TUI Marella Excursion to Santorini with tender to and from shore

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We took a half day trip to Thira on Santorini whilst cruising aboard Marella Explorer. As first time cruisers we were unsure of how the tender boats worked but needn’t have worried as it was very well organised. I thought it was worth showing as maybe some of you are also wondering if tender to shore is difficult. Hope you find this interesting and helpful

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@PostcardAndAPint 10 ай бұрын

We’ve just come off Marella Explorer and did the Oia tour. We’re just popping our video together now. This brought back loads of happy memories. We spent the afternoon in Thira and loved it. Ice cream - yes please! The views really are incredible aren’t they. Thanks for bringing back such happy memories. New subs here. Cheers 🍻

@awaywithpaul3423 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, yeah it was a beautiful place. I’ll keep an eye out for your video 🍻

@awaywithpaul3423 10 ай бұрын

Have subscribed to you too .. first video was you catching Nickos drum skin! Well jealous!

@davidknox5929 Жыл бұрын

Did this trip in July.Beautiful.

@janeibbotson8387 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. We go on our first ever cruise on Marella Explorer next May and been looking at excursions, did you book the Santorini one through Tui? I didn't know you could get a bus up the hill we have only seen cable cars, donkeys ( no way ) or walking. Thanks in advance.

@awaywithpaul3423 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jane yes we booked through TUI. There are a few excursions in Santorini to choose from. My partner didn’t fancy the cable car so we took the bus option, however I managed to get her on a cable car in Funchal in March this year and she was fine with it 😊. The bus excursion doesn’t go to both parts and if you are looking for the “blue dome pictures “ they are on the other, longer excursions. There are some on this trip too but the classic pic everyone sees is in a diff village. I wasn’t bothered about “the classic pic” as it’s absolutely beautiful up there and the views are stunning where ever you are

@janeibbotson8387 Жыл бұрын

@@awaywithpaul3423 Many thanks for your info.

@loopylyn6548 Жыл бұрын

I really dont like heights and especially coachs on very tight cliff roads.... But I really want to go to the top so its a toss up between the cable car and this trip. How was the trip up to the village? TIA

@awaywithpaul3423 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lyn, I’m exactly the same! We went up on the coach because my partner doesn’t like cable cars (though she just went on one in Madeira and found it ok) I like cable cars but hate the cliff roads. The road up wasn’t too bad to be honest as the roads were wide enough and the drivers take their time. It’s not very busy either. I’ve been on some cliff roads in the Dolomites that were terrifying but this was fine and was over in a couple of minutes as once on the top it’s just normal roads and flat. I would happily do it again

@davidknox5929 Жыл бұрын

It's abs fine.Short and smooth.

@MissEllseeDancer Жыл бұрын

How long did it take to get the coach from the bottom to the top?

@MissEllseeDancer Жыл бұрын

Also, which port is it? I’m trying to plan our trip but there’s 2 ports in santorini and I’m not sure which one we’re docking at

@awaywithpaul3423 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ellsee the ship doesn’t actually dock it stays a little way from the island and you get a tender boat to the island. The tender docks at Athinios ferry port and the road to the top takes about five minutes then it’s a short drive to Thera. There is another excursion that lands the tender at Santorini old harbour and you get the cable car up I believe? We did the first option. It’s a lovely trip, you will love it 😊