Santorini Volcano Tours and Activities

Experience the coastline of Santorini from the water during this 5-hour catamaran cruise. Choose between daytime and sunset bookings, both allow you to travel with an intimate group of 20 or fewer fellow passengers. Snorkel equipment is available for stops along the route, and you'll dine on snacks and drinks.

Many visitors to Santorini stick to the main island and never make it to the impressive volcano jutting out from across the caldera - but a much greater number of in-the-know visitors make the journey during peak season, meaning that seats on cruises often sell out weeks or months ahead of time. There are no water taxis or ferries to the volcano, either, so a tour is really the only way to visit. Don’t miss out on your chance to sail into the caldera, walk along the volcano ridge, and learn all about the volcano’s history and geology.

Cruise Santorini’s caldera and experience its volcano, hot springs, and Thirassia island in one hassle-free trip with this tour from Fira or other points on Santorini. Admire the caldera from a traditional boat as you sail to the island's volcano, and climb to its craters to see and hear about their formation. Finally, bathe in hot springs and enjoy time in a traditional Thirassia village before your return cruise.

This tour provides a stress-free overview of Santorini’s natural and historic beauty, making it ideal for first-time visitors and travelers with limited time. Board your traditional Greek Caique boat and venture out to the volcano of Santorini. Climb to the top and take in the views before sailing to the warm, sulfuric waters where you can have a dip. Visit Thirassia and enjoy free time to explore before heading back to Santorini,

Make the most out of your time in Santorini aboard this relaxing and tranquil sunset sail on a catamaran. Enjoy the splendid views from the catamaran as it sails around Santorini. Swim and snorkel in the blue sea and indulge in a delicious barbecue dinner prepared onboard. Imbibe unlimited drinks such as local wine and water.

Cruise the waters off Santorini during this 5-hour boat journey. Step aboard the luxury catamaran and relax in one of the comfortable seating areas as you sail out of Amoudi port. Stop first at the volcano to take a dip in the hot springs or indulge in a mudbath. Sail past one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece, Akrotiri, then go to the Red and White beaches area. Swim, relax and enjoy a traditional Greek barbecue meal. Food, snorkeling equipment, open bar and round-trip hotel transportation are provided. This Viator exclusive tour is not available anywhere else. 

Experience the volcanic beauty of the Aegean and an unforgettable Santorini sunset on this afternoon catamaran cruise. Travel in style and comfort aboard a luxury catamaran, stopping to bask on Santorini’s red and white sand beaches, snorkel among crystalline waters, and soak in volcanic hot springs. With included hotel transport plus a fresh Greek barbecue and unlimited soft drinks, beer, and local wine served onboard, it's a decadent way to enjoy the island’s famous sights.

Spend the day sailing around beautiful Santorini on a catamaran. Imbibe unlimited amounts of white wine, soft drinks, and water and indulge in a delicious barbecue prepared onboard the catamaran as you sail in the gorgeous blue waters of the sea off the shore of Santorini.

Experience the volcanic beauty of Santorini’s caldera—and its sunset from Oia—in one seamless experience with this full-day cruise. Rather than joining the dots of separate trips, roll everything into one: sailing the caldera to visit Thirassia island, see volcanic craters, and swim in hot springs before docking in Oia to admire Santorini's sunset from its cliffside viewpoints. Round-trip transfers from cross-island meeting points are included for ease.

A good choice for someone to visit the volcano of Santorini,without spending enough time and money is the following tour.

Sail from Fira’s old port to see steaming craters, hot springs, and volcanic islands on a cruise by traditional boat. You’ll touch down at Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, and Thirassia, cruising past Oia on your way back to Santorini. With stops to walk to the craters, swim, lounge in mud baths, and hang out in island taverns, experience the best of these picture-perfect islands’ culture, scenery, and cuisine.

Get views of Santorini from aboard a catamaran during this boat excursion. Sip unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks while taking in glimpses of the island's beaches and volcanic landscape. Make stops at the White Beach, soak in some local hot springs, go snorkeling, and watch the sun dip below the horizon in Oia. Barbecue meal and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get away from the crowds on Santorini with this day-long cruise around three small volcanic islands nestled in Santorini’s natural harbor. Sailing from spot to spot on a traditional Greek sailboat, explore the volcano at Nea Kameni; relax in the sulfur hot springs at Palea Kameni; and walk around the striking white-and-blue village of Manolas on Thirassia.

