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Greece · Ships call at Santorini, Greece
Cool and quiet
Santorini in December brings cooler conditions, with highs around 59°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Expect around 10 rainy days, typically brief afternoon showers rather than all-day rain. Morning excursions are usually the safest bet. Cool and quiet.
Crowds are moderate in December, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during December, with the date each one leaves port.
Mediterranean, Aegean & Moroccan Passage
Princess Cruises
Sails Nov 10, 2026
26N Combination Cruise Athens to Tarragona
Celestyal Cruises
Sails Nov 23, 2026
A Journey from the Aegean to Italy’s Timeless Shores
Explora Journeys Cruises
Sails Nov 29, 2026
A Journey to Santorini, Sicily & the Riviera
Explora Journeys Cruises
Sails Nov 29, 2026
An Extended Journey from Mediterranean Tranquility to Untamed Atlantic Shores
Explora Journeys Cruises
Sails Nov 29, 2026
An Extended Journey Across Three Seas, from the Aegean to the Atlantic
Explora Journeys Cruises
Sails Nov 29, 2026
Santorini is a crescent-shaped caldera left behind by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. The blue-domed churches and whitewashed houses of Oia and Fira sit on cliffs high above the water. Cruise ships anchor inside the caldera and tender passengers ashore to reach the black-sand beaches, the Bronze Age ruins at Akrotiri, and the island's restaurants.
The average high temperature in Santorini during December is 59°F, with a low of 51°F.
Santorini typically sees 10 days of rain in December. Cool and quiet.
For a December cruise to Santorini, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.