Santorini for Cruise Ships: Avoid Cable Car Lines and Crowds!

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Designed for cruise passengers, this tour lets you explore Santorini without wasting time in long lines. Instead of waiting in the heat for the cable car, step onto our boat from your cruise ship’s tender and enjoy a scenic ride across the Aegean Sea with stunning views of the Caldera. Upon arrival, an air-conditioned bus will take you on a journey across the island.

Your first stop is Finikia, where you can admire the blue-domed church and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Next, visit Oia, Santorini’s most famous village, known for its whitewashed houses, boutique shops, and breathtaking caldera views. Then, if time permits, head to Prophet Ilias, the highest point on the island.

You’ll also visit Perivolos Black Beach, where you can relax by the water or enjoy a drink on the beach. At the end of your tour, skip the cable car lines once again as our boat takes you back to your cruise ship’s tender for a smooth and stress-free return.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The tour start time will be adjusted to your ship’s docking schedule to minimize waiting and accommodate possible disembarkation delays. You’ll receive the final meeting time in the Meeting Instructions about one week before the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus

Transfers by our Private Boat to bypass the Cable Car

Full refund if your ship cannot dock

Free time for fast meal & souvenir shopping (duration is subject to traffic and ship docking times)

Professional local English-speaking tour guide

Guaranteed return to ship on time

Port pickup and dropoff

One complimentary bottle of water per person

Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Santorini Old Harbor
Fira 847 00, Greece
Pick-up is at the port where the cruise ship's tender will drop you off. Look for our staff holding 'Vexperio' signs, and do not take the cable car. The boat transfer leaves at the scheduled time—if you are late, the boat cannot wait. After the tour, we will bring you back to the port by boat.

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Athinios Port Santorini

Skip the long cable car lines and make the most of your time in Santorini with our hassle-free tour, designed specifically for cruise passengers. Instead of waiting in the heat, step off your ship’s tender and onto our private boat for a direct transfer. Take in stunning views of the Aegean Sea and Santorini’s famous Caldera along the way. This efficient and scenic route allows you to start exploring the island immediately, saving you time and helping you avoid the crowds.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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Finikia

Upon arrival at our designated pick-up spot, you’ll board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. Your first stop is Finikia, a serene neighborhood known for its iconic blue dome. This is your chance to take in Santorini’s beauty away from the crowds at the port.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared boat transfer only

No guided tour included: This option does not include a tour or a guide, only boat transfers.
Only transfer to Athinios Port: Please note this option does not include a guided tour and only a shared transfer from the Old to the Athinios Port by boat.
Drop off location: Please note your drop-off location is at the Athinios port where you will need to take a taxi to transfer to Fira Town.

Ticket for Shared Tour

Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a tour shared with other passengers.
Boat Transfers: This tour uses boat transfers to and from Athinios Port, after you disembark from your ship's tender.

Ticket for Group Tour

Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a shared tour.
Pick-up by Boat: Upon arrival by your ship’s tender to the Santorini harbor, we will pick you up by our boat, skipping the cable car.
Return by Boat: At the end of the tour, we will return you to your tender pick-up point by boat, once again avoiding cable car lines.
Included in tour price: This option already includes the private boat transfer in the price. There are no additional costs with this option.
Book an early tender!: Please book an early tender directly with your cruise ship's staff to ensure timely arrival.
Check starting time!: Final time will be emailed a few days before your tour. You can also contact us anytime for starting time confirmation.

Private Tour/Shared Boat Rides

Skip the cable car!: Private guided tour and shared boat transfers from the Old Port to the Athinios Port and back - bypass the cable car!
Private tour&shared boat rides: The boat transfers are shared with other guests. The private tour starts at Athinios Port where you meet your guide & driver.
Duration: 4 hours

Shared Tour Ticket

Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a tour shared with other passengers.
Boat Transfers: This tour uses boat transfers to and from Athinios Port, after you disembark from your ship's tender.

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  • Brilliant Tour

    Trish G,

    Aug 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour. Our guide was amazing with so much local knowledge. Was entertaining and happy to help out in any way. And he took some lovely family shots of us ❤️

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