Oia Water Transfer Experience: Cruise One Way, Drive Back to Fira

4.9 (95 reviews) Santorini, Greece
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Duration2h 30m - 4h 10m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Skip the cable car and start your Santorini adventure stress-free! From the Old Port by water taxi, so you can sit back and soak in the stunning caldera views from the very first moment.
Glide across the water to Oia, the island's most iconic village, then enjoy generous free time to explore it exactly the way you want — no rush, no rigid schedule. Wander the marble lanes, browse the galleries and boutiques, hunt down the perfect photo, or settle in for a long lunch with a caldera view.
On the way back, your driver makes a short stop at the legendary Three Bells of Firostefani — the blue-domed church framed against the caldera that you've seen on every Santorini postcard — for that unmissable photo. Then it's a smooth, comfortable drop-off in Fira.
Why Choose This Transfer?
✅ water transfer pickup directly from the Old Port
✅ Small group experience for a relaxed, personalized trip
✅ Friendly local driver and comfortable, a/c vehicles

Options

Small group Oia & Three Bells

Pickup included

Both ways water taxi

Just a water transportation
Duration: 2 hours
Water taxi only: Thats both way water taxi from old port to amoudi and back
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Flexible pickup times from Oia( every Hour)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Water Transportation from Old port to Amoudi
  • Gratuities
  • Food, drinks, and snacks
  • Free time in Oia is unstructured and not guided

What to expect

  1. Santorini Old Harbor
    10m
    We meet you at the old port where we began the service by getting you on a water transfer to ammoudi bay.
  2. Amoudi Bay
    15m
    The water taxi will drop you off at amoudi bay , where you will have 15 minutes to take some pictures and find the transfer that takes you to the village of Oia
  3. Oia
    2h
    You will have as much time you need to explore Santorini’s most iconic village, famous for its whitewashed houses, cobalt-blue domes, and jaw-dropping sunsets that light up the caldera. Wander through narrow marble-paved streets lined with art galleries, boutique shops, and charming cafés. A shuttle will pick you up every hour to take you back to Fira.
  4. Three Bells of Fira
    10m
    A short stop at one of the most iconic sights in Santorini. A blue dome church with the whole volcano on the background.
  5. Fira
    5m
    Thia is the last stop. We will drop all cruise passengers in front of McDonalds.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Cruise Port: We meet you right at the dock of the old port of Santorini, some times its called skala.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name.
  • Delays due to cruise tendering or cable car lines are common — we are flexible and will adjust your tour start time accordingly, as long as you stay in touch.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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