Sunset Cruise Adventure with Dakoutros Bros in Cyclades
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, with optional light hiking on volcanic islets and swimming in warm springs.
Overview
Sail into Santorini’s volcanic caldera aboard Dakoutros Bros J.V.’s Sunset Cruise, a five-hour journey blending hiking, swimming in hot springs, and unforgettable Aegean sunsets. Experience the island’s fiery origins from the deck of a classic wooden boat.
Sunset Cruise
Great for couples! • Best Sunset Experience! • Popular choice!
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About This Adventure
Escape the daytime heat and crowds with a serene sunset walk to the caldera's volcanoes. Experience the unique thrill of swimming in hot springs, capture breathtaking scenery, and savor the stunning sunset aboard a boat as you sail around Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni. An unforgettable adventure awaits!
A peaceful romantic trip with the essence of a cruise to be unforgettable is the below excursion!
Duration
Approximately 5 hours, depending on sunset!
About
The ship departs at 15:30 with a wooden sailing boat.
After a short trip of 10 minutes it reaches the small port of Nea Kameni, where the active volcano is. Your time there is for about 1 hour and 15 minutes where you can walk up and visit this wild landscape with the different volcanic rocks and the active craters of the volcano, where there is still smoke coming out and keenly smells sulfur.
To continue, the boat will depart for the island of Palaia Kameni, where the hot springs are located. Inside the small bay of Agios Nikolaos the water temperature is 30-35 degrees Celcious but it constantly mixes with seawater. The boat stays for about 30 minutes, enough time since there is no beach, but you have to climb down a ladder of the boat into the sea and swim a distance of about 30 meters to the interior of the small bay, where the mud baths are.
After swimming at the hot springs the boat will start a sail around the caldera where you can take magnificent pictures of the landscape and the houses that literally hang on the edge of the cliff, in compination with the beautiful colours of the sunset. On a wooden boat with sails, listening to nice music and enjoying a glass of local wine.
After the sunset the boat returns back at the same port.
More info
- Destination: Volcano (visit the crater) - Hot springs (swimming) and Sunset on board
- Departure time 15:30
- Arrival time after sunset
- Trip: Nea Kameni - Palea Kameni - Sailing round the caldera
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, towels, hats, sun oil and a jacket if you have an evening cruise are suggested to have with you.
Adventure Tips
Bring a light jacket
Evenings on the water can get cool, especially as the sun sets—layering helps keep you comfortable.
Wear swimwear and water shoes
The swim to the hot springs involves rocky shores; protective footwear and swimwear make for a safer, more enjoyable dip.
Charge your camera or phone
Sunset on the caldera is a photographer’s dream; ensure your device is ready to capture the vibrant colors.
Limit alcohol intake
While local wine is provided, moderating consumption helps keep balance while swimming and moving around the boat.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean monk seals occasionally spotted near the cliffs.
- Common shearwater seabirds circling the caldera’s thermals.
History
Nea Kameni’s volcanic eruptions formed much of Santorini’s modern shape, the last major eruption occurring in 1950.
Conservation
Efforts to limit boat traffic and protect volcanic islets help preserve this unique ecosystem and maintain water quality in the caldera.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Swimsuit
Necessary for taking a dip in the natural hot springs.
summer specific
Water shoes
Protect your feet when walking on uneven volcanic rocks by the hot springs.
summer specific
Light jacket
Keeps you warm during cooler evening breezes on the water.
spring specific
Sunscreen
Protects your skin from strong Aegean sun exposure while sailing.
summer specific