Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise
Excursions & day trips

Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 69 reviews
from
£44.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
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.

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What's included
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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
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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

4.4/5

Based on 69 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

4.4/5

Service

4.4/5

Staff

4.4/5

Value for money

4.6/5

  • 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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