Coast & Caldera Catamaran Cruise
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Energy Level
Duration
5 hours
Type
ENERGETIC
Accessible
No
Top Rated
This Shore Thing is among the most popular with Sailors who have visited this port. Book before it is sold out!
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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A captain will take you in a catamaran where ancient Babylonians, Spartans, and Romans once sailed
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Strike a pose passing Akrotiri rock formations, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, and cliff-lined volcanic villages
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Get a glimpse of green and yellow water, a result of minerals from volcanic rocks mixing with the sea
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Your captain will take you around the coast and select the prime spots to drop anchor for swimming and photo-ops
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At the end of the cruise drive to Fira town where you'll have free time to explore before taking the cable car down to the old port (tickets included)
Need to know
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Please note that the weather in Santorini is usually windy, and cool temperatures during the month of October are common
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Swim stops are at the discretion of the Captain
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Includes light bites and refreshments
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Sailors should wear a swimsuit and bring a towel should they wish to go swimming
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Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
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This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
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Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
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Sailors on this Shore Thing will arrive at Athinios Port to meet their guide
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Sailors booked on Shore Things through Virgin Voyages do not need to book a tender ride
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Tender rides can add up to 30-minutes each way to the duration of a Shore Thing — please plan accordingly
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Sailors will be transported from shore to the catamaran via small tender boat which can accommodate up to 6-8 sailors per trip
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Use of ladder to get in/out of vessel is required
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
