The 15 Best Sunset Dinner Cruises in Santorini

1.Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,224 reviews · 8 hours · from $106Our pick

Spend eight hours sailing Santorini’s caldera with guides such as Tito or Caesar. Hike Nea Kameni, swim near the sulfur springs of Palia Kameni, stop near Thirassia, and eat a Greek buffet with local wine before sunset. Expect a large wooden boat, a lively group, and rocky terrain.

“I really enjoyed this sunset cruise and so did my 2 teenage daughters. The boat was beautiful and The food was excellent. It wasn’t over crowded on board. The walk to the volcano wasn’t easy in the heat but there were plenty of stops on the way. The crew and our guide Tito were all very friendly. The hot springs and the 2 swim stop were great. We had plenty of time to relax in those beautiful places. The sunset was magical and the relaxing music played by our guide and crew while watching the sun go down was perfect. I would highly recommend this sunset cruise! Memories were made…”

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2.Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $76Best value

Ride the King Thiras around Santorini’s caldera, enjoy a welcome drink and Greek buffet, then watch the sunset from the Aegean. Bus pickup and return are included from selected locations. Expect open-air views, live English or Greek commentary, cash-only drinks, and a jacket-worthy breeze.

“Great value, pick up, welcome drink on boat, food and lovely sunset and transport back to collection point! Fab evening we enjoyed very much xx”

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3.Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about six hours sailing Santorini’s caldera with a shared group, stopping at the volcano for a guided hike, Palea Kameni for a swim, and Thirassia Bay for a Greek buffet. Guides such as Tito and Cesar lead the outing, which ends with wine and sunset views near Oia.

“The actual excursion was great but the picking up at the meeting place was not. On my documents there was no specific time that we had to be at the Greco hotel other than 2pm which is when the sailboat was to depart. I received a call and text messages saying that the driver was waiting and he would leave if we didn’t get there, I informed the person on the call that we weren’t given a specific time to meet at the hotel to get picked up. Luckily we we’re 2 hotels away and were able to walk very fast there. It was very frustrating and I felt terrible…”

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4.Santorini Caldera Sunset Traditional Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Spend about five hours on a small traditional wood boat around Santorini’s caldera. You’ll swim and snorkel near Thirassia, White Beach, and Red Beach, pass the volcano and Akrotiri lighthouse, and eat Greek food with wine and soft drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Highly recommend this experience! It’s amazing value for money, the team are lovely and the whole day from pick up to drop off is incredibly well organised. The meal on board was very tasty with a choice of chicken, pork sausages, greek salad, mussels and shrimp with many side options too. You have plenty of opportunity to either sunbathe and relax or make the most of the beautiful clear waters and take a swim. Snorkelling equipment is provided too if you wanted to try that, this by far was one of the highlights of our trip and if you are considering booking I’d definitely say go for it you won’t…”

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5.Private Beautiful Day or Romantic Sunset Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $574

Spend about five hours on a private catamaran from Oia’s old fishing port, with a crew such as Paolo and Stefania, swimming at Red and White beaches, visiting the volcano hot springs, enjoying a Greek BBQ, and watching the sunset.

“Fantastic experience all around. Gorgeous boat, delightful crew. Since it was private we were able to customize our swimming destinations and they found us some really private spots. The dinner they cooked us was unbelievably tasty. Thank you so much to Salinas and Thanas whose names i’m sure I spelled wrong.”

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6.Santorini Sunset Dinner Cruise Including Nea Kameni Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join an afternoon cruise from Santorini for a guided walk on Nea Kameni, a swim near Palea Kameni, and dinner on board near Thirasia. Guide Dada is known for adding history and Greek dancing to the trip. Hotel pickup, local wine with dinner, and drop-off are included.

“Me and the misses had a great time! The whole crew was dope. Friendly. Attentive. and knowledgeable.”

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7.Volcanic Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 119 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Sail from Athinios Port on a wooden caique with an English, French, or Italian guide. Choose volcano and hot springs with dinner, or Thirassia with a taverna meal. On September 21, the cruise becomes a fireworks voyage and dinner is not included.

“tutto bellissimo, buffet per cena, tramonto spettacolare, acque termali stupende dove abbiamo fatto il bagno e infine fuochi d’artificio mozzafiato”

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8.Luxury Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 5 hours · from $150

Sail from Ammoudi Bay with an English-speaking crew such as skipper Vangelis, hostess Danai, and sailor Mustapha. Swim at the hot springs, visit Santorini’s colored beaches, enjoy a Greek BBQ with wine and beer, then watch the sunset from the Caldera.

