Santorini

Day trips to Santorini for every kind of traveller

Cross to Santorini for a full-day trip from Crete, with time for the caldera, whitewashed Oia and the island’s volcanic beaches, while a local team takes care of the details.

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(Mini Group) From Crete: Day Trip to Santorini Island by Boat Crete

(Mini Group) From Crete: Day Trip to Santorini Island by Boat

10+ hours · City tours

Pick-up and drop-off will be at the hotel entrance…

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From Crete: Day Trip to Santorini Island by Boat Crete

From Crete: Day Trip to Santorini Island by Boat

10+ hours · City tours

Pick-up and drop-off will be at the hotel entrance…

from €179 View
The experience

More than a day in Santorini.

Santorini is one of Greece’s most sought-after islands, and one of the easiest ways to see it from Crete is by boat for the day. Our Santorini trips handle the early start, the crossing and the timing, so you have more of the day for the caldera, Oia and the island’s volcanic scenery, and less to think about.

Walk through the blue-domed lanes of Oia, continue to Fira for caldera views and take in Santorini from the water as you travel. Clear pricing, organised timing and a local team one message away help make the long day feel easier.

Simple & secure

Booking Santorini, step by step.

1

Pick your experience

Compare Santorini excursions by type, date and budget, and choose the experience that suits your trip.

2

Book your place

Reserve your Santorini day out online in minutes, with confirmation and a voucher sent by email.

3

Enjoy the island

On the day, a licensed local guide meets you and handles the details, so you can enjoy Santorini at your own pace.

Before you book

Your Santorini questions

Where does the Santorini day trip leave from?

The trips sail from Crete, with pick-up from central hotels included. Your exact departure port and pick-up time are confirmed after booking.

What is the difference between the two Santorini trips?

The mini-group trip runs with a smaller group and a more relaxed pace, while the standard trip is the classic full-day crossing. Both give you free time on the island.

How long is the day?

It's a full day of 10+ hours including the boat crossing each way, so expect an early start and an evening return. Comfortable shoes and sun protection are a must.

Is there free time on Santorini?

Yes. Once on the island, you have free time to explore Oia and Fira, enjoy a meal or coffee, and meet back for the return sailing.

What happens if the crossing is cancelled for weather?

If the sailing is cancelled because of weather or sea conditions, we will offer you another date or a full refund and explain the next steps clearly.

Do the Santorini trips go from Crete?

Yes. Both are long day trips by boat from Crete across to Santorini and back, with free time on the island in between.

Will I see the caldera and the villages?

The day includes time in the cliff-top villages such as Fira or Oia and the famous caldera views; the exact stops depend on which of the two trips you choose.

Is the Santorini day trip tiring?

It is a long day of 10 or more hours with an early start and an evening return, so it suits travellers happy to trade a full day for the bucket-list views.

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Ready to explore Santorini?

Tell us your dates and what you’d love to do. A local expert will help you bring together the right Santorini excursions, transfers and stays, usually within a day.