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Caldera's Boats Santorini Sea Excursions
Caldera's Boats Santorini Sea Excursions
Caldera's Boats Santorini Sea Excursions
4.5
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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The excursion stars from the meeting point of your village, where a bus* will pick you up and will drive you to Athinios port for embarkation!The first stop of your adventure is the volcano of Santorini in Nea Kameni Island, where you will have the opportunity to climb on the top of the volcano, see and take photos of the active crater and walk on its rims which is a unique experience!The next destination is Palia Kameni where you will dive and swim in the hot springs created by the underwater powers of the volcano!Sailing above the underwater craters from Palia Kameni to Thirasia Island, the boat will anchor close to the island and you will have the time to ship with your wine. Dinner buffet is served!!! Enjoy the endless blue in the famous Caldera of Santorini and the picturesque villages on top! In the north cape of Santorini you will admire the magical view of Oia village with its small famous white houses!The end of the excursion comes on sunset time. The boat sets sails and the sun dives to the sea. This is the most unforgettable experience. Your trip in Santorini in this sanctuary of romance is going to be in your memories and your hearts forever!*If you wish to avoid the bus service, you can take the boat from the old port of Fira at 15:15 and you can disembark at the old port of Fira where the boat sails right after Athinios port.
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praiseGodalways
Mount Laurel, NJ197 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Caldera’s boats sunset cruise.
The sunset cruise was a lot of fun. Ulysses provided commentary in English, French and Italian throughout. He was lively and a great guide and very friendly.
First stop is the volcano. It costs an extra 5 euros to go on the island. It was a little steep hike, but some people did it with flip flops and slides for footwear. I would recommend sandals that had straps as the path gravel is very loose in some areas. Commentary is provided on the origin of the volcano island and all of Santorini in general. The second stop is the warm springs. You jump into the ocean in refreshing (aka cold) water and then swim to where the water is warmer. They said it’s only about 5-6 degrees Celsius warmer, so don’t expect hot tub warmth. The third stop is in the port of Thirasia. This is where dinner is provided. Wine and water are complimentary during dinner only. There are other beverages for sale the remainder of the time. The last stop is the sunset at the base of Oia. They put up the sails at this time.
On the way back to port, Ulysses taught us a traditional Greek dance. It was a lovely end to a wonderful stay in Santorini.
The sunset cruise was a lot of fun. Ulysses provided commentary in English, French and Italian throughout. He was lively and a great guide and very friendly.
First stop is the volcano. It costs an extra 5 euros to go on the island. It was a little steep hike, but some people did it with flip flops and slides for footwear. I would recommend sandals that had straps as the path gravel is very loose in some areas. Commentary is provided on the origin of the volcano island and all of Santorini in general. The second stop is the warm springs. You jump into the ocean in refreshing (aka cold) water and then swim to where the water is warmer. They said it’s only about 5-6 degrees Celsius warmer, so don’t expect hot tub warmth. The third stop is in the port of Thirasia. This is where dinner is provided. Wine and water are complimentary during dinner only. There are other beverages for sale the remainder of the time. The last stop is the sunset at the base of Oia. They put up the sails at this time.
On the way back to port, Ulysses taught us a traditional Greek dance. It was a lovely end to a wonderful stay in Santorini.
Written February 11, 2023
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Jaye A
Houston, TX69 contributions
May 2022
This was an awesome tour. Be sure to bring your gym shoes for the hike up to the volcano. The boat was really exciting, we sat near the front. The tour guides were the best. Ulysses was extremely funny and helpful. Make sure to tip the tour guides as they are providing you with the best customer service. Awe, and make sure to add on the evening tour to Oia, after you leave the ship, the bus will then take you to Oia to so that you can shop, eat dinner and view the best sunset. Then the buses take you back to your hotel.
Written June 2, 2022
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JM68
Manchester, UK15 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Our tour company who we booked with NST tours let us down and this company were so helpful, we had a great day. Our guide Giannis was brilliant and so was the rest of the crew. Thanks for letting two middled aged women gatecrash your trip 😊
Written October 4, 2023
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Dennis
Piraeus, Greece2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Last day on the island and a friend/colleague of mine chose for me and the other 2 to tour the volcano and Thirasia. It was one of the best tours we did on the island. Especially well done to Giannis and the captain of the Princess. Thanks a lot for the experience guys.
P.S: Don't put any Paola next time.
With love,
Dionysis and Safran kitchen team
P.S: Don't put any Paola next time.
With love,
Dionysis and Safran kitchen team
Written October 4, 2023
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TravelLoverFamily4
San Jose, CA5 contributions
Terrible and no training staff on site doing nothing to help a drowning guy. So sad and traumatized for the family to watch their loved one die.
Written June 3, 2024
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Catherine W
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
The worst experience of my life. A man on board died on our trip. Something happened in the water, and he was found unconscious. It was the efforts of the other passengers to save him, who attempted CPR.