“Stunning views! Great activity to see the sunset. Excellent food and drinks! Knowledgeable and accomodating staff in our cruise last Sept 22nd :)”

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9.Santorini Caldera: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $147

Join a small sailing group of up to 10 for five hours around Santorini’s caldera. Swim at Mesa Pigadia and Palea Kameni, pass Red and White beaches, see Fira from the water, and eat a crew-prepared seafood barbecue with wine and beer as the sun sets.

“It was a perfect trip. See the red and white beach, the lighthouse, the view on the caldeira and of course the volcano island. After a stop to swim while the crew prepares the dinner. Honestly it was amazing afternoon, no rush no loud music and a sunset on the way back.”

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10.Luxury Sunset Cruise with Dinner, BBQ, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 5 hours · from $141

Sail from Vlychada on a luxury catamaran past Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rocks, Akrotiri Lighthouse, and the caldera. Swim at the beaches and hot springs, then eat a Greek buffet and BBQ with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Crews may include Christina, Helen, Atila, Rita, or Erika.

“This was definitely one of our favorite parts of Santorini!!! Seeing it via boat and being able to go to spots you’d never otherwise see was amazing. Food was awesome, no lack of drinks (white wine and really good beer), the guides were fun- took amazing and cherished sunset photos of me holding the sun!! I’d highly recommend this tour. Only downside was we did not go to Thirasia and there was no explanation. I also never asked, it could’ve been due to strong winds near that area!! However, if I had not memorized all of our stops, I wouldn’t have known we missed one. It was super fun and…”

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11.Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 59 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Take a four-hour evening cruise from Athinios Port to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirasia, then watch the sunset from Oia. You’ll get hotel-area transport, a crew-served buffet, caldera views, and time for swimming. Bring a jacket, comfortable shoes, and cash for drinks.

“Transfer back to the hotel was not good. We had to provide the stop information to the driver.”

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12.Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about six hours sailing Santorini’s caldera, walking across Nea Kameni, swimming toward Palea Kameni’s hot springs, and eating a Greek buffet near Thirassia. Guides such as Ulysses and Constantino have been praised for clear, multilingual commentary. Hotel pickup is optional.

“This activity includes a description that drinks are included in the price of your ticket. This is FALSE. The crew provides wine and water during dinner ONLY. If you want something to drink at any other time during the trip, including water, there is an additional charge. If you plan to hike up the volcano, the crew instructs that a bottle of water is NECESSARY - for which there is an additional charge. The attractions, swimming, and sunset are of course amazing. However they are equally amazing from other comparably-priced tours that accurately describe what is included.”

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13.Sailsational Luxury Santorini Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $228

Sail Santorini’s caldera with Markos and his crew, stopping at Red Beach, White Beach, the volcano, hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. You’ll swim, eat a fresh Greek and Mediterranean dinner, and watch sunset from the water. Hotel or villa pickup, towels, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“I could not be more impressed with this tour experience. Markos and his team were exceptional in their delivery of a beautifully curated adventure. It was by far the favourite aspect of my visit to Santorini. As a solo female traveler from Canada, I felt so supported in their capable hands. A bonus was the gourmet dinner that was cooked for us on board! Kostas, Dimitri and Anastasia attended to our every need and then some.”

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14.Private Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 5 hours

You’ll spend five hours on a private catamaran from Ammoudi Port, with stops at the hot springs, volcanic islands, Red Beach, White Beach, and more. Captain John, George, and Maria have hosted past cruises, with snorkeling gear, an open bar, Greek mezedes, BBQ, and sunset views included.

“The boat was great and the crew was great. When we signed up for the boat the online ad offered a 15% discount, $1,463 versus $1,721. However, two days before our trip our credit card was billed the full amount and everyone we talked to said that it wasn't their responsibility.”

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15.Private Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Drinks!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $709

Set sail privately with your own group aboard a Santorini catamaran, with hotel pickup, dinner, dessert, wine, and soft drinks included. The route reaches the volcano, hot springs, notable beaches, and sunset viewpoints. Crew members such as Vangelis, Danai, George, Mike, Rula, Yannis, and Maria may vary by departure.

“Nine of us enjoyed a private sunset cruise with Volcano Yachting. Enjoyed is an understatement. We truly had an exceptional experience. The captain and crew were amazing. By the end of the evening, they felt more like family. Yes, they take you to all the places probably all the other sunset cruises take you BUT it was they way they did it that probably stands out. My son is obsessed with yachts, etc. and the captain could not have been nicer in answering all of his questions. The crew was so informative and really made us all feel special. I would highly recommend them if you want an even more…”

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