Santorini for Cruise Ships: Avoid Cable Car Lines and Crowds!
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Overview
Designed for cruise passengers, this tour lets you explore Santorini without wasting time in long lines. Instead of waiting in the heat for the cable car, step onto our boat from your cruise ship’s tender and enjoy a scenic ride across the Aegean Sea with stunning views of the Caldera. Upon arrival, an air-conditioned bus will take you on a journey across the island. Your first stop is Finikia, where you can admire the blue-domed church and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Next, visit Oia, Santorini’s most famous village, known for its whitewashed houses, boutique shops, and breathtaking caldera views. Then, if time permits, head to Prophet Ilias, the highest point on the island. You’ll also visit Perivolos Black Beach, where you can relax by the water or enjoy a drink on the beach. At the end of your tour, skip the cable car lines once again as our boat takes you back to your cruise ship’s tender for a smooth and stress-free return.
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
GET TICKETSTicket Options (4) Options Available
Option(s)
Ticket for Shared Tour
Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a tour shared with other passengers.Boat Transfers: This tour uses boat transfers to and from Athinios Port, after you disembark from your ship's tender.
Shared Tour Ticket
Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a tour shared with other passengers.Boat Transfers: This tour uses boat transfers to and from Athinios Port, after you disembark from your ship's tender.
Starting from
$152.36
Option(s)
Shared boat transfer only
No guided tour included: This option does not include a tour or a guide, only boat transfers.Only transfer to Athinios Port: Please note this option does not include a guided tour and only a shared transfer from the Old to the Athinios Port by boat.Drop off location: Please note your drop-off location is at the Athinios port where you will need to take a taxi to transfer to Fira Town.
Starting from
$175.98
Option(s)
Private Tour/Shared Boat Rides
Skip the cable car!: Private guided tour and shared boat transfers from the Old Port to the Athinios Port and back - bypass the cable car!Private tour&shared boat rides: The boat transfers are shared with other guests. The private tour starts at Athinios Port where you meet your guide & driver.Duration: 4 hours
Starting from
$211.42
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
- Transfers by our Private Boat to bypass the Cable Car
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- Free time for fast meal & souvenir shopping (duration is subject to traffic and ship docking times)
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Port pickup and dropoff
- One complimentary bottle of water per person
What's not Included
- Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers
- Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour start time will be adjusted to your ship’s docking schedule to minimize waiting and accommodate possible disembarkation delays. You’ll receive the final meeting time in the Meeting Instructions about one week before the tour.
- In the event of exceptionally rough sea conditions preventing boat transfers, we reserve the right to operate the regular tour route instead. In such cases, a refund of €10 per person will be provided for each cable car ride required in place of the boat transfer.
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