The volcanic island of Santorini lies north of Crete. And this daytrip by fast cat is a great chance to take a close-up look at it. Curved around a colossal, sea-filled caldera that was formed by a massive volcanic eruption 3,500 years ago, it's all black cliffs, whitewashed villages and blue-domed churches. It's picture-postcard Greece.

Once you're on dry land, you'll take off on a scenic tour, exploring many of the island's attractions and learning about its history. Explore a town where whitewashed houses, cobbled streets and tavernas cascade down the cliff-face in steep terraces.

You'll spend about 90 minutes in Oia – the village with the most magnificent views on Santorini. From its lofty clifftop perch, the panorama over the volcanic caldera is pure wow-factor. Then it's on to Fira, the island's capital. You'll have an hour or so to snap up treats in the quaint shops and boutiques.

If you can get to Santorini any other way than seajet from Rethymno then take it. 3hr ferry ride was horrendous and should come with a warning and an advisory to take sea sickness tablets. I don’t exaggerate when I say over two thirds of the people travelling were vomiting for the full 3hrs the sound and smell was terrible. Arriving at Santorini you were herded off the ferry.Santorini it’s self is stunning but not enough time to fully appreciate it then back for another 3hrs of the same

The SeaJet boat service really needs to come with a warning of sea sickness. On both trips many people were vomiting to such an extent sick bags were being handed out on rotation! Please include a warning to ensure people take seasick tablets prior to boarding. We feel this massively hampered our trip to the island

Podróz, opieka super tylko zbyt malo czasu na miejscu zeby nacieszyc oczy pieknymi widokami. Zbyt dluga podróz w stosunku do pobytu. Cena wysoka.

The pick up was great. The tour guide on Santorini talked too much and eas very teacher like. The seajet was excellent, however if we had been informed that you had to pay extra to go on the top outside deck before we went on the trip, yhen we would have paid it. This is a first, we have done this trip several times before, 2022 being the last time and we've always been allowed on the top outside deck with no chsrge

Loved the tour , especially the guide ( Bruno) Not anyone's fault , just feels rushed due to distance travelling.

The guide was really informative and entertaining. Waiting in the coach area to board and access to the ferry was full of exhaust fumes because the engines on the buses were already running and access to the ferry was via the vehicle deck

Why you’ll love this…

Boat trip from Crete to Santorini
Free time in Oia and Fira
See a different Greek island

Important to know

This is a very popular and in-demand activity. Expect higher levels of attendance during July and August
Visit to the volcano is optional and can be booked on board
The order of the itinerary might change on the day
Bring a hat
Food and drinks not included
Bring your passport or official EU identification
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA

What people say about this experience

4.1/5

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Based on 286 reviews

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Value for money

3.7/5

Service

4.2/5

Safety

4.2/5

Staff

4.2/5

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Unhappy
Travelled as a couple
9 October 2025
1.4
United Kingdom
If you can get to Santorini any other way than seajet from Rethymno then take it. 3hr ferry ride was horrendous and should come with a warning and an advisory to take sea sickness tablets. I don’t exaggerate when I say over two thirds of the people travelling were vomiting for the full 3hrs the sound and smell was terrible. Arriving at Santorini you were herded off the ferry.Santorini it’s self is stunning but not enough time to fully appreciate it then back for another 3hrs of the same
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L
Travelled as a couple
8 October 2025
3
United Kingdom
The SeaJet boat service really needs to come with a warning of sea sickness. On both trips many people were vomiting to such an extent sick bags were being handed out on rotation! Please include a warning to ensure people take seasick tablets prior to boarding. We feel this massively hampered our trip to the island
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Ewa Gromek-Tyburska
Travelled as a couple
20 September 2025
5
United Kingdom
Podróz, opieka super tylko zbyt malo czasu na miejscu zeby nacieszyc oczy pieknymi widokami. Zbyt dluga podróz w stosunku do pobytu. Cena wysoka.
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Pamela T
Travelled as a couple
28 August 2025
4.2
United Kingdom
The pick up was great. The tour guide on Santorini talked too much and eas very teacher like. The seajet was excellent, however if we had been informed that you had to pay extra to go on the top outside deck before we went on the trip, yhen we would have paid it. This is a first, we have done this trip several times before, 2022 being the last time and we've always been allowed on the top outside deck with no chsrge
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Stephan
Travelled as a couple
26 June 2025
3.4
United Kingdom
Loved the tour , especially the guide ( Bruno) Not anyone's fault , just feels rushed due to distance travelling.
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Lorraine w
Travelled with family
12 June 2025
4.2
United Kingdom
The guide was really informative and entertaining. Waiting in the coach area to board and access to the ferry was full of exhaust fumes because the engines on the buses were already running and access to the ferry was via the vehicle deck