Crete · BOAT TOURS IN CHANIA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 boat tours in Chania justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of the Kissamos boat cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with castle views, swimming, practical tips, food, crowds, and value.
“Well planned, good safety, excellent captain work, crew really on the Ball, old shipwreck at Balos absolutely amazing! Bring your snorkel gear!”
Review of the Balos and Gramvousa cruise from Chania, with bus transfers, swimming, a Venetian fortress, costs, crowds, and practical tips.
“Great guide, everything perfectly organized and on time. recommended”
Review of DanEri Yachts’ luxury catamaran from Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa, with meals, drinks, swimming, transfers, and practical tips.
“Such an amazing trip. The coast, the lagoon and the islands were beautiful. The boat was a perfect size, with space for everyone to move around a chill. Thank you to the crew for looking after us, keeping us well fed and watered! Very friendly and welcoming.”
Review of a five-hour Crete sailing cruise from Kolymvari with swimming, snorkeling, SUP, a fresh meal, unlimited drinks, and sunset views
“Lovely cruise. Everyone was very friendly and the host very helpful. Beautiful scenery. Enjoyed the swim. The food was delicious. Was fun to have the drinks. I would highly recommend.”
Cruise from Chania to Thodorou and Lazaretta for glass-bottom viewing, Kri Kri goats, snorkeling, swimming, and a beach picnic.
“Great experience staff were friendly and explained things well”
Review of the Rethymno to Gramvousa and Balos trip, with boat cruise, castle views, swim time, transport details, costs, and practical tips.
“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”
Review of Chania’s four-hour Salty Descents boat and snorkeling tour, with hotel pickup, two clear-water stops, quality gear, and expert guidance.
“Such a beautiful day! The team was well knowledgable and made sure you felt safe and comfortable in the water. The spots where we snorkelled were some of the clearest waters I’ve ever seen. Can’t recommend enough!”
Review of a private Kissamos boat trip to Balos and Gramvousa, with swimming, snorkeling, castle views, flexible timing, and crowd-beating routes.
“Rough going out to the beaches. Got pounded by the Criten sea for a good 45 minutes but once we reached the beaches it was amazing. Great boat captain!”
Review of the Gramvousa and Balos tour from Chania, with ferry travel, beach time, castle views, costs, crowds, and practical tips.
“Apart from a number of pick up points, the journey to the boat was an interesting insight of the Island. Our guide Carolina was very informative. After boarding the boat (an old car ferry) which was very comfortable and offered food and drinks the entire trip, we sailed to the Pirate Island of Gramvousa. You are able to go onto the Island. It has a sandy beach with limited shade and view the old fortification there if you fancy the climb. Trainers or walking footwear needed. Balos lagoon is also nice. No shade. You need wet style footwear. In all the trip was excellent.”
Review of the Preveli Palm Beach day trip from Georgioupolis, with boat ride, swimming, Plakias, gorge views, costs, and practical tips.
“Es war ein guter Ausflug, Preveli und Plakias sind schöne Orte. Einzige Kritikpunkte: Preveli hat zu wenig WCs, die Wartezeiten sind ewig und die Bootstour dauerte viel länger als angegeben, da wir zusätzlich Leute in einem anderen Dorf in entgegengesetzter Richtung aufladen mussten, ich hätte einen längeren Aufenthalt in Dorf 1 bevorzugt, es hat eine wunderschöne Kirche auf einem Berg und die Zeit hätte locker gereicht, diesen Ort besser zu erkunden und erst beim erneuten Stopp des Taxis dort einzusteigen.”
Review of Chania’s five-hour catamaran cruise from Kolymvari, with swimming, snorkeling, SUP, seafood lunch, drinks, and family-friendly extras.
“The perfect way to spend a few relaxing hours. Hospitable and friendly crew, delicious food, plenty of time to relax and swim/snorkel/paddleboard, and the boat was not over-filled with folks so we all had space to spread out and relax in the different comfortable seating areas onboard. The music onboard provided great ambiance (not too loud; like a chill day out with old friends), and the crew clearly made an effort to provide a great experience for all those who joined. If you're looking for a pleasant and memorable morning/evening out on the water, I would highly recommend sailing with these lovely people.Read more”
Review of the Balos and Gramvousa day trip from Georgioupolis, with bus pickup, castle views, swimming, costs, crowds, and practical tips.
“Excellente excursion... La prise en charge le matin a proximité de notre Hôtel est vraiment appréciable... horaire respecté. Notre guide très sympathique nous a bien expliqué le fonctionnement de la journée. Par contre il faut comprendre l'anglais aucune explication en Français ! Le temps d'arrêt sur les sites est suffisant et le bâteau vraiment pratique, tout a disposition même des douches. Mais excursion a faire hors période touristique car vraiment énormément de Mais néanmoins magnifique journée ! monde ce qui gâche un peu la journée.”
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