Excursions & day trips

Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise

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£44.00

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Language: English, French

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Traditional wooden boat cruise
See the volcanic landscapes of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni
Explore the island of Thirassia

What to expect

The volcanic isles of the caldera are a must-see when in Santorini. On this full-day cruise, you'll climb aboard a wooden sailboat and glide to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and Thirassia – the three volcanic islets that breach from the water – and continue along the edge of the caldera.

First up is Nea Kameni. 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.

Head onshore to explore Thirassia and you can take a walk around its active crater, or spend some time in the hilltop village of Manolas – the views are knockout. Then, it's back on the boat to cruise along the coast, returning to Athinios port.

What's included

Transport
Boat cruise

What to remember

Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Admissions not included
Drinks not included
Food and drinks not included
Food not included
Not suitable for guests with poor health
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems

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

CS
From United States of America - July 2025

Solo traveller

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Absolutely amazing from start to finish! Smooth pick-up, easy boarding, and not overcrowded at all. The hike was a great experience, with card or cash ...
Len Savage
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Great day out which lasted 9 hours. Guide was knowledgeable and crew were good. Boat not too crowded. Really enjoyed visiting the caldera islands.
Laura Bradley
From United Kingdom - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

This trip was really good value for money, the description of the trip on the TUI app did not include everything that would be included on the trip an ...
Claire
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Our guide was excellent once we were on the boat and actually on the trip. The info provided by Tui was poor and it would have been nice to have been ...
Andy
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled with a group of friends

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Katie
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Our experience was fantastic, our guide Yanis was very friendly and told us all about the history of Santorini. We had plenty of time at each of the s ...

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