Cruise to Santorini Island from Heraklion

The activity starts at 8 am at the port of Heraklion.

Arrive at the port of Heraklion. Excursion escorts of the day-tour will be there outside the vessel to assist and help you receive your ferry tickets. Enjoy a 2-hour ride by one of the fastest catamaran vessels of the Aegean Sea. As soon as you arrive at the port of Santorini, follow your escort in order to find your bus.

As soon as you arrive at the port of Santorini your tour escort will help you find your bus and start the ride to the first stop of this tour which is the town of Oia. During this bus ride, your tour escort will assist you with information about the island and its impresive history.

Within the next minutes, you will be at the town of Oia where you will have free time to explore on your own. The village of Oia is known worldwide for its magical, breathtaking views of the Caldera and the nearby islands. Make sure you found a good spot and let yourself surrender to the irresistible charm of the landscape.

Please be at the parking lot where the busses parked earlier in order to start to journey to the next destination which is Fira. During this 30' ride your tour escort will tell you more information about the island and its geology and some details about Fira.

The next stop is the iconic town of Fira, the main town of Santorini. Take your time to walk in its narrow streets and admire its whitewashed houses, blue domes, and the magical view of the volcano. Follow the Caldera northwards, to the neighboring village of Imerovigli and explore a path full of stunning views along the way.

OPTIONAL - During the high-season summer months (middle of July - end of September), a tour by a traditional boat to the Volcano hot springs is available with an extra charge. Kindly ask your escort to advise if the activity is available at the time of your visit.

If you are not participating in the Volcano Tour, the you will enjoy more time in Fira in order to have lunch, do some souvenir shopping or just enjoy its famous ice cream while walking through its streets!

Later on, the busses will depart from Fira to the port of departure in order to board the catamaran vessel and depart for Heraklion.

Our busses will drive you back to the port of Santorini. Please pay attention to the announcements by our staff and be on time to board the vessel.

Start your 2-hour journey from Santorini to Heraklion by our high-speed vessel. Take some time to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Aegean and Cretan sea on the outside decks of the vessel while admiring the sunset during that time!