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Santorini Caldera Classic Cruise: Explore the Island's Beauty with a Savory BBQ and Open Bar
4.7
172 Ratings
Vlychada
Embark on a Santorini Caldera Classic Cruise and explore the island’s beauty while enjoying a savory BBQ and open bar. Swim in hidden coves, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and witness the famous sunset.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vlychada - The cruise starts and ends to the port of Vlychada, in the southern part of Santorini
- Red Beach - Swim and take some photos close to the Red beach. It is located close to the Village of Akrotiri snd is one of the most scenic and famous beaches in Santorini. Its impressive colour is due to the minerals and iron soil.
- White Beach - White beach is one of the most private beaches in Santorini, accessible only by boat. It will impress you with its crystal blue waters and white rocks.
- Lighthouse - Sail past the 19th-century venetian Lighthouse in Akrotiri is standing on the edge of the high cliff. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades and one of the oldest in Greece.
- Mesa Pigadia Beach - Sail past the rocky Black Mountain and the Indian Rock
- Palea Kameni - Swim and snorkel at the hot springs of the Volcano, the warm sulphurous waters are known for their therapeutic benefits.
- Santorini Volcano - We sail around the Volcano
What's Included
- Snorkeling equipment, swimming aids, and towels provided
- Gourmet meal on board including seafood, chicken, sausages, salad, and dessert
- Professional tour escort/host
- Comfortable transportation with A/C minibus or van
- Informative cruise about Santorini
- Open bar with local wine, beers, and soft drinks
- Safety instructions available in 7 languages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hiking on the Volcano
Additional Information
Set sail with Catamaran Classic Cruise for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy Santorini’s scenic beauty, exploring the island’s popular spots within a mere 5 hours. Authentic Caldera Cruising commences as we navigate near the Red and White Beach. Our inaugural swim stop is the hidden inlets of the Black Mountain. Put your snorkelling gear on - it’s time to dive underwater! Our guided cruise journey persists under the Venetian Lighthouse at Akrotiri, on the most southern point of the island, as we penetrate the Caldera. Following this, we stop at the well-known Hot Springs at the Volcanoes, where you can ponder the area’s geothermal power while swimming in the sulfuric inlets. As we head back to the Vlychada port, you’ll have the opportunity to relish your midday or evening meal and engage in extra swimming and snorkelling at the noted Red Beach. Opt for the sunset cruise to witness the unparalleled beauty of the world-renowned Santorini sunset!
- Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants.
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Passport/ID (a copy/photo) is required for all passengers during embarkation
Location
Vlychada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(172 Ratings)
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Aisling
Jul 29, 2024
Well worth the money! Stunning views of the whole island! - We were collected by our driver and driven to the port. We were lucky that it was just us and one other couple however I know it can be busier on other days. The 3 guys looking after us for the day were all so welcoming and attentive all day long. We were given lots of history and facts about the island through out the day. There were 3 swimming spots and we could snorkel. I’m personally a non swimmer so I didn’t go in the water however I was offered a life jacket and they had noodles. The guys on board were very understanding though and assured me if I did go in I would have been perfectly safe. We were served a very tasty BBQ lunch and drinks were flowing all day whenever we wanted. This was the highlight of our holiday and we would highly recommend and would be doing it again when we return to Santorini.
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Bratzoe
Jul 24, 2024
Spectacular views and people - Fantastic time on this beautiful boat with Dimitri and Nico. They took us out to Oia - pointed out wonderful sites, gave us the chance to swim in multiple areas, and were extremely fun to be around. Our driver Afboditi was incredible, stopping to show us amazing views at a winery.
We chose a private tour - just four of us - during the day. Totally worth the money!
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Mauriziotoscani
Jul 16, 2024
Wandering in the caldera - We booked this catamaran cruise, and it was a very special day. They picked us up in front of the hotel, boarded the catamaran "Orama", and we sailed into the caldera stopping several times for bathing at some significant points. We were a dozen passengers, so we had plenty of space for sunbathing or shelter. Even the lunch was super, like or maybe better than at the restaurant. A super crew, with Captain Labros, Sailor Johnny, and our hostess Rea, who won us over with her sympathy and her stories about Santorini's history. An absolutely recommended experience, for those who spend a few days on holiday in Santorini!
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Debby
Jul 14, 2024
Best day! Highly recommend!! - We had the best day on the Orama with Captain Labros, Rea, Chris and Johnny! They were very attentive, they explained the history behind each of the islands and the stops were beautiful. We got to swim 3 times. They provided snorkels and towels and cooked a delicious meal.
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Z1571gtannat
Jul 13, 2024
An unforgettable day - A beautiful day, unique places, welcoming and very kind staff, all accompanied by a great lunch with grilled food on the boat. Recommended
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255nalinis
Jul 4, 2024
Experience to remember - Excellent food, awesome crew,overall beautiful experience. Definitely recommend for others.. this gonna be memorable..
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Paul
Jul 3, 2024
Awesome Atlantis! - We went on the Atlantis with Captain Nick, Michael and Leftedis and had an awesome experience!! From being picked up and taken to the boat by Filippos everything was first class.
Filippos gave us a history of the Island while driving and we were met in a friendly and engaging manner by the Captain and crew. We did the private tour (highly recommend) and I had a medical condition and needed some extra care. All involved were kind and accommodating.
The food was spectacular and we couldn’t stop eating! Glasses were always full and the captain kept giving information on our stops
All in all we had a great time!!! Thanks guys!!
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Kathy
Jul 1, 2024
Santorini sunset cruise on the Oasis - Such an amazing trip on the Oasis. Crew could not
Have been more attentive, friendly or helpful. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.
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Michael_s
Jun 30, 2024
Amazing, Learning & Fun - My family was a group of 7 and the crew created an excellent adventure for us. The captain was extremely knowledgeable, being fifth generation from Santorini. The crew was extremely nice and friendly. The lunch they made far exceeded expectation. It was just as good, if not better than any. We had any restaurant in town.
I would highly recommend taking this tour.
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Sonja
Jul 20, 2024
Incorrect itinerary on TripAdvisor/website - My husband and I did a Classic tour a few days ago and I must say it was a tad disappointing. My main issue is that the itinerary wasn’t followed. I looked at many companies offering the same type of tour and picked the Classic Cruise with Caldera Yachting since the itinerary explicitly states there’s time for swimming and snorkeling at both the Red Beach and around the volcano. We didn’t stop at the Red beach for swimming at all and at the volcano / Palea Kameni we stopped for maybe 10min in the hot springs. I was expecting that they take us to a place close to the volcano for snorkeling too but the boat just turned around after that and started going back. On the way back we did stop twice for swimming but not at the places mentioned in the itinerary. When we stopped at the Black beach for swimming we were also not allowed to swim to the actual beach but told to stay around the boat even though we weren’t far. Instead we were given a 10min swimming break at that spot and then once we climbed in we just sat on the boat for another 10-15min before heading further back. Seeing and swimming in these places was the main goal of our day so this was all very disappointing. The trip itself was smooth, the sea was calm and the food did match what they promised.
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