The 13 Best Caldera Cruises & Volcano Boat Trips

1.Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,255 reviews · 5 hours · from $70Our pick

Spend five hours aboard a catamaran from Ammoudi Bay, passing the caldera, volcano, hot springs, Aspronisi, lighthouse, and southern beaches. Swim or snorkel at several stops, then enjoy fresh Greek appetizers, BBQ skewers, wine, soft drinks, and music, with hotel transfer available.

“I was hesitant at first to take another catamaran journey on another vacation on another island. I thought once you do one you've done them all. I was COMPLETELY wrong. This is such a unique experience to take in the essence of how beautiful Santorini truly is. Being able to see the South side of the island and see the beauty that exists on the Black, White & Red beaches was surreal. Getting an opportunity to swim/snorkel in the Aegean Sea was breathtaking. And, getting to feel the water temperature difference as we docked by the volcano was awesome. Tack on an authentic Greek barbecue was a good way to…”

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2.Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Cruise from Fira’s Old Port to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirassia. You’ll hike volcanic trails, swim from the boat toward warm sulfur springs, and enjoy free time for lunch or a walk. Guides such as Roula and Sophia provide commentary, while optional hotel pickup costs extra.

“That was an amazing experience. We loved it! The gide guy was helpful and informative. Boat trip was pleasant and the coast line was stunning.”

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3.Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

Spend five hours aboard a luxury catamaran with swimming stops at the Red and White Beaches, the Caldera, and volcanic hot springs. Your crew handles the sailing, snorkeling gear, towels, Greek meal, dessert, and open bar. Choose a daytime outing or sunset cruise from Vlychada.

“Very enjoyable. Family had a great time. We had 3 Dimitris in the boat. ( captain and 2 crews). They all went above and beyond to ensure that we are taken care of. They are always asking us if we need anything. The sunset view was amazing! The music they played while the sun was setting was meaningful and moving. The food could be better but we are here for the experience. Absolutely love this sunset cruise!”

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4.Santorini: Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Sail from Athinios Port aboard the King Thiras for Caldera views, a welcome drink, Greek buffet dinner, and Santorini’s famous sunset. Hotel-area pickup and return are included, but bring a jacket and cash for drinks. The cruise lasts roughly 2 to 3.5 hours, depending on the schedule.

“The tour was well organised all the crew members and the arrangements were so lovely and upto the mark. Good music, lovely views and informative. Experienced a lovely sunset and a great dinner on board.”

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5.Romantic Sunset Catamaran Caldera Cruise incl. Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Sail Santorini’s caldera for about five hours, stopping near Red and White beaches and the volcano’s thermal springs. Enjoy a Greek barbecue, Santorinian wine, beer, and soft drinks, then watch sunset near Oia. Hotel transfers, towels, Wi-Fi, and a small-group setting are included.

“This was an excursion not to be missed. The boat and staff were exceptional and the meal served on the boat was delicious. The opportunity to just jump off the boat and swim in the caldera and also get a chance to do some snorkeling was just awesome. The boat was in the best position possible for a fantastic sunset over the Aegean. Worth the money and time for sure.”

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6.Santorini Caldera Sailing Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Spend five hours sailing from Vlychada Marina past Red and White beaches, the lighthouse, and volcanic islands. Swim near the caldera, visit warm springs, and eat a seafood and steak BBQ with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Hotel pickup is included, with day and sunset departures.

“Amazing tour, staff really sweet, food delicious and a lot of plates we didnt eat everything. Views are incredible, really worth it. We had an amazing time i would do it again !”

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7.Santorini: Sunset Caldera Cruise with BBQ Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Join a small-group sunset cruise from Vlihada Marina on a 45-foot catamaran. You’ll pass Red and White Beaches, swim in private bays, visit the volcano and hot springs, eat a BBQ dinner, and return after sunset. Hotel pickup, drinks, and English-speaking crew are included.

“What an awesome cruise great food great crew from start to finish very well organised from swimming at the hot springs to the grand finish seeing the amazing sunset set well worth the money”

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8.Santorini Island Bus Tour and Caldera Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 84 reviews · from $72

Spend 12 hours touring Santorini by bus and boat with an English-speaking guide such as Vaso, Tania, or Constantine. Visit Prophet Elias, Pyrgos, Nea Kameni, the sulfur springs, and Oia at sunset. Swimming and walking are part of the day, so bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, and a towel.

“This has been probably the best day in our holiday in Santorini. Our guide Tania has been amazing and very funny all day long, guiding us around this beautiful island with her captivating sense of humor! The places we saw were simply wonderful and I recommend this tour to everyone going to Santorini. Just remember to bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses and fresh water: it's a challenging tour!”

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9.Santorini: Private Diamond 36 Motor Yacht Caldera Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $147

Take a private 3-, 4-, or 5-hour Diamond 36 yacht cruise from Ammoudi Bay. You choose the pace, swim near Thirassia and the volcano, pass White and Red beaches, and eat a fresh BBQ with Greek appetizers and local wine. Crews such as George, Adam, and Philip have handled trips with care.

“This is highly recommended. We were picked up from our hotel on time without any delays and taken to the area where the Yacht was. Our captains were George and Adam. They were both extremely polite and attentive. The food was delicious and made fresh on the Yacht for us. It was extremely healthy and well made with ample choices. The view while eating the food was serene and a huge highlight. We were taken around the volcano and then back to Oia. We had the Yacht to ourselves and even though you do have to pay more it is well worth it as we just had the most peaceful…”

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10.Santorini: Luxury Caldera Cruise with Full Greek Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

Spend five hours on a small luxury catamaran with an English-speaking skipper and crew. Swim near Nea Kameni’s hot springs and Red Beach, enjoy a family-style Greek meal, and choose a sunset sailing with pickup from Santorini hotels and Airbnb stays.

“Really relaxed…. Liked the fact there was only 20 people - food and drink were excellent”

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11.Santorini: Luxury Caldera Cruise With Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 5 hours · from $132

Spend five hours sailing Santorini’s caldera and southern coast, with stops at Red Beach, White Beach, Thirassia, and the hot springs. Your crew provides lunch or dinner, drinks, towels, masks, and hotel transfers. Hosts such as Dimitra add useful local commentary along the way.

“This was well worth it! The crew was fantastic! The pacing and time spent on the boat was very relaxing. It was great to get out on the water away from the crowds on land. We traveled during peak tourist season. It was a highlight of our visit!”

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12.Santorini: Private Caldera Sailing Trip with Open Bar & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours on a private Santorini sailing trip with hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide, swimming near volcanic bays, hot springs, snorkeling, and a seafood-rich Greek meal with an open bar. Choose daylight for clearer views or sunset for golden-hour dining.

“It was good activity, sailing around in private cruise. The hosts were really good , cooked us really good meal. showed us around the places in boat. The boat was not able to park on any of the beach or shores, as the bottom part underneath boat was big. But that wasn't really necessary as we were enjoying the view from boat.”

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13.Santorini: Caldera Cruise with Greek Meal and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

Cruise Santorini’s caldera by modern catamaran, stopping near Red Beach, White Beach, Palea Kameni, and Nea Kameni. You’ll have time to swim or snorkel, then eat a Greek meal with chicken, fish, shrimp, pasta, salad, bread, wine, beer, or soda. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Wonderful boat and crew! The freshly prepared lunch was amazing and drinks were plentiful.”

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