“SANTORINI, GREECE” WHAT YOU REALLY SHOULD KNOW WHEN VISITING BY WAY OF A CRUISE SHIP.

SANTORINI, GREECE WHAT YOU REALLY SHOULD KNOW WHEN VISITING BY WAY OF A CRUISE SHIP.
You will arrive at the old port Skala Pier area where the ship comes into. The Old Port is a tender port or also known as a water shuttle port. The ship doesn’t dock in the port area. The ship will actually anchor or use its engines to maintain its location outside the harbor area.

The ship will water shuttle you to the port. If you are not doing an excursion through the cruise ship. You will want to get your shuttle tickets as early as possible to beat the crowds to the port stairs or the cable car. People with a shore excursion get first priority on the water shuttle.

Getting access to Oia and other Greek towns. You will need to go up the mountain or book a water shuttle.

Once you get into port you have a few options:

“It’s Free” Stay in the lower port area “Old Port”. If you stay in this location. You have no access to Oia or other towns. You will have access to some shops and restaurants in the OLD PORT.
“It’s Free” Walk up the donkey stairway to the top of the mountain.

“IT COST $” Purchase a cable car ticket. The cost is well worth the experience of the cable car and the views are freaking amazing.
SANTORINI CABLE CAR PRICE-LIST
Adult one way ticket 6,00€
Children ticket 3,00€
Luggage 3,00€
VAT included

“IT COST $” Purchase a donkey ride to carry you up the stairs. One way ticket 8,00 to 10.00€

Once on top of the cliff/mountain you have a couple of options to get you to Oia A MUST SEE TOWN blue roof tops and amazing views.

“IT’S Free” Walk the seaside trail to Oia. It's roughly 6.5 miles, an estimated 3.5 to 4 hours hike one way depending on your skill level.

Make sure you set an alarm giving you ample time to get back to the ship.The taxi ride can run between 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.

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[tmadding]

Beautiful Pictures and video. We will be heading there in just a few weeks. Was wondering how long it took you to walk down the donkey stairs.

[rosannephillips]

How long did you have in Santorini? It was still hot in September? Your husband sounds just like Manascalco!

[debbiekeller]

Thank for this very informative video vlog!! I wanted to ask a question. The taxi service that you used to transport you to Oia did they give you a return time or do you contact them to return to Fira Santorini. I was going to take a water taxi to Oia but think I would like to taxi instead. How long did you have to explore both Oia and Santorini Fira before heading back to the ship. I just subscribed to the channel so I hope to get more info for Greece. Any info is greatly appreciated. I am doing the Greek Isles cruise in September

[KimberlyLovell-qrnd]

I am loving your videos! .... Thank You so very much for posting your awesome journey ~~~

[jeremykeller]

What you should really know is that overtourism has trashed this once beautiful island beyond redemption.

[neilwilliams]

Really enjoy your videos 👍 but them poor donkeys, this really is not acceptable to be riding them up and down them steps, this would really put me off going to that area of Santorini

[anthonygiglio]

Great Video andrea And Mike Fantastic place I Enjoyed It 😊

[mons_the_retrolady]

Very informative video thanks for sharing