Board a catamaran and with a captain at the helm, set sail into Aegean waters for an amazing half-day at sea.

Strike a pose, snap some pics, take a dip, and nosh on meze as you make your way through Santorini’s waters. Head into the Bay of the Caldera to gaze upon the volcanic rock formations and cliffside villages of Oia, Fira, and Imerovigli. Back on land, you’ll have free time where you may take a cable car ride in Fira, before heading back to the ship to review photos and memories from your day’s journey.

Energy Level

Duration

5 Hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

Top Rated

This Shore Thing is among the most popular with Sailors who have visited this port. Book before it is sold out!

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

A captain will take you in a catamaran where ancient Babylonians, Spartans, and Romans once sailed
Strike a pose passing Akrotiri rock formations, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, and cliff-lined volcanic villages
Get a glimpse of green and yellow water, a result of minerals from volcanic rocks mixing with the sea
Your captain will take you around the coast and select the prime spots to drop anchor for swimming and photo-ops
At the end of the cruise drive to Fira town where you'll have free time to explore before taking the cable car down to the old port (tickets included)

Need to know

Please note that the weather in Santorini is usually windy, and cool temperatures during the month of October are common
Swim stops are at the discretion of the Captain
Includes light bites and refreshments
Sailors should wear a swimsuit and bring a towel should they wish to go swimming
Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Sailors on this Shore Thing will arrive at Athinios Port to meet their guide
Sailors booked on Shore Things through Virgin Voyages do not need to book a tender ride
Tender rides can add up to 30-minutes each way to the duration of a Shore Thing — please plan accordingly
Sailors will be transported from shore to the catamaran via small tender boat which can accommodate up to 6-8 sailors per trip
Use of ladder to get in/out of vessel is required
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Coast & Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Board a catamaran and with a captain at the helm, set sail into Aegean waters for an amazing half-day at sea.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

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