Oia Water Transfer Experience: Cruise One Way, Drive Back to Fira
In Santorini
From
£35
pp
2h 30 mins · 5.0 (92)
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
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- BOTTLED_WATER
- Flexible pickup times from Oia( every Hour)
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- Water Transportation from Old port to Amoudi
What's not included
- GRATUITIES
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- Free time in Oia is unstructured and not guided
Itinerary
- We meet you at the old port where we began the service by getting you on a water transfer to ammoudi bay. (10 min)
- 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 (15 min)
- 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. (2h 0min)
- A short stop at one of the most iconic sights in Santorini. A blue dome church with the whole volcano on the background. (10 min)
- Thia is the last stop. We will drop all cruise passengers in front of McDonalds. (5 min)
Practical information
- Operated by
- VIP Transfers and Tours
- Max group size
- 16 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- el, en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.