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

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Crete, Greece
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· Mitch_J ·
Jul 2026
I highly recommend this tour. The dive instructors were kind, informative, and humorous. It was a great day out on the sea with 2 stops for snorkeling. The water was very clear and we saw lots of fish, debris from a shipwreck, and swam inside a cave. Our kids ages 7 & 10 loved it.
· Robin_R ·
Jun 2026
Primarily a snorkeling trip. Staff was warm, knowledgeable, and super accommodating. Great with kids. We were on a boat with another family of four and one single traveller who was scuba diving. Equipment was great and wetsuits much appreciated. Water was crystal clear, saw beautiful schools of fish. Lovely excursion!

Overview

The whole family will enjoy this fun snorkeling activity, which is both relaxing and adventurous. With a small group of no more than ten travelers you'll be taken on a boat ride to two different snorkeling spots. Experience the difference at the open ocean and sheltered spots, both with an abundance of sea life. Snorkeling gear will be provided so you don't need to bring your own.
  • Snacks are included to keep you energized
  • Enjoy the views from the boat ride
  • No snorkeling or diving experience is necessary
  • Choose from morning or afternoon departures

What's Included

  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Snacks
    Light Snack and Bottle of water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guided Snorkeling with a professional Dive master
  • Professional Captain
  • Snorkeling Diver Certification
  • Towels and Swim suit
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Transfer from Rethymno, Georgioupolis, Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, or Elounda.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We will pick you up directly from your hotel, villa, or house – just let us know the exact location of your accommodation when booking. Please Note: We do not provide transfers from Rethymno, Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, or Elounda. If you're staying in these areas, please arrange your own transportation to the meeting point. If you need help with directions or other questions, feel free to reach out!

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Chania (Pass By)

Marathi Beach (Pass By)

Souda (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • If you have any health concerns, please let us know when booking. In some cases, a doctor's confirmation may be required to participate.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Justin_T
Great time snorkeling. The water clarity and visibility was incredible. They took us to an amazing cave, we snorkeled back into it about 50 meters, it was amazing. The crew were extremely professional, friendly and helpful. It would recommend to anyone and would like to check out more snorkeling adventures with them! 5 stars!

Reviews

4.7
based on 286 reviews
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You need to do this!

April_F, Sep 2026
I had a great time with Panos and Georgia! I had always seen photos of the blue water in Greece. This fulfilled my lifetime goal of being able to swim in it. And see fish too.

We saw a wild octopus!! One of the top experiences of my life

Lua_D, Sep 2026
One of the most PHENOMENAL and MAGICAL experiences of my life!! We saw a wild octopus, which was totally unexpected! The tour guides were the sweetest, funniest, and most professional snorkelling guides that I have experienced. They were very careful about everyone's safety, the driver was friendly, the information about the trip was very clear, and everything was just really fantastic. I don't really have any criticisms. We loved it so much that we almost booked it again the next day ^^ We'll probably visit and book it again next year!

A beautiful day on the water

Patricia_K, Sep 2026
I didn’t snorkel; that part was for my godson. But it was a beautiful trip with excellent guides. Panno, the pilot, turned the boat around to retrieve my hat from the water. Andrea and Basil were super nice and excellent teachers for both the snorkeler & scubas.

Snorkeling in Crete

Nate_R, Aug 2026
Great day out on the sea with family. Were picked up and dropped off at our original destination. Very friendly

Great Family Activity

Mitch_J, Jul 2026
I highly recommend this tour. The dive instructors were kind, informative, and humorous. It was a great day out on the sea with 2 stops for snorkeling. The water was very clear and we saw lots of fish, debris from a shipwreck, and swam inside a cave. Our kids ages 7 & 10 loved it.

Recommend the adventure

George_M, Jul 2026
Started with a lot of confusion he was supposed to be carried up about 1015 minutes after our scheduled time we got to the boat a little bit, disappointed quite opposite that we were on. We ended up being on one of these rubber thingies as opposed to the gold in the picture very professional did a great job, but the expectations were not you promised to the pictures you said the tour was from 9 o’clock in the morning till 1 o’clock in the afternoon back to the ship lat 2:30 PM also, it was not on when we should be back to the van with a family with us that decided to go to the beach and eat lunch lunch when I was supposed to be back on the ball and we have searched them out get them back on the go back to the shed. Very frustrating overall I would definitely recommend it, but I would definitely be cautious and understanding.

