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Oia Santorini Sunset Cruise

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I found this video of a sunset cruise in Oia on Santorini and I am intrigued! I'll share the video, and I am curious if any of you have tried this. I had a terrible experience fighting for a standing spot last time I was in Oia.

 
We did the sunset cruise with Sailing Santorini - it was excellent! Not pricey and lots of good food and fun. They have several types of cruises to choose from... depending if you are looking for a relaxed cruise or party. The Red Catamaran is the party boat - we did the Platinum and it was perfect. Everyone was nice and it was low key relaxed fun. Highly recommend!

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crammia said:
We did the sunset cruise with Sailing Santorini - it was excellent! Not pricey and lots of good food and fun. They have several types of cruises to choose from... depending if you are looking for a relaxed cruise or party. The Red Catamaran is the party boat - we did the Platinum and it was perfect. Everyone was nice and it was low key relaxed fun. Highly recommend!

Santorini Sailing Yacht Rentals

Sunset Oia will let you experience an amazing sailing yacht tour in Santorini Greece
sailing-santorini.com sailing-santorini.com
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I am going to have to remember this for the next time I am in Santorini. I hadn't planned out where to watch sunset when I was there and it was a bit frustrating, wandering around, trying to find a spot.
 
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