Santorini Sunset Cruise: Swim, snorkel & dine on boat
A wooden boat, five stops, and dinner served where the cliffs meet the water
A sunset cruise around Santorini's caldera on a traditional Greek wooden boat, departing from Amoudi Bay near Oia and returning to Vlychada. You swim and snorkel at Thirassia island, float in the volcano's natural hot springs, pass the Red and White beaches, and eat dinner on board while watching the famous Santorini sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with snorkeling gear, wine, soft drinks and a full meal prepared by the crew.
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Santorini Caldera Sunset Cruise
- Start cruise from Ammoudi Bay
- Swim and snorkel at Thirassia
- Enjoy lunch on board
- Sail around the Volcano
- Sail past Black Mountain and Indian Rock
- Pass Venetian Lighthouse in Akrotiri
- Visit White Beach for swimming
- Swim and take photos at Red Beach
- End cruise at Vlychada's Port
- Amoudi Bay passing by
- Thirasia 30m
- Santorini Volcano 30m
- Mesa Pigadia Beach 20m
- Lighthouse passing by
- White Beach 20m
- Red Beach 20m
- Vlychada 20m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minibus.
- snorkeling equipment and swimming aids.
- two swimming stops at Thirassia island and the volcano's natural hot springs.
- dinner on board with chicken fillet, Greek dips, beans, stuffed vine leaves, Greek salad and fruit.
- white local wine and soft beverages.
- a live English-speaking guide.
- printed safety instructions in seven languages.
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027
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Sail around Santorini's caldera on a traditional wooden Greek boat, swim at Thirassia, soak in hot springs, and enjoy dinner while watching the sunset.
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The experience
The boat leaves Amoudi Bay in the late afternoon and heads straight to Thirassia, a small fishermen's island where you get in the water to swim and snorkel before the crew serves lunch on deck. From there the route circles back toward the volcano itself. You'll sail close enough to see the caldera walls and then slip into the geothermal hot springs for a second swim in water warmed by the volcano beneath. The crew hands out snorkeling equipment and swimming aids, so you don't need to bring your own.
As the light starts to shift, the boat passes the Red Beach and the White Beach, both accessible only by water and both worth the camera time. You'll sail past the 19th-century Venetian lighthouse standing on the cliff edge at Akrotiri, and past the Black Mountain and Indian Rock before the crew sets out dinner: chicken fillet, traditional Greek dips, beans, stuffed vine leaves, Greek salad and fruit, with white local wine and soft drinks. The sunset happens while you're eating, which is the whole point of the timing.
The boat docks at Vlychada port as the light fades. A minibus picks you up from your hotel before departure and returns you after the cruise ends, so the only thing you arrange is showing up ready to swim. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them when you book, and the crew provides safety instructions in seven languages.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I snorkel on this Santorini sunset cruise, or is it just swimming?
Snorkeling equipment is included and you use it at Thirassia island during the afternoon stop. The crew also provides swimming aids, so the choice is yours depending on what you're comfortable with in the water.
What's included in the dinner on the boat?
Dinner includes chicken fillet, traditional Greek dips, beans, stuffed vine leaves, Greek salad and fresh fruit, served with white local wine and soft beverages. Vegetarian options are available if you request them at booking.
Does the boat visit the volcano hot springs?
Yes, after Thirassia, the route sails around the volcano and stops at the natural hot springs where you can swim in geothermal-heated water before heading toward the sunset.
Is hotel pickup included in this cruise?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included with transportation in an air-conditioned minibus or van. You'll be collected before the afternoon departure and returned after the boat docks at Vlychada.
How long does the whole experience take?
The cruise runs for five hours from Amoudi Bay to Vlychada, with multiple stops for swimming, snorkeling and the hot springs, plus dinner on board as the sun sets.
What should I bring or know before boarding?
Bring a copy or photo of your passport to have on board. Snorkeling gear and swimming aids are provided. The crew distributes safety instructions in seven languages, and the experience suits all fitness levels.
Operated by Caldera Yachting Santorini. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Santorini Sunset Cruise: Swim, snorkel & dine on boat
5h · EN · at your hotel
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