Enjoy a relaxing day away from the Santorini mainland on this small-group sailing tour of the caldera, calling at Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, and Thirassia. Admire coastal views as you cruise across the water on a traditional wooden ship, then take advantage of free time to explore the volcanic landscapes and experience traditional island life, before passing the impressive Oia cliffs on your way back to Athinios Port, where your return transfer awaits.

Sail across Santorini’s beautiful ‘caldera’ (flooded crater) and visit the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia on this half-day cruise. Board a sightseeing boat at Athinios port, and admire Santorini’s cliffs and sugar-cube towns as you cruise to Nea Kameni. Enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater, bathe in the warm springs, and then cruise to peaceful Thirasia. Explore and have lunch here at leisure before cruising back to Santorini. Upgrade to stop off at Oia to witness its famously stunning views of the sunset over the caldera.

Experience some of the top attractions around Santorini on this boating adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy activities that include sailing across Santorini’s caldera to Palea Kameni and Thirasia, marveling at Santorini’s scenic beauty on the way to Nea Kameni, relaxing in thermal pools, and upgrading for a sunset excursion in Oia.

Santorini owes its spectacular shape to the volcano that blew apart Thera island more than 3,500 years ago. Today, uninhabited Nea Kameni island is the easiest place to see the volcano at work. This cost-effective boat trip gets you there in just 10 minutes, with time to walk up to the craters, smell the sulfur, see the smoke, and take your pictures, then brings you back to Fira Old Port.

Explore Santorini’s stunning caldera on this cruise with pickup from the Port of Athinios. You’ll see the  active crater on the lava island Nea Kameni and dip your feet in the hot springs of Palea Kameni. On Thirassia, you’ll have free time to swim at the beach, have a waterside lunch at your own expense, or simply explore the Village of Manolas.

Set sail aboard one of the most luxurious vessels in Santorini, the one-of-a-kind Ipanema 58 catamaran. On this Viator Exclusive tour, feel like a member of the jet set as you cruise inside the caldera for a soak in volcanic hot springs, swim and snorkel at the island’s red and white beaches, and watch a famous Santorini sunset from the water. Relax on spacious deck lounges and be pampered by an attentive crew, who serves up a delicious Greek barbecue lunch right on deck.

Cruise around Santorini on this half-day catamaran tour departing from Vlihada Marina. Observe famed sights such as the Venetian Lighthouse, the Indian Rocks, the Red Beach and the village of Akrotiri as you glide atop clear blue water. Go ashore at the White Beach and enjoy a swimming and snorkeling excursion, then take in panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the neighboring Cyclades Islands during the return trip. During the trip indulge in a buffet-style meal and sip drinks from the open bar on board.

See the highlights of Santorini from the water on this luxurious, half-day catamaran tour. Pick from morning or afternoon tour times, and meet your private vehicle directly at your hotel, after which you’ll be transferred to the port. Once aboard the catamaran, you’ll set sail on a sightseeing tour, and will see highlights including the Red Beach, White Beach, Santorini’s caldera, and more. This private tour also includes multiple swimming stops, a full meal on board, unlimited drinks, and other creature comforts.

If you’re seeking a luxurious way to see Santorini then look no further than this Viator Exclusive catamaran cruise—an extra-special way to explore one of Greece’s most picturesque islands. On a luxury sailing yacht, arguably the best mode of transport to explore Santorini on, you’ll cruise to Red Beach and stop at top swim and snorkel spots. Plus, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a Greek BBQ meal are included.

Sail across Santorini’s beautiful ‘caldera’ (flooded crater) and visit the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia on this 6-hour cruise. Board a sightseeing boat from the old port, and admire Santorini’s cliffs and as you cruise to Nea Kameni. Enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater, swim in the warm springs, and visit Thirasia island. Explore and have lunch here at leisure before cruising back to Santorini. Then explore Oia village and experience unique sunset

Visit the surrounding islands of Santorini aboard a morning cruise. Head to Nea Kameni to see a volcanic crater, swim in the warm waters of the lava island of Palea Kameni, and enjoy some free time to explore Thirasia—which was once part of Santorini. Your final stop of the day is the beautiful village of Oia, where you can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area from the castle.