SKIP CABLE CAR® The Original Santorini Tour for Cruise Passengers
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Overview
Avoid long lines, donkeys, and the cable car chaos. Start your Santorini day with a boat transfer from your cruise port — no waiting, no stairs — and enjoy a seamless small-group tour to iconic spots like Oia, the black sand beach, and the village of Megalochori. This tour is built for cruise passengers, with on-time return guaranteed and space to breathe — even during peak season. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned minibus with a top-rated local guide who brings Santorini’s history and beauty to life. You’ll stop in postcard-worthy villages, taste local flavors if you wish, and take in panoramic views without rushing. The route is crafted specifically around cruise schedules — with enough free time to enjoy each stop and a smooth return to port by boat. This is the smarter, safer way to experience Santorini in just one day — no lines, no chaos, no stress.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (4) Options Available
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
$57.87
Option(s)
Ticket for Shared Tour
Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a shared tour.Pick-up by Boat: Upon arrival by your ship’s tender to the Santorini harbor, we will pick you up by our boat, skipping the cable car. Return by Boat: At the end of the tour, we will return you to your tender pick-up point by boat, once again avoiding cable car lines.Included in tour price: This option already includes the private boat transfer in the price. There are no additional costs with this option.Book an early tender!: Please book an early tender directly with your cruise ship's staff to ensure timely arrival.
Starting from
$147.64
Option(s)
Shared Tour Ticket
Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a tour shared with other passengers.Pick-up by Boat: Upon arrival by your ship’s tender to the Santorini harbor, we will pick you up by our boat, skipping the cable car. Return by Boat: At the end of the tour, we will return you to your tender pick-up point by boat, once again avoiding cable car lines.Included in tour price: This option already includes the private boat transfer in the price. There are no additional costs with this option.Book an early tender!: Please book an early tender directly with your cruise ship's staff to ensure timely arrival.
Starting from
$164.17
Option(s)
Private with 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.
Starting from
$218.50
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- Small group limited to 18 participants
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transfers by boat to bypass the Cable Car
- 1 complimentary bottle of water per person
What's not Included
- Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
- Food and Beverages
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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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