de tenps au Franco de gravir le volcan par la suite.”
Review of Santorini’s 5-hour catamaran cruise with Red Beach, hot springs, Thirassia, a seafood lunch, open bar, and hotel transfers.
“So fun!!! Would definitely do again!! The staff was SO energetic, friendly, and fun. They were constantly asking if we needed a drink refill or any kind of seasickness medicine for those that suffer from that. The lunch they cooked (literally on the boat) was absolutely incredible. Shrimp, muscles, grilled chicken, Greek salad, homemade tzatziki, pasta, sausage, bread. They sat the table and we all ate on the boat. It was so amazing. I feel like it was the perfect amount of time- it didn’t feel like we were on the boat for too long or not long enough. The transportation from our Airbnb to the boat and back after…”
See Santorini’s caldera, villages, beaches, and Oia on a flexible five-hour private tour made for cruise passengers.
“This was our favourite experience in Europe! Manos was INCREDIBLE! He gave us the most amazing customized experience, he was kind, insightful, and took us to some of the best spots for some amazing pics, great spot to grab a frappe, and most favourite a swim on the black sandy beaches! I would go back and seek Manny for future experiences. This is a great was to see Santorini. Would highly recommend was truly awesome 🤍🩵💙 P.S. we one of us also forgot an item in the car and Manny is sending it back to canada on his own dime! Unexpected, kind, generous and simply a class act! So grateful…”
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