Santorini Cruise Port Guide

Fira, Santorini, Greece

A volcanic island of white villages perched on cliffs above a vast sea-filled caldera, famous for its views and sunsets.

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Fira, Santorini, Greece

About Santorini

Santorini is a crescent-shaped island formed by a massive ancient volcanic eruption, with towns perched high on the cliffs of the caldera. Ships anchor in the caldera and tender passengers to the old port below Fira, the main town.

From the old port you go up the cliff by cable car, on foot, or by boat to another landing, and the views at the top are worth it. It suits couples, photographers, and anyone who has dreamed of blue domes over the Aegean.

Things to do

  • Walk the caldera path through Fira and Firostefani for incredible views
  • Visit the village of Oia with its blue-domed churches
  • Explore Akrotiri, a Bronze Age town preserved under volcanic ash
  • See the dramatic cliffs of Red Beach
  • Wander the quiet hilltop village of Pyrgos

Average temperatures by month

  1. Jan60°51°
  2. Feb59°51°
  3. Mar62°53°
  4. Apr67°57°
  5. May74°63°
  6. Jun82°71°
  7. Jul86°75°
  8. Aug86°76°
  9. Sep81°71°
  10. Oct74°65°
  11. Nov68°59°
  12. Dec61°53°

Average daily high and low in °F, from the nearest weather station with long records: Santorini Airport. Source: Meteostat station records, 1996–2025.

Shore excursions in Santorini

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Here are my favorite ways to spend a cruise day in Santorini. Each one opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.

Skip the Cable Car: Santorini by Boat Transfer

Made for cruise passengers: a boat transfer skips the long cable car queue in Fira, then a guided tour takes in Oia and the island's best caldera views.

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Volcano & Hot Springs Cruise

Sail from Fira Old Port, where cruise tenders land, to hike the volcanic crater of Nea Kameni and swim in the warm sulfur springs before heading back.

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Wine Tasting at Three Wineries

A small-group visit to three Santorini wine estates to taste 12 wines made from the island's volcanic vineyards, paired with local bites. Book the daytime tour on a port day.

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Sailings that stop in Santorini

