Caldera Cruise

Excursions & day trips

Caldera Cruise

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£44.00

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Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Traditional wooden boat cruise
Volcanic landscapes
Swimming stop at Palea Kameni's thermal springs

What to expect

Formed by a massive eruption 3,500 years ago, Santorini's caldera is one of the Med's greatest natural spectacles. On this morning cruise, you'll climb aboard a wooden sailboat and glide to Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni – the two volcanic islets that breach from the water – and continue along the edge of the caldera.

First up is Nea Kameni, the larger of the twin isles. Hike up to its crater, striding over solidified lava fields to see its steamy fumes. Take in the views over the harsh, moon-like landscapes and Santorini in the distance. Next, you'll cruise to the thermal springs of Palea Kameni, where you'll get the chance to swim in the mineral-rich waters, which can reach temperatures of 35°C. There's also an eminently Instagrammable Orthodox chapel by the water's edge.

Then, it's back on the boat to cruise along the coast, where whitewashed houses perch high above the caldera's northern edges, before returning to the Athinios port.

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What's included

Transport
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What to remember

Entrance to volcano not included
Comfy shoes recommended

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Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5 /5

Based on 12 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Value for money

5/5

Staff

4.3/5

Service

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

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Annie Wilson
Verified booking
1
22 September 2025
Travelled with family
We weren’t picked up so we missed the trip. Very disappointed
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Louise brown
Verified booking
5
12 September 2025
Travelled as a couple
The day said it was a half day but it then said between 4-8hours , it was a full day ! Although it was a really nice day ! You have to pay €5 to get on the volcano which was suggested was an option but it’s not, unless you stay on the boat you will have to pay it, the swimming in the hot springs was good although they said you need to be a strong swimmer , I don’t class myself as a strong swimmer and it was fine with the float they provided , really enjoyed the stop for lunch , beautiful place
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Alibali
Verified booking
5
28 July 2025
Travelled as a couple
We enjoyed the full experience from walking on the Volcano to swimming in the hot springs & calling in for a bite to eat afterwards was the end to a perfect day. Would highly recommend this trip. However you need to be fully fit to walk up to the volcano and a good/strong swimmer to get to hot springs.
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Hadders
Verified booking
4.2
19 June 2025
Travelled as a couple
Thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. 3 points that could be improved upon… 1) Our ticket for the cruise from Tui had no QR code on and the guide kept sending us to the back of the line due to this 2) The captain waited until after the guide had done her welcome briefing before any sort of safety advice - eg where the life jackets were. This information was not relayed to until we were well out to sea. Should have been before we set sail. 3) Abdolute chaos at the end. Nobody knew which bus to get on.
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Kristelle
Verified booking
5
16 July 2025
Travelled with family
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Paul M
Verified booking
5
21 May 2025
Travelled as a couple

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