The ship crew did nothing; when the “medic” named himself, he said “what do you want me to do” to which we replied, go to the man who needs help - he said “I can’t leave my ship”
The other passengers took charge, trying to save the life of Carl while his two daughters and wife had to watch.
He unfortunately did not make it. Had there been medical equipment or anyone with medical training, perhaps this man would not have died. Perhaps that wife and two daughters wouldn’t have watched him die
The crew never said a word, never addressed it - we all got off the boat at shore with not a word. This was negligence, horrific. Do not take this trip, should an emergency take place, you will not be safe
The ship crew did nothing; when the “medic” named himself, he said “what do you want me to do” to which we replied, go to the man who needs help - he said “I can’t leave my ship”
The other passengers took charge, trying to save the life of Carl while his two daughters and wife had to watch.
He unfortunately did not make it. Had there been medical equipment or anyone with medical training, perhaps this man would not have died. Perhaps that wife and two daughters wouldn’t have watched him die
The crew never said a word, never addressed it - we all got off the boat at shore with not a word. This was negligence, horrific. Do not take this trip, should an emergency take place, you will not be safe
Written May 29, 2024
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Deborah M
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Serious safety incident
May 2024 • Family
This started off as a great tour. The hike up to the volcano was lead by a very knowledgeable guide who was very nice. Great views and cool to see the smoke coming from the volcano.
Our next stop was the hot springs, a very pretty spot. We enjoyed our swim there.
Sadly, just as our time there was complete, another guest had a medical event and other guests shouted for help.
Other guests performed CPR, my son in law and son swam to main boat for help and screamed for a life raft which they swam to the location. No one from the shop was willing to help. It took 45 minutes for a medical boat to arrive. Unfortunately the man passed away but it was extremely sad for all the guests to not only witness but to try and rescue this poor man with no safety equipment being on board or offered.
Other tours usually have a staff in a zodiac monitoring guests while in the water and some protocol for emergencies.
We all felt so bad for his family who watched this and guests who stepped up to help.
We know bad things can happen but it was the lack of emergency procedures and equipment and a lack of assistance from any staff that made it so much worse.
Our next stop was the hot springs, a very pretty spot. We enjoyed our swim there.
Sadly, just as our time there was complete, another guest had a medical event and other guests shouted for help.
Other guests performed CPR, my son in law and son swam to main boat for help and screamed for a life raft which they swam to the location. No one from the shop was willing to help. It took 45 minutes for a medical boat to arrive. Unfortunately the man passed away but it was extremely sad for all the guests to not only witness but to try and rescue this poor man with no safety equipment being on board or offered.
Other tours usually have a staff in a zodiac monitoring guests while in the water and some protocol for emergencies.
We all felt so bad for his family who watched this and guests who stepped up to help.
We know bad things can happen but it was the lack of emergency procedures and equipment and a lack of assistance from any staff that made it so much worse.
Written May 28, 2024
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LoveTravel792495
San Jose, CA1 contribution
Serious safety incident
May 2024 • Family
Our famiy of 4 came to Santorini to celebrate our older daughter's college graduation. On the 2nd day arriving this island, we signed up for this tour. During the hot springs swimming, my husband was having trouble in the water and swam really fast and not moving forward. I quickly came to the female crew and asked for help. She did not offer any help. Instead, she asked me: "what is he doing?" I said: "he is in trouble because he is swimming fast on the same spot and not moving forward." She then blamed him not taking the noodle into the water and still did nothing. Then I saw my husband struggled to do whatever he could to swim to a nearby rock. However, I think either he lost the stength or the rock is too slippery to hold on; he soon collapsed. Then I heard a passenger swimmer yelled for help from other swimmers to try to rescue my husband. But it was too late. I then heard: "he is not breathing" from the shore. My heart sank. My brain went blank....
The rest is as the other reviewers said.......
The rest is as the other reviewers said.......
Written June 3, 2024
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Lauren S
5 contributions
May 2024 • Family
I strongly DO NOT recommend and advise against booking with this company. They do not have the safety and well being of customers in mind and it is completely ridiculous. In the hot springs a man had an incident in the water (we don’t know exactly what happened) and people called for help. There were several trip-goers nearby who immediately jumped into help and began doing CPR. However, the crew from the company did absolutely nothing, were completely passive and complacent. They had no safety/emergency protocol and also showed a complete lack of care for the man or the other people who were trying to help the man. It was as though they threw their hands up and said they couldn’t do anything. It was only because a few of us yelled at the workers to do so something that they finally put a stretcher in the water for the man. Very sadly, the man passed away. It was very upsetting to see the workers of the company not take charge in the situation to help the man or the trip-goers involved. If your family or loved ones ever needed help I would absolutely NOT trust this company to look out for you. Do not book with them.
Written May 26, 2024
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Alyu
11 contributions
A friend of mine drowned on this. Due to the lack of safety provisions and total negligence of the boat crew, he drowned in front of his family.
Written June 14, 2024
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We are in port 8/24/2022 at Tenatively at 2PM until 10 Pm.. I was wondering if there will possibly be a 3:30 tour to accomadate the NCL passengers?
