Greece

Santorini: cruise port guide

Ships anchor inside the caldera and passengers go ashore by tender to the old port of Fira.

Getting ashore

Cruise ships anchor in the caldera; there is no dock for large ships. From the old port of Fira you reach the town, 220 m up, by cable car (about 3 minutes), by the 587 steps or by donkey, according to the municipal port fund.

What to do

According to Visit Greece:

Caldera views and sunsets
Black, red and white sand beaches
Local food: tomatokeftedes and white aubergine

Visit the official tourism website

Last verified: 3 October 2026Source

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