5-Hour Santorini Caldera Catamaran Sail with Lunch and Hot Springs

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Sail past Santorini's red and white sand beaches and dramatic caldera cliffs
• 02 Swim and snorkel in the warm, mineral-rich waters of Nea Kameni's hot springs
• 03 Enjoy a Greek lunch on board the catamaran
• 04 Relax with a refreshing swim at Black Mountain
• 05 Spend free time in Thira among whitewashed streets and blue-domed churches

Enjoy a scenic drive to Vlychada to board your catamaran for a memorable cruise around Santorini's striking coastline, from the vibrant red and white sand beaches to the dramatic caldera cliffs. Sail around the island's western tip and stop at the hot springs of Nea Kameni for swimming and snorkeling in warm, mineral-rich waters. Continue to Black Mountain for another refreshing swim, then enjoy a Greek lunch on board. The tour ends back in Thira, where you may wish to stroll through the village's iconic whitewashed streets and blue-domed churches before taking the cable car back down to the sea.

Enjoy a scenic drive to Vlychada to board your catamaran for a memorable cruise around Santorini's striking coastline, from the vibrant red and white sand beaches to the dramatic caldera cliffs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Santorini, Fira

Languages English, Greek, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Caldera Catamaran Sail and Swim in Santorini

Transfer to Vlychada

Enjoy a scenic drive to Vlychada to board the catamaran.

Santorini's Beaches & Caldera

Sail past the red and white sand beaches and the caldera cliffs.

Nea Kameni Hot Springs

Swim and snorkel in the hot springs.

Black Mountain

Enjoy a refreshing swim at Black Mountain.

Onboard Greek Lunch

Enjoy a Greek meal on board.

Return to Thira & Free Time

Drive back to Thira for a stroll through the village.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off transfers
• English-speaking escort
• Catamaran and crew
• Meal and refreshments

What's Not Included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Cable car ticket is not included.

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Sunscreen
• Cash or credit card
• Towel
• Water shoes
• Change of clothes
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Swimsuit to wear underneath your clothes

Know before you go

• Swimming depends on the weather. Guests should wear swimsuits and must bring towels from the ship.
• At the time of booking, please provide the full name and ID or passport number of each participant, as required per port regulations, together with the name of the ship you will be travelling on.
• Pickup location: outside Thira's Cable Car Station.
• Pickup time: 30 minutes before the tour starts. Exact meeting details will be notified via email, WhatsApp, or Viber 24 hours prior to the tour.
• Identification: the tour representative will stand outside the ticket office and hold a sign with the guests' name and the Greek Travel Advisors logo.
• This tour ends in Thira town. Guests must be able to walk 0.5 mile in town to reach the cable car station. Long waiting and queuing times are expected to enter the cable car station during peak season.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Parking lot, Santorini, Greece

Tour start

Paralia Vlichada, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.