Boats
Catamaran fleet compared
Guest caps, bars, meals and pricing across all seven caldera catamarans.
Santorini sailing guides
Which catamaran actually fits you, what the caldera circuit includes, when the light is best and what an evening on the water costs, answered from the live listings and primary sources rather than guesswork.
Choosing your cruise
Overview
Every boat trip compared
Sunset sails, morning cruises, volcano stops, shared decks and private charters, sorted by fit.
Private
Charter maths
When a per-group charter beats per-seat tickets, worked for four, six and eight people.
Routes, stops and the caldera
Oia
Sailing out of Oia
Ammoudi Bay departures, the roughly 300 steps, and what Oia looks like from sea level.
Caldera
The caldera circuit
Every anchorage in order: the cape, the cliffs, the hot springs, Thirassia.
Volcano
The volcano side
Nea Kameni crater landings, the 5 euro fee, and which cruises skip the walk.
Prices, timing and logistics
Costs
What it costs in 2026
The full 2026 price ladder, per-person versus per-boat maths, and what each tier includes.
Best time
Best month to sail
Sunset hours, sea temperature, meltemi and crowds scored month by month for 2026.
Cruise port
Arriving by ship
Tenders, the cable car, the 2026 levy and cap, and what actually fits a port call.