Santorini Tour from Rethymnon & Chania Area

Excursions & day trips

Crete, Greece

from 13 reviews

3.9/5

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Boat trip from Crete to Santorini

Free time in Oia and Fira

See a different Greek island

What to expect

The volcanic island of Santorini lies north of Crete. And this daytrip by fast cat is a great chance to take a close-up look at it. Curved around a colossal, sea-filled caldera that was formed by a massive volcanic eruption 3,500 years ago, it's all black cliffs, whitewashed villages and blue-domed churches. It's picture-postcard Greece.Once you're on dry land, you'll take off on a scenic tour, exploring many of the island's attractions and learning about its history. Explore a town where whitewashed houses, cobbled streets and tavernas cascade down the cliff-face in steep terraces.You'll spend about 90 minutes in Oia – the village with the most magnificent views on Santorini. From its lofty clifftop perch, the panorama over the volcanic caldera is pure wow-factor. Then it's on to Fira, the island's capital. You'll have an hour or so to snap up treats in the quaint shops and boutiques.

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What to remember

This is a very popular and in-demand activity. Expect higher levels of attendance during July and August

Visit to the volcano is optional and can be booked on board

The order of the itinerary might change on the day

Bring your passport or official EU identification

Bring money for extras or gratuities

Bring a hat

Food and drinks not included

Subject to weather conditions

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Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

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Reviews

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3.9/5

Based on 14 reviews from verified customers

All ratings (13)

Excellent (5)

38%

Great (3)

23%

Average (6)

46%

Poor (0)

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Steve

July 2024

From United States of America

Traveled as With family

Excellent

We would of liked a bit more time to enjoy the island ,but had a lovely visit was worth the 3 hr boat trip there and back .

Katie

September 2023

From United States of America

Traveled as With friends - 14 years old

Excellent

The company running the trip are very professional, knowledgeable and highly organised. Liliia was our guide and she was amazing - I learned so much about Thira from her! It was a long day of travelling but the sights of Oia and Thira city are so beautiful and a must see! Be prepared for the streets to be extremely crowded but there is enough free time to take it in. We have been this September and we’re told it was less busy. Good taste of Thira and now I want to return in the future for more!

Julia

August 2023

From Sweden

Traveled as With family - 22 years old

Great

Utflykten var bra organiserad. All personal gjorde mycket bra ifrån sig. Vi hade en väldigt bra guid. Det som var mindre bra att det är inte så mycket tid man har på själva ön så det blir ganska stressigt, man önskar att man hade mer tid att se de två fina byar Oja och Fira för att de är verkligen fantastiska. Det är värd att besöka Santorini, vilken fantastisk ställe.

Rory

August 2023

From Australia

Traveled as With family - 30 years old

Excellent

Santorini is just like the numerous photo’s we have all seen. A definite place to cross off the bucket list. My kids (9 and 12) were also highly impressed with the trip to Santorini. Unfortunately some passengers were late onto the bus so we lost time on our scheduled second stop. My view is if people are late to the scheduled departure time, the bus should go without them. We shouldn’t lose time because others are too self-absorbed.

Tina och Lennart

August 2023

From United States of America

Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Excellent

En fantastisk utflykt. Hade bara lite otur att det var mer trafik än normalt enligt guiden när vi var där. Så det blev kort om tid i både Oia och Fhira.

Ingemar

July 2023

From United States of America

Traveled as With family - 41 years old

Great

Trevlig och kunnig guide. Men ljudet i 1:a bussen var dålig och de var svårt att höra guiden.

Emily

July 2023

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 16 years old

Average

For 6hours travelling(3hour boat ride one way) you actually only get less than 3hours on Santorini. The village of Oia is so overcrowded its hard to actually enjoy the little time you get there.We were glad we got to see the beautiful scenery and blue domes, but wish we had a more time to explore.Felt the trip was extremely overpriced for what you actually get.

Joe

July 2023

From United Kingdom

Traveled as With family

Average

The coach was late in the morning, the boat was very unstable that all the people on the boat were losing balance when walking to the toilet and had to grab everything so they didn’t fall ! Was expecting the boat to be more stable for its size ! When we arrived to the ticket office the bus just stopped and gave us no information we’re to go , we all got out and it was very confusing with long queues and no signs for Tui ! When returning every bus was there except for ours bus H , waited 40 minut

VN

September 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 21 years old

Great

Great day. Santorini really is breathtaking & should be on everyones bucket list however the travelling is a hard slog & true travel times isnt upfront & honest on the booking system. Confirmation says the day is 8hrs however like previous reviews, ours lasted 17hrs. Picked up at 5:20 & 1.5hrs to port followed by 3hrs on boat each way. No TUI staff on board & no communication from on board crew until it was time to dock. Great trip if you dont mind the travel.

UK traveller

September 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as Alone - 36 years old

Average

The organisation was very good and the guide was very good. We were taken to both Oli and Fira. The both places are extremely crowded and very similar from a visitor’s point of view. Personally I would visit only one of them and then either visit the volcano or had a swim on the beach. As I was buying the extension online, I didn’t have a choice of seats on a seajet or additional selection of the travel around the island. It came into the conversation with the guide, but it was late.

SM

July 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as With family - 34 years old

Average

The not-queing process at Rethimno was ridiculous, disorganised 'bun fight'. 2 hour delay for the boat with no explanation. Limited cafe facilities on outgoing journey. Had a good amount of time in each of the listed areas. Guide was informative. Due to delay of boat, trip was delayed. Guide advised us to get food at 2nd stop off, which we duly did. Boat offered free food on return journey as apology for 2 hour delay, not required as we'd been told to eat at 2nd stop! Got back late. :(

Elizabeth T

July 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as Alone - 7 years old

Average

Santorini itself was beautiful, and I'm glad I did it despite the hassles. Having said that, 6 hours on a boat is a long time in one day and the amount of time hadn't been communicated to me. It would have been nice if the boat had a bigger outdoor area with proper seating. The guides were below average compared with other tours and weren't very organised re what buses to get on etc. But it is Santorini so it's worth it for the staple destination

Kate

June 2022

From United Kingdom

Traveled as Alone - 9 years old

Excellent

Absolutely stunning, highly recommend!! It’s a long day but absolutely worth it! All transfers ran smoothly

Anonymous

August 2021

From United Kingdom

Average

There was no TUI rep on the bus or at the port, so we were not provided with the necessary forms or information about what to do on arrival at the port. The Greek tour guide (Mama Joy) was fantastic but more information and support from TUI with regard to timings and options would have been useful.

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