Excellent experience. The...

Amanda_B, Jul 2026
Excellent experience. The tour operator was very communicative. The dive master and staff were wonderful. We’re all different levels and they tailored our routes accordingly. Fantastic time!

Wonderful snorkel trip. Great for cruisers

Mary_S, Jun 2026
The pickup point was super easy for someone on a cruise. The trip to the marina where the boats were was about 15 minutes. I was on a regular boat. Others from my ship were on a RIB. There were 2 stops for snorkeling. Both had crystal clear water and a decent amount of fish. I saw a spotted moray and others saw an octopus. Basil and Orestes were good guides. They include SSI snorkel certification, something fairly new. There were very good briefings by Basil and both he and Orestes were in the water and kept a close eye on everyone but without restricting us.

Great first-time snorkeling experience

Marta_O, Jun 2026
From a timely free pick-up to a boat ride and snorkeling, our experience was great. Captain Panagiotis and his crew were all very friendly and took a great care of us. We felt very safe the entire time and thanks to their snorkeling tutorial we all became instant snorkeling fans. It was a perfect half-day excursion that made our stay in Crete even more special.

Great experience

Rosie_R, Jun 2026
Having not snorkeled before Basil was great at putting us at ease and ensuring we had a great afternoon! Will definitely recommend to friends coming later in the summer!

Primarily a snorkeling...

Robin_R, Jun 2026
Primarily a snorkeling trip. Staff was warm, knowledgeable, and super accommodating. Great with kids. We were on a boat with another family of four and one single traveller who was scuba diving. Equipment was great and wetsuits much appreciated. Water was crystal clear, saw beautiful schools of fish. Lovely excursion!

Great time

James_R, Jun 2026
Basil and Andrea were the absolute best! Had a really great time and both were very informative and a great laugh. Highly recommend this activity!!

Snorkel adventure

Amanda_F, Jun 2026
Jared was a wonderful guide. He made us feel prepared and relaxed as we snorkeled in the crystal clear bay. Such a beautiful experience and also some time to relax on the boat and in the water after snorkeling. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely fantastic...

Eric_A, Jun 2026
Absolutely fantastic experience. My wife and I went with our nieces and this snorkeling trip was one of the highlights of our trip to Chania. Jarred and Orestis were fantastic and made the day unforgettable. We can't recommend this highly enough.

Lovely guided snorkel w...

Rachele_R, Jun 2026
Lovely guided snorkel w South African Basel. He also gives a nice explanation of all of the things related to snorkel so you feel most comfortable in the water. The snorkel was fabulous! Also - take the wet suit!

This is a great shore...

Joshua_G, Jun 2026
This is a great shore excursion for those who want to explore some of the coast but not be out all day. We were picked up from the port and taken to the marina where our guides and the boat was waiting. We were given wetsuits and snorkeling gear and then whisked away to a small bay. The water was crystal clear with plenty of fish to see. The guides were very informative in explaining where we were going and how to safely snorkel. We paid extra for the DPV scooters. They didn't go as fast as we were anticipating but still, they allowed us to move around in the water without having to paddle so it was excellent for my husband who has hip pain from repetitive movement. We then got back on the boat, was given a snack and went to another part of the coast to snorkel. Here there were remains of a shipwreck and some small caves that we could look at. Once back ashore we got back on the minibus and were taken through Chania and back to the port. This whole excursion was about 4ish hours which was perfect for us

Fun, lovely sea and beach you leave from but If you want really good snorkelling this is probably not the tour for you.

Helena_B, Jun 2026
We were fortunate that it was just the two of us on the snorkelling trip, and our guide, Basil, was very nice; however, there was no need for the "tips being welcome" comment, which made us feel awkward. We only saw a few fish in two places. I have very bad mobility issues and a TBI, and at one point, Basil and my friend swam too far away from me, and I panicked a bit and went back to the boat. Apparently, my friend had said she was concerned about not being able to see me, and Basil had said, " Oh, she's fine". How did he know that? We then finished the tour much too early, then as the van driver took us to collect others dropped off elsewhere, (in a van that has seen better days, you couldnt open the window, and he played awful music much too loud) he then had to drive us all the way back to the beach as he had left his debit card behind which added nearly an hour onto our car journey, then another hour waiting for another tour to come back. All in all, a very stressful end to a trip I had chosen for my mobility issues, for the lack of driving I had hoped to be involved in.

