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Greece · Ships call at Santorini, Greece
Ideal — warm, sunny, and manageable crowds
Santorini in May offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 73°F and comfortable lows near 62°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 3 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Ideal — warm, sunny, and manageable crowds.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Santorini, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during May, with the date each one leaves port.
Mediterranean Crossing: Spain & Italy
HAL Cruises
Sails Apr 9, 2027
The Best of the Mediterranean
Princess Cruises
Sails Apr 11, 2027
Mediterranean & Aegean Grand Adventure
Princess Cruises
Sails Apr 16, 2027
Mediterranean & Greek Isles Grand Adventure
Princess Cruises
Sails Apr 16, 2027
Mediterranean Icons(West to East)
Celestyal Cruises
Sails Apr 17, 2027
Eastern Mediterranean from Marghera | Venice
Costa Cruises
Sails Apr 17, 2027
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 May is 73°F, with a low of 62°F.
Santorini typically sees 3 days of rain in May. Ideal — warm, sunny, and manageable crowds.
For a May cruise to Santorini, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.