From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

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Before you book

This trip leaves Crete from Heraklion port on a SeaJets high-speed ferry. At the port, go to the Santorini Cruise desk beside the white SeaJets kiosk to swap your voucher for ferry tickets. Pickup runs from listed resorts between Agia Pelagia and Sisi, with the exact time emailed within 24 hours of booking; hotels outside the zones may pay extra.
The listing's timetable: ferry 08:00 to 10:00 into Athinios port, Oia 10:30 to 12:30, Fira 12:50 to 15:00, ferry back 15:30 to 17:30, then the coach to your hotel. It warns that times can vary with traffic.
Not included: food and drinks. The volcano and hot-springs boat is a separate SeaJets excursion paid on the spot (€20, per the listing); if you take it you miss the Fira visit, and it includes a swim, so bring swimwear.
Arriving by scheduled ferry, you do not pay Greece's cruise-passenger fee, which applies only to cruise-ship passengers. Ferry operators can cancel or reschedule sailings for weather, so ask the operator how a cancelled crossing is handled.
Not suitable for wheelchair users. Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.”

About This Experience

A day trip from Heraklion port to Santorini by SeaJets high-speed ferry, landing at Athinios, with a coach and guide on the island, free time in Oia and Fira, and an optional volcano boat in place of Fira.

Highlights

Travel to and from Santorini on a modern, high-speed ferry boat
Discover the beauty of this famous island on an air-conditioned bus
Learn the history and mythology of Santorini from your local guide
Explore the capital town of Fira and admire its bright blue domes
Take an optional cruise in a wooden boat to the volcanic hot springs

What's Included

✓ High-speed ferry transportation
✓ Tour guide
✓ Transportation in Santorini
✓ Visit to Fira and Oia
✓ Liability insurance

Not Included

Food and drinks
Volcano cruise (20€ payable on the spot)

Good to Know

Pickup is available from specific locations in Agia Pelagia, Lygaria, Ammoudara, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Piskopiano Pigadi, Stalis, Malia, and Sisi. You will receive a personalized email with your exact pickup time and place within 24 hours of booking.
If your accommodation is outside these areas or inaccessible by bus, an additional charge may apply depending on the location. Please select the pickup option that matches your hotel’s location to ensure it is included in the pickup zone.
Also, check your spam folder to avoid missing any communication.

Meeting Point

Look for the white SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port and go to the Santorini Cruise desk, which is next to it. There, you can wait in order to exchange your vouchers for ferry tickets.