Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno
Overview
Experience the clifftop villages looking the Aegean on a guided day trip to Santorini.Transfer from Rethymno to a luxury catamaran. Soak up the caldera views, see the pastel-painted houses of Oia & stroll at the streets of Fira.
Start Rethymno port marvel at the blue & white buildings typical of the island on your way to the harbor.
Climb aboard a luxury speed catamaran & journey to Santorini.Arrive at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island.Learn about the history of one of the most romantic islands in Greece from your guide.
Travel through countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island. Built on the lip of a volcanic caldera of the blue & white houses along the hillside.
Then to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys & take in the views of the architecture typical to the Aegean.
Depart for Crete in the evening for the return trip to the Port of Rethymno, where the tour ends.
What's Included
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle on the island
- Boat tickets
- Professional Guide English German French and Russian (Tue)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Santorini
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Oia
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Santorini
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup cost ΕΧΤRΑ begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
- The cruise departs from the Port of Rethymno. Please arrange your own transportation to the port
- Please be at the port at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno?
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Activity code: C-105339P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle on the island.
- Boat tickets.
- Professional Guide English German French and Russian (Tue).
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off.
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle on the island
- Boat tickets
- Professional Guide English German French and Russian (Tue)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup cost ΕΧΤRΑ begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
- The cruise departs from the Port of Rethymno. Please arrange your own transportation to the port
- Please be at the port at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
