Jim's picks for your ports of call
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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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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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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Standard tours of Corfu run at a pace suited to those staying on the island, but if you’re passing through on a cruise ship, time is of the essence.
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A private driver-guide shows you Corfu your way, typically the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Paleokastritsa coastline and hilltop villages, on a half or full day.
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Taste Corfu's Venetian-influenced food on a three-hour walk through the Old Town, with local snacks, sweets and drinks along with the history behind them.
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