# Santorini - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/santorini For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Norbert Nagel · [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fira_-_caldera_-_estur_-_Grand_Celebration_-_Nea_Kameni_-_Santorini_-_Greece_-_01.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean) - Description: Aegean volcanic island famed for white walls and blue domes - Port name: Santorini - English name: Santorini - Country: Greece - Latitude / longitude: 36.42, 25.43 A crescent-shaped volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, known for one of the world's most photographed landscapes. Whitewashed houses with blue domes line the cliffs, and sunsets over the caldera are famous. Cruise ships anchor in the caldera, with passengers going ashore by tender boat or cable car. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 15,000 people - Climate: Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with continuous sunny weather, while winters are mild and rainy. The summer cruise season is the peak sightseeing season. - Language: Greek (English is also understood in tourist areas) - Currency: Euro - Best time to visit: May to June and September to October (sunny weather and relatively fewer crowds) ### Local food Fresh seafood, tomato fritters, fava bean paste, Greek salad, local white wine ### Sights - Sunset and white townscape of Oia (Ia) - Fira cliffs and cable car - Red beach and black-sand beach - Ancient Akrotiri ruins Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 16 °C / 60 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | | Feb | 16 °C / 60 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | | Mar | 17 °C / 63 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | | Apr | 20 °C / 69 °F | 12 °C / 53 °F | | May | 24 °C / 75 °F | 15 °C / 60 °F | | Jun | 27 °C / 81 °F | 20 °C / 67 °F | | Jul | 29 °C / 85 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | | Aug | 29 °C / 85 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | | Sep | 27 °C / 81 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | | Oct | 24 °C / 75 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | | Nov | 21 °C / 69 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | | Dec | 17 °C / 63 °F | 11 °C / 51 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HERAKLION · about 123 km from port · elevation difference about 34 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: 2026-10-04 Checked: 2026-10-04 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 158 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | €0.22 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | €4.55 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | €15.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | €4.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | €4.90 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Santorini. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: JTR - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): 20–30 min - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 4.6 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-ascent-10n-civitavecchia-rome) - Region: Mediterranean - Itinerary: May–Oct 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10 - Ship: Celebrity Ascent - Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises - Duration: 10 nights - Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Civitavecchia (Rome) - Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Naples › Santorini › +4 › Civitavecchia (Rome) - Cruise type: Round trip / 8 - Amount: From $2,300.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; 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JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-05 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santorini) - [santorini.gr](https://www.santorini.gr/) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fira_-_caldera_-_estur_-_Grand_Celebration_-_Nea_Kameni_-_Santorini_-_Greece_-_01.jpg) - [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean) - [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-ascent-10n-civitavecchia-rome) - [8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-wish-8n-civitavecchia-rome) - [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/scarlet-lady-10n-athens-piraeus) - [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-mira-10n-athens-piraeus) - [9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-9n-istanbul-to-civitavecchia-rome) - [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Venice](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-deliziosa-14n-venice) - [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Venice](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-deliziosa-7n-venice) - [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-7n-istanbul) - [8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-8n-athens-piraeus) - [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-athens-piraeus-to-istanbul) - [11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Trieste to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-11n-trieste-to-athens-piraeus) - [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-14n-civitavecchia-rome) - [21-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-21n-civitavecchia-rome-to-athens-piraeus) - [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus) - [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-14n-civitavecchia-rome-to-barcelona) - [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-7n-athens-piraeus-to-barcelona) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santorini - secondary: santorini.gr — https://www.santorini.gr/ Source: Wikipedia “[Santorini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santorini)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))