Sunset POOL DECK PARTY on the Azamara Pursuit! Santorini, Greece
[Music] Hey. [Music] Hey. Hey. [Music] Good morning from Santorini. It is a very busy port day and uh I don’t have any plans. I have only one thing on my agenda today that I am for sure doing and that is going to get the Greek salad that I had in Santorini 2 years ago uh because it still lives rentree in my mind. It was that good and I am definitely going to make a point to go get it again today. But uh I’m going to let the crowds die down a bit this morning. It’s a beautiful day. Obviously, you know, sunshine is plentiful in the Greek islands. We are also here until 10:00 p.m. tonight. And tonight is the white party, which is a pool deck party where everyone dresses in white and it’s a big event and I’m really excited about that to see how it they do it on Azamara compared to the other cruise lines that I’ve been on. I think I’m actually going to go to the gym this morning, get some walking in. So I will keep you updated as the morning proceeds. Well, I am getting ready to head out. It is a little after 11:15 right now. I think I’ve already hit the gym. We’ve got a little bite to eat and coffee this morning. So, let’s head out. [Music] What you drinking? What’s your life? What you drinking? What you drinking? You Could [Music] it be? Could I have gotten so lucky to come at a time where there’s no line for the cable car? I can’t believe it. There’s the entrance right up there. This line right here is all for tenders, return tenders to another ship. But I see no line. The last time I was in Santorini, I waited in a line that stretched way, way, way, way, way back there. But not today. Here we go. Quick and easy. [Music] [Music] I’m shocked. My own car. [Music] Bumpy. Wow. [Music] I can’t believe I got my own cable car. [Music] [Music] It is steep up here. A little bit bumpy, shaky. I honestly chose the perfect time to come off the ship. Five ships in port today and I didn’t have to wait for one second in line. [Music] We’ll see how long the line is on the coming down portion cuz it’s probably worse. All right, we are here. We are in Santorini. So many waterfront view restaurants just like this and tiny little streets and walkways with great views. Wow. Gives you a sense of just how far up we had to come on the cable car. And of course, there is an option to walk up. You can see the steps right there. I don’t recommend it in this heat, but it is an option. It’s a very winding set of stairs. So, there’s our five ships in port today. Looks like this is actually where the steps come out. So, if you do take the steps route, you would come up this way right here. What the heck? Looks like one of the [Music] [Music] Fancy McDonald’s back there. Happy Yeah. Heat. crowds. I can see my destination right up there. It’s called Divine Restaurant. [Music] [Music] Don’t give up. [Music] Yeah. It’s really not so crowded up here right now. Really the popular time to come to this part of Santorini with the view is at sunset which is not for probably another 3 or 4 hours. You definitely have your choice of restaurants with a view right here along the edge. Such a beautiful place. Also, the cable card was €10 coming up. So, it is a €5 increase from the last time I was here. And that was only for one way. So, you have to separately purchase your return ticket to go down at the ticket counter. Feel like I’ve seen what there is to see this time in Santorini. I’m going to head back to the ship. Tell me the one. made it back down to the bottom. Oo, that line was long, but we’re out. Hopefully there’s a tender boat waiting for me. All right. Now, let’s go to the Azamara Tempest. Well, our ship has moved. We moved into a different position here in Santorney because I think at least one or two ships have left now. It is white night tonight. I have my white dress on and I am ready for dinner. The pool deck has been transformed. I’ve not been up there yet, so I’m about to take you up and show you what it looks like. So, I’m about to head out now. Let’s go up to the pool deck and see what’s going on. And there goes Silver Sea sailing away. We’ve moved much closer. I believe we are the last ship to depart Santorini tonight. So, we will get to see the sunset here. And wow, it’s going to be a beautiful one. It is so sunny. It’s so bright out here. Gorgeous though. [Music] [Music] Thank you guys so much. [Music] to unity. [Music] [Music] Ladies and gentlemen, you’re [Applause] [Music] [Music] going out and then the sun begins to fade. I want to dance with somebody. I want to be here with somebody [Music] [Music] on my track. Take a backseat to get back. Take a long ride. I’m going back until I’m ready. [Music] [Music]
It’s WHITE NIGHT on the Azamara Pursuit and we’re in Santorini until 10pm! There’s nothing like a huge pool deck party at sunset with that glorious volcanic island as the backdrop! We were one of 5 ships in port today but somehow I got so lucky when I left the ship to take the cable car up to Fira in Santorini – there was NO line! I decided to walk around a bit, take in the incredible views, and then get a delicious meal at a restaurant overlooking the water. In the evening it was time for the White Night party on the pool deck! We danced the night away to LIVE music performed by the incredibly talented entertainment crew with a jaw-dropping buffet spread. What an amazing way to end a perfect day!
