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Newest · Is a Sunset Cruise or Daytime Cruise Better in Santorini?Same catamaran, same stops, different light. How a Santorini day cruise and sunset cruise compare on timing, swimming, photos and season, from the Vista crew.By Aggelos MargaritisTo help you plan your Santorini trip
What's Included in the Price of a Santorini Yacht Cruise
What a Santorini yacht cruise includes: hotel pickup, a BBQ cooked on board, an open bar, snorkel gear and swim stops, and what costs extra. Prices from €85.Read more
What to Do in Santorini in 3 Days: A Day-by-Day Plan
Three days in Santorini: the caldera walk and Oia on day one, a day on the water on day two, Akrotiri, wine and black-sand beaches on day three.Read more
When Is the Best Time to Visit Santorini?
Late May to June and September to early October: warm sea, long days and fewer crowds than in July and August. Santorini month by month, from the Vista crew.Read more
Mykonos vs Santorini: Which Greek Island Should You Visit?
Mykonos for beaches and nightlife, Santorini for the caldera, the sunsets and quieter evenings. How the two islands compare, from our crew in Santorini.Read more
Time in Santorini
Check the current time in Santorini. Find out the exact local time on this stunning Greek island, its time zone and when the clocks change.Read more
Santorini Sunset Time
Check today’s sunset time in Santorini. Discover the exact time the sun sets over this beautiful Greek island, with the golden hour and sunrise.Read more
Tipping in Santorini, Greece: A Complete Guide for Travelers
Tipping in Santorini is welcome but never required. Usual amounts for restaurants, taxis, hotels, boat crews and guides, and why cash works best.Read more
Red Beach Santorini: How to Visit by Boat
Red Beach in Santorini: why the cliffs are red, why the path from Akrotiri is closed, and how to swim there from a boat. Best time of day and what to bring.Read more
The Ultimate Guide For The Best Santorini Beaches
Santorini's volcanic beaches: black sand at Perissa and Kamari, red cliffs at Red Beach, white rock at White Beach. Which to choose, and which need a boat.Read more
Santorini: A Guide to the Enchanting Greek Island
Santorini in one guide: where to stay, how to get around, what to see beyond Oia, what to eat and drink, and the island from the sea. From our crew.Read more
Mykonos: A Guide to the Cosmopolitan Greek Island
Mykonos in short: Chora and Little Venice, the south-coast beaches, Delos by boat and how to get there from Athens or Santorini. From our Santorini crew.Read more
Hot Springs in Santorini: Your Full Guide Before You Visit
The Santorini hot springs are in a bay of Palea Kameni, reached only by boat. The water is 30–35°C at the source and orange from iron. How the swim works.Read more
What to Wear on a Catamaran in Santorini and Essential Tips
Swimsuit under light clothes, flat sandals and a layer for sunset. What to wear on a Santorini catamaran cruise, month by month, from the Vista Yachting crew.Read moreLive
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