--- title: "Santorini Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini description: "Sunsets that redefine the colour blue" --- # Santorini ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท Greece ยท Eastern Mediterranean > "Sunsets that redefine the colour blue" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.6 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 12.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 880 - **Cruise Lines:** 12 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jul (145 sailings), Sept (137 sailings), Aug (136 sailings) ## About Santorini Santorini's cruise ships anchor in the caldera, a flooded volcanic crater ringed by cliffs. Passengers tender to Skala, the old port at the base of the cliffs, and ride a cable car or walk the switchback path up to Fira, the island's main town. The views from the top are steep and immediate: white buildings dropping to deep blue water. Oia, at the northern tip, is busiest at sunset but worth the crowds for the views. The ancient city of Akrotiri, buried in volcanic ash around 1600 BC, is well preserved and open to visitors under a modern roof. Red Beach has a short, steep trail to a cove beneath red volcanic cliffs. Assyrtiko wine, made from vines grown in volcanic soil, is the island's signature and goes well with grilled octopus at a cliffside taverna. Local buses connect the main villages, but they fill up fast on port days. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Greek - **Timezone:** Europe/Athens (UTC+2) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 36.4156, 25.4346 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Santorini/@36.41564,25.43456,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Santorini&ll=36.41564,25.43456&z=13) ## Things to Do in Santorini Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/041098c0-2e35-4da9-9f62-84e43b37d686.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (8,144) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ120 | Viator | | [Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5bec7884-b8d2-43df-ad37-268a1d7971c0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (4,563) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ99 | Viator | | [Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7d8fa978-8dc8-4f3f-9352-9b428dd5f9eb.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,031) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ128 | Viator | | [Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/aaf75f34-e191-4ba3-89d0-30cf122af937.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,972) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ170 | Viator | | [Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/baca838f-5517-4871-9687-10d0a76c2deb.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,617) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ173 | Viator | | [Santorini Kayak in Volcanic Cliffs Hidden Sea Caves and Picnic](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fe496dc1-4d28-4d5f-964b-368e51a09e0b.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,074) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ125 | Viator | | [Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit Top Destinations](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b5588d3d-36ac-430f-a237-8dacdedc63c6.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (976) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ195 | Viator | | [Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Hotel Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b2bd754d-8584-469f-bbe2-38e49e29329f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,017) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ96 | Viator | | [Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour with Port Pickup Options](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5143a1f2-b5b5-4f69-afee-32e27d1083d8.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (857) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ31 | Viator | | [Santorini Private Tailor-Made Tour: Oia, Blue Domes & Hidden Gems](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e19af638-65d7-4d30-a395-c10dce8067a7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (715) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ60 | Viator | | [Authentic Cooking Experience in our Cave Home by Petra Kouzina](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8e30a7db-a843-498b-b6cf-3e0b3346c9d4.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (650) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ220 | Viator | | [Santorini 5 Hour Custom Private Sightseeing Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5e1d4c96-62ec-4eae-82b3-325332fc066b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (663) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ90 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md): 63 nm - [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md): 66 nm - [Syros](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/syros.md): 66 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caldera-wake-santorini-naples~MSC-DIVINA-20271025-4.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ417 per person (โ‚ฌ834 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Divina](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-divina.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-10-25 - **Itinerary:** Caldera Wake โ€“ Santorini & Naples ## Featured Cruises from Santorini Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cobblestone and Cliffside โ€“ Santorini, Kotor & Ravenna](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobblestone-and-cliffside-santorini-kotor-ravenna~NCL-PEARL-20261025-7.md) | Norwegian Pearl | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-25 | 7 | โ‚ฌ695 | | [Adriatic & Aegean Escape โ€“ Santorini & Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-aegean-escape-santorini-mykonos~RCL-BRILLIANCE-20270515-7.md) | Brilliance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-15 | 7 | โ‚ฌ672 | | [Greek & Adriatic Gems โ€“ Santorini & Kotor](https://cruisello.com/cruises/greek-adriatic-gems-santorini-kotor~NCL-GEM-20270509-7.md) | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-05-09 | 7 | โ‚ฌ998 | ## Browse Cruises - 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