Great day on the water!

Reed_L, May 2026
The passion of staff was evident! We were given detailed instructions on proper snorkeling safety and method. Our snorkeling leader kept close watch on us and spelled out the boundaries. The gorge was fascinating to swim over. Snorkeling instructions were clear, even a beginner would feel comfortable. The equipment that was supplied work great! Seemed a bit unorganized when we first got to the boat, but it all got settled out. Efficient transfer to and from the boat from Chania.

Excellent Snorkelling Day

Jody_H, May 2026
Great afternoon of snorkelling with Basil and team. We were picked up right on time at the port and taken to the boat. We were provided with wet suits as the water was a little cool and then proceeded to our first location. Basil provided excellent information about the snorkelling equipment; he’s was a great! Highly recommend this excursion!

Best Snorkel trip

Michael_W, May 2026
This was one of the best snorkel trips ever!! The captain provided a detailed instruction on snorkeling and provided a private excursions for my family of 5. Clear blue water, fish, caves and sea urchins. First class experience!!

Awesome snorkeling...

Sherri_E, May 2026
Awesome snorkeling adventure! Great experience. Clear blue water. Great guides! Timely pickup from cruise port.

Crystal Clear waters & mini cliff diving!

Alycia_a, May 2026
It was our first excursion in Greece & our first stop was Crete! We couldn’t have asked for a perfect start to our cruise! Port pick up in the vans was very easy, and our driver Spiros was very nice - opening all doors, offering us candy, and making sure we were comfortable. The team that took us out on the boats and taught us to snorkel were lovely - very easy instructions even for beginner's, we ended up with Pantos and Orestes and they were both funny, kind, and encouraging. I’m not the best swimmer but I had a super fun time in the water! Orestes even had us climb up some smaller cliffs and jump off them, that was a huge highlight for me - who can say that they went cliff diving and swimming in the med on their honeymoon?! I can! Over all we had a wonderful afternoon in the sun, swimming, and enjoying the beautiful waters.

First time in Crete

Kristi_J, May 2026
It is very well planned. The staff are welcoming. The communication is awesome from the organizer. The water was a bit chilly in May but we were able to see everything we wanted to see.

Crete march 2026

Elizabeth_B, Mar 2026
People were very nice and helpful but the boat was a rubber boat and not a sailboat. So it was cold and tight spaced.

Great for Beginners

Benjamin_M, Nov 2025
We took our 6 year old for her first time snorkeling in the ocean. The staff and captain were great. They provided great equipment, including wet suits (Oct the water is a tad cool). My daughter swam about 20 minutes each in 2 different locations. She had a blast. Great for first time snorkelers.

These guys are terrific!...

Todd_K, Nov 2025
These guys are terrific! Very professional, funny and fun. I loved the experience and would definitely book a dive with them in the future.

Great Day of Snorkeling in the Aegean!

DOUGLAS_F, Nov 2025
Really fun day snorkeling! The crew was super and made sure everyone was OK and safe in the water. We wore wetsuits and had a guide into the caves and around the rocks. Not a lot of fish to see but the caves and rock formations were interesting. Christiana arranged pick up and return to our cruise ship. We had a great experience and would highly recommend Chania Divers!

Family adventure

Julia_V, Oct 2025
Everything on time, friendly, safe, attentive. Great for all ages. The pick up and drop off was really nice.

Fun trip

Mark_K, Oct 2025
Very fun experience, started out in a more protected area to make sure we all knew what we’re doing. We then went to a larger, less protected area that was beautiful. The guides were fun and engaging, recommend it if you like snorkeling in beautiful waters.

Absolutely amazing...

Sharon_s, Oct 2025
Absolutely amazing experience. Vasili and Andreas were very informative and friendly. Would highly recommend!!

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