Just a knot longer
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Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
Greece · Ships call at Santorini, Greece
Quieter, comfortable temperatures
Santorini in October offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 73°F and comfortable lows near 63°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 5 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Quieter, comfortable temperatures.
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 October, with the date each one leaves port.
Journey to Eastern Realms Rome to Singapore
Oceania Cruises
Sails Sep 13, 2026
Lisbon To Athens (Piraeus)
Silversea Cruises
Sails Sep 18, 2026
Croatia, Greece & Istanbul Collectors' Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Sep 23, 2026
Eastern Mediterranean Discovery
P & O Cruises
Sails Oct 2, 2026
Adriatic Antiquities: Greece & Istanbul
HAL Cruises
Sails Oct 3, 2026
Adria & Griechenland ab Korfu 1
AIDA Cruises
Sails Oct 3, 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 October is 73°F, with a low of 63°F.
Santorini typically sees 5 days of rain in October. Quieter, comfortable temperatures.
For a October cruise to Santorini, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.