Caldera Traditional Cruise
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5hrs, Semi-Private
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Adventure Lovers, Experience Seekers, Families, Honeymooners
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Description
Caldera Traditional Cruise
Get on board a Greek wooden "Kaiki" and enjoy the Santorinian Caldera...the local way!
Traditionally build of pine wood, Greek “Kaikis” are the most beautiful, time-honored vessels afloat today. Sailing on board “Medusa” is a unique experience, as every little detail of this cruise is planned to transform simple comfort, to a memorable, absolute Greek adventure.
Day Cruise 10:30 - 15:30
Sunset Cruise 15:30 - after sunset
Starts from: Vlychada
Concludes at: Ammoudi
(The sunset cruise starts from Ammoudi and concludes at Vlychada)
Cruising itinerary: Red Beach, White Beach, Black Mountain / Indian Rock, Volcano, Hot Springs, Thitassia
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Useful Information
Max. number of passengers on board: 10
Vessel capacity is always subject to Covid19 Regulations
Price Details
What’s included
Good to know
Cancelation Policy
- Transportation from/to hotel with a luxury minivan
- Meal on board with chicken fillet, tzatziki, traditional baked beans, stuffed vine leaves, salads, fruit (special dietary restrictions are met upon request)
- Οpen bar with local white wine & soft drinks
- Snorkeling gear
- All guests must have their own towels
- Mooring directly on the beach is prohibited in Greece. Vessels anchor at the closest possible proximity to the shore, so guests can appreciate the natural beauty of their surroundings.
- Make sure you have a photo of your ID or passport with.
- It's easy to get sunburned, even when cloudy! Don't forget to bring along a sunscreen lotion and a hat.
- The water around the volcano is rich in sulfur. If you'd like to swim at the warm springs, make sure you are dressed in dark colors or inexpensive garments, as sulfur may permanently stain fabrics.
- Meals are freshly made on board at the time of the cruise. Don't neglect to inform us of possible dietary allergies or restrictions, at time of booking.
- All cruising itineraries are subject to alterations without any prior notice, when the weather conditions are not ideal.
Cancelation / Modification requests will only be acknowledged in writing, at [email protected]
100% Refund
- Cancelations placed not less than 72hrs prior to confirmed date of cruise
- Cancellation of the cruise due to weather conditions or any reasons the vessel owner company deems safety on board cannot be ensured
- Date / time / cruise type modifications placed 24hrs prior to confirmed date of cruise (subject to availability)
30% Refund
- Cancelations placed not less than 24hrs prior to confirmed date of cruise
No refund
- Cancelations placed within 24hrs prior to confirmed date of cruise
- Non-shows
- Unwillingness to board
- Absence from the pick-up point at the prearranged time
- Late reservations (when booked within 24hrs prior to cruise date)
- Discounted / special offer bookings
Disclaimer
Choose Yafy acts on behalf of its clients and serves as their agent. We do not own or operate vessels. We are a Charter Broker – Tourist agency, licensed under the Greek National Tourism Organization, Greek Ministry of Tourism. Permit # (MH.T.E.): 1167Ε600000963Υ1
Choose Yafy and the vessels’ owner companies reserve the right
- to modify the route of the tour or cancel the cruise, due to inclement weather or for reasons it deems the passengers’ safety is compromised
- to carry out the cruise with any vessel of the same category, depending on the availability and the conditions governing its operations, and with the commitment that in any case, the customer shall receive on board the services initially agreed
- to adjust the duration and the time schedule of the cruise according / depending to the season and time of sunset
Price Details
What’s included
- Transportation from/to hotel with a luxury minivan
- Meal on board with chicken fillet, tzatziki, traditional baked beans, stuffed vine leaves, salads, fruit (special dietary restrictions are met upon request)
- Οpen bar with local white wine & soft drinks
- Snorkeling gear
Good to know
- All guests must have their own towels
- Mooring directly on the beach is prohibited in Greece. Vessels anchor at the closest possible proximity to the shore, so guests can appreciate the natural beauty of their surroundings.
- Make sure you have a photo of your ID or passport with.
- It's easy to get sunburned, even when cloudy! Don't forget to bring along a sunscreen lotion and a hat.
- The water around the volcano is rich in sulfur. If you'd like to swim at the warm springs, make sure you are dressed in dark colors or inexpensive garments, as sulfur may permanently stain fabrics.
- Meals are freshly made on board at the time of the cruise. Don't neglect to inform us of possible dietary allergies or restrictions, at time of booking.
- All cruising itineraries are subject to alterations without any prior notice, when the weather conditions are not ideal.
Cancelation Policy
Cancelation / Modification requests will only be acknowledged in writing, at [email protected]
100% Refund
- Cancelations placed not less than 72hrs prior to confirmed date of cruise
- Cancellation of the cruise due to weather conditions or any reasons the vessel owner company deems safety on board cannot be ensured
- Date / time / cruise type modifications placed 24hrs prior to confirmed date of cruise (subject to availability)
30% Refund
- Cancelations placed not less than 24hrs prior to confirmed date of cruise
No refund
- Cancelations placed within 24hrs prior to confirmed date of cruise
- Non-shows
- Unwillingness to board
- Absence from the pick-up point at the prearranged time
- Late reservations (when booked within 24hrs prior to cruise date)
- Discounted / special offer bookings
Disclaimer
Choose Yafy acts on behalf of its clients and serves as their agent. We do not own or operate vessels. We are a Charter Broker – Tourist agency, licensed under the Greek National Tourism Organization, Greek Ministry of Tourism. Permit # (MH.T.E.): 1167Ε600000963Υ1
Choose Yafy and the vessels’ owner companies reserve the right
- to modify the route of the tour or cancel the cruise, due to inclement weather or for reasons it deems the passengers’ safety is compromised
- to carry out the cruise with any vessel of the same category, depending on the availability and the conditions governing its operations, and with the commitment that in any case, the customer shall receive on board the services initially agreed
- to adjust the duration and the time schedule of the cruise according / depending to the season and time of sunset
Tour Highlights
Vlychada
Start / Closure Point
Apart from the small, picturesque fishing port, Vlychada seems to be a lunar landscape, forgotten in time.
Red Beach
Swim break
Famous for the crimson volcanic landscape, the red beach owes its distinctive shades to iron oxidization.
White Beach
Sightseeing
In high contrast with the surrounding landscape, the white beach is a small cove formed by bright white towering cliffs.
Black Mountain / Indian Rock
Sightseeing
An extraordinary scenery, made of sharp colors! Rough volcanic formations scattered in a sea of crystal-clear azure waters.
Volcano
Sightseeing
Emplaced in the center of the Santorinian caldera since at least AD 46, the Nea & Palaia Kammeni islets are actually lava flows covering the volcanic dome, slowly and continuously reshaping the landscape through the centuries.
Hot Springs
Swim break
The ceaseless volcanic activity is in the maintains the water temperature between 30°C and 35°C. The sulfuric, orange-tinged spring waters of the Palaia Kameni islet are said to have healing properties.
Thirassia
Swim break
Once part of Santorini, Thirassia emerged as a tiny piece of the main island during the violent volcanic eruption of 1500B.C.
Ammoudi
Start / Closure point
Laying cozily underneath the picturesque village of Oia, Ammoudi is a small fishing port full of vibrant colors.
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