Kissamos: Balos & Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Meal

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
71 reviews
Activity provider:
Cretan Sailing Cruises
Kissamos: Balos & Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Meal
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
71 reviews
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Sail on a modern and luxurious sailing yacht! Discover the exciting Gramvousa island and swim in the most crystalline waters in the world of the iconic Balos Lagoon.

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Duration 7.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Pickup is provided from the following areas: Kissamos, Kolimvari, Tauronitis, Maleme, Gerani, Platanias, Agia Marina, Stalos, Galatas, Daratso, Agioi Apostoloi, Chania town, Nea Chora, Souda, and all areas between. If you are not sure if your hotel is included in the areas mentioned above, please contact the activity provider.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Harshada – Australia

Can not recommend this trip enough! Dani, Yanni and the Captain took incredible care of us throughout the trip, were lovely to speak to and made the trip soo worthwhile. We didn’t get too lucky with the weather but had an amazing day exploring Balos and Gramvousa. Lunch was delicious - and lots of it - plus drinks throughout the day (Yanni made sure of that) Highly recommend :)

L
Laurent – Belgium

Very nice experience. The crew is very friendly. Good food. Perfect way to visit Balos beach and Gramvousa.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Van

    (2.5 hours)

  • Kissamos Port

    Safety briefing (15 minutes)

  • Kissamos

    Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Sailing, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Gramvousa

    Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling, Stand up paddleboarding (2 hours)

  • Balos Beach

    Sailing (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Balos Beach

    Break time, Visit, Lunch, Free time, Swimming, Snorkeling, Stand up paddleboarding (2 hours)

  • Kissamos

    Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Sailing, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Kissamos Port, Platanias

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Sail on a modern and luxurious sailing yacht
  • Swim in the crystal waters of Balos and discover the exciting Gramvousa island!
  • Explore the Famous Gramvousa shipwreck and its underwater treasures.
  • Enjoy a unique culinary experience on board with our Mediterranean menu!
  • Try our water activities such as stand up paddle boarding and snorkeling!

Full description

Sail with us on board a modern and luxurious sailing yacht and discover one of the most exotic and mesmerizing places in the world.

Our journey begins at the Port of Kissamos where our Crew will warmly welcome you on board. After boarding is complete you will be given a short safety briefing and our crew will also answer any questions you might have about the cruise while you enjoy a refreshment.

After departure you will be able to lay on the comfortable deck sunbeds of our yacht or sit in the large outdoor cockpit area and enjoy the stunning views of Gramvousa cape as you sail along the coastline. Sailing to our first destination will take around 1-1.5 hours.

After arriving to Gramvousa island you will have around 1.5 hours of free time to explore the hidden treasures of the area or simply enjoy the refreshing water diving from our yacht. Disembarkation will be possible either directly from the dock if unoccupied or with the smaller tender boat that will accompany you throughout your cruise for your convenience.

As you return on board you will be welcomed by our luxurious menu freshly prepared by our staff with the finest local ingredients. Serve your plate with any delicacies you like from our buffet and refresh yourselves with our unlimited drinks.

About 30 minutes later you will cruise towards the iconic Balos lagoon, a true paradise on earth. When the boat docks you will once again be able to disembark with our tender boat and reach the beach or if you prefer to enjoy the waters in more privacy you can dive from our yacht.

You will have again around 1.5 hours in Balos before we start our sailing back to the port. During our 2 stops, you will be able to try our snorkeling and stand-up paddle boarding equipment according to the instructions of the captain so feel free to request it from him. After arriving back at the port our Crew will help you disembark and wish you farewell hoping to see you again in one of our future adventures!

We look forward to welcome you on board for an unforgettable experience!

Includes

  • Sailing cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa island
  • Certified captain and crew
  • Full meal (Shrimp linguine and Greek salad) served with Cretan appetizers
  • Unlimited drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks, iced tea, and water)
  • Snorkeling and SUP boarding equipment (please request the crew)
  • Music
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Towels
  • Tickets to Gramvousa Fortress
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please wait for the ''Cretan Sailing Cruises'' crew members at the port of Kissamos/Trachilos at the sailboats dock following the pin provided.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Towel
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • All passengers must provide the following details while booking or at least 1 day before departure:
  • 1) Full name
  • 2) Passport or ID number
  • 3) Date of birth
  • 4) Nationality
  • 5) Gender
  • Without the above mentioned information, access to the boat will be denied.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 71 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Harshada – AustraliaJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Can not recommend this trip enough! Dani, Yanni and the Captain took incredible care of us throughout the trip, were lovely to speak to and made the trip soo worthwhile. We didn’t get too lucky with the weather but had an amazing day exploring Balos and Gramvousa. Lunch was delicious - and lots of it - plus drinks throughout the day (Yanni made sure of that) Highly recommend :)
L
Laurent – BelgiumJune 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Very nice experience. The crew is very friendly. Good food. Perfect way to visit Balos beach and Gramvousa.
P
Patryk – PolandJune 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic experience, not the cheapest but definitely worth the price. Great crew, nice food, drinks, fruits. You'll appreciate the extra buck you spent here especially on Balos where you can see giant 1000 people ships coming, and people there like cattle squeezed on small chairs and you on the other hand jumping to cristal clear water directly from boat, snorkeling or sunbathing lying on the nice sailboat eating fresh fruits. Special kudos to Yanis (hope I'm spelling it right) - "first beer on a boat is a good idea but second is great idea!" ;) You can find one bad review here, it's been written by a pushy, demanding, asshole who almost started to shout at the crew when asked for putting shoes on before going on the rocky beach. Please ignore that bad review and trust me - it's worth it! Greetings from Poland

Product ID: 870644

Activity provider:
Cretan Sailing Cruises

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