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Visit some of the most famous spots of Crete on a full-day boat trip from Chania areas. Cruise along the coast, swim in the blue waters of Balos, and hike to the Venetian castle on Gramvousa Island.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 10 hours - 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English, Greek
- Pickup optional
- You will see a bus with the name Quality travel and the inscription Balos Gramvousa on the windshield. Please keep 1 Euro in cash with you for the environmental fee of the municipality of Kissamos. You must be there 10 minutes before the pick time that we have sent you the previous day.
- Private or small groups available
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Super nice driver who made an extra trip to take us at our hotel. Nice guide as well with good energy. Definitely recommend
The minibus driver picked us up outside our hotel. We were originally offered a pick up point about a 30 minute walk away, but after calling the transfer company, they re-arranged this for us. The driver was very pleasant and helpful. The trip on the boat was absolutely lovely. Plenty of time to relax on the beaches and swim. Stunning scenery. A memorable day out during our stay in Crete.
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Itinerary
13 pickup location options:
Tavronitis, Chania, Kissamos, Souda, Maleme, Kamisiana, Daratsos, Pirgos Psilonerou, Platanias, Agii Apostoli, Kolymvari, Agia Marina, Stalos
Bus/coach
(2 hours)
Kissamos Port
Break time (20 minutes)
Sightseeing cruise
(1 hour)
Gramvousa
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming (105 minutes)
Balos Beach
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling (2.5 hours)
Sightseeing cruise
(1 hour)
Kissamos Port
Break time (20 minutes)
13 drop-off locations:
Kamisiana, Maleme, Tavronitis, Stalos, Kissamos, Agii Apostoli, Agia Marina, Pirgos Psilonerou, Daratsos, Chania, Kolymvari, Platanias, Souda
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Breath in fresh sea air as you pass white sandy beaches and clear blue water
- Cruise along the coast on a comfortable boat with a bar-restaurant and open deck
- Experience the naturale beauty of the stunning Balos Lagoon
- Hike to the Venetian castle on top of Gramvousa Island and gaze at the views
- Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation from your hotel area to the port
Full description
Be picked up by an air-conditioned bus at a pickup point close to your hotel and you be driven to Kissamos Port.
There you will board a large comfortable boat with an open deck and a bar-restaurant.
Enjoy your cruise along the coast and see the dramatic rock face from the water.
The boat after an 1-hour trip will approach Gramvousa Island or Balos Lagoon (depending on the itinerary).
Gramvousa Island used to be a pirate's cove. Choose to hike for 20 minutes to the Venetian castle which is built on a steep 137m high rock. Enjoy panoramic views over the Aegean Sea and unique landscape from here.
You may also swim in the area next to the chapel of Agioi Apostoloi.
After the boat will depart for the lagoon of Balos, which will be reached after approximately 20 minutes.
Balos is characterized as one of the best beaches in the world. Words cannot convey the wild beauty of your eyes. You will admire the white and in some places the pink sand, the turquoise waters, and the natural beauty of this unique place.
You will have the opportunity to stay in this paradise and swim.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Boat tickets for Balos and Gramvousa island
- Bilingual tour guide (English and Greek)
- Free time in Balos (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Free time in Gramvousa (approximately 2 hours)
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Sun Umbrellas (available to rent)
- Photographer on the boat (at extra cost)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Snacks
- Hiking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Comfortable clothes
- Beachwear
Know before you go
- Pickup is from specific points near your location.
- You will receive personalized pickup information in a separate email from Quality Travel at approximately 21:00pm the day before the excursion. (please check also your spam emails)
- The bus with the same name will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at the pickup point, so please be there atleast 10 minutes before pick up time. Please have with you in cash 1 euro for the enviromental fee for the Municipality of Kissamos.