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Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Apr 29, 2027 - Oct 20, 2027 (174 Nights)
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Average Starting Price
$158,319pp
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Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises
Apr 16, 2027 - May 22, 2027 (36 Nights)
Fort Lauderdale • Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Gibraltar • Cartagena, Spain • Ajaccio, France • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Livorno, Italy • Ajaccio, France • Alghero, Italy • Vallet, France • Corfu, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Bay of Kotor, Montenegro • Split, Croatia • Trieste, Italy • Split, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Bay of Kotor, Montenegro • Corfu, Greece • Katakolon, Greece • Santorini, Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Rhodes, Greece • Souda (Chania), Greece • Stromboli Volcano (Scenic Cruising), Italy • Naples, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Average Starting Price
$5,317pp
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Oosterdam
Holland America Line
Apr 9, 2027 - May 4, 2027 (25 Nights)
Fort Lauderdale • Tangier, Morocco • Malaga, Spain • Cartagena, Spain • Alicante, Spain • Barcelona, Spain • Nice, France • Livorno, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Naples, Italy • Messina (Taormina), Italy • Souda (Chania), Greece • Santorini, Greece • Rhodes, Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Athens (Piraeus), Greece
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$5,804pp
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Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises
Apr 16, 2027 - Jun 1, 2027 (46 Nights)
Fort Lauderdale • Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Gibraltar • Cartagena, Spain • Ajaccio, France • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Livorno, Italy • Ajaccio, France • Alghero, Italy • Vallet, France • Corfu, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Bay of Kotor, Montenegro • Split, Croatia • Trieste, Italy • Split, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Bay of Kotor, Montenegro • Corfu, Greece • Katakolon, Greece • Santorini, Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Rhodes, Greece • Souda (Chania), Greece • Stromboli Volcano (Scenic Cruising), Italy • Naples, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Salerno, Italy • Messina (Taormina), Italy • Stromboli Volcano (Scenic Cruising), Italy • Palermo (Sicily), Italy • Vallet, France • Santorini, Greece • Mykonos, Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Heraklion (Crete), Greece • Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Average Starting Price
$7,436pp
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Azamara Onward
Azamara
Jan 5, 2028 - Jun 29, 2028 (176 Nights)
Miami • Oranjestad, Aruba • Willemstad, Curacao • Cartagena, Colombia • Cartagena, Colombia • Colon, Panama • Panama Canal (Cruising) • Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama • Manta, Ecuador • Lima, Peru • Lima, Peru • Easter Island (Sail By), Chile • Easter Island (Sail By), Chile • Adamstown, Pitcairn Islands • Fakarava, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Papeete, French Polynesia • Papeete, French Polynesia • Bora Bora, French Polynesia • Bora Bora, French Polynesia • Cross International Dateline East • Bay of Islands, New Zealand • Auckland, New Zealand • Tauranga, New Zealand • Napier, New Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • Picton, New Zealand • Christchurch, Lyttelton, New Zealand • Port Chalmers, New Zealand • Milford Sound Cruising • Hobart (Tasmania), Australia • Hobart (Tasmania), Australia • Eden, Australia • Sydney, Australia • Sydney, Australia • Newcastle (Hunter Valley), Australia • Mooloolaba, Australia • Airlie Beach, Qld, Australia • Cairns (Yorkeys Knob), Australia • Cairns (Yorkeys Knob), Australia • Darwin, Australia • Darwin, Australia • Komodo, Indonesia • Benoa (Bali), Indonesia • Benoa (Bali), Indonesia • Celukan Bawang, Indonesia • Sandakan (Borneo), Malaysia • Puerto Princesa, Philippines • Coron, Busuanga Island, Philippines • Manila, Philippines • Manila, Philippines • Hong Kong, China • Hong Kong, China • Chan May, Vietnam • Saigon, Vietnam • Saigon, Vietnam • Laem Chabang, Thailand • Laem Chabang, Thailand • Laem Chabang, Thailand • Ko Samui, Thailand • Singapore • Singapore • Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia • Sabang, Indonesia • Hambantota, Sri Lanka • Colombo, Sri Lanka • Cochin (Kochi), India • Cochin (Kochi), India • Male, Maldives • Port Louis, Mauritius • Port Louis, Mauritius • Pointe des Galets, Reunion • Taolagnaro, Madagascar • Richard's Bay, South Africa • Durban, South Africa • Port Elizabeth, South Africa • Cape Town, South Africa • Cape Town, South Africa • Luderitz, Namibia • Walvis Bay, Namibia • Walvis Bay, Namibia • Jamestown, Saint Helena • Praia, Cape Verde • Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain • Arrecife (Lanzarote), Spain • Agadir, Morocco • Casablanca, Morocco • Cadiz, Spain • Malaga, Spain • Barcelona, Spain • Marseille (Provence), France • Nice, France • Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Italy • Livorno, Italy • Livorno, Italy • Port Santo Stefano, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Sorrento, Italy • Amalfi, Italy • Siracusa, Sicily • Vallet, France • Kotor, Montenegro • Sibenik, Croatia • Piran, Slovenia • Venice, Italy • Venice, Italy • Rovinj, Croatia • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Corfu, Greece • Argostoli, Greece • Monemvasia, Greece • Santorini, Greece • Rhodes, Greece • Bodrum, Turkey • Syros, Greece • Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Average Starting Price
$110,339pp
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Jim's Ship Pick
One of my absolute favorite ships! Small, simple, and luxurious without feeling stuffy - and perfect for immersive, port-intensive cruises!

Norwegian Aura
Norwegian Cruise Line
May 2, 2027 - May 12, 2027 (10 Nights)
Trieste, Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Split, Croatia • Bar, Montenegro • Corfu, Greece • Santorini, Greece • Mykonos, Greece • Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Average Starting Price
$1,909pp
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Questions about Santorini

What is there to do in Santorini on a cruise?

My favorites: walk the caldera path through Fira and Firostefani for incredible views; visit the village of Oia with its blue-domed churches; explore Akrotiri, a Bronze Age town preserved under volcanic ash; see the dramatic cliffs of Red Beach; wander the quiet hilltop village of Pyrgos.

What currency is used in Santorini?

Euro; credit cards are widely accepted.

How far is Santorini from the cruise pier?

From the old port below Fira you reach town by cable car or a long climb up stone steps, and buses and taxis connect Fira to the rest of the island.

How do I book a cruise that stops in Santorini?

Search sailings that stop in Santorini on our site, or ask me for a quote. I book it for you with no fees, and I watch for price drops after you book.

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