Glide across the ancient caldera of Santorini on a luxury catamaran, swim in natural volcanic hot springs, and watch the legendary Oia sunset paint the cliffs in amber and rose. The definitive Greek island experience.
What to expect
You board in the port of Athinios and sail out into the drowned caldera — the submerged remnants of one of history's largest volcanic eruptions — with the white-and-blue villages of Oia and Imerovigli perched impossibly on the cliffs above. The catamaran anchors at the volcanic islets of Nea Kameni; you swim to the geothermal hot springs where the sea is a remarkable rust-orange and genuinely warm. A Greek mezze spread and Santorini wines appear on the deck as the sun descends behind the caldera rim in a spectacle of colour that defines the word 'bucket-list'.
Good to know
Santorini's tender pier (or cruise berth at Athinios) is the departure point — confirm with Santorini Sailing which pick-up applies to your vessel. Book the private charter well ahead for peak season (June–September). The sunset sail typically runs 17:30–20:30; confirm all-aboard time with the ship before booking the evening departure.