Viator
From €40
Oia Water Transfer Experience: Cruise One Way, Drive Back To Fira
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
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 of 5 stops have map coordinates.
Sea route is approximate — curved dashed line shows the sailing path between stops.
- 1
Santorini Old Harbor
We meet you at the old port where we began the service by getting you on a water transfer to ammoudi bay.
10 min - 2
Amoudi Bay
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 - 3
Oia
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.
120 min - 4
Three Bells of Fira
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 - 5
Fira
Thia is the last stop. We will drop all cruise passengers in front of McDonalds.
5 min
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
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.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Small group Oia & Three Bells
Pickup included
Both ways water taxi
Just a water transportation Duration: 1 hour Water taxi only: Thats both way water taxi from old port to amoudi and back Pickup included
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