From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks

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Crete, Greece

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience two of Crete’s finest natural attractions on this half day, small-group trip from Kissamos. Reaching either location usually involves a crowded public ferry, but this high-speed RIB gets you there in no time. Begin on Gramvousa Island, with free time to explore its white sands and clear waters, then head to Balos Lagoon—a shallow expanse of turquoise water that consistently ranks among Greece's most beautiful natural spots.

Tick off Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island in one well-planned trip
Travel light with drinks and snorkeling equipment included
Enjoy a more exclusive trip with a small group capped at 11
Upgrade for hotel transfers to and from Kissamos

What's Included

Fuel
Swim stops
Alcoholic Beverages

Beer (available for customers aged from 18 years old or more)
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board
Soda/Pop
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Pick up & drop off ( if option selected)

Towels
Tickets to enter Gramvousa fortress

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup is provided from the following areas: Kissamos, Kolimvari, Tauronitis, Maleme, Gerani, Platanias, Agia Marina, Stalos, Galatas, Daratso, Agioi Apostoloi, Chania town, Nea Chora, Souda and all areas between. The pick up might be up to 1.5 hours before the start of the cruise. We will contact you one day before your cruise for your exact pick up time. If you are not sure if your hotel is included in the areas mentioned above please contact us.

Meeting point

E65 18, Trachilos 734 00, Greece
If you are in the morning cruise please be at the the meeting point at 8:45. If you are in the afternoon cruise please be at the meeting point at 14:15. Please wait for our crew at the floating bar.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Gramvousa Beach

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Balos Lagoon

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jameson_B

We had an amazing time, guide was funny and patient, very knowledgeable, experienced and courteous to us all. Provided food and drink and timed everything perfect. Boat was very comfortable and the amount of other guests was just right and we had a good time with all of them as well! Would definitely book again and will be recommending to others, was a great way to beat the rush to Balos lagoon as the guide promised.

Reviews

4.9

based on 44 reviews

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Injoyable day

Iris1960, Oct 2025

The boat and driver were very good. The driver helpful, explained about the area. Very nice and polite. The trio was very nice we had a great day

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the boat, our driver’s helpful guidance, and the company of the trio. It’s wonderful that you had a great day, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon.

We had heard Balos and...

Deanna_I, Oct 2025

We had heard Balos and Gramvousa weren’t worth the effort to get there but this speedboat made it so easy. Leaving earlier than the ferries meant we had Gramvousa to ourselves and only a few people on Balos. Stunning views from the top of the castle and clear water at Balos. There was even quite a bit of pink sand! The sandwiches were also a nice touch because we were starving. The only thing that could have made it better was hotter weather but that’s what we get for going in October! Big thanks to the best fisherman with no fish!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad our speedboat made visiting Balos and Gramvousa easy and enjoyable, and that you got to enjoy the stunning views (and a little pink sand!) without the crowds. It’s great to hear the sandwiches hit the spot too! We’ll make sure to pass your thanks to our “best fisherman with no fish”—he’ll love that. Hopefully next time the sun will be a bit warmer, and we can’t wait to welcome you back!

Never seen before!

Kenichi_Y, Sept 2025

Wonderful beach and see, especially color. The captain is a specialist and helps us a lot. Just one of the concern is that we have to swim certain area to get the land with our stuffs.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful beach, sea, and the captain’s care and guidance. We also appreciate your feedback about accessing the land — we understand it can be a bit tricky when carrying belongings, and we’ll take this into account to see how we can improve the experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Perfect for solo

hu_y, Sept 2025

Amazing solo experience! Small group with Sandwich and drinks, 2 spots, lots of free time!!! Balls is amazing as you can imagine!!

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the small group experience, the spots, and the free time. We would be happy to welcome you on another trip.

We had an amazing time,...

Jameson_B, Sept 2025

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the guide, the comfortable boat, and the timing of the trip. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’d be happy to welcome you on board again!

Speedboat Tour

Neil_C, Jul 2025

We took the speedboat tour to Balos beach and Gramvousa. The weather was a bit rough and we were told very well what the conditions were. We advocated to go on the trip some other did not. Boat ride was as advertised but never unsafe. It was about 30 minutes one way. We spend an hour on the historic site and a little over two hours at the beach. We were the first to arrive by boat which gave us maximum time before the large amount of people showed up. Highly recommend the morning tour. Thanks for a great experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you appreciated the clear communication about the weather and felt safe throughout the trip. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the early arrival at Balos and Gramvousa, giving you plenty of time to explore before the crowds. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again for another great experience!

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