Written May 18, 2022
Hello,
The website is really unclear (and we cannot even book in advance, the calendar would not let us do that). My understanding is that there is a short excursion that starts at 11:00 from the Fira old harbor. Is this right ? It goes to the caldera (where we can hike to the top), then goes to the hot springs, then goes to Thirassia. But the ultimate question is: at what time does this "short" excursion gets back to the Fira old harbor? Is it a 3-hour tour, meaning that we would be back by 14:00/2:00pm ?
Written March 12, 2022
Hi there, it is a three hour tour from Fira Old Harbour, with an opportunity to climb to the top of the volcano (bring a bottle of water) and then another stop at the hot springs. We dived off the boat and swam to the shore - a stop of about 30 minutes. Some people had waterproof cameras (we didn't). And back on the boat for another 30 minute trip back to the old port of Fira again. It was one of the highlights of our trip - great value for money. A fun day.
Written March 21, 2022
Looking at the 3 hour tour. Do you have life jackets or floaty things that the kids can use to swim with? I realize you have some on the ship, but wasn't sure if we could use them during our swim at the hot springs. Also - to clarify, you pickup at Fira? In other words, when our cruise ship docks, I believe we will tender to Fira. And you pickup there, prior to us going up the cable car. Does that sound right? I'm not fully clear on where we tender to, but it appears most are Fira.
Written December 30, 2019
Hi so everything you said would be correct. They are docked before the cable car and they do have floaty things for both kids and adults alike to help out with the short swim from where the boat anchors to the actual place for swimming.
Written January 1, 2020
How long will it take to walk down to the harbor and are there any refreshments available on board?
Written June 20, 2019
To walk from the top will take about 30 minutes but on a hot day with heavy traffic one would not recommend walking.
Refreshments are available onboard the boat and there is also a lunch stop mid-way through the cruise
Written June 20, 2019
Ciao, io ho prenotato online la stessa escursione che hai fatto tu per il 10 agosto e leggendo le varie recensioni tra cui la tua immagino che sarà davvero bella! Tuttavia ho visto che dal mio hotel il porto vecchio dista 4 km, ma credo di affittare uno scooter.. che tu sappia posso poi parcheggiarlo lì al porto e riprenderlo tranquillamente dopo l'escursione? Grazie anticipatamente!
Written July 31, 2018
Ciao Gianluca, al porto c'è un parcheggio molto spazioso, non avrai problemi a lasciare lo scooter!
Written August 3, 2018
1) Approximately how many people will be on the volcano hot springs tour and the premium half day tour?
2) Are their seats for everyone on your boats? I am quite prone to seasick so I do not want to be stuck standing on the boat ride.
3) What is the total traveling time for the Volcano hot springs tour and the Premium Half day tour ? (I.e.: the time we actually spend ON the boat)
Thanks,
Written June 4, 2018
When we did the tour the sea was very calm as you're in the middle of the caldera, surrounded by islands. Ours was an all day tour. We were picked up from near the hotel in a coach and taken to the harbour. We sailed for about 45 mins then did the tour of the volcano, which is about an hour and a half from memory - quite a hard climb. We then sailed round to the hot springs and had a swim - another 45 mins or so. After that, we sailed to Oia and dropped some people off who'd decided to have dinner there (you tell them in advance). Some decided against it when they saw how steep the steps were to climb up to the town from the dock area. We then had a gentle sail back to the main harbour and were taken back by coach to the pickup point. We were picked up at 9.30 and dropped around 5.45pm.
Written June 4, 2018
Hello,
Will the bus pick us up from our hotel in Oia or do we have to make arrangements to get to Fira port?
Written February 7, 2018
hi
please inform me which tour are you interested for because we provide transfer only for our sunset tour ( tour no 6)
Written February 11, 2018
Hi, we are looking at the excursion 2, to the volcano and the hot springs, for our holiday in late October. We have 2 children aged 10 and 7; they can swim but are not that confident; is it ok for them to use arm-bands in the water at the hot springs? Thank you, Alison
Written August 28, 2017
Good evening from Santorini island Mrs. Alison!
Of course they can use their arm-bands at the hot springs. The boat put a ladder and you can get very easy in the water. At first it will be quite cold and deep though, so you should definitely be with them!
Always at your disposal!
Best Regards,
Caldera's Boats.
Written August 29, 2017
Hi. Can you buy tickets for the excursions at the old port? We'll will be arriving via a cruise but I'm not sure the exact time we'll be landing because it's a tender. So I don't want to book in advance in case I miss it. Thanks!
Written August 11, 2017
hello! Yes of course. We have an agency at the old port with the sign CALDERA'S BOATS - SANTO STAR!
thank you!
Written August 11, 2017
How deep is the water when you get off the boat (near the hot water springs). Do we need to know swimming or can we walk to the springs
Written October 20, 2016
it is deep. almost ten meters (30feet).you have to know swimming and for safety reasons if you have heart problems or asthma it s better to stay on board.
Written October 21, 2016
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