Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel
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Is Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel worth booking?
Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel is a 12-hour experience in Chania, Greece, from $165 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 3.8/5 (6)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $165 per person
Experience the clifftop villages looking the Aegean on a guided day trip to Santorini.Transfer from Rethymno to a luxury catamaran. Soak up the caldera views, see the pastel-painted houses of Oia & stroll at the streets
What you get
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle on the island
- Professional guide English German French and Russian (Tue).
- Boat tickets
- Hotel pick up in the areas Panormo,Scaleta,Adele,Platanias,Missiria,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli.
About this experience
Experience the clifftop villages looking the Aegean on a guided day trip to Santorini.Transfer from Rethymno to a luxury catamaran. Soak up the caldera views, see the pastel-painted houses of Oia & stroll at the streets of Fira. Start Rethymno port marvel at the blue & white buildings typical of the island on your way to the harbor. Climb aboard a luxury speed catamaran & journey to Santorini.Arrive at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island.Learn about the history of one of the most romantic islands in Greece from your guide. Travel through countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island. Built on the lip of a volcanic caldera of the blue & white houses along the hillside. Then to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys & take in the views of the architecture typical to the Aegean. Depart for Crete in the evening for the return trip to the Port of Rethymno, where the tour ends.
What's included
Included
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle on the island
- Professional guide English German French and Russian (Tue).
- Boat tickets
- Hotel pick up in the areas Panormo,Scaleta,Adele,Platanias,Missiria,Atsipopoulo,Kavros,Georgioupoli.
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional volcano boat tour (€20)
What you'll see and do
Santorini
Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Set sail from the Port of Rethymno, and then take a guided tour by air-conditioned vehicle on arrival. Marvel at the blue and white buildings typical of the island.
360 minutes here
Oia
Travel through the beautiful countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island. Built on the lip of a volcanic caldera, the village offers magnificent views of the blue and white houses studded along the hillside.
120 minutes here
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 Aegean. Browse the shops or enjoy a drink at a bar with stunning views of the volcano and its caldera cliffs.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
from Rethymno with Transfer
Santorini with Transfer: Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Set sail from the Port of Rethymno with Transfer. Pickup included
Santorini from Rethymno
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Thu, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- PLATANOS TOURS
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The cruise departs from the Port of Rethymno. Please arrange your own transportation to the port
- Pickup cost ΕΧΤRΑ begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Please be at the port at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Save your money, visit Santorini properly.
My wife and I visited Santorini for a week in Oct ‘16 and recently (Oct’23) did the day trip with friends who had not been to the island. Whilst the boat and coaches are quite well organised and comfortable, it is a long day, 14 hours from hotel pick up to drop off and out of those you will be either sitting in the boat or a coach for about 10 hours; the remaining 4 hours will either be given to ‘sightseeing’ herded around by an uninterested ‘guide’ or eating in a mediocre restaurant they recommend and probably get commission from. Oia and Fira are unfortunately the two most commercialised (and expensive) towns on Santorini and you will very likely be visiting them together with literally thousands of other day trippers from boat excursions and cruise liners. At the time of our visit to Oia, the coach park must have had 30+ coaches in it, it’s alleyways we’re teaming with day trippers and you had to queue, 10 deep, to take photos of the views. The experience was manic, unpleasant and not the way to enjoy what Santorini has to offer. We overheard a fellow day tripper on the boat back to Rethymno saying ‘ well that has made up my mind, I shall certainly not bother visiting Santorini again’, what a sorry impression to leave. Santorini is a totally unique, stunning and interesting place to visit and offers so much more than a quick, crowded glimpse of Oia and Fira can offer. My advise would be, if you can, don’t bother with a day trip, your hard earned cash would be much better spent visiting Santorini for a few days at your leisure and experiencing Oia and Fira when all the day trippers have left.
Response from the operator: thats not the same to go for a week than to go for one day
via Tripadvisor
Santorini 2023
The tour operator was great. From the time I booked, to the day of my scheduled tour, customer service was superb. They were very responsive and answered all of my questions/concerns. The day of the tour was also smooth. I was picked up from my hotel and taken to the port to catch the ferry. The ferry ride was not the best due to the choppy waters that day. Lots of passengers got sick but that was of no fault of the tour operator. After the 3 hour ferry ride, I was only in Santorini for about 5.5-hours. Which was plenty for me. During that time the group traveled by bus from the port to Oia, Fira and back to the port to catch the ferry. We were given a little time to sightsee in each city. Oia is absolutely beautiful but it was extremely crowded. I didn't expect it to be so many people for the time of year but there were several cruise ships in port. I loved my time in Fira best. It was a little bigger and there were less people. I had space to take some nice pictures and do some souvenier shopping without getting swept up by the large crowds. The bus ride was comfortable. The tour guide was personable and knowledgeable. Overall, the efficiency of the tour made it an amazing experience. I truly enjoyed myself and would recommend Platanos Tours.
Response from the operator: Ηello thanks for the review
via Viator
Price-performance ratio is not right
Far too expensive for what you get to see. You are rushed through Oia and Fira and most of the time is spent on the transfer there. Very disorganized. You are supposed to be at the pick-up point 10 minutes beforehand, but the bus is 20 minutes late. You are then dropped off at the port and are not given any information about what happens next, only when you get in the wrong line are you sent to the next one. Unfortunately not really worth it
Response from the operator: Ηello thanks for the review
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Absolutely worth a trip and everything went seriously.
The island alone speaks for itself, of course - beautiful. Dir organization and also the catamaran was flawless. I highly recommend it. Price I find proud but you don't do it often.
Response from the operator: Ηello thanks for the review
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great day and top organized
Everything was super great organized from hotel pickup to bring back. on the ferry everything was also good, except for the whole seasick (here you should assess suitability beforehand and take pills) and on Santorini it was also fantastic. a little tip, don't go with your guide on santorini to the tavern of his choice. that's nothing nice and only mass handling there we found and saw better afterwards (right next door for example, also much cheaper)
Response from the operator: hello thanks for the review!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Thu, Sat
- Price range
- $165 to $252
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chania.
How much does Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel cost?
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Prices start at $165 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chania usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chania is not rushed.
Is Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chania, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chania can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chania and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chania within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chania?
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On Outty we rank every Chania experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari, Elafonisi & Falasarna Small Group Tour from Chania w/snacks, Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chania?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chania?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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