13 Sunset Cruises in Santorini Worth Booking

1.Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181Our pick

Sail Santorini’s caldera aboard a motor-powered catamaran for about five hours, with hotel pickup, a Greek meal, white wine, beer, snorkeling, and stops at the volcanic hot springs and Red Beach. Choose morning or sunset departure. Luxury options add views beneath Oia and Ammoudi Bay, though you do not go ashore there.

“The onboard lunch has more options than advertised. Once you board, they ask if anyone has allergies and they accommodate your needs. The cheese for the salad is on the side, they made a gluten free pasta for a passenger with an allergy, and they gave you the option between pork or chicken.”

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2.Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,224 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend about eight hours cruising Santorini’s caldera with guide Tito, Caesar, or another English-speaking guide. Hike Nea Kameni, swim near the sulfur springs at Palia Kameni, stop near Thirasia, then enjoy a Greek buffet, local wine, music, and sunset views toward Oia. Bring sturdy shoes and a dark swimsuit.

“Do it! It was amazing. Vibe on boat great, hot springs and oh the sunset, a memory etched in my mind. What a spectacular celebration of the epicentre of the world.”

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3.Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,105 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about five hours on a spacious Santorini catamaran, with hotel pickup, swims near the volcano, Red Beach, and White Beach, plus a BBQ, wine, soft drinks, and music. The later departure aims for an Oia sunset. Expect a friendly, social boat with up to 55 passengers, not a quiet private sail.

“We booked this trip to celebrate our aniversary, the reviews were good and it did not disappoint. The boat, crew, food, swimming and views were great.”

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4.1-Day Boat Trip: Santorini Volcano, Thirassia & Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 608 reviews · 12 hours · from $67Best value

Spend about 12 hours exploring Nea Kameni’s volcanic crater, swimming near Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, and visiting Thirassia before sunset in Oia. English-speaking guides such as Christos and Tanya add history and humor. Hotel-area pickup, boat transport, and return transfers are included, but bring €5 cash, sturdy shoes, and patience for a long day.

“Beautiful trip ! Thanks a lot for the guide Christophe !!!!!”

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5.Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 472 reviews · 5 hours · from $132

Join Volcano Yachting for a five-hour sunset cruise from Vlychada Beach. You’ll swim near Red Beach and the volcanic hot springs, see White Beach and Black Mountain, and eat a Greek BBQ dinner with local wine and beer. Crew members including Danai, Vangelis, Yannis, and Mustapha are often praised for warm service and careful sailing.

“It was a great day! Our guides were so friendly and helpful. The sunset cruise has been the highlight of our stay and I highly recommend it. I would definitely choose them again.”

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6.Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Ride from select Santorini pickup points to Athinios Port, then board the King Thiras for a sunset cruise beneath the Caldera. You will receive a welcome drink, hear commentary in English or Greek, see the volcano from the water, and eat a Greek buffet before sunset. Bring a jacket, and carry cash for the bar.

“The weather was beautiful. The views were more than I expected. I would recommend this to anyone.”

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7.Sunset Caldera Cruise with BBQ Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Join a five-hour sunset catamaran cruise from Vlihada Marina. You’ll pass Akrotiri, Red and White Beaches, the Venetian Lighthouse, volcanoes, and hot springs, with time to swim and snorkel. A BBQ, beer, wine, sodas, English-speaking crew, and hotel transfers are included. Some crew members, including Pedro, have been praised for warm service and local insight.

“The food was great, and the crew was very friendly and accommodating.”

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8.Volcanic Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 119 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Spend about eight hours on a traditional wooden caique from Athinios Port, with two sunset routes to choose from. Visit the volcano, swim near the hot springs, and enjoy dinner with white wine. On September 21, the Ifestia fireworks cruise watches the volcanic eruption display from the sea, but dinner is not included.

“tutto bellissimo, buffet per cena, tramonto spettacolare, acque termali stupende dove abbiamo fatto il bagno e infine fuochi d’artificio mozzafiato”

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9.Luxury Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 5 hours · from $150

Spend five hours aboard a catamaran from Ammoudi Bay, sailing past Thirassia, the volcano, hot springs, and Santorini’s red, white, and black beaches. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat a Greek BBQ, and watch sunset from the water. Crew members may include Vangelis, Danai, Mustapha, Electra, or George.

“We have just had an amazing afternoon on the Vasiliki captained by Vangelis and sailor Mastafa. It was a great cruise and together with the host Danai they catered for our every need. They were informative and very helpful. Danai was full of facts about the places we visited . Vangelis took us to some amazing locations to swim and to see a sunset to die for. Mustafa cooked a great barbecue and helped to take fab photos. Together they made a great team and provided a first class trip”

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10.Volcano Cruise With Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 97 reviews · 10 hours · from $67

Spend 10 hours sailing from Athinios Port across Santorini’s caldera. Hike an active volcano, swim near sulfur springs, explore Thirassia, then take a bus to Oia for 2 to 3 hours and sunset. A local guide joins the bus and boat portions, with commentary in English, French, Spanish, Italian, or Greek.

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11.Santorini Caldera: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $147

Spend five hours sailing from Vlychada Marina past Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the lighthouse, and the volcanic islands. Swim, snorkel, enjoy a seafood barbecue with local wine and Greek beer, then watch the sunset from the water. Pickup is included, and the group is limited to 10 people.

“It was wonderful to sail away from the heat on land into the clear waters of the Caldera. We had a chance to swimm after the White Beach and we saw some nice blue fishes around us. Later we had the joy to reach the old volcanic island where there were deep blue waters to swimm again while Luka, our very nice Captain, prepared the very delicious dinner for us. a wave coming along from a greater ship brought our sailing boat in troubles, but it soon was calm again. While sailing we had plenty of time to talk with our Captain about the vulcano and otherr stories in the…”

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12.Luxury Sunset Cruise with Dinner, BBQ, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 5 hours · from $141

Sail from Vlychada on a five-hour sunset catamaran cruise past Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rocks, and Akrotiri Lighthouse. Swim at Mesa Pigadia and Palea Kameni hot springs, then enjoy a Greek buffet, BBQ, beer, wine, and soft drinks near Thirasia. Hotel transfers, towels, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Christana and the rest of the crew on the boat were PERFECT!!!! Great attention to detail and super friendly. We would recommend them in a heart beat!!!”

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13.Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 59 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

You’ll sail from Athinios Port to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirasia, with a buffet dinner served on board. After the boat returns, a bus takes you to Oia for sunset. Bring sturdy shoes, a jacket, and cash for drinks. This is a shared outing, not a private cruise.

“Transport bien organisé 4h de croisière dans la calmera, magnifique Un petit dessert pour le repas serait le bienvenu”

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