Chania to Santorini: Full-Day Catamaran Boat Trip from Chania to SantoriniDay trips and Excursions

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Chania to Santorini: Full-Day Catamaran Boat Trip from Chania to Santorini

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About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 12 hours
DEPARTURE TIME: Pick-up in Chania starts at 6.00 am
MEETING POINT: Pick-up is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pick-up information in a separate email from the local partner (please tell us your hotel during booking).
LANGUAGES: English, Greek, French, German, Russian
OPENING SEASON: May to October, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
WHO CAN COME: Anyone can participate in this boat tour from Chania to Santorini. The tour is wheelchair accessible
  • Meeting pointPick-up for this Chania to Santorini day trip is available from the following areas: Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania Center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana, and Kamisiana. This convenient service allows you to explore the stunning beauty of Santorini without worrying about transportation logistics. From the renowned blue and white tops to the soaring cliffs and volcanic islands, Santorini attractions await your discovery.

Overview

Hop on your speedy catamaran at the port of Rethymnon for a pleasant full-day trip from Chania to Santorini and join your guide for a tour that runs from the docks to the northernmost village of Oia. Explore the island's iconic sites and marvel at the amazing deep blue Aegean Sea. Catch a boat to the caldera or enjoy delightful free time in Fira.

◾ Enjoy a comfortable catamaran day trip across the Aegean from Chania to Santorini with pick-up/drop-off service included
◾ Discover the beauty of Santorini on board an air-conditioned bus & enjoy unique views from the northernmost village of Oia
◾ Go for a swim off a black sand beach in Perissa or take an optional boat ride to the volcanic caldera

About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 12 hours
DEPARTURE TIME: Pick-up in Chania starts at 6.00 am
MEETING POINT: Pick-up is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pick-up information in a separate email from the local partner (please tell us your hotel during booking).
LANGUAGES: English, Greek, French, German, Russian
OPENING SEASON: May to October, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
WHO CAN COME: Anyone can participate in this boat tour from Chania to Santorini. The tour is wheelchair accessible

Description - What to expect

Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Set sail from the Port of Rethymnon, and then take a guided tour by air-conditioned vehicle on arrival. Marvel at the blue and white buildings typical of the island.

Your full-day trip from Chania to Santorini starts with a convenient pick-up and a drive to the port of Rethymnon. Climb aboard the luxury, high-speed Champion Jet 2 catamaran and journey to Santorini in just 2.5 hours. Upon arrival at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island by air-conditioned bus. Listen to an informative commentary from your guide (available in English, German, French, Italian, Polish, and Russian) about the history of one of the most beautiful islands in Greece.

Travel through the stunning countryside on your way to the village of Oia at the northernmost end of the island. Built on the rim of a volcanic caldera, the village offers magnificent views of the blue and white houses studded along the hillside.

Continue to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys and take in the views of the architecture typical to the Cycladic complex. Go shopping or enjoy a drink at a bar with spectacular views of the volcano and its caldera cliffs.

Then, get the option to stay in the capital or go for a 2-hour swim off the black sand beach of Perissa or Perivolos. Alternatively, travel by boat to the caldera (not included in the price) for views of the volcano up close. Depart for Crete at 17:45 and journey back to the Port of Rethymnon, where a bus will be waiting to transfer you back to your starting point.

Free Cancellation

Change of plans? No problem! Free cancellation is available for this day trip from Chania to Santorini for up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What's included, what's not

✔ High-speed catamaran tickets
✔ Round-trip bus transfers between Chania and the Rethymno port (Please tell us your accommodation during the booking)
✔ Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle in Santorini
✔ Tour guide
✖ Optional volcano boat tour to be booked on the boat (€20)
✖ Food and drinks

Where we will meet

Pick-up for this Chania to Santorini day trip is available from the following areas: Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania Center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana, and Kamisiana.

This convenient service allows you to explore the stunning beauty of Santorini without worrying about transportation logistics. From the renowned blue and white tops to the soaring cliffs and volcanic islands, Santorini attractions await your discovery.

About the area

Santorini is known for its stunning beauty, unique architecture, and rich history. This volcanic island is the result of a massive volcanic eruption that occurred thousands of years ago, leaving behind a crescent-shaped caldera and dramatic cliffs overlooking the deep blue sea.

Exploring Santorini means immersing oneself in its fascinating history. The ancient Minoan city of Akrotiri, often referred to as the "Minoan Pompeii," offers a glimpse into the island's past. Preserved under volcanic ash, the ruins reveal an advanced civilization that once thrived here. The Archaeological Museum of Thera in Fira displays a collection of artifacts from Akrotiri and other ancient sites on the island, providing further insights into Santorini's long history.

Good to know - practical information

◾This Chania to Santorini day tour includes 2-way transfers from Chania and a return boat ride from Rethymno port.
◾A guided tour of the island is included in the package.
◾Optional boat trips to Santorini’s volcanic islands can be arranged on the day for an extra fee of 20 euros.

Health and safety

✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measures

Description - What to expect

Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Set sail from the Port of Rethymnon, and then take a guided tour by air-conditioned vehicle on arrival. Marvel at the blue and white buildings typical of the island.

Your full-day trip from Chania to Santorini starts with a convenient pick-up and a drive to the port of Rethymnon. Climb aboard the luxury, high-speed Champion Jet 2 catamaran and journey to Santorini in just 2.5 hours. Upon arrival at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island by air-conditioned bus. Listen to an informative commentary from your guide (available in English, German, French, Italian, Polish, and Russian) about the history of one of the most beautiful islands in Greece.

Travel through the stunning countryside on your way to the village of Oia at the northernmost end of the island. Built on the rim of a volcanic caldera, the village offers magnificent views of the blue and white houses studded along the hillside.

Continue to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys and take in the views of the architecture typical to the Cycladic complex. Go shopping or enjoy a drink at a bar with spectacular views of the volcano and its caldera cliffs.

Then, get the option to stay in the capital or go for a 2-hour swim off the black sand beach of Perissa or Perivolos. Alternatively, travel by boat to the caldera (not included in the price) for views of the volcano up close. Depart for Crete at 17:45 and journey back to the Port of Rethymnon, where a bus will be waiting to transfer you back to your starting point.

Latest reviews

  • Bries
  • Jul 7, 2021
  • Everything was wonderfull ! Great time and I recommand your company !

  • Michelle
  • A truly wonderful experience! All went smoothly and according to plan! Crete is a fantastic place to be. Thank you Platanos for all your support