Santorini Volcano Tours and Tickets

Get off Santorini’s main island and explore the volcanic islets around it, which are home to unique volcanic landscapes. Visit two islets accessible only by boat. Sail to Nea Kameni to hike up to the crater of the active volcano (own expense) and to Palea Kameni, where you can soak in naturally-heated pools.

Combine a visit to Santorini's caldera and hot springs with a trip out to the island of Thirasia with this cruise. You'll start at Nea Kameni, a volcanic island, where you'll have time to walk around the island and swim in its hot springs. You'll the cruise on to Thirasia, where you'll have enough time to have lunch and explore before sailing back to Santorini.

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.

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.

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,

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cruise out to the caldera of Santorini and check out the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia with this cruise. You'll have plenty of time to get off the boat and explore the lava caldera and soak in the adjacent hot springs before you continue to Thirasia Island for lunch and independent exploration.

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.

Embark on a journey around the volcanic island of Santorini during this full-day boat trip. Explore the island of Nea Kameni, home to the crater of a still-active volcano and swim in the hot springs of Palea Kameni. Then, head to the island of Thirasia—once part of Santorini—to swim, have lunch, or relax before heading to the last stop of the day, Oia, to experience one of its world-famous sunsets.

Watch one of Santorini’s famous sunsets from aboard a sightseeing boat with this cruise expedition. You’ll visit the caldera and its hot springs before sailing on to the island of Thirasia, where you’ll have some free time to explore. You’ll then hop back on board to dine on an included meal as you sail back to Santorini.

Live the dream and reach parts of Santorini that only boats can access when you book this stylish catamaran cruise, available as daytime or sunset options. Bathe in the healing waters of Santorini Hot Springs; snorkel in the crystal sea off Thirasia island; and savor a hearty meal with seafood, Greek signatures, a glass of Prosecco and an open bar. Your comprehensive package includes guide and hotel transfers.

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 White Beach as you glide atop clear blue water. Enjoy a swimming and snorkeling excursion, then take in panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the small neighboring Cyclades Islands during the return trip. During the trip indulge in a buffet-style BBQ meal and sip drinks from the open bar on board.

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.

Take a cruise out to the caldera of Santorini aboard a catamaran and spend some time checking out the island's colorful beaches with this tour. You'll have time to swim at Red Beach and soak in the hot springs at the caldera of Santorini, with time left over for swimming and an included lunch or dinner at Mesa Pigadia Beach.

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.

Experience a classic Santorini tour on this full-day bus and boat tour. First, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the hilltop Prophet Elias Monastery and the picturesque village of Pyrgos. Then, board a schooner and enjoy a cruise to the volcano, where you can swim in the warm hot springs, as well as Thirasia Island. Your last stop is the village of Oia where you watch the famous Santorini sunset.

Explore the volcano that created Santorini’s unique shape on this half-day trip that will have back in time for a sunset dinner. After departing by boat from the old port of Fira, you’ll head to the harbor of Erinia where you’ll have time to hike to active volcanoes craters. Then take a dip in the natural hot springs at Palea Kameni island. Hotel pickup and drop-off makes for a seamless experience.

Experience Santorini’s volcanic landscapes from the blue Aegean when you book this great-value catamaran cruise with transfers, BBQ lunch, and soft and alcoholic drinks. Choose between a day cruise, which sails from Amoudi Bay across the caldera to Vlychada Marina, or a sunset cruise, which runs in reverse to capture the perfect sunset. Both include stops at Red Beach, White Beach or Mesa Pigadia Beach, and the Santorini Hot Springs.

This sunset cruise gives you the best view of Santorini's famous volcanic crater — from right inside the caldera. Pass the island’s famed Red and White Beaches and the Akrotiri lighthouse on the way, stopping to soak in volcanic hot springs and swim in the clear Aegean Sea. A delicious Greek lunch served onboard and a classic Santorini sunset complete the scenic voyage.