champmason Posted June 8, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Our ship will be in Santorini on Nov 7th from 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm with a sunset at 5:20 pm. Should we plan on being in Oia or Fira to see the sunset? I hear absolutely wonderful comments about the sunset in Oia but have not read any comments about watching the sun go down in Fira. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 8, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 8, 2012 We found a great place for the sunset is on the ship, watching the incredible color changes on the cliff faces. Don't think you would see this on the top of the cliffs in Oia or Fira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted June 8, 2012 #3 Share Posted June 8, 2012 We had the same time frame...... you must be on a Celebrity ship. We took the donkeys up and went straight to Oia first - once we finally got off the ship (tendering is a hassle here and another whole thread :eek:). Spent a few hours there and then back to Fira for dinner and sunset. We found that the sunsets were pretty spectacular in Fira. I really think that if you are "up" on Santorini they are pretty nice just about anywhere near the caldera. We choose this plan as we did not want to be coming back from Oia in the dark and also so we would be close to the cable car line in case it was longer than we anticipated. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted June 9, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Definitely Oia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted June 9, 2012 #5 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Definitely Oia! Second! :) Gorgeous viewed from Oia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PatriciaF Posted June 10, 2012 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Our ship will be in Santorini on Nov 7th from 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm with a sunset at 5:20 pm. Should we plan on being in Oia or Fira to see the sunset? I hear absolutely wonderful comments about the sunset in Oia but have not read any comments about watching the sun go down in Fira. Thanks We are on the same cruise! If you haven't already join our roll call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anapli Posted June 10, 2012 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Imerovigli:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_uk Posted June 10, 2012 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2012 The big question isn't 'where are the sunsets best from?', it's 'how are you going to get back from Oia to Fira after watching the sunset?' - bear in mind that there might be many other people with the same idea. Perhaps other posters who've stayed for the sunset at Oia can comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDollarDoll Posted June 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted June 22, 2012 We had the same time frame...... you must be on a Celebrity ship. We took the donkeys up and went straight to Oia first - once we finally got off the ship (tendering is a hassle here and another whole thread :eek:). Spent a few hours there and then back to Fira for dinner and sunset. We found that the sunsets were pretty spectacular in Fira. I really think that if you are "up" on Santorini they are pretty nice just about anywhere near the caldera. We choose this plan as we did not want to be coming back from Oia in the dark and also so we would be close to the cable car line in case it was longer than we anticipated. Hope this helps. I really didn't want to be with the gang in Oia for the sunset. Where in Fira did you stand? I also wonder about just being on the ship? It's a great big beautiful sun and sky, couldn't it e seen from all over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted June 22, 2012 #10 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I really didn't want to be with the gang in Oia for the sunset. Where in Fira did you stand? I also wonder about just being on the ship? It's a great big beautiful sun and sky, couldn't it e seen from all over? Didn't really "stand" anywhere. We found a wonderful little outdoor restaurant and ate and watched the sunset. Don't remember the name, they are all over the place. It was very near the cable car. As for seeing the sunset from the ship..... I would imagine it would be nice but no where near the experience it is from the top of the cliffs - you are really way up and can see forever into the caldera and beyond......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDollarDoll Posted June 22, 2012 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Didn't really "stand" anywhere. We found a wonderful little outdoor restaurant and ate and watched the sunset. Don't remember the name, they are all over the place. It was very near the cable car. As for seeing the sunset from the ship..... I would imagine it would be nice but no where near the experience it is from the top of the cliffs - you are really way up and can see forever into the caldera and beyond......... Thanks for the advice. How wonderful to eat and enjoy the sunset at the same time. Sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted June 23, 2012 #12 Share Posted June 23, 2012 We were worried about staying so late in Oia, this May, (10:00 departure), and the driver of our mini-bus didn't recommend it, but he stopped about half-way between for the sunset. It was gorgeous, with blue-roofed churches in the foreground and islands in the background. I'd post pics if I knew how! (Never works for me) We made it back to Fira just in time for lovely early evening views and an uncrowded ride down the cable car--got to the ship about 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDollarDoll Posted June 23, 2012 #13 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Does anyone know where you can find the expected time for sunsets in October? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamrc Posted June 23, 2012 #14 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Does anyone know where you can find the expected time for sunsets in October? Thanks. http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=26&month=10&year=2012&obj=sun&afl=-11&day=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDollarDoll Posted June 23, 2012 #15 Share Posted June 23, 2012 http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=26&month=10&year=2012&obj=sun&afl=-11&day=1 Thank you so much for your quick response. Good to know this site exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anapli Posted June 23, 2012 #16 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Does anyone know where you can find the expected time for sunsets in October? Thanks. http://www.greececruisescenter.com/weather-port.php?id=4 at the left column there is a sunset wizard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDollarDoll Posted July 12, 2012 #17 Share Posted July 12, 2012 http://www.greececruisescenter.com/weather-port.php?id=4 at the left column there is a sunset wizard... Thank You.....this is a great page....has all the information plus money conversion. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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