Caldera landmarks
Akrotiri’s 1892 Lighthouse
Santorini Lighthouse
Akrotiri Lighthouse
Located on the southwestern tip of the island, the Akrotiri Lighthouse is one of the most beautiful sites in Santorini that offers impressive views.
Our Santorini Catamaran cruise will pass from the Santorini lighthouse the location that combines history, spectacular beauty, and romance? This is the famous Akrotiri Lighthouse!
Santorini Private cruise
We are passing from the same location if you book 5 hours Santorini private cruise
Semi Private cruise
share 5 hours cruise with less than 14 quest on board is one of the most popular
The Lighthouse was built in 1892 by a French trading company and it is considered a very important site, as it is one of the first lighthouses that were manufactured in Greece. During the first 100 years, it was powered by petrol fuel and there was a person in charge of running it manually, before 1893, when it got connected to electricity. It stopped operating during World War II, until 1945, when it was reconstructed by the Greek Navy.
The Lighthouse is built right above a small building with whitewashed walls, which used to be the house of the warden, who was taking care of it during the first years that it was operating and it reaches up to 10 meters in height.
Today, it is still operational as it emits a bright white light over the sea every 10 seconds and still contributes to the protection of the traveling boats.
Why Choose Us on
Santorini cruise
There are a few reasons for choosing a Santorini sailing semi-private tour. First and foremost, for budget travelers, it presents an option that is more affordable, as it keeps the costs of the cruise down. Santorini, while beautiful, is also somewhat expensive, so there is no shame in wanting to trim down on the excesses where you see the opportunity. For solo travelers, for couples, small families and small groups of friends who want to save some money while not compromising on the sailing experience, our semi-private option is certainly an appealing alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you visit the lighthouse by boat?
You sail directly beneath it — the 1892 lighthouse guards the caldera's southwestern gate, and the cruise rounds its cliffs on the way in. The building itself is a working lighthouse and not open to visitors.
When was the Akrotiri lighthouse built?
In 1892, making it one of the oldest working lighthouses in Greece — it has been steering ships past Santorini's southern cape for over 130 years.
Do sunset cruises pass the lighthouse?
Yes — and better than pass it: the sunset is held on the open caldera nearby, engines off, with the lighthouse cliffs turning gold in the last light.
What is the best light for photographs here?
Late afternoon into golden hour, from the sunset sailing. The cliffs face the falling sun, and the white tower above the dark rock is the photograph everyone keeps.
The caldera is waiting.
Sail it with us.
Semi-private cruises at €145 per person, private charters from €1,200 — every sailing with the Greek BBQ, drinks and your hotel transfer included.