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24 Comments
Greece has become so expensive now compared to the old days. Cable car at 10 euro one way! Thanks for the video! Your videos always make us feel good 😊
Should have taken donkey down
Very nice walkabout Meredith. I'll be in Santorini for my first visit in three weeks! 🙂 Did you wait on the cable car or did you decide to walk the stairs? If you took the cable car, how long did the line take? Thank you…great video. 👍Cheers!
Knowing the treatment of the Donkeys, for that reason alone, I will not go there or anywhere I'm aware of mistreatment.
Minus the crowds, thanks for presenting the sunnier side of things…! Finally, a happy place after all the news.
A nice relaxing day for you, thanks for the video ❤
Any visible signs of the earthquake/eruption "scare" from earlier this year?
The city seems extremely clean.
Thanks for taking us along!
Stay well. Stay safe. Peace.
Appreciate your prospective. What time did you get on cable car up. How long was the wait to go down.
Is the cable car air conditioned? Or, was there enough air movement from those high windows that seemed to be open a little? Enjoyed the video!!
How was the salad? Did it live up to your memories?
Another beautiful video to brighten our day. Generally speaking, when you are in a port spending money, do you use a credit card or carry Euros? Do many places take Apple Pay or similar?
wow Ive just caught up on your vlogs this morning and i see this! what a treat! 😍 another beautifully shot and edited video! honestly, this whole "series" seemed like a very well put and professionally shot ad for the cruise line! 😍😅 xx
Santorini is definately not a destination to come to for a cruise. That's why I enjoyed doing Santorini by plane before my cruise. Was much more enjoyable and got to really know the island.
Hey Mer heyyyyy! Loving AZAMARAAAA!!! Loving how they transform the pool deck and everything they do!! How was that salad!?? And wow yesss the view from every point is breathtaking absolutely worthy !! Looking forward for more!!!❤
I’m in Santorini today and the Azamara Onward is here with us. Very nice small ship. Santorini was a lot of fun.
Glad you are doing Greek… planning it and ur experience will help… You always look stunning when dressed for dinner.
another great video. We're booked on Azamara next Easter, really excited for it. First cruise for my wife and two (late teen) boys, I'm an ex deck officer in the British merchant navy so an old hand, but it'll all be new to them. Keep the content coming, it's great
What an amazing ship and great itenary! Awesome video, we’ve subscribed 😊
Hey Mer! Fun video! I've watched other Santorini cruise video's and the Cable Car wait lines were 2+ hrs long! You got lucky! When I was in Santorini, it was not on a cruise. I flew there and stayed on the island for 3-4 days. It seems a lot more chaotic now with all the cruise ships visiting. At least it was a beautiful, sunny day to walk around the town and have a nice lunch. Did the ship have a dinner event on the pool deck ever port night? It looks really fun! Something different that I've never experienced before on other cruise lines. Looking forward to the next port stop, but until then… Peace, Love, and Happy Cruising!! ✌❤🚢
Hi beautiful Meredith thanks for another great video enjoyed watching 🫶🫶
I remember the Greek salad I had there too in 2011! Oh I’d love to return!
This is good to see. When we hit the Santorini port on our cruise a few years ago, we noticed the queues and it put us off leaving the ship. Nice to see what the port area looks like. Maybe next time if we visit in thr future.
I wish you would show more footage about the cruise itself, food, etc. That’s the part I’m personally interested in as I evaluate different cruise lines. The port footage is ok but not super interesting to see as it’s mostly walking around. Just my opinion. ❤