What Happens When You're the ONLY Cruise Ship in Santorini? 🇬🇷

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There are cruise days... and then there are days like this. We pulled into Santorini and realized Azamara Onward was the ONLY ship in port — no crowds, no chaos, just us, the caldera, and one of the most beautiful views in the Mediterranean. In this video, Beth (UK) & Tony (US) share our full day ashore in Santorini as the sole cruise ship in port — what that actually means for crowds, prices, and the pace of the day, plus our honest dual US/UK perspective take on whether Azamara's small-ship approach is worth it for this itinerary. 🚢 Sailing: Azamara Onward 📍 Port: Santorini, Greece 👀 This video features: 00:00 Azamara Onward: the ONLY ship in Santorini🇬🇷 02:41 Tendering Process in Santorini 🇬🇷 04:17 Santorini Cable Car (empty) 05:38 Fira, Santorini (empty) 6:28 Our DIY excursion to Oiaa, Santorini 11:34 WHITE NIGHT begins on Azamra Onward 🇬🇷 👋 Who we are: Former cruise ship crew turned passengers, giving you the real insider view — no fluff, no forced drama.If you're planning a Greek Isles cruise or curious about Azamara's small-ship experience, this one's for you. 👍 Subscribe for the rest of our Azamara Onward Greek Isles series: https://www.youtube.com/@bandtatsea?sub_confirmation=1 💬 Been to Santorini by ship or ferry? Tell us below — we read every comment. Sea you soon, Beth & Tony @BandTatSEA #Azamara #Santorini #CruiseVlog

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