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SKIP CABLE CAR® Santorini for Cruise Ships with Boat Transfers

By Vexperio
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$332 and current price is NZ$265 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Avoid long lines, donkeys, and the cable car chaos. Start your Santorini day with a boat transfer from your cruise port — no waiting, no stairs — and enjoy a seamless small-group tour to iconic spots like Oia, the black sand beach, and the village of Megalochori. This tour is built for cruise passengers, with on-time return guaranteed and space to breathe — even during peak season.

Travel in comfort by air-conditioned minibus with a top-rated local guide who brings Santorini’s history and beauty to life. You’ll stop in postcard-worthy villages, taste local flavours if you wish, and take in panoramic views without rushing. The route is crafted specifically around cruise schedules — with enough free time to enjoy each stop and a smooth return to port by boat. This is the smarter, safer way to experience Santorini in just one day — no lines, no chaos, no stress.

Activity location

  • Finikia
    • Finikia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Santorini Old Harbor
    • 847 00, Fira, Greece

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Ticket for Shared Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a shared tour.
Pick-up by Boat: Upon arrival by your ship’s tender to the Santorini harbour, we will pick you up by our boat, skipping the cable car.
Return by Boat: At the end of the tour, we will return you to your tender pick-up point by boat, once again avoiding cable car lines.
Included in tour price: This option already includes the private boat transfer in the price. There are no additional costs with this option.
Book an early tender: Please book an early tender directly with your cruise ship's staff to ensure timely arrival.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$331.81
NZ$265.45 x 1 AdultNZ$265.45
Total
The previous price was NZ$331.81 and current price is NZ$265.45
20% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar
Private with Shared Boat Rides
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Skip the cable car: Private guided tour and shared boat transfers from the Old Port to the Athinios Port and back, bypass the cable car.
Private tour&shared boat rides: The boat transfers are shared with other guests. The private tour starts at Athinios Port where you meet your guide & driver.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$2,054.25 x 1 AdultNZ$2,054.25
Total
Price is NZ$2,054.25
Until Tue, 24 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Full refund if your ship cannot dock
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guaranteed return to ship on time
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group limited to 18 participants
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Port pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfers by boat to bypass the Cable Car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 complimentary bottle of water per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and Drinks

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In the event of exceptionally rough sea conditions preventing boat transfers, we reserve the right to operate the regular tour route instead. In such cases, a refund of €10 per person will be provided for each cable car ride required in place of the boat transfer.
  • The tour start time will be adjusted to your ship’s docking schedule to minimise waiting and accommodate possible disembarkation delays. You’ll receive the final meeting time in the Meeting Instructions about one week before the tour.

Activity itinerary

Athinios Port Santorini

  • 30m
Our Skip Cable Car Santorini Tour is designed specifically for cruise ship passengers like you. This top-rated, time-saving tour lets you skip the long, hot wait for the cable car and dive straight into exploring Santorini. As soon as you step off your cruise ship’s tender, a boat choices you up and takes you directly ashore—bypassing the crowds completely. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and Caldera during your transfer, making even the journey part of the experience.

Finikia

  • 30m
After the boat reaches your designated pick-up spot, an air-conditioned bus takes over. Start your sightseeing at Santorini’s famous blue dome in the peaceful Finikia area. This spot is ideal for iconic photographs without the Oia crowds, offering a relaxed first impression of the island’s unique Cycladic architecture.

Oia

  • 1h
The adventure continues as you venture into the vibrant heart of Oia. Its bustling market streets, quintessential white structures, and the mesmerising beauty of the caldera form a captivating tableau, ensuring your time there is truly unforgettable. Don't miss a photo of the iconic windmills overlooking the sea.

Picturesque Blue Dome Santorini (Pass by)

Marvel at and take some pictures of the world-famous picturesque Blue Domes of Santorini!

Megalochori - Traditional Village

  • 30m
Experience the timeless charm of Santorini in Megalochori, a village where tradition comes alive for you to explore. This quaint destination is a living museum, showcasing traditional architecture that reflects Santorini's rich heritage and culture. Unveil the secrets of Santorini's winemaking tradition as you discover the unique grape cultivation methods found only in this region.

Perivolos Beach

  • 1h
You'll visit the famous Black Beach, where you'll have some free time to relax and explore at your own pace. If you're in the mood for a swim, be sure to bring your swimming costume. It's the perfect spot to soak up the sun or enjoy the unique volcanic shoreline.

Santorini Old Harbor

  • 30m
You'll return to the port by boat, avoiding the long cable car lines entirely. Sit back and enjoy the perfect ending to your day in Santorini as you're brought directly back to your cruise ship's tender.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Finikia
    • Finikia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Santorini Old Harbor
    • 847 00, Fira, Greece

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