The Santorini Volcano is “erupting” on September 15th, 2018

One more year has already passed and a new, spectacular show is in the making! It’s been decades since this yearly tradition began, when Santorini island remembers the eruptions that contributed to what it is today. The “Ifestia Festival” (or “Volcanoes Festival”) will be held during the third weekend of September, with cultural events and concerts leading up to the main event of the festival.

On the night of the 15th of September, 2018, colourful fireworks will brighten the Santorini night sky, making the volcano “erupt” in a simulation of the real volcanic eruption that formed Santorini. With slight variations, every year the show makes a night to remember. It will start at about 20:30, usually with small fires resembling the melting lava flowing on the volcanic islands (Palaia and Nea Kameni). This is followed by fireworks exploding in the sky, getting bigger and bigger as the show progresses. The entire rim of the caldera of Santorini will be able to watch, with Fira and Imerovigli being the closest points of view.

If you wish to book you seats in a cruise for the event, please contact us at tours@santorini.net to find the best available cruise company for you and make the necessary arrangements.

Watch the Volcanoes Festival away from the crowds

As thousands of people will be gathering up on the cliff side, get ahead of them and combine a cruise with the festival! Following an extended catamaran cruise that will include transfers, dinner, drinks, and a closer point of view for the show!

The cruise will start at 15:30 heading to Red Beach, White Beach, volcano islands to swim at the Hot Springs and then extending the cruise after the sunset to join the Volcanoes Festival show. At the same rate as their classic cruise of 165 euros per person, the cruise will include a visit the Red Beach and the White Beach admiring the special beauty of these places unique to Santorini. Your yacht will then cross between Nea Kameni in the new volcano and Palea Kameni the old volcano. You will have the opportunity to swim at the Hot Springs and a beach selected by your captain. A buffet dinner will be served and your captain will choose the best location for you to experience a magnificent Santorini sunset.

The buffet will include, Greek salad, tzatziki, stuffed vine leaves, fava, chicken and pasta.

We advise to book your seats in advance, as the total number of guests that can attend are only 21! You may reserve your seats following this link:

If you wish to book you seats in a cruise for the event, please contact us at tours@santorini.net to find the best available cruise company for you and make the necessary arrangements.

If you wish to book a private cruise for the event, or if more than 6 persons are looking to participate, please contact us at tours@santorini.net to make the necessary arrangements.