Chania to Santorini: A Private Boat Tour & Sea-Transfer

Our company does not offer transportation services. However, we can arrange a one-way or round-trip taxi/minivan service for your transfer to and from the departure point at an additional cost.

Approximately 3.5 hours on an average cruising speed of 24-25 knots.
The transfer duration may be subject to differences depending on the weather conditions.

Our usual schedule* for our boat trip:

• Chania Old Port- pick up time: 6.30 a.m.
• Chania -Santorini cruising time: 3.5 hours
• Nea Kameni (volcano hike)        arrival time: 10.00 stop: 1h
• Nea Kameni – Palaia Kameni      cruising time:5.’
• Palaia Kameni (hot springs)       arrival time:11.05′, stop: 30′
• Palaia Kameni -Old Port of Fira  cruising time 10.’
• Fira – Oia (hike tour) arrival time: 11.45 Duration: 3.5h**
• Ammoudi bay arrival time : 15.45, stop: 1h           
• Ammoudi bay- Chania                 cruising time: 3.5 h
• Chania Old Harbour drop-off time: 20.15-20.30

*The schedule may change depending on weather conditions and your specific needs.

** From Fira Old Port, you can walk to Fira (600 steps -20 minutes) or take the cable car (5 euros/person). Then you can take the hiking path from Fira to Oia (6.5km, 2-4 hours) and walk along the edge of the Caldera.  

In Oia, you will explore the alleyways and the staircases, shop for local crafts, and visit the castle of Agios Nikolaos.

Finally, after a 20-minute downhill walk, you will arrive at Ammoudi Bay. There you will have the chance to taste fresh seafood at the traditional local fish taverns and have a last swim before embarking on our safe vessel, which will wait for you there.

*** Those who don’t want to hike can either take a private taxi hire from Fira to Oia, or they can go with our boat from Fira to Ammoudi and then visit Oia by walking through the steps. 

The boat can depart from Chania with good weather conditions, which means winds up to 3 Beaufort (16 km/h), waves up to 0.5m, and sunny days. However, in case of bad weather conditions please check our cancellation policy.

Yes, we do. We can drop you off at Santorini after finishing our private tour or provide a  direct private boat transfer from Crete to Santorini. You will arrange with the reservation department before departure.

The best months for visiting this famous island are from the first days of April to the first ten days of June and September till the end of October. During this season the weather is warm, and you can enjoy the island while avoiding the crowds.

Between June 15 and September 10, bring your Beachwear, Towels, Sunscreen Hat, Hiking shoes, and a wind jacket for early departure and late return. The average (low-high) temperature in the Summer (June -August) in Crete is 20-33 degrees, usually without clouds.
For May, June (1st half), September (second half), and October, the average temperature may vary between 18-28 degrees. Bring a long-sleeved shirt and a wind -jacket in case of cloudy weather, rain, or later return to the Port.
For the month of April, bring a long-sleeved shirt, a warm jacket, and a beanie hat for the trip in the morning and the return in the evening. Remember to bring beachwear, towels, sunscreen, a hat, and hiking shoes for the warmer hours of the day.

1. Hike from Fira to Oia (6,5 km, duration: 3-5 hours)
2. Hike to the Volcano in Nea Kameni ( duration: 1h)
3. Swim to the hot springs in Palia Kameni (duration 30’-50′)
4. Eat delicious seafood at a local fish tavern in Ammoudi Bay
5. Oia’s main street
6. Visit the castle of St Nicolas.

* As we customize this trip to your needs, you can choose how to spend time on this beautiful island.

All pets are allowed on board under your supervision.

1. In the chance of inconvenient weather conditions, there will be the following options:
   • SEAze The Day will postpone the date.
   • Change the departure and return point accordingly upon arrangement with the guest.
   • If none of the two options above are feasible for the client, SEAze The Day shall refund the deposit amount.
2. In the event of cancellation more than 10 days before the date of the boat trip, the guest shall receive the 50% of the deposit.
3. In the event of notifying us about the cancellation less than 10 days before the date of the boat trip, SEAze The Day shall keep the entire deposit.

We require a 20% deposit for a booking. The remaining balance is paid upon arrival at the Port before the boat departs.

You can book through our online booking system, through email or whats app message, or call us directly for a reservation.

All our boats have portable fire extinguishers, a first aid kit, flares, a floating anchor, a spare boat engine or two main engines, a depth sounder, and a geodetic tracking system (GPS tracker). Also, our staff is highly trained in emergencies, following a specific safety protocol.

There are no health restrictions, but please notify us if you have children under the age of 4, if you have a pregnant person in your group, if you have any allergies, or if a person with disabilities.

• Rigid inflatable boats, length: 10-11m, capacity: 1-6 travelers*, open deck
• Luxury Cabin RIBs, length: 10-11 m, capacity:1-6 travelers*, cabin,wc
  *max capacity:9 travelers (upon request)