Taxi Boats to Red, White, and Black Beach
Taxi Boats to Red, White, and Black Beach
Taxi Boats to Red, White, and Black Beach
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TheoDora S
50 contributions
Jul 2021
this is our second time using this service. i recommend that you arrive early in the day (ie before lunchtime) to Akrotiri, have plenty of water and snacks packed in your bag and allow yourself to spend the day either in the white or the black beach. The boat starts from akrotiri, takes you for some photos to the red beach (they do not allow people to come off at the red beach due to instability of the rocks/health and safety regulations) then they take you to the white beach and then the black. taxi boats go around approx every 30 mins. there is no canteen at the white beach but there is a fancy (but quite expensive beach bar with loungers at the black beach). we visited both beaches and spend approximately 2 hours on each. i think overall i preferred the black beach more (there was a lovely secret cave where the captain directed us to). our captain was super lovely and caring. he ensured that families went first on the boat and helped us with holding on to our toddler and our bags while we were getting on and off the boat. i wholeheartedly recommend this service but just try to be pragmatic about it, make sure you have supplies and ensure you dont have pressing appointments it is a taxi boat service after all and the timetable is relaxed/not as strict.
Written July 26, 2021
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Joy W
Alexandria, VA30 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
This was a lifesaver. The walk from Akrotiri to Red Beach was a bit daunting though short. Don’t wear flip flops! We wanted to see Black Beach too but the trek was very long so it was the best discovery ever to find this water taxi. It takes you to White and Black Beach and then back to Akrotiri. That way you avoid that treacherous trek back over the red rocks. It’s only ten Euros round trip!
We only disembarked at Black Beach where there are lounge chairs, umbrellas and a restaurant. To disembark at White Beach it appears you have to be in a swimsuit as the water is waist high. Not so at Black Beach where it’s up to your knees.
We had a lovely afternoon sipping cocktails and looking over the marvel of Black Beach.
Highly recommend!
We only disembarked at Black Beach where there are lounge chairs, umbrellas and a restaurant. To disembark at White Beach it appears you have to be in a swimsuit as the water is waist high. Not so at Black Beach where it’s up to your knees.
We had a lovely afternoon sipping cocktails and looking over the marvel of Black Beach.
Highly recommend!
Written July 11, 2022
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ca926
Irvine, CA98 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Best way to see the Red Beach, White Beach, and/or Black Beach use the 5 Eu round trip Boat Taxis from the beach near the archaeological site Akrotiri. If you like archaeology and mega structures, see that first. Either way park on the street for free or in the pay lot where it is 4 Eu for car. Walk to the water then turn right and look for the small pier with the Boat Taxis. They will take you to the sand on the Red Beach and Black Beach, for the White Beach you will need to jump into the water from the boat. Suggest rock booties for nearly all beaches in Santorini. So many people park their cars and then walk forever to the Red Beach, that is not necessary. The boats go every 15 minutes until around 6pm. You don't have to get off the boat, you can just use it for a photo op and round trip boat ride. Enjoy!!
Written July 5, 2017
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Stephanie D
Freeport IL125 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Water taxis run approx every 20-30 mins during the tourist season to Red Beach, White Beach and Black Beach from the Akrotiri pier just down the hill from the Akrotiri ruins. It makes a nice, inexpensive way to visit the beaches or go for a scenic boat ride. You can also get breakfast, lunch or supper at one of the tavernas located in front of the pier.
You can get to the Akrotiri Beach Pier by car, local bus or taxi. Parking is available up by the ruins or there is a small lot near the Akrotiri Hotel.
You can get to the Akrotiri Beach Pier by car, local bus or taxi. Parking is available up by the ruins or there is a small lot near the Akrotiri Hotel.
Written October 10, 2016
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Illona0077
Cape Town Central, South Africa307 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
This is a great way to do beach hopping if you have a tight budget. You can do the same in Mykonos but at 20 Euro for the whole day. The water taxi is frequent and you can get on whenever you feel like it. Great way of getting a nice tan while relaxing too and taking nice photos of the scenery.
Written December 21, 2016
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dibellu
United States7 contributions
Jul 2017
The short boat ride allows you to see Red, white and black beach for 5€. It doesn't stop at Red beach however, so it's a good idea to walk to Red beach and take the boat there to the other beaches. Definitely worth the stop at black beach, you can swim in the cave which is really cool. Takes you back to the harbor right next to the bus station. Definitely recommend!
Written July 9, 2017
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Sara P
4 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Local boat taxis you to Red beach, black beach and white beach. Drop off and boat pick up every hour. When you hope aboard you really feel you have arrived in the Greek islands.
Written July 7, 2017
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littleloudone03
38 contributions
Sep 2019
Boats run every half an hour with a great price per person. It's easy to hop on and hop off at any beach to see all three beaches. I hopped on at the red beach and saw all the other beaches. Careful that some beaches require people to walk in the water at waist level due to the tide so wear waterproof shoes and clothing.
Written November 11, 2019
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Kate
18 contributions
Oct 2019
We were given this recommendation by another hotel-goer and it was a highlight of our stay in Santorini. We had originally considered doing an afternoon tour with a larger boat but upon hearing the price and flexibility, we decided to try the taxi boat. Turns out, it was the best and cheapest way to see all three beaches (10 euro plus 2 euro to get there by bus). The boats stop at red, white and black every 30 minutes and you are free to get on/off at every stop and take your time at each.
Written October 11, 2019
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MarinaBoy
Easton, PA16 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Best value in Santorini. 3 Beaches same price flexible options great fun crew. Catch the beach boat taxi direct from the Akrotiri main bus stop. They won't forget about u!
Written July 3, 2017
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Zoe
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Going to Santorini in May. Would like to take the taxi boat to see the 3 beaches.
1. Taking the bus from Fira, which stop do I get off to get on one of the taxi boats in Akrotiri? Do I get off and walk to one of the beaches?
2. Where do I purchase the taxi boat tickets?
3. What time is the first boat pick and last pick up?
AussiePD
Alexandra Hills, Australia2,013 contributions
Are the water taxi boats that stop at Akrotiri and the red,white, black beaches the same ones that go to the old port & ferry port? That is - can we pick one up at the old port, do a trip around the beaches then get off and walk up to Akrotiri?
littleloudone03
38 contributions
No these taxi boats only serve the 3 beaches from Akrotiri
Hola, estare en Santorini a finales de Julio, saben si el servicio de botes que van a playa negra, blanca y roja sale desde la fira?
Come raggiungere il taxi boat dal porto di attracco della nave da crociera?
silvia2002
Rome, Italy49 contributions
Il taxi boats per Red, White e Black Beach partono da Akrotiri mentre le navi da crociera credo si fermino a Fira. Quindi da lì si potrà prendere un taxi o eventualmente utilizzare il servizio bus che però non ho idea che percorso e che tempi richieda.
Kingshuk84
Hyderabad, India
Hello Celia,
Can we get in from Red Beach, see white Beach and get down in Black Beach instead of doing a round trip. And then would it be less price.
Kind Regards
Celia B
11 contributions
Don't know - ask the captain! How are you going to get back from Black Beach?
plau678
150 contributions
Where is the ticket office at the Port? Is it near the bus stop or some land mark?
The Travel Belle
Sydney, Australia210 contributions
there is no timetable or any ticketing office. there is a jetty port infront of one of the tavernas and the boats arrive every 30-45 minutes. Cash only :)
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