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Santorini Volcano Tour: Capture Island Memories
4.5
22 Ratings
Ormos Firon
This excursion is perfect for travelers with limited time, especially those on a cruise, as the boat tour starts right at the disembarkation port. This value-for-money trip offers a convenient option for visitors.
This excursion is perfect for travelers with limited time, especially those on a cruise, as the boat tour starts right at the disembarkation port. This value-for-money trip offers a convenient option for visitors.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Volcano Of Santorini - The boat departs daily from the old port of Fira at 11:00 AM. After a brief 10-minute journey, the boat arrives at the port of Erinia, a small bay of the active volcano. The ship will stay there for 1 hour and 15 minutes, allowing you to follow a short path to the top where the active craters are located. Here, you can take…
- Volcano Of Santorini - The boat departs daily from the old port of Fira at 11:00 AM. After a brief 10-minute journey, the boat arrives at the port of Erinia, a small bay of the active volcano. The ship will stay there for 1 hour and 15 minutes, allowing you to follow a short path to the top where the active craters are located. Here, you can take photos, observe the smoking rocks, and experience the strong smell of brimstone.
- Hot Springs - After returning to the ship, we set off for the island of Palaia Kameni, home to the hot springs and famous natural mud baths formed by volcanic eruptions. In the small bay of St. Nickolas, the water temperature ranges from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius as it mixes with normal seawater. The ship stays here for about 30 minutes, giving you the chance to swim. Since there is no beach, you will need to climb down the boat’s stairs and swim about 30 meters to reach the interior of the small bay of the Hot Springs. After swimming in the thermal waters, the boat returns to the same port at 2:00 PM.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Restroom on board
- Swimming Noodles
- Local guide
- Restroom on board
- Swimming Noodles
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Transfer
- Snacks
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Transfer
- Snacks
Additional Information
- the allotted time for transportation / travel time is already included in the total duration
- the allotted time for transportation / travel time is already included in the total duration
Location
Santorini Excursions - Dakoutros Bros J.V.
The meeting point is at Santorini Excursions office next to cable car station at the old port of Fira on the left hand side. Group leaders will find you easier by showing your reservation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(22 Ratings)
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Noorjhan_a
Oct 22, 2025
3hr leisurely boat trip - Nice 3hr trip on a lovely old fashioned type of vessel. The guide on the trip was very knowledgeable about the volcano and guided us up to the top. There was also a stop for us to try the hot springs and the crew were very mindful of who should swim in the sea.
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Elsa
Oct 21, 2025
Unmissable visit of Santorini - We really liked it. Even if the weather wasn't great for a swim, it was for the excursion on the volcano.
Our guide spoke very good French and was really good advice.
Walking to the crater is easy
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194brackenl
Oct 14, 2025
Brilliant experience - I’d really recommend this trip if you’ve only got a few hours to spare. You get to visit the hot springs for swimming, and then visit the volcano to view the active crater - both are amazing. The guide was very knowledgeable and fluent in many languages.
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Antoine_m
Sep 29, 2025
Swimming time very... - Very short swimming time, otherwise activity very well nothing to say, the staff was very friendly
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Maria_j
Aug 12, 2025
All of Santorini is a left over from volcano - 1 a little confusing getting to ticket stand. Use the link for directions they give for exact coordinates The booth is labeled Dakoutros Bros. J.V next to white cube benches
2. Tix Booth is in front of the boat where it embarks.
3. We went to the warmer area of the bay and had to swim close to shore to experience the warmer sea water. Some people jumped from the
boat while others used the ladder. Rhey had pool nje
4z the hike above the sleeping volcano was difficult but manageable in the alloyed. Views were lovely.
Overall I recommend, it’s a new experience and fun
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Nancy_m
Aug 10, 2025
Europe 2025 - Be prepared for a good walk.
No flip flops.
Beautiful boat , friendly staff
Sit back and enjoy the ride, then jump right in at the hot springs !! The water is wonderful
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Lilly_s
Jul 15, 2025
amazing, loved the tour... - amazing, loved the tour guide very smart very good had a great time. wear hiking shoes probably. and sunscreen
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Haylee_c
Jun 17, 2025
Great value and experience - Great day , very well organised on time and great staff. The hot springs was amazing and water wasn’t too cold to swim in ocean on lead up.
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Stacierob1
Jul 15, 2025
Meh - A little boat ride was really what it was. Nothing spectacular and both stops were meh. Definitely wouldn’t recommend.
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Michelle_m
Jun 9, 2025
The shop was easy to find... - The shop was easy to find as soon as your boat tenders over to the old port from the cruises. Easy check in and we boarded right on time, very organized. We got to the hot springs and then they announce not to get in if you’re not a strong swimmer. That should be in the description. Several people did not go into the water because of this and it was a waste. The hot springs were not hot at all. The rocks near the hot springs are slippery and have algae on them so be careful. Then to the hike to see the active volcano. It should be noted that it is uphill and slippery at parts with the rocks underneath. There were about 6 people who did not go all the way to the top and sat and waited after trying to climb to the top. There are umbrella and seats at three points along the way. The walk takes at least 25 minutes and it is all uphill. At the top the guide does a nice job giving information. The company needs to be more transparent about the strenuous level of activity needed to participate in both activities to get your money’s worth. They do not give any water but sell some onboard the ships.
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