--- title: "Santorini Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini description: "Sunsets that redefine the colour blue" --- # Santorini 🇬🇷 · Greece · Eastern Mediterranean > "Sunsets that redefine the colour blue" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.7 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 12.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 901 - **Cruise Lines:** 13 ## Photos - ![Santorini, Greece](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1570077188670-e3a8d69ac5ff?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MjQzNTd8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Pretty Pink](https://unsplash.com/@infinitexplorer?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Santorini, Greece](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1598395927056-8d895e701c3b?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MjQzNTd8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Dimitris Kiriakakis](https://unsplash.com/@dimeloper?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Santorini, Greece](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/santorini/santorini-pexels-15532995.webp) © [Diego F. Parra / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/church-on-santorinin-in-greece-15532995/) - ![Santorini, Greece](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/santorini/santorini-pixabay-4996846.webp) © [nextvoyage / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/santorini-town-buildings-houses-4996846/) - ![Santorini, Greece](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/santorini/santorini-pixabay-5655111.webp) © [FabrizioPonchia / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/santorini-greece-buildings-houses-5655111/) - ![Santorini, Greece](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/santorini/santorini-pixabay-4044972.webp) © [nextvoyage / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/santorini-city-greece-landscape-4044972/) - ![Santorini, Greece](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1716573120993-8f3719fcd486?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MjQzNTd8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Alejandro Gonzlaez](https://unsplash.com/@alexgg278?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Santorini, Greece](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563789031959-4c02bcb41319?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MjQzNTd8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Dan](https://unsplash.com/@dgw_unsplash?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ## Peak season May – Oct 914 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jul (151 sailings), Aug (144 sailings), Sept (139 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. ## Your day in Santorini Ships anchor in the caldera and tender to the Old Port; the cable car is the way up to Fira. ### Map - **Tender landing**: Old Port tender pier (36.41831, 25.42761) - **Bus to Oia**: Fira bus terminal, 35 min walk (36.41667, 25.43325) Walking times from the tender landing: - Within 15 min: Santorini cable car Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/158bfb6e-7ec1-46cc-a184-c417f3accd03.geojson) ### What to see #### Fira Island capital on the caldera rim, with lanes and terraces above the sea. Cable car, then about 5 min walk. (36.42000, 25.43167) ![Fira](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q617169/6507cbc987faf904-1338.webp) Photo: Manuco, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:12063_-_Santorin_-_Fira_de_nuit.jpeg) #### Santorini cable car Gondolas from the Old Port up 220 m to Fira, running since 1982. 1 min walk. (36.41889, 25.42756) #### Three Bells of Fira Blue-domed Catholic church of 1757 on the caldera cliffs. Cable car, then about 10 min walk. (36.42326, 25.42834) ![Three Bells of Fira](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q55635801/cb16940be190f362-1440.webp) Photo: Chris Lawton chrislawton, [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fira%2C_Greece_(Unsplash_0PaCPIKmXgs).jpg) #### Museum of Prehistoric Thera Wall paintings, pottery and figurines from Akrotiri and other early sites. Cable car, then about 10 min walk. (36.41650, 25.43260) ![Museum of Prehistoric Thera](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q16895556/4b1e22f5fa9dc4e2-1440.webp) Photo: Olaf Tausch, [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pr%C3%A4historisches_Museum_Thira_01.jpg) #### Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral Fira's Orthodox cathedral, rebuilt after the 1956 earthquake. Cable car, then about 10 min walk. (36.41694, 25.43167) ![Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q27964450/e8d189393a5485c2-1440.webp) Photo: Dietmar Rabich, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Santorin_(GR)%2C_Fira_--_2017_--_2620.jpg) #### Archaeological Museum of Thera Finds from Ancient Thera and its cemetery, Geometric to Roman. Cable car, then about 5 min walk. (36.42001, 25.43110) ![Archaeological Museum of Thera](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q4785441/dbb370aa8ef17c01-1440.webp) Photo: Bayreuth2009, [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fira-Thira%2C_Arch%C3%A4ologisches_Museum_(02).jpg) ### Day trips Based on 12 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Oia**: Bus from Fira bus terminal, 25 min. About 8 h in Oia. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Greek - **Timezone:** Europe/Athens (UTC+2) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 36.4183, 25.4276 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Santorini/@36.41831,25.42761,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Santorini&ll=36.41831,25.42761&z=13) ## Things to do in Santorini Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5415dca5-2e59-4fd2-96bb-e22cce6f0c43?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,205) | 5h | 12:30 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €85 | Viator | | [Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/aaf75f34-e191-4ba3-89d0-30cf122af937?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (1,990) | 4h | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 12:30 PM–4:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €170 | Viator | | [Santorini ATV Experience | Off-Road, Secret Places & FREE Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d46b5c38-c927-4d15-bd3e-1365d9c27257?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (728) | 3h 30m | 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 5:00 PM–8:30 PM | Fits your port day | €130 | Viator | | [Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/74267e41-d794-4e78-a6eb-fffd3b6b407e?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,184) | 1h 30m | 9:30 AM–11:00 AM, 9:45 AM–11:15 AM, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, 11:15 AM–12:45 PM, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM, 5:15 PM–6:45 PM, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM, 5:45 PM–7:15 PM, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM, 6:45 PM–8:15 PM, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM, 7:15 PM–8:45 PM | Fits your port day | €85 | Viator | | [Santorini Kayak in Volcanic Cliffs Hidden Sea Caves and Picnic](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fe496dc1-4d28-4d5f-964b-368e51a09e0b?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (1,077) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 4:30 PM–8:30 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM, 5:30 PM–9:30 PM | Fits your port day | €125 | Viator | | [Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit Top Destinations](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b5588d3d-36ac-430f-a237-8dacdedc63c6?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (978) | 6h | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM, 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM, 11:30 AM–5:30 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 12:30 PM–6:30 PM, 1:00 PM–7:00 PM, 1:30 PM–7:30 PM, 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, 2:30 PM–8:30 PM, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €195 | Viator | | [Santorini Private Villages Tour & Akrotiri Archaeological Site](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4ba20f43-34e0-4551-b902-0745603615b6?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (159) | 4h | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 12:30 PM–4:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:30 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €180 | Viator | | [Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0c9e82eb-e910-48e9-8efd-b82f9adedb2d?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,312) | 3h 30m | 11:00 AM–2:30 PM, 6:00 PM–9:30 PM | Fits your port day | €110 | Viator | | [Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Swim-Stops, Greek Meal and Sunset](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6cdec081-a950-4bf1-9d17-e057198a6484?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (1,716) | 5h | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM, 11:30 AM–4:30 PM, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €150 | Viator | | [Flying Dress Photoshoot in Santorini](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9062fc44-fccd-485d-a4d1-8bc6bddc9add?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (212) | 1h | – | Fits your port day | €99 | Viator | | [Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/baca838f-5517-4871-9687-10d0a76c2deb?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (1,644) | 5h | 4:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €173 | Viator | | [Santorini Customized Private Photoshoot Walk in Oia](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ceeca04e-aaaa-4c7e-93c3-a1613c510c1e?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (454) | 1h | 12:30 AM–1:30 AM, 8:00 AM–9:00 AM, 8:30 AM–9:30 AM, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, 12:30 PM–1:30 PM, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €90 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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