The 9 BBQ Cruises in Crete That Earn Their Price

1.Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 361 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $29Our pick

Cruise to Spinalonga, swim at Kolokytha Bay, enjoy a Cretan BBQ, taste olive oil, and explore Elounda and Agios Nikolaos.

“We were greeted well by Tourline a few minutes earlier than initially planned. We were taken to the coach. Once on the boat for the BBQ and visit to Spinalonga this ran smoothly. Unfortunately my friend became unwell on board and the crew were very supportive. An ambulance was called for us to go to hospital for a check up. Our guide, Viola, checked in with me and offered us a lift home as they were in the area! Sadly we were unable to take them up on this offer, and got a taxi home later in the evening. Top marks to the whole team. Many thanks 😊”

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2.Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 327 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $37

Spend a full day on Crete’s coast with Spinalonga’s fortress, Kolokytha swimming and BBQ, Elounda, olive oil, and Agios Nikolaos.

“Great Tour!! Moderate prices for drinks on board and a nice deck crew, the pork chops with greek salad were delicious and the water at the beach was crystal clear. I also enjoyed visiting Agios Nikolaos and the Olive Oil farm „Physis of Crete“.”

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3.Full Day 4×4 Self-Drive Safari Tour in Crete with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $126Top rated

Review of Crete’s full-day Dacia Duster safari, with goat farm, Minoan trails, mountain views, Krasi, and BBQ lunch.

“Jorge/George was our driver and host for the day and he was brilliant! There were so many places to see. Stunning villages, the most fabulous gorge walk and bbq lunch and finishing the afternoon with a stop at a breathtaking beach! Genuinely the best day of our holiday!”

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4.Spinalonga Guided Boat Tour with BBQ and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 41 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Explore Spinalonga, swim at Kolokytha Beach, and enjoy a BBQ boat lunch on a six-hour Crete tour from Elounda.

“Was thrilled it was a ship, as opposed to one of those little "party" boats. Great food and great company.”

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5.Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos , Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 32 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $38

Review of a full-day Crete tour to Spinalonga, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos, with hotel pickup, boat trip, swimming, and optional BBQ.

“A full and intense day. We loved the whole tour, the boat, the barbecue, the beach and Spinalonga. Very professional and organizedAuto-translated”

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6.Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 10 hours · from $42

Review of Crete’s Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos tour, with a Mirabello boat ride, Kolokytha swim stop, BBQ, and practical booking advice.

“Excursion super intéressante avec une guide passionnée et passionnante. Activité à la fois culture (visite Spinalonga) et détente (bateau, plage et baignade sublimes, visite Agios Nikolaos). En plus, repas sur bateau très sympa et bon.”

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7.4×4 Self-drive Southern Escape Safari in Crete with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $132

Drive a 4x4 through South Crete, make pottery, swim at Tsoutsouras Beach, and enjoy a seaside BBQ with local guides.

“We saw so many view tops and they were all amazing Mike took loads of pictures for us and we had so much fun in the car on our way, we listened to lots music and I got to be the DJ, Mike told us lots of jokes and history also visited lots of cRead more”

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8.Spinalonga Boat Tour with BBQ & Agios Nikolaos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 19 reviews · 11 hours · from $35

Explore Spinalonga, swim at Kolokytha Beach, enjoy a Cretan BBQ, taste olive oil, and spend free time in Agios Nikolaos.

“C’était un super moment, nous avons beaucoup aimé cette excursion qui nous a permis de voir autre chose, toute fois, il n’y a pas grand chose à voir sur l’île de Spinalonga, et en vu du prix je pense que l’eau devrai être offert à bord au moins.”

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9.Spinalonga Prof. Guided Boat Tour w/ BBQ + Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Cruise from Elounda to Spinalonga, swim at Kolokytha, and enjoy a BBQ lunch, with practical advice on timing, entry fees, and value.

“Absolutely fabulous. Perfect amount of time to explore the sea, swim and tour Spinalonga. The boat is large and spacious, the crew super friendly and food delicious!! Prices on boat not too expensive either. Met all our expectations and more. Thanks team!”

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