An amazing cruise. Enjoy a relaxing trip, golden sands and turquoise waters, an old shipwreck, a Venetian castle and the authentic natural beauty of the Cretan island.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Duration 7 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Skip the ticket line
- Host or greeter
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Beautiful beaches. Good food and drink available. Wear your beach shoes. It was rocky getting into the water at both beaches
A very good day for the cost of the trip! There is no doubt this is a very crowded activity. The boat was large and filled with hundreds of people. I suppose that is what keeps the cost low. That said, the staff was friendly, it was very well organized, we had enough time to explore both Balos and Gramvousa and the ship had good amenities and ok food. Itinerary was about 1 hour to get to Balos, close to 3 hours at Balos, 15-20 minutes to get to Gramvousa, then close to 2 hours in Gramvousa and a final hour to go back to Kissamos. I recommend sitting outside at the bow of the ship, you will be close to the exit every time. As of July 2025, there is no concern exiting the ship - you will remain dry and there is a pier at both Balos and Gramvousa. Overall we had a very enjoyable day for the price paid, despite the large crowds!
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Meeting point
The boat departs from the Port of Kissamos (Kastelli), which is accessible by car or bus from the Chania area. There is a free parking area at the Port of Kissamos. The day before your cruise you will receive by e-mail your Boarding Pass from Cretan Daily Cruises. Please arrive at the boat at least 40 minutes before the departure time. At the entrance of the boat you have to present your Boarding Pass.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Credit card
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- The Municipality of Kissamos, before boarding, collects €1 from every ticket as an administrative fee for passengers over 13 years old visiting Balos & Gramvousa.