Oia Water Transfer Experience: Cruise One Way, Drive Back to Fira

4.9 (95 reviews) 2 h 30 min – 4 h 10 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min – 4 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Greek, English
Operated by: VIP Transfers and Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Flexible pickup times from Oia( every Hour)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Water Transportation from Old port to Amoudi

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food, drinks, and snacks
Not included: Free time in Oia is unstructured and not guided

Itinerary

Santorini Old Harbor

10 min

We meet you at the old port where we began the service by getting you on a water transfer to ammoudi bay.
Amoudi Bay

15 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
Oia

2 hours

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.
Three Bells of Fira

10 min

A short stop at one of the most iconic sights in Santorini. A blue dome church with the whole volcano on the background.
Fira

5 min

Thia is the last stop. We will drop all cruise passengers in front of McDonalds.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cruise Port: We meet you right at the dock of the old port of Santorini, some times its called skala.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.

Options

Small group Oia & Three Bells

Pickup included
Both ways water taxi

Just a water transportation

Duration: 2 hours

Water taxi only: Thats both way water taxi from old port to amoudi and back

Pickup included