Santorini for Cruise Ships: Avoid Cable Car Lines and Crowds!
Overview
Designed for cruise passengers, this tour lets you explore Santorini without wasting time in long lines. Instead of waiting in the heat for the cable car, step onto our boat from your cruise ship’s tender and enjoy a scenic ride across the Aegean Sea with stunning views of the Caldera. Upon arrival, an air-conditioned bus will take you on a journey across the island.
Your first stop is Finikia, where you can admire the blue-domed church and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Next, visit Oia, Santorini’s most famous village, known for its whitewashed houses, boutique shops, and breathtaking caldera views.
You’ll also visit Perivolos Black Beach, where you can relax by the water or enjoy a drink on the beach. At the end of your tour, skip the cable car lines once again as our boat takes you back to your cruise ship’s tender for a smooth and stress-free return.
What's Included
- Bottled water One complimentary bottle of water per person
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- Free time for fast meal & souvenir shopping (duration is subject to traffic and ship docking times)
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Transfers by boat to bypass the Cable Car
- Port pickup and dropoff
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers
Meeting Location
Fira 847 00
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Athinios Port Santorini
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Finikia
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Megalochori - Traditional Village
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Perivolos Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Santorini Old Harbor
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour start time will be adjusted to your ship’s docking schedule to minimize waiting and accommodate possible disembarkation delays. You’ll receive the final meeting time in the Meeting Instructions about one week before the tour.
- In the event of exceptionally rough sea conditions preventing boat transfers, we reserve the right to operate the regular tour route instead. In such cases, a refund of €10 per person will be provided for each cable car ride required in place of the boat transfer.
- Please note that wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, electric scooters, and other mobility devices cannot be accommodated on shared tours. Tours on Santorini involve uneven surfaces, cobblestone pathways, and some sections with stairs. We kindly request that all participants carefully assess their physical ability to complete the tour prior to making a reservation. Refunds cannot be issued to guests who are unable to complete the tour due to accessibility limitations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-63772P225
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water. One complimentary bottle of water per person.
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus.
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock.
- Free time for fast meal & souvenir shopping (duration is subject to traffic and ship docking times).
- Guaranteed return to ship on time.
- Transfers by boat to bypass the Cable Car.
- Port pickup and dropoff.
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santorini for Cruise Ships: Avoid Cable Car Lines and Crowds! is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santorini for Cruise Ships: Avoid Cable Car Lines and Crowds! will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled waterOne complimentary bottle of water per person
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- Free time for fast meal & souvenir shopping (duration is subject to traffic and ship docking times)
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Transfers by boat to bypass the Cable Car
- Port pickup and dropoff
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour start time will be adjusted to your ship’s docking schedule to minimize waiting and accommodate possible disembarkation delays. You’ll receive the final meeting time in the Meeting Instructions about one week before the tour.
- In the event of exceptionally rough sea conditions preventing boat transfers, we reserve the right to operate the regular tour route instead. In such cases, a refund of €10 per person will be provided for each cable car ride required in place of the boat transfer.
- Please note that wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, electric scooters, and other mobility devices cannot be accommodated on shared tours. Tours on Santorini involve uneven surfaces, cobblestone pathways, and some sections with stairs. We kindly request that all participants carefully assess their physical ability to complete the tour prior to making a reservation. Refunds cannot be issued to guests who are unable to complete the tour due to accessibility limitations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Operated by a business
