Santorini Tours for Cruise Ship Passengers

Visiting Santorini on a cruise ship can feel rushed, but the right planning can ease that pressure. For those seeking a satisfying experience, boat or land tours are available, which can make cruise ship visitors feel comfortable in their schedule without worries about making it back on time. Most tours depart from Fira, where one has to take a cable car to get from the Old Port, where the cruises dock, walk 587 steps, or ride a donkey from the same path. Some tours, however, depart directly from the Old Port, eliminating the need for the cable car. Below are some tour options that can help you get the most out of your Santorini stop:

• Volcano Tours: These tours are ideal for cruise visitors wanting to see Santorini's famous volcanic landscape without riding the cable car, as they depart from and return to the Old Port. During the tours, you may climb to the crater of the Volcano and swim in the Hot Springs, while there are some tour options that take visitors to the beautiful island of Therasia, which is near Santorini.

• Private Cruises: Perfect for cruise ship passengers, as some operators do offer a pickup and drop-off directly at the Old Port. Private cruises also offer the opportunity to visit the most famous places on the island, with all meals and premium beverages provided.

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• Private Land Tours: If you wish to see Santorini on land rather than sea, then private land tours are the best choice, as they offer an entirely private excursion to visit key sites of interest on the island. All land tours start in Fira, so cruise ship passengers must ascend the cliff in the cable car to reach the meeting point.