Greece · SANTORINI CALDERA & VOLCANO CRUISES
The 12 santorini caldera & volcano cruises below are the ones that hold up, each with what it costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top.
Review of Kos to Nisyros: enter a volcanic crater, explore Mandraki, visit Panagia Spiliani, and enjoy an affordable 8-hour island trip.
“Everything was organised very well. The transport was very good and it was easy to follow where we would meet our guide and what boat or bus to take.”
Review of Santorini’s six-hour caldera cruise to the volcano, sulfur hot springs, and Thirassia, with costs, tips, and honest advice.
“The hot springs is not hot. The water is cold when you jump from the boat. The tour doesn’t go down into the caldera.”
Review of Santorini’s 3-hour volcano and hot springs cruise from Fira, including costs, hiking, swimming, timing, boat comfort, and practical tips.
“Trail to volcano is quite strenuous! Views are incredible and swimming to hot springs (actually just warm) was great.”
Review of Santorini’s six-hour cruise to Nea Kameni, hot springs, Thirassia, and Oia, with practical tips on hiking, swimming, and costs.
“great all-day excursion with lots of time to relax after the volcano hike! all transportation to/from was seamless and professional.”
Review of Santorini’s volcano and hot springs cruise, with hike details, swimming tips, costs, timing, and advice on who should book.
“We really enjoyed this experience, even with staying on the boat during the hot springs visit since we can't swim. It was a great chance to take pictures with nice scenery. The visit to the volcano was an unforgettable experience, very cool to see the steam and feel the hot ground. Be prepared to walk on rocks, wear comfortable shoes! As someone who is scared of water/boats, the trip there and back was easy. I recommend this activity, it was our favourite for our whole vacation.”
Review of the $36.20 Nisyros day trip from Kos, with a volcano walk, Mandraki, boat ride, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Worth doing and well organised. Tour guide Marta was good. Timings were spot on. Island was very pretty”
Cruise Santorini’s caldera at sunset, enjoy a Greek buffet, and get hotel transfers for $76. See what’s included and what to expect.
“Enjoyed this trip / good food and fantastic views of Santorini and the caldera / would have been nice to have more romantic music rather than party music.”
Review of Santorini’s 5-hour catamaran cruise, with volcanic swimming stops, Red Beach views, Greek BBQ, drinks, hotel transfers, and sunset sailing.
“Amazing food, crew, views! Generous with wine pouring and plenty of time for swimming in those clear waters - did not feel rushed at all.”
Review of Santorini’s six-hour volcano cruise, hot springs, and Thirassia visit, with tips on walking, pickup points, costs, and value.
“My family and I were unable to participate because the bus departed before the initially scheduled pickup time. We missed the opportunity to participate in the excursion due to the lack of transparency regarding the pickup time. We were under the impression that the pickup time was at 9:30, as advertised, but it turned out to be at 8:55, causing us to miss the initial bus pickup. Be advised they will not refund you.”
Review of Santorini’s sunset catamaran cruise with caldera views, Greek barbecue, swimming stops, hotel transfers, drinks, and practical tips.
“Highly recommend, incredible sunset, wonderful meal and three stops to swim! The crew were friendly too!”
Review of Alex Private Boat Rental’s Santorini caldera cruise, with volcano stops, hot springs, swimming, local lunch, wine, and sunset views.
“Incredible! Panos was a wonderful guide. We loved swimming in the sulfur hot springs. Overall our best outing g in Greece!”
Review the Santorini sunset sailing cruise with volcano hike, hot springs, Greek dinner, wine, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We were looking for an excursion that would let us experience Santorini without all of the crowds and this was a great choice. We had a lovely afternoon getting to see the beauty of the surrounding island, the hike to the volcano and the swim in the hot springs was so fun. The crew was fantastic and the food was delicious. The sunset was beautiful. I would highly recommend that anyone spend an afternoon on this tour.”
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