Oia Water Transfer Experience: Cruise One Way, Drive Back to Fira
Overview
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
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Flexible pickup times from Oia( every Hour)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Water Transportation from Old port to Amoudi
- Gratuities
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- Free time in Oia is unstructured and not guided
Meeting and Pickup
Cruise Port: We meet you right at the dock of the old port of Santorini, some times its called skala.
What To Expect
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Santorini Old Harbor
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Amoudi Bay
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oia
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Three Bells of Fira
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fira
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Oia Water Transfer Experience: Cruise One Way, Drive Back to Fira?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-163537P4
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Average 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 93 traveler reviews collected by City Sky Diving and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water.
- Flexible pickup times from Oia( every Hour).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Water Transportation from Old port to Amoudi.
- Gratuities.
- Food, drinks, and snacks.
- Free time in Oia is unstructured and not guided.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oia Water Transfer Experience: Cruise One Way, Drive Back to Fira is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oia Water Transfer Experience: Cruise One Way, Drive Back to Fira will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Flexible pickup times from Oia( every Hour)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Water Transportation from Old port to Amoudi
- Gratuities
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- Free time in Oia is unstructured and not guided
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
