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Santorini, Greece

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Overview

Whether you want to explore the rock formations of the Caldera from the water, enjoy a relaxing day of swimming and sunbathing or just enjoy the spectacular sunset, a private boat charter is the answer. On this 5-hour cruise, you will see various Greek islands and towns from the water, swim or snorkel, and enjoy a delicious meal made only with local products.

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  • Lunch Our services include local white wine,water,as also 5 different plates of local cuisine
  • Private tour
  • Towels
  • Entrance to Nea Kameni Island and Volcano (if chosen)
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Fira Santorini Old Port
Thira 847 00, Greece

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Santorini Old Harbor (pass by)

The Old Port under the capital Fira,use to be the main gate of the island till 1960,approachable only by steps(nowadays exists a cable car also),which gives us a very clear look how difficult life was in Santorini before becomes a strong touristy destination,as has become nowadays.The area is the base of the cruise ship also which makes it overcrowded.This is something though that doesn’t effect our experience
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Nea Kameni Volcanic Park

Upon request,we can make a stop at the volcanic park of Nea Kammeni which represents the most recent volcanic eruptions of the volcano of Santorini and take a closer look at it
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nea Kameni

Even if you have chosen not to stop in the volcanic park,our skipper,after giving us a detail guidance about the volcanic activities that create Caldera,will make the first stop for swimming in the attraction of the island,the thermal springs!Over there we will have the opportunity to feel that the volcano remains active,as from activities of it,the sea water gets warm up reaching in some area the temperature of a 100 degrees in Fahrenheit!The area is full of minerals also with positive effects in the skin too.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Palea Kameni

This is the first lava island that rises from the center of the creator,after the major activity that create Caldera.Here we can see the flow of lava rising from the sea,creating some amazing landscapes.On the south side of it,we can find a beach with crystal clear waters which if you ask your skipper to stop and enjoy it,you will find him positive,if the weather allow him to.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thirassia

Our next destination,Thirassia,the west side of the volcano of Santorini,before get divided in three different peaces.Through the cutting we can see how the volcano was created eruption after eruption,as also we going to have the opportunity to swim or snorkel,in crystal clear waters this time.The place reminds us Santorini of 90’ as the tourism hasn’t effect the area a so much.While our guests swimming,we have time to prepare our traditional products,which our guests going to find waiting for them,finishing swimming
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oia (pass by)

Last,for sure not least destination,the popular village of Oia,with the white building,melting like snow and the popular blue domes,in the cliffs of the Caldera.Our skipper going to cruise under the village giving us the opportunity getting views of it,as he is going to pass from Ammoudi village and along the whole village
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please inform local operator if you want the morning private charter, or the afternoon from the Old Port under the capital Fira
  • Please have with you either a black or an old swimsuit as the sulfury waters in the hot springs effects the color of it
  • Operated by a business

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Q: Will I get seasick on Explore Santorini’s volcano with Alex Private Boat Rental?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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  • LunchOur services include local white wine,water,as also 5 different plates of local cuisine
  • Private tour
  • Towels
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Entrance to Nea Kameni Island and Volcano (if chosen)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please inform local operator if you want the morning private charter, or the afternoon from the Old Port under the capital Fira
  • Please have with you either a black or an old swimsuit as the sulfury waters in the hot springs effects the color of it
  • Operated by a business

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