There’s a brief window each day when sunlight softens, shadows stretch, and everything is bathed in a warm, golden glow.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever rushed to a window to capture a spectacular sunset photo. For many of us, there’s something about that golden-hour glow that has undeniable mood-boosting benefits.

Sailing through the caldera of Santorini at golden hour is the kind of Greek Island experience that feels dreamlike even as it's happening. On my first full day in Santorini, I joined a sunset ...