The 6 VIP Experiences in Crete That Earn Their Price

1.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 516 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $229Our pick

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.”

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2.Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 194 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $127

Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island on a spacious catamaran with swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, a Cretan meal, and drinks.

“We were very happy and glad during and after the trip, the staff was friendly, smiling and helpful. I especially want to note the attitude towards passengers from the crew, we felt comfortable and safe. Just simply had a great time 👌. I can confidently recommend others to also enjoy spending time on board with this company and their crew 🫶”

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3.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235Top rated

Sail from Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa on a small luxury catamaran with swimming, Greek food, drinks, and fewer crowds.

“We booked three boat tours with DanEri Yachts during our stay in Crete, and this one was hands down the best! No doubt Balos and Gramvousa were breathtaking, with crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming, but what truly set this tour apart was the exceptional service and the crew's genuine hospitality. Jessica made one of the best meals we had on the island, and her partner made sure we were always comfortable, bringing drinks to wherever we were relaxing on the boat and frequently checking in to see if we needed anything. It was easily one of the highlights of our week in Crete—if not the best!”

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4.Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 107 reviews · from $68Best value

Sail from Heraklion to protected Dia Island for swimming, SUP, snorkeling, a Mediterranean meal, drinks, and sunset views.

“It was a totally amazing adventure! The guides were super friendly and helpful. We were a small group on the boat and had a nice time. The meeting point was easy to find.”

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5.Panormo: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Spend six hours sailing from Panormo on a luxury catamaran with swimming, SUPs, snorkeling, fresh Cretan food, and an open bar.

“We had a amazing experience we were a group of 16 and the staff were so helpful, attentive and supplied amazing food. The cruise takes you on a lovely journey allowing for lots of time for swimming, paddle boarding and snorkelling. We would 100% do this again”

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6.Day Cruise with Luxury Yacht to Chrissi island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Cruise from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island on a small luxury yacht with lunch, snorkeling, swimming, and two hours on the beach.

“Booked this trip for a Friday so booked a hire car to drive down to lerapetra and got told on the Thursday night it was cancelled after we’d paid €55 for a days car hire due to them not selling enough tickets, they told us we could go on Saturday instead and it was confirmed with the driver so booked another days car hire to be told again the Friday night it was cancelled! Shocking!”

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