Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit
Before you book
- Board at Athinios, Santorini's ferry port, at the NST ticket counter in front of gate B5. The morning cruise includes a round-trip bus from the pickup point nearest your hotel if you book that option; the 4:30 PM sunset cruise has no transfer, and the listing points to the public bus from Fira (€2, not included).
- Not included: the volcano entrance fee, €5 a person in cash as the listing states, lunch, drinks from the bar on board, and a guide for the crater walk, which is unguided. The Oia sunset extension adds a bus and free time in Oia, without a guide.
- The boat stops about 50 m from the springs, which the listing says are up to 4°C warmer than the open sea. It advises against swimming there with heart disease, a sulfur allergy, in pregnancy or if you swim poorly, and suggests dark swimwear.
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users; pets are not allowed. Up to 150 guests, and times or stops can change for the weather, the sea or port authority rules.
- Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.”
About This Experience
A volcano cruise on a traditional wooden boat from Athinios port: free time to walk up to Nea Kameni's crater, a swim in the warm springs off Palea Kameni and, on the morning sailing, a swim stop at Thirasia.
Highlights
- See the famous volcano and opt for hiking uphill to the crater
- Swim in volcanic sulfur waters at the Paleas Kamenis Springs
- Thirassia bay for a second swimming break for morning cruise
- Experience a spectacular sunset in Oia
- Enjoy a boat cruise in the Caldera of Santorini
What's Included
- ✓ Roundtrip bus transfer from the pickup point nearest to your hotel (if option selected)
- ✓ Local guide on board
- ✓ Audio commentary in English
- ✓ Stop at the Volcano with optional hike
- ✓ Swimming stop at the Volcanic Springs
- ✓ Swimming stop at Thirassia Island (6-hour Cruise from New Port only, if option selected)
- ✓ Free time and sunset viewing in Oia Village (if option selected)
- ✓ Foam pool noodles
- ✓ Additional Information
- ✓ A mini bar is available on board offering snacks, soft drinks, juices, water, coffee, beer, and other beverages. (Items purchased from the mini bar are not included in the tour price.)
- ✓ Changing facilities are available on board for guests who wish to change clothes before or after swimming.
Not Included
- Guided hike on the volcano
- Lunch
- Drinks (available for purchase at the onboard bar)
- Volcano entrance fee (€5 per person, cash only)
- Personal expenses
- No guide service in Oia (for the optional Oia Sunset Extension)
- Oia sunset is experienced independently after the cruise, with bus transfer provided only if the optional Oia Sunset Extension is selected
- Itinerary may be modified due to weather conditions
Good to Know
- Schedule changes / Bad weather: Times, itinerary, and stops may be adjusted or rescheduled due to weather conditions, sea conditions, or port authority regulations for safety reasons,the itinerary and stops of the cruise may be subject to alterations without prior notice.
- For safety reasons, boats stop approximately 50m away from the sulfuric waters.
- The Volcanic Springs are located in the sea around Palea Kameni. The water is naturally warmer than the surrounding sea, but it is not a heated swimming pool.The temperature is up to 4°C warmer than the open sea. Dark-colored swimwear is recommended. Do not swim if you have heart disease, sulfur allergy, pregnancy, or limited swimming ability.
- Maximum 150 guests on board. Seats available for all passengers.
- Tour duration may vary throughout the season, especially for sunset cruises, depending on daylight hours.
Meeting Point
Go to the NST ticket counter at the center of the port, in front of the B5 gate at the Athinios Port.
