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By our sailing boats "Izabela" and "Poseidon" we organise day cruises to Gramvousa and Balos. Our journey starts from Kissamos Port. After about 90 minutes of cruising, we will reach our first destination, the lagoon of Balos, one of the most beautiful beaches over the Europe. The turquoise water invites you to swimming and snorkeling. We will spend next two hours there, while you can enjoy the beach and relax. We will have a pleasure to offer you traditional and light Cretan lunch on board. Our next stop is the island of Imeri Gramvousa. There you can enjoy the beautiful beach and take a bath in the crystal clear water. On top of the island, you will find an old Venetian Castle. The views from there are really breath taking. Then we will head back. Anytime that the wind will be enough we will be experience sailing. On board you have for your disposal a cabin to rest or sleep, bathroom with shower. We provide snorkeling equipment. Ofered drinks are water, soft drinks, beer and wine.

Balos Lagoon Kissamos Shared Sailboat Tour Experience

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!

Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Meal and Water Activities

There's no better way to experience Crete's stunning coastline than by gliding through crystal clear waters on a yacht. Take a cruise to the uninhabited island of Dia, where you can explore and make the most of the beautiful sea with equipment provided for paddleboarding, snorkeling, and fishing. There's also the option to sunbathe as your comfortable yacht gently bobs in the turquoise waters. Plus, you'll feel pampered with a delicious lunch of Greek food, fresh fruit, and drinks.

Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Meal and Water Activities

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Agios Nikolaos: Kolokytha and Spinalonga Catamaran with Meal

Mirabello Bay’s spectacular coastline and charming islands look their best from the water. See them in style during this intimate catamaran cruise on a premium craft equipped with stand-up paddleboards (SUP), fishing gear, and snorkeling kit. As you explore, savor a gourmet menu with Cretan appetizers, washed down with drinks including white wine and beer. Upgrade to include round-trip hotel transfers from Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and beyond.

Agios Nikolaos: Kolokytha and Spinalonga Catamaran with Meal

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Daily cruises to Dia Island with All -Inclusive Meal and drinks

Daily cruises to Dia Island with All -Inclusive Meal and drinks

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Fira

Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Falassarna to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Group Cruise

Falassarna to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Group Cruise

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Cruise Tour

Enjoy an unforgettable cruise with convenient hotel pick-up included. Your first stop is the famous Balos Lagoon, where you’ll spend around 3 hours swimming in crystal-clear turquoise waters, relaxing on golden sand, and soaking in the exotic scenery. The journey then continues to Gramvousa, known as the “pirates’ island.” Here you’ll have nearly 2 hours to swim at the pristine beach or hike up to the Venetian fortress for breathtaking panoramic views over the Aegean. At the end of the day, return by boat and transfer back to your hotel, filled with memories of two of Crete’s most spectacular destinations.

Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Cruise Tour

3 days 18 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

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Elounda: Spinalonga Prof. Guided Boat Tour w/ BBQ + Swimming

Enjoy a walking tour of the island of Spinalonga during a full-day excursion from Elounda to the island. Visit Agios Nikolaos and Elounda and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Kolokytha, where you can enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch. Along the coast through the St. George Gorge to Elounda, a tranquil coastal resort At around 10:30, you will get on board to visit the bay and the beach of Kolokytha, a secluded haven that offers a respite from daily life. You can swim and eat a delicious BBQ on board. Then, you take the boat at around 12:45 to Spinalonga, across Mirabello bay. Spinalonga's history is complex. It was a natural barrier for Olous in Ancient Greek times, a Saracen pirate refuge, a Venetian fortification, and a Turkic settlement. You depart from Spinalonga at appr. 14:45 p.m. Transfer from/to port is not included.Clients go with get your guide code to the boat they don't need to have confirmation

Elounda: Spinalonga Prof. Guided Boat Tour w/ BBQ + Swimming

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer

With its turquoise waters and pale sands, Balos Beach and Lagoon is one of Crete’s most-photographed locations. Beat the crowds and discover it and Gramvousa Island from the water on this lively catamaran cruise with an onboard entertainer, snacks, brunch, and lunch included—as well as hot drinks, soft drinks, and water. Upgrade for a VIP package, featuring a reserved sunbed and complimentary towel on the sunny upper deck, plus priority boarding.

Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rethymno Barbarossa Pirate Ship Cruise

Channel your inner pirate and sail along Crete’s north coast on this pirate-themed cruise from Rethymno. Board the 'Barbarossa' replica Spanish galleon, and sail to the pirate caves and Camarola rock arch. After taking photos here, swim and snorkel in Geropotamus Bay before cruising past Rethymno’s Venetian fortress back to port. Onboard bar with drinks (own expense), live onboard commentary, and use of snorkeling equipment and pirate costumes included.

Rethymno Barbarossa Pirate Ship Cruise

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

Head out from Kissamos to explore some of Crete’s most popular natural sights on this full-day catamaran sailing cruise. Sunbathe on the vessel’s deck as you’re transported to the sandy shores of Balos Lagoon, where you can stop for a swim in the warm Mediterranean waters. Then, head to Gramvousa Island, taking in the coastal scenery as you dine on a fresh Mediterranean-style lunch featuring salads, seafood, and meats.

Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore a side of Crete's mountainous, dramatic countryside that many other visitors overlook—and make your sightseeing seamless—on this full-day tour. After pickup from your area hotel, head off the tourist trail when you take a motorboat to unspoiled Spinalonga Island. Next, discover the Milatos Cave, visit a local producer to sample premium olive oil, and admire spectacular views of the region's valleys, villages, and coastline in between.

Island Spinalonga, Milatos Cave,private Speedboat,OliveOilTasting

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Samaria Gorge

Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece. Follow the path through this famous gorge, marvel its natural landscape, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and the river across it. At the end of the path, you will find the village of Agia Roumeli, where people can swim, relax at the beach, or find a tavern to have lunch within full view of the Mediterranean Sea. This is a rewarding but physically demanding experience, ideal for travelers who enjoy long-distance hiking and want to experience Samaria Gorge in its entirety.

Samaria Gorge Full-Day Hike & Agia Roumeli Beach from Heraklion

16 to 17 hoursFree Cancellation

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Sea-turtle during the tour

Get an up-close look at the blue waters of the Mediterranean, without so much as getting your face wet, on this semisubmersible trip around Agios Nikolaos' Mirabello Bay. Watch out for fish and maybe even sea turtles as you listen to the audio guide commentary in your choice of five languages. For the second half of the tour, come up to the upper decks for glorious views of Agios Nikolaos and the Cretan coast.

Semi-Submarine Tour from Agios Nikolaos

1 hour 25 minutesFree Cancellation

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Balos Lagoon, Crete, Greece

Full-day Balos and Gramvousa Tour from Chania with Boat Ticket

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Balos Shared Catamaran Cruise (small groups to 22ppl)

Near Chania—on the Greek island of Crete—lies Balos Lagoon, home to crystal-clear waters and pristine sandy beaches. Swim, snorkel, and relax under the warm Mediterranean sun away from the crowds on this full-day small-group catamaran cruise stopping at the lagoon and Gramvousa Island, where you’ll find an old pirate fortress. Hotel pickup is available, and departures are offered on two catamarans with different group sizes.

Balos Shared Catamaran Cruise (small groups to 22ppl)

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$225

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Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Chania

Enjoy some of Crete’s most beautiful beaches without the self-drive hassles on this guided small-group tour. Travel direct from your door to Kissamos, where you board a boat for Balos Beach and Lagoon, then savor the soft white sands. Next, ride a boat to Gramvousa Island (own expense), swim in the clear waters, and opt to hike to the 16th-century fortress. Your guide will drop you directly to your door.

Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Chania

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Santorini Island Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Chania

Santorini Island Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Chania

15 hoursFree Cancellation

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Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania

Put on your hiking shoes and experience the beauty of Crete’s Samaria Gorge on this full-day excursion. Learn about the history, formation, and ecosystem of the gorge on your way to the entrance in Xyloskalo. Once you arrive, hike through the gorge at your own pace and finish at the stunning beachside village of Agia Roumeli, for a bit of free time. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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Sailing Trip to Dia Island - All Inclusive

Join a small-group sailing adventure from Heraklion to the beautiful, unspoiled Dia Island. With a maximum of 10 guests on board, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, semi-private atmosphere as you cruise along Crete’s stunning northern coast. Swim in crystal-clear waters, snorkel, try paddleboarding, or simply relax and sunbathe on deck. Enjoy a freshly prepared Cretan lunch including seafood or vegetarian pasta, Greek salad, and fruit salad, paired with unlimited local white wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. The friendly local crew will make you feel at home, sharing stories, laughs, and even singing to dolphins if they appear! Choose to meet at Heraklion Port or add optional transfers from nearby areas like Malia, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Gouves, and more. Whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or in a group, this is a truly authentic and unforgettable way to experience the sea, nature, and heart of Crete.

Sailing Trip to Dia Island - All Inclusive

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks

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.

From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Kolimvari Shared Sailing Cruise to Agioi Theodoroi Island

Sail from Kolimvari Port along the gorgeous north coast of Chania on our comfortable sailing yacht and discover the island of Thodorou, home of the famous Kri-Kri goats. As we start, after a short safety briefing, you can admire the beautiful coastline and enjoy the feel of sailing. About 1 hour later we arrive to our swim stop where you can enjoy the crystal waters and our water activities such as snorkeling, fishing and stand-up paddle boarding. While at anchor our crew will be happy to offer you any piece of equipment you request. About 2 hours later our menu is served and includes Greek salad and several appetizers, while the main course is shrimp pasta (vegetarian and gluten free options upon request). Accompany your meal with the finest wine, beer, ice tea or soft drinks. For dessert you can taste our fruit mixture of local and tropical fruits. About 1 hour later we will set sails to head back to the port. Choose between the morning or afternoon cruise with the sunset view.

Kolimvari Shared Sailing Cruise to Agioi Theodoroi Island

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Black Rose Boat

Crete Pirate Ship Cruise with the Black Rose to Stalis and Malia

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Ruins of the Palace of Knossos in Heraklion at sunset.

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Beautiful panorama of the Balos Beach and Lagoon in Crete.

Balos Beach and Lagoon

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Pale pink-tinted sands and shallow waters of the Elafonisi Beach, Crete.

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