Santorini 3-Hour Cruise to Volcano and Hot Springs

About this experience

Book tickets for a 3-hour boat trip from the old port of Fira to the Santorini volcano and the hot springs. You sail across the caldera to Nea Kameni, walk up to the steaming crater with a guide, then continue to Palea Kameni for a swim in the warm, mineral-rich water of Agios Nikolaos bay before heading back to Fira. It is one of the simplest ways to see the volcanic heart of Santorini in an afternoon. What you will see on the volcano and hot springs cruise The tour starts at the old port of Fira, below the cliffs of the caldera, where the cave houses of the town sit high above the water. Your guide meets you at the starting point and you board the boat for the short crossing to Nea Kameni, the young volcanic island in the middle of the caldera. On Nea Kameni you have about an hour on the island. If you want, you can walk up with your guide to the crater ridge and hear about the history and geology of the volcano. The path gives wide views back over the caldera cliffs and the surrounding islands, so bring a camera. Photography is allowed throughout the tour. The boat then moves on to Palea Kameni. In the small bay of Agios Nikolaos the water is warmer than the open sea and mixed with iron-rich mud from the volcano. You get about 30 minutes for a swim before the boat returns to the old port of Fira. How the tickets work Duration: about 3 hours, with a fixed start time you choose when you book. Guide: an English- and Greek-speaking tour guide. Group size: one booking covers 1 to 20 people. Voucher: your voucher is emailed to you after booking. Show it on your phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Meeting point: the old port of Fira. Check your voucher for the exact starting point and any last instructions. What is included and what you pay on the day Your ticket includes the boat trip to the volcano and the hot springs and the guide. A few costs are not included and are paid locally: the volcano entrance fee on Nea Kameni, the cable car between Fira town and the old port (charged each way), hotel transfers and any personal spending. Bring some cash in euros for these. Practical tips for your trip Reaching the hot springs means swimming, and you need to be a very strong swimmer to get to the water at Agios Nikolaos. Wear swimwear under your clothes and bring a towel. Wear comfortable shoes with good grip, as the path on the volcano is uneven. Bring water and sun protection for the walk to the crater. Plan time to get down to the old port before your start time. Accessibility and who the tour suits Guide dogs are welcome on this tour. Because of uneven surfaces, the tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or for wheelchair and stroller users. The crater walk and the swim are the most active parts of the trip. Cancellation and more Santorini tickets You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the tour for a full refund. Less than 24 hours before the start, the booking cannot be cancelled. Planning a longer day on the water? Compare the luxury catamaran day cruise with lunch and drinks, or see the island's villages on the full-day traditional villages and sunset tour. Find more tours and tickets on the Santorini page.

Highlights

• Sail across the caldera from the old port of Fira to the volcano island of Nea Kameni
• Walk up to the steaming crater with your guide and enjoy views of the caldera cliffs
• Swim in the warm, mineral-rich water of the hot springs at Palea Kameni

What is included

• 3-hour boat trip to the Santorini volcano and the hot springs
• English- and Greek-speaking tour guide

Not included

• Volcano entrance fee (paid locally)
• Cable car between Fira town and the old port (paid each way)
• Hotel transfers
• Personal expenses

Before you go

The tour starts and ends at the old port of Fira. Check your voucher for the exact starting point. Show your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID at the starting point. You need to be a very strong swimmer to reach the hot springs. The volcano path is uneven. Wear comfortable shoes with good grip. Bring swimwear, a towel, water, sun protection and some cash in euros for the local fees. Guide dogs are welcome. The tour is not recommended for wheelchair or stroller users.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the tour, for a full refund. Less than 24 